Sidelines and Storylines Niki Noto Palmer

Laura Okmin, FOX Sports

Sidelines:
Lost mother at early ageNever had a mentor in industry Worried too much about "checking professional boxes"Storylines:
Named one of Sports Illustrated “Most Power and Most Influential Women” in sportsCreated “Galvanize", a company/community for aspiring and current women in media 3rd longest tenured sideline reporter in NFL history

Chris Stewart: Crimson Tide Sports Network

Sidelines:
Suffered two life changing medical mishaps Once said Volleyball had a halftime on air Learned to never ask Saban a "why did you" question at halftime or pressers... Storylines:
Broadcaster for Crimson Tide Sports NetworkLived through a medically induced coma Husband, Dad x3 who doesn’t take life for granted

Barrett Sallee: CBS Sports/Sirius XM

Sidelines:
Lost daughter, Kipton Jean @ 17 weeksEpilepticLifelong Atlanta sports fan Storylines: 
Husband, Dad of 2Multiplatform journalist for CBS Sports Sirius XM College Sports Nation host 

Rachel Baribeau: Changing The Narrative

Sidelines:
Retired from a 20 year Sportscasting careerTold she was "too much" Suffered great loss, almost gave up 
Storylines: 
1st Female SiriusXM College hostHeisman VoterFounded "Changing The Narrative" for Kings + Queens

Lauren Sisler: ESPN, Al.com

Sidelines:
Lost both parents at 18 while a Freshman at RutgersWas originally slated to get married @ Dirty Dancing's lodgeCemented her mark at Denny ChimesStorylines: 
Emmy winning SportscasterPivots original plan and marries during quarantine Travels and speaks as a motivational speaker 

Jenn Hobby, Star 94.1

Sidelines:
Daughter, Reese, was diagnosed with cancer at 9 months oldNavigated numerous public job transitions Disastrous interview with Julianne MooreStorylines: 
Destined to interview Brene BrownEmmy winner with 2 decades of Radio/TV experienceCreated “Reese’s Magic Fund” benefitting Aflac Cancer + Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta  --> Click here to donate!