I was livid with my husband when he signed me up for a Twitter account in 2009 without asking me first. “We both work in industries where we need to stay current with technology,” He explained. It didn’t take long for me to change my tune. I’m thankful he introduced me early on to […]
Why Broadcasters Need To Master Instagram
I get asked often how important is it for broadcasters to have a strong social media presence? My answer is VERY. Like it or not, social media has become an instant validator of status for media personalities. While Facebook is still the most used social media platform, I think Instagram and Twitter are the most […]
What Goes Into Being A Sports Broadcaster
Not many people outside of the industry understand the work that goes into broadcasting a football game on TV. Each time an announcing team televises a football game, they spend the week leading up to it studying and learning like they are preparing to take the SAT. The expectation for all of the announcers broadcasting […]
Jason Whitlock’s Sexist Schtick Is Shocking, But All Too Familiar
Jason Whitlock’s misogynistic comments regarding ESPN’s Maria Taylor and Katie Nolan made me hot in the face. Not only because of the abusive, cruel, and divisive nature of his words but because it reminded me of the time I was the target of Whitlock’s sexist schtick. It has been more than nine years […]
5 Ideas I Wish All Women Would Embrace
STICK TOGETHER: So many of our industries are still male dominated, yet too often instead of women viewing each other as allies, we see each other as competitors. So, we throw each other under the bus and then back over each other, all while vying for the attention of our bosses. I’ll always remember […]
10 Tips Every Traveler Should Know
I spend a TON of time on airplanes. For a few years, when I was reporting on Thursday Night Football, Notre Dame and Football Night in America, I was traveling to three different States every week. I had to learn how to effectively use my time on a plane. Now, I often find myself wishing […]
The Most Misused Words in Sports
LeBron James recently butchered a common idiom to describe why he walked off the court and took himself out of a game against Atlanta. In the locker room afterward, he explained to reporters that he blew a “casket.” What he meant was that he blew a gasket, a common expression used to indicate one becoming […]
The ESPN Reporter That Should Be Getting The Attention
People have been asking me my take on the female reporter who was caught on tape insulting a tow company employee. I’ve kept my mouth shut for the most part, because I know in my 22-year career I’ve made a lot of mistakes, said things I wish I could take back and haven’t always treated […]