Leading Up: The Work Shift Ahyiana Angel: The Art of the Career Pivot
Jan 8, 2026
Ahyiana Angel, an entrepreneur and former NBA publicist, shares her transformative journey from sports PR to finding her true calling. She discusses identifying career misalignment, the importance of self-awareness, and how to navigate uncertainty with confidence. Ahyiana emphasizes the need for lifelong learning and building a personal brand before making bold career moves. She also highlights the power of networking and reframing failure as a learning opportunity, making a compelling case for embracing change and pursuing passion.
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From Intern To NBA Publicist
- Ahyiana Angel started in a PR internship at Game Show Network, became an executive assistant, then moved into PR and the NBA where she learned business acumen.
- That NBA experience taught high standards and shaped her later entrepreneurial moves.
Evolving Out Of A Dream Job
- Misalignment between work and personal style signals it's time to reassess your role.
- People evolve, so what was once a dream job can stop fitting and that's okay.
Stay Open And Keep Learning
- Be open, curious, and keep learning to create pivot opportunities.
- Take courses and develop flexible skills so people will be willing to work with you in new roles.
