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Erin Andrews, Sportscaster & Television Personality
She may be on the sidelines at the games, but she’s the leading the way when it comes to women in sports reporting. Meet Erin Andrews, television personality and the lead sideline reporter on Fox Sports’ NFL broadcasting team.
“Every time I step on a football field, there are always naysayers
that don’t think I know the game or the players because I’m a female. But every
year I continue to show people why I’m still around,” she tells us.
Here, we chat with Andrews on how to make it as a woman in a male-dominated industry, her top work and life hacks, and why she never takes no for an answer.
Q&A
What are the driving passions that set you on your path?
The biggest one is my passion for sports. I love how competitive the players are, the stories behind the teams, athletes, and coaches. And I love telling their stories. I guess you would say I also have a passion for performing. When the camera lights turn on, it's an exciting feeling.
The biggest one is my passion for sports. I love how competitive the players are, the stories behind the teams, athletes, and coaches. And I love telling their stories. I guess you would say I also have a passion for performing. When the camera lights turn on, it's an exciting feeling.
Tips to succeed as a woman in a man's world, like the sports industry?
Be prepared. Have thick skin. Treat everyone around you with kindness.
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
No matter what obstacles or what adversity stands in your way, you get it done.
No matter what obstacles or what adversity stands in your way, you get it done.
And who or what inspires you?
My family.
My family.
Top essential work/life hacks?
Make lists, write it down as soon as you think of it and make time for yourself.
Make lists, write it down as soon as you think of it and make time for yourself.
3 must-haves to make it happen?
A pad of paper, a good playlist and a good attitude.
A pad of paper, a good playlist and a good attitude.
And the wardrobe MVPs that help you make it happen?
High-waisted jeans, a comfortable top, and a well-fitting blazer.
Share one example of how you made it through adversity...
Every time I step on a football field, there are always naysayers that don’t think I know the game or the players because I’m a female. But every year I continue to show people why I’m still around.
Every time I step on a football field, there are always naysayers that don’t think I know the game or the players because I’m a female. But every year I continue to show people why I’m still around.
Tell us about the one thing or person who changed your life and POV?
Right now, it's into the Derek Jeter documentary series. I loved all his quotes, especially the one where he says, "I’m a real told-you-so guy. I love proving doubters wrong."
Advice to others to make it happen?
Don’t take 'no' for an answer, figure out another way to get it done.
And how do you give back? What are the causes important to you—and why?
St. Jude. Anytime you can support children and families who are dealing with cancer, do it. It's a no-brainer.
Right now, it's into the Derek Jeter documentary series. I loved all his quotes, especially the one where he says, "I’m a real told-you-so guy. I love proving doubters wrong."
Advice to others to make it happen?
Don’t take 'no' for an answer, figure out another way to get it done.
And how do you give back? What are the causes important to you—and why?
St. Jude. Anytime you can support children and families who are dealing with cancer, do it. It's a no-brainer.
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