An apt description of Create & Cultivate and Disney's first annual Polka Dot Summit inspired by the most famous #MouseBoss, Minnie! That positive glow was apparent on mom-to-be and US Soccer co-captain Alex Morgan, who joined the conference as the keynote speaker. She shared her excitement for her baby girl, due in April, to a packed room of female entrepreneurs outfitted in polka dot attire.
Empowering young women is very important to Morgan,"I see the next generation able to do things much bigger and better than I'm able to do because of the platform that we're setting up for that next generation." She has also taken her learnings from soccer and translated them into the business world. These ventures include a children's book series and television show, many high-profile endorsements deals, and has plans to launch a content company.
I sat down with Morgan to hear more about the lessons that she's learned as a soccer star on the field that helped guide her as an entrepreneur off the field.Playing soccer in high stakes situations has allowed Morgan to tap into her belief in herself in a big way. She expands,"I learned through soccer to bet on myself. I continue to tell myself over and over, your gut feeling is so strong. When you feel confident, and you have self-belief, no one can stop you.