This year’s International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “Each for Equal”, In this this our special IWD episode we talk with Trishana McGowan. Trishana is a sports reporter and producer at the RJRGleaner Group. She talks about her time as an athlete and experiences as a sport journalist. She discusses her career as a 400m hurdler and her decision to leave the sport. She also shares how her transition into sport journalism and her growth as a reporter and producer. 

Trishana also discussed:  

1. Her struggles as a student-athlete living abroad 
2. Issues faced by student-athletes 
3. Working with Stephen Francis and her time at the MVP Track Club 
4. Concerns regarding how female athlete issues are treated 

Other topics regarding her journey discussed :

1. Challenges being a sports reporter 
2. Equal pay in sport 
3. Marketing and branding of female athletes
4. Advice for young athletes   

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