In this inspiring episode of Embracing the Journey, I sit down with Emmy award-winning marketing leader Marie Keeler—Vice President of Brand & Marketing at the Fiesta Sports Foundation. With over 15 years at the intersection of sports, brand management, and fan engagement, Marie has shaped the stories of the world’s biggest stages, from the NFL to the FIFA World Cup.From fighting for survival the moment she was born…

• To becoming a Division I team captain…
• To launching FS1 Studio Shows and leading integrated campaigns for the World Cup…

• "Hold My Beer": The competitive spirit that fueled her move from Canada to the U.S.
• Possibility Before Proof: Why waiting for "the right time" or "the data" is the biggest barrier to success.
• Building the Door: How to navigate a career when the traditional paths are closed.
• The Weight of Vulnerability: Why leading with your true self is more effective than any "corporate mask."
• From Detroit to the Desert: Her journey through the Detroit Lions, Fox Sports, and now the Fiesta Sports Foundation.

Marie shares the blueprint for what it looks like to enter a male-dominated industry and not just find a seat at the table, but build the table itself.Inside This Conversation:The Power of Mentorship: Identifying the "Champions" in your life and being one for others.Marie speaks candidly about the "fight" that started in her first three days of life and how that same resilience helped her launch Big Noon Kickoff and elevate the global brand of football."If you don't see a door, you have to build one. You can’t wait for proof to believe in the possibility of what you can achieve."Connect with Marie & Fiesta Sports Foundation:🔗 Website: https://www.fiestasportsfoundation.or...🔗 LinkedIn: / mariekeeler Follow RAISE Mindset & Embracing the Journey:🖥️ YouTube: / @raisemp 📱 Instagram: @RAISEMindset#SportsMarketing #WomenInSports #Leadership #Resilience #FiestaBowl #NFL #WorldCup #MarieKeeler #EmbracingTheJourney