Summary
In this episode of the Winded Podcast, host Shamus Sullivan interviews aspiring Sports Reporter Kylie McCarthy, currently a communications intern with Hockey East. Kylie shares her journey from Babson College, where she discovered her passion for sports media, to her transformative summer in Aruba, where she gained valuable life experiences and grew her social media presence. The conversation delves into the challenges women face in the sports media industry, the importance of mentorship, and how hospitality experience can enhance interpersonal skills. Kylie also discusses her aspirations in sports media and her dream interview guests.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kylie McCarthy
03:06 Kylie's Journey at Babson College
05:45 Experiences in Aruba and Social Media Growth
08:44 Navigating the Sports Media Landscape
11:27 Day-to-Day as a Communications Intern at Hockey East
14:05 Role Models and Mentorship in Sports Media
16:56 Challenges Faced by Women in Sports Media
19:39 The Impact of Hospitality Experience
22:26 Future Aspirations and Dream Interviews
