Maria Sharapova

Through refreshingly candid remarks, MARIA SHARAPOVA opens up about her unforgettable life journey with the same fiercely provocative attitude charactering her sportsmanship. Full of thrilling, insightful episodes from her beginnings in Siberia, her career-defining matches, and her recent fight to get back on the court, Sharapova's remarks provide lessons on persistence and hard work and how a resilient approach to competition and life led her to the pinnacle of her career and success off the court.

One of the first female athletes to develop a true personal brand, MARIA SHARAPOVA has been a global icon both on and off the court since her professional debut at age 14. Between her self-started candy company Sugarpova, investments in Supergoop! and the UFC, and an endorsement portfolio that includes Nike, Evian, Porsche, and more, Sharapova previously ranked as the highest-paid female athlete for eleven straight years. In this informative presentation, Sharapova lays out the key tenants of a powerful brand, from personal to global.

A curious person by nature, MARIA SHARAPOVA is always seeking opportunities to learn and grow from others. She never stops evolving. She has taken courses at Harvard Business School and is currently collaborating with architect Dan Meis on a new concept for boutique wellness centers. Sharapova’s highly successful portfolio career is a model for anyone looking to take control of their path. From tactical strategies to inspiration on chasing your dreams, Sharapova shares the importance of pursuing and discovering new passions throughout your life.

A fierce and dedicated advocate for women's empowerment in sports, business, and all facets of life, MARIA SHARAPOVA knows what it feels like to be outnumbered and overshadowed in often male-dominated fields. In these empowering and candid remarks, Sharapova talks about her own struggles as a female athlete and entrepreneur, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From speaking up for equal pay and treatment to mentoring female entrepreneurs and providing women with more opportunities in the business world, Sharapova has dedicated her career to lifting other women up as she's climbed ever-higher in the worlds of sports and business. Sharapova offers actionable advice on advocating for yourself, finding mentors, building resilience, and never letting negativity get in your way.

Moving from Russia to the United States at age six to pursue her tennis career, MARIA SHARAPOVA and her father arrived in Florida with just seven hundred dollars and a dream to be the next tennis star. Years later, Sharapova went on to win Wimbledon at just 17, reach the #1 WTA ranking at 18, and eventually win five career Grand Slams. Drawing on the captivating stories of her memoir, Unstoppable: My Life so Far, Sharapova shares the trajectory of her rise to tennis stardom.

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