Chasing Upstairs Alexa Ramos and Donna Conrad

Alex Rigoli, Pro Scouting Manager with the Miami Marlins joins Chasing Upstairs giving an inside look at the work professional MLB Scouts see and do. Experience at the MLB Commissioner's office, minor league organizations, member of the NY Pro Scouting Organization, and even a 2017 NJAC Softball Champion... what can't she do?! Alex gives an incredible perspective of how Scouts work to discover the next best players and talent along with sharing her personal connection to the game!

From event producing NBA Global Events, Staten Island Yankees Management teams to Disney College Program?! Crystal Borbonus joins Lex and Don to discuss her journey from the NJ Jackals and William Patterson Athletics, to LeadDog Marketing and DISNEY, all the way to experience with the NHL, NFL and most recently NBA/WNBA. The Current Live Events Producer shares how much expanding your resume and taking advantage of every opportunity has been the main key to her success. We even take it back to the OG Intern days as Alexa plays This or That JACKALS Edition and AROUND THE HORN - Yankees Edition. All you Jackals fans will NOT want to miss this!

Vin Paolella of Paolella Productions joins Lex and Don to discuss his journey working on all different platforms from a runner, cameraman, and field producer in Sports Media. A proud Seton Hall University Alumn, Vinny shares his experience working with YES Network, ESPN, FOX Sports, MLB Network and the National Dog Show. Yes, THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW! We dive into all the work it takes to film and understand production behind the scenes from a local to national level.

And for all the SHU Pirates out there... we introduce our first trivia/This or that Seton Hall Edition to find out if Vin would rather sing Onward Setonia or Hoist the Colors!

Find out more about Vin and his experience/company at:

Website: https://www.paolellaproductions.com/

Instagram @Paolella_productions

Join Lex and Donz as they kick off their first episode by introducing Liz Benn! Liz is the Senior Coordinator for Player Programs, Baseball Development, and Diversity with Major League Baseball.    

A native of Toronto, Liz shares her journey growing up playing baseball, learning how to play softball for a varsity college team, and her transition to the U.S! How did someone with an Ivy League masters in Philosophy end up becoming the first woman to play in the NYC Metro Baseball league AND make The Athletic's 35 under 35 in Baseball feature? ... TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!!     



PS: If you love pitching, fitness, AND Burrata cheese... you won't want to miss this!

Producers, Directors, Scouts, Players, Editors, Reporters?... we've got them all!

Join Alexa Ramos & Donna Conrad as they bring a new meaning to "Chasing Upstairs" exploring different careers within the Sports and Media Industries. Our goal is to introduce our friends with jobs that most may not know exist in television/radio/media world. Get an inside look at the paths our guests took to achieve their dreams and how they continue to "Chase Upstairs" towards their career goals!

We're Rookies in the Podcast league, but hope to inspire, learn, and laugh with you along the way! Take the field with us as we welcome you to 'Chasing Upstairs'!