The Grandi Experience

Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC.

Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC.

Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.

Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.

Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency

Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency

Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.

Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.

Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) discusses the need for increased awareness and the role of critical stakeholders in attracting more fans and support for women's soccer, she also shares her personal experience of making a decision between pursuing a career in soccer and focusing on her education. The discussion also highlights advice to job opportunities in the sports industry and offers practical advice for finding employment, staying informed about the sports industry without becoming overwhelmed by excessive consumption of news and information and the importance of addressing social issues within sports and shares her experience of participating in a class on social issues in sport.

Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) shares advice on how to effectively manage time as a Professional in the Sports Industry & Lecturing Sports Management at University. She gives further advice on networking for internships and employment opportunities in the sports industry.