In this episode of 21, we talk with Dionna Widder, the Chief Revenue Officer for the Houston Dynamo/Dash. Dionna’s passion for sports began at an early age and became the foundation for her desire to build a career in sports administration and operations.
Dionna hails from Michigan and she attended Central Michigan University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. During her freshman year in college, Dionna channeled her passion for sports into a tangible action plan to achieve her career goals...which clearly worked! She explains how important it is (at any age) to push yourself, take risks, and put yourself out there. If you want it, you’ll get it! With an unwavering determination, Dionna risen through the ranks in sports. And more greatness is still yet to come.
Through it all, Dionna keeps her family her #1 priority. She loves all facets of her life, and she goes hard! As you listen to Dionna describe her schedule, you can’t help but be inspired to identify your own timewasters and eliminate them. While Dionna is very driven, she also is intentional about sowing into the success of others. She is a manager that understand the importance of lifting as she climbs.
Enjoy this episode of 21!
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