Maria Sharapova shares the reasons for her successful business investments during her early years giving advice to the current Tour crop
Sharapova recently explained the reason behind her successful investments and solicited some useful advice for the same.
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Maria Sharapova, former World No.1 and five-time Grand Slam, has recently talked about her business ventures and marketing career. Sharapova has excelled in every capacity since giving up competitive tennis. The legendary Russian tennis player has effectively started her off-court path, whether it be with her entrepreneurial endeavours or her parental responsibilities.
The former tennis pro has been working hard to expand her business portfolio. Moreover, the five-time Grand Slam singles champion recently celebrated becoming a mother after giving birth to her first child. In the podcast, Sharapova also gave some useful advice to the current generation of players for their future goals.
The former tennis pro has been working hard to expand her business portfolio across several wellness and cosmetic firms. Sharapova established the high-end confectionery company Sugarpova in 2012, and she currently serves on the boards of Moncler and other companies. Sharapova invests in wellness and beauty companies including Bala Bangles and Therabody among others.
In order to advise the current batch of players, Maria recommended that a reliable company is important. To make plausible decisions and grow as a person, it was essential to choose competent people to surround yourself with. “When you are on the circuit as a player, it is inevitably difficult…to understand what people expect to see, and especially to know if it is authentic and sincere.” She added.
Moreover, the Russians advised players to take advice and remain in the company of ‘solid’ and ‘competent’ people. “One of the reasons I was able to save money and feel like I could make smart investments for my future is because I had someone protecting me”, Sharapova stated as the reason behind her successful ventures.
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Maria Sharapova shares her experience of being a first-time mother
Sharapova also commented on her experiences as a first-time mother. The tennis star welcomed her first child in July 2022. Sharapova expressed her feelings associated with being a mother to her son, Theodore, saying ‘it feels like there’s another piece of your heart that’s like out of your body’ in a recent podcast.
The five-time Grand Slam champion also said that managing her schedule as her mother was also extremely important. She often keeps her travel time in mind. In terms of managing her business and personal life, Sharapova said that she thinks about the reason for leaving home, as it is necessary to prioritize accordingly and not spend her time in vain.
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