From Harvard and McKinsey to the U.S. Soccer Federation, Majd Steitieh’s career journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares how she went from auditing in Qatar to leading soccer growth strategy in Atlanta with a focus on initiatives to make disability soccer more visible across the country. We discussed breaking into the sports industry without prior sports experience and building resilience.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:02 Beyond The LinkedIn Line
07:19 The Rookie Years
17:17 Clutch Times
37:02 Behind The Game Plan
43:38 Sideline Wisdom
57:41 The Final Whistle
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In this episode of Between the Lines, I sit down with Ramy Camel-Toueg from Adidas; a true definition of how taking risks can lead to incredible opportunities.
From his early days in Dubai and passion for fashion to his football beginnings in sales and globe-trotting roles across markets, Ramy’s story shows the power of manifesting your ambitions, and embracing change in an ever-changing industry.
Welcome to Between the Lines;
This is the podcast where we uncover the personal, often nonlinear journeys of people shaping the world of sports business. From marketers to tech people and innovators; it’s all about the twists, pivots, and unexpected plays that never make the LinkedIn profiles and headlines.
In this episode, I interview Charles Frémont from UEFA Innovation Hub. We discuss Charles's personal journey, his early aspirations in sports, and the challenges he faced in his career. Charles shares key moments that shaped his trajectory, debunks common myths about the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring professionals.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Beyond The LinkedIn Line
04:54 The Rookie Years
12:45 Clutch Times
21:46 Behind The Game Plan
27:55 Sideline Wisdom
33:53 The Final Whistle