Emily is an American former figure skater and Olympian.  She competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She then was the 2007 U.S. National silver medalist. After retiring from Figure Skating, Emily attended Harvard University and earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology. Her professional career began as a Consultant at Deloitte. After Deloitte, she worked at a handful of reputable companies, including Google, Johnson & Johnson – where she was the Director of Strategy and Operations in the Health Tech division, and Meta – where she spent time in sports-league partnerships and product marketing. Now, Emily works as a Business Lead at Grandstand– a sports tech startup that is connecting athletes and fans in a more meaningful way.  In this episode, we cover the following topics:1. Emily's childhood and early skating years 2. Sibling dynamics and Olympic Inspiration3. Balancing skating and high school 4. Qualifying for the Olympics 5. Competing at the Olympics + Reflecting on that Experience6. Post-Olympic transition and going to Harvard University7.  Navigating the Transition and Leaning on Support System8. Advocating for Yourself 9.  Challenges in the Workforce and Building Confidence10. Skills from Athletics in Leadership Roles + Startups11. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome12. Transitioning to Grandstand Emily's life-time craft she is honing? Fostering and building community▶️ Video interview available on Youtube.If you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a review!