This is a special segment of Plenty of Positivity where we highlight Rising Stars who exemplify excellence and focus on positivity in their lives to make their dreams come true, while providing others hope and inspiration to chase after their dreams. We are committed to elevating leaders for tomorrow.
I have had a positive mindset since I was very young and having a positive mindset has helped me tremendously get to where I am today. Having a positive mindset was critical for me throughout my education, athletic career and continues to be essential in my life today. It allowed me to be a greater athlete beyond my physical ability. It allowed me to be a better teammate and leader. It helped my teams both on and off the field thrive. I feel that a great deal of the positive mindset that is instilled in me is because of sports. It did my team no good nor myself to hold onto a bad play or a bad call. I found success when I could brush it off quickly and move on to the next play.
Without realizing it, I carried the same mentality into my everyday life. Positivity is contagious, just as negativity is contagious. I wholeheartedly believe that my positivity will allow me to continue to grow to heights I did not imagine in my career and life. Is your glass half full or half empty? Both answers are correct, but one will result in a better outlook on life and I can assure you a happier day.
I grew up in St. Petersburg Florida and loved every second of it. I attended Florida State University for undergrad majoring in Media/Communication Studies and Sport Management. I then went on to earn my MBA and MS in Sport and Entertainment Management from University of South Florida’s Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program. I now work for AdventHealth in Tampa, Florida in the Strategic Partnerships department focusing mainly on Sports and Entertainment Partnerships.
