Accepting that you are in the wrong role creates growth within your career. You might have this idea that your career is supposed to go in a certain direction after school but there is so much out of your control and that is the beauty that you can figure it out as you go. In the 15th episode of EmpowHER the Game podcast, Katelyn and Paige talk about career changes, mental health and how to not rush through your life journey.
In the 14th episode of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn chatted with Aliyah Funschelle, a sports reporter and host. Aliyah discussed how her negatives experiences as a woman in sports have continued to push her, as well as her aspirations for empowering other women.
In the 13th episode of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk with Emily Staker, an attorney who works closely with the sports community. Staker discusses how to navigate entering the sports industry, seeking happiness, and listening to your wants/needs.
In this Mother’s Day special episode of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn chat with Kris Budden, a reporter for ESPN who covers college football, basketball, and baseball. Budden is also a mom of two kids and discussed her experiences with that as she navigated her way through the sports industry.
In the 11th episode of the EmpowHER the Game Podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk with Janvi Oza, a journalism student at the University of Houston. Janvi discussed her experiences as a female in sports, as well as her passion for networking and telling stories.
In the tenth episode of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn chat with Chanelle Smith-Walker, the Content Director for Tennessee Football. Smith-Walker discusses her path in the sports industry, as well as her experience as the first black, female creative director in the history of college sports.
On the ninth episode of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk with Dalia Regev. Dalia, along with Paige and Katelyn, is a member of the Empowering Women in Sports Program created by Lauren Walsh of LW Branding. She is a former athlete who has held several positions with companies in the sports industry!
On Episode 8 of the EmpowHER the Game podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk with Brittany Young, the assistant coach of Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team. Brittany discusses her passion for basketball, as well as social justice issues that have been prominent in the sports world over the past few months.
In the seventh episode of the EmpowHER the Game Podcast, Paige and Katelyn talked with Heidi Androl, a reporter for Fox Sports and ESPN. Androl discusses her passion for helping those looking to enter the sports industry as broadcasters, as well as advice on keeping a positive mindset throughout.
In the 6th episode of the EmpowHER the Game Podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk about their accomplishments in 2020, goals for the new year and key advancements for women in sports over the last few months.
In the fifth episode of the EmpowHER the Game Podcast, Paige and Katelyn talk with Olivia Dekker, a sports reporter and host for ESPN and the Big Ten Network. Dekker talked about her background in sports media, reporting during COVID-19 and utilizing social media for promotion/branding.
In the fourth episode of EmpowHER the Game, Paige and Katelyn talk to Sydney Large, the founder of Support Women in Sports. Sydney is also the social media manager for Opendorse. She discusses her time as a student athlete at the University of Minnesota and the need for women in sports to have a strong community.
In the third episode of EmpowHER the Game, Paige and Katelyn talk to Lauren Walsh, the CEO and founder of LW Branding. LW Branding is a boutique marketing and branding agency focused on helping athletes. Lauren discusses working in the sports industry as a mom, why her job is so important to her, and how she found her purpose.
Paige and Katelyn talk to Los Angeles Chargers team reporter Hayley Elwood about her background, NFL reporting career and the upcoming NFL season. They also discuss the importance of social justice in sports and how players/coaches are handling current issues. Hayley gives advice for female journalists who want to enter the industry.
Katelyn Smith and Paige Davoren introduce themselves to listeners and discuss their plans for this new podcast. As broadcast journalism students at the University of South Carolina, they are excited to be starting careers in the sports industry. As females, they are looking to inspire and empower women who also want to join the male-dominated sports industry.