The Rise

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget catches up with Olivia Harlan Dekker. Olivia is a sideline reporter and host who has worked for ESPN, Big Ten Network, FS1, and CBS. 

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget chats with FOX Sports Detroit reporter and host, Brooke Fletcher. After graduating from Auburn University, Brooke spent time with ESPN as an associate director covering college sports and was also a digital host for ESPNU.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Abby Labar. Abby graduated from NC State in 2017 and is now an ACC Football reporter and In-Game Host for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Hayley Elwood the team reporter for the Los Angeles Chargers. Hayley has worked two Super Bowls as a host and reporter for the NFL’s in-stadium coverage and was previously the in-arena host for the Lakers.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget catches up with Aly Trost from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City. Aly has been working in the Kansas City sports world since graduating from Mizzou in 2017. She’s been a contributor for both Sporting KC and Arrowhead Pride and has hosted numerous events in the metro. 

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Christine Williamson from ESPN. Christine played volleyball in college at the University of Miami and made her way to ESPN after working for Clemson, the Denver Broncos, and the Big 12 Conference. 

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the co-host of DC Sports Live on NBC Sports Washington, Alexa Shaw. Alexa graduated from TCU in 2018 and during her time in Fort Worth she was the in-stadium reporter and host for TCU football as well as a sideline reporter for FOX Sports Southwest.

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Big 12 Conference’s Digital Correspondent, Morgan Uber. Morgan is a 2015 graduate of Mizzou and came to the Big 12 after 3.5 years with the Patriot League. 

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Rinkside Reporter and Host for the Vegas Golden Knights, Stormy Buonantony. Before returning to her hometown of Las Vegas, Stormy worked as an in-house reporter and in-stadium emcee for the Carolina Panthers and has covered numerous games on ESPN/SEC Network and Raycom Sports. 

In this episode, Bridget dives into her background in sports broadcasting and her purpose for starting The Rise.