Fox Sports host, Jenny Taft, shares her journey from midwest girl to national sports reporter. We dive into how courage was instilled in her from a young age and how this drove her to never give up on herself or her dreams. We are reminded of the importance of embracing the journey we are on and taking a step back from worrying about our destination.  

Full show notes: www.realgirlseries.com/episode4

Topics We Discuss:

• Broadcast Host Careers
• Working in a Male Dominated Industry
• Relationships

In the Episode We Learn:

• What it was like growing up in the midwest.
• How she transitioned her journalism major and became a Broadcast Host on Fox Sports.
• How she fought to get on her college sports team which ultimately helped build her character in her career.
• About her journey as a female reporter covering a range of different sports and how she gave herself the confidence to dive into this male dominated industry.
• How she prepares before going on air.
• How Jenny thrives off the energy of the audience, the lights and the unpredictability of the game. The high she gets after reporting fuels her soul.
• Her tips on getting in the door and taking jobs that might not be perfect, but could give you the connections to further your career.
• How she handles the early wake up call of being a host and the demands that come with it.
• Jenny goes into the biggest challenges she has faced to date within her career and relationship.
• How she moved passed the embarrassment of ending her engagement and leaned into healing and reconnecting with her family.
• Her tips on succeeding in a long distance relationship + the sacrifices that come along with a long distance relationship.
• How she finds a work life balance + handles slower moments.
• How she has started to express herself through fashion, another passion of hers.
• How she gives herself confidence everyday.
• Her relationship with social media.
• How she navigates approval and comparing herself to others in the same industry
• Her daily practices on keeping her mental wellness in check.
• Overall advice on how to succeed in a male dominated industry.
• What’s next for Jenny in her career.

Resources: 

• Follow along with Jenny on Instagram @jennytaft
• Human Design reader Jenna Zoe (@jennazoe) and her amazing courses on www.JennaZoe.com