One year ago, I attended the first-ever Gondola Sports Summit just 16 days after leaving the Penguins. I didn't have a plan for what was next - and I definitely didn't know what to write in the 'company' section on my nametag. Everyone else had their team gear, job titles, and direction. I had… vibes? For the first time in my adult life, I didn't have an answer to "Where do you work?" And in a room full of sports professionals, it felt awkward. But that summit lit a spark. It reminded me why I love this industry - the people, the creativity, the energy. It gave me the push I needed to start building something of my own. Next week, I’m heading back to Gondola Sports Summit with an 10-month old business and a hell of a lot more confidence… Oh, and the first-ever Atalanta Marketing swag 😊 What a difference a year makes. | 15 comments on LinkedIn