Angela Alfano is an award-winning sports PR executive and performance coach who spent nearly two decades shaping high-stakes moments across the NFL, Major League Soccer, Washington Commanders, and Tough Mudder — from Super Bowl press conferences and NFL Draft rebrands to Lionel Messi’s arrival to MLS and White House initiatives.
As the author of ‘From Stuck to Unstoppable’ and founder of Team Breakthrough, she shares the real-world playbook she’s used to help high achievers break through glass ceilings, own their narrative, and build careers (and lives) that feel as winning as they look. Dive in with Angela and Brittany Thoms for candid stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies on how to build your business like a winning sports team.
Angela’s Playbook: www.TeamBreakthrough.com
00:00:00 Angela Alfano’s Sports Communications Career
00:06:25 Early Career and Internship Journey
00:10:11 Teamwork Lessons from Sports Front Offices
00:16:47 MLS All Access Media Immersion Event
00:21:24 Balancing Motherhood and Career Ambitions
00:23:16 Team Breakthrough and Career Development Mission
00:25:19 Overcoming Career Setbacks at the NFL
00:29:34 Advice on Career Growth and Team Support
00:31:31 Childhood Lessons on Environment and Growth
00:33:31 Connecting with Angela Alfano and Closing
The Spark Session is a storytelling podcast from See Spark Go, a national agency specializing in Brand Strategy, Performance Marketing, PR, and Content & Creative.
Co-Founder and President, Brittany Thoms, will take you behind the scenes into the stories and careers of people who bring a Spark into the lives of others in each episode, published bi-weekly.