315. Getting It Right: Athleta's Chief Marketing Officer Ilona Aman On Sacrifice, Hard Work & Turning A Moment Into A Movement

If you look up "hard work" in the dictionary, you may just find a photo of Athleta's Chief Marketing Officer Ilona Aman. This conversation truly touches on so many of my favorite topics: Careers, entrepreneurship, wellness, women in sport, a fresh perspective on imposter syndrome, and so much more. In today's episode, Ilona gets real about the challenges that go hand in hand with being so career motivated, how she structures her family for balance, and her motivation to inspire her daughter and the next generation.

IN THIS EPISODE

What Ilona has been up to in Paris and what it means for her to be at the Games with Athleta (3:36)

What 'getting it right' looks like to Ilona (6:35)

Showing up to a challenge and feeling confident in what you have to offer (10:55)

The career journey that propelled Ilona to her role at Athleta (17:40)

Tools for self compassion and avoiding negative self talk (23:24)

What Ilona looks for in emerging talent and the importance of soft skills (30:35)

A new perspective on imposter syndrome (33:10)

A moment to reflect on Ilona's Beyonce moment (40:36)

The balance of firm but kind in the workplace (42:45)

Ilona's motivation to inspire the next generation (49:06)