Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building a cleaner, safer, and more connected world—one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Unlocking Leadership: Balancing Career and Success
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, 41, host Sid Bensalah interviews Alex Love, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at RIVA Solutions and host of the Mastering the Art of Failing podcast.
Alex shares her journey from navigating the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to becoming a leader in marketing and communications. She discusses the challenges of balancing career growth with personal life, particularly as a new mother, and how embracing failure as a learning tool has shaped her leadership approach.
We also explore her insights on:
➢ Building and leading small but impactful teams
➢ The role of creativity in digital branding and marketing
➢ Finding resilience and embracing failure as a pathway to growth
➢ How parenthood has influenced her leadership style
This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking practical personal and professional growth advice.
🔊 Tune in for a conversation filled with real-world lessons, practical insights, and stories that will shift your perspective on success.
Episode Timestamps
(00:04) - Introduction to Alex Love
(00:52) - Alex's Journey into Marketing
(02:42) - Leadership and Personal Growth
(06:51) - Balancing Motherhood and Career
(08:26) - Mastering the Art of Failing Podcast
(12:30) - Building and Leading Effective Teams
(23:15) - Embracing Failure and Leadership
(28:11) - Lightning Round Q&A
(34:31) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Alex Love
🔹 Website: www.alexslove.com
🔹 LinkedIn: Alex Love on LinkedIn
🔹 Podcast: Mastering the Art of Failing
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