Voices & Visionaries

Kelly

A podcast featuring the female forces in sports media, hosted by Kelly Burke. A new episode releases weekly.

  1. 02/10/2021

    KHRISTINA WILLIAMS- Week 4 Rewind (Season 2)

    Khristina Williams has a saying, ‘delay is not denial.’ She always had a feeling that she was meant to create something. When nothing came of her early attempts to break into sports, she decided to forge her own path and start Girls Talk Sports TV- a digital media network specializing in women’s basketball. Williams shares how Girls Talks Sports TV has given a voice and visibility to women in sports. She explains the significance of being a woman of color and example for other black women and men hoping to enter the sports industry.  Williams breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about having a platform to make a difference. She reveals how some of her early struggles shaped her current path. In this five minute REWIND of our season two podcast, Williams talks about being named one of Forbes 30 under 30 in sports. For the full conversation with Khristina Williams, check out season 2, episode 3 of Voices and Visionaries. To follow Khristina & Girls Talk Sports TV: www.girlstalksportstv.com IG @girlstalksports.tv  Twitter @GrlsTalkSports_ IG @KhristinaWilliams Twitter @Khristina2334

    5 min

  2. 02/03/2021

    KHRISTINA WILLIAMS- on starting her own digital media network

    Khristina Williams is redefining how to carve out your niche in sports. In 2018, Williams founded Girls Talk Sports TV, as a way to give a voice and visibility to women in sports, specifically women’s basketball. She bet on herself, and it’s paid off—recently being named a Forbes ’30 Under 30’ in sports. In this long-form conversation, Williams talks about the inspiration for starting her own digital media outlet, the importance of representation and how she’s helping to open doors for the next generation. She discusses why access is a challenge for women of color, the challenge of finding her first gig and why delay is not denial. Williams shares why she’s living proof you don’t need a huge platform to make a difference, why her platform resonates so well with WNBA fans, and the importance of using your voice for positive change. She explains how her background in fashion and entertainment helped the transition to sports and the key to breaking WNBA stories and developing sources, when you’re a non-traditional media outlet. To follow Khristina & Girls Talk Sports TV: www.girlstalksportstv.com IG @girlstalksports.tv  Twitter @GrlsTalkSports_ IG @KhristinaWilliams Twitter @Khristina2334

    36 min

  3. 01/20/2021

    MARISA PILLA- Week 2 Rewind (Season 2)

    Marisa Pilla is gearing up for another soccer season, having just wrapped the 2021 NWSL Draft. The reporter and host has turned a lifelong love affair with soccer into her dream career, working national NWSL games for CBS Sports and MLS matches for FS1. Pilla talks about the journey from aspiring broadcaster to interviewing some of the sport’s biggest names. She reflects on fighting for opportunities early in her career and the gratitude she feels, having made a longtime career dream her reality. Pilla explains what makes a good sideline reporter and why her approach has changed from early in her career. In this five minute REWIND of our season two podcast, Pilla reminisces on living and working in the bubble of the NWSL Challenge Cup and shares what she learned from the unique experience. For the full conversation with Marisa Pilla, be sure to check out season 2, episode 1 of Voices and Visionaries. To keep up with Marisa, check out her social media: Instagram: marisa_pilla Twitter: @pilla_talk

    5 min

  4. 01/13/2021

    MARISA PILLA- on calling your own shot & carving out her niche in soccer

    Marisa Pilla grew up loving the game of soccer. She calls the 1999 Women’s World Cup a defining sports moment. Fast-forward twenty plus years, and Pilla is now regularly interviewing some of soccer’s biggest names for CBS Sports and FS1, as a reporter and host. In this long-form interview, Pilla shares what makes a good sideline reporter. She offers an in-depth look at her prep process and talks about making the jump from local to national broadcasts. Pilla looks back on her early broadcast jobs and explains how being relentless benefitted her career. She explores the role gratitude has in her life and the impact hiring a broadcast coach has made on her career. Pilla dives into the explosive growth of women's soccer, reveals what being inside the bubble of the NWSL Challenge Cup was like and breaks down her new ‘PillaTalk Podcast.’ To keep up with Marisa, check out her social media: Instagram: marisa_pilla Twitter: @pilla_talk

    35 min

  5. 12/23/2020

    VALERIE GORDON- Week 26 Rewind

    From ESPN Emmy award-winning TV producer to now teaching others the value of their own story for Commander-in-She, Valerie Gordon specializes in the art of storytelling. In this five minute REWIND of our episode 25 conversation, Gordon explains what the power of story represents. She shares the common mistakes people make in defining their own story. Gordon talks about her own career pivot and what led her to found Commander-in-She, an organization focused on storytelling for maximum influence and impact. Gordon offers practical tips for exploring your own possible career reinvention.  For the full conversation with Valerie Gordon, be sure to check out episode 25 of Voices and Visionaries. To see more of Valerie and Commander-in-She’s offerings, visit: Twitter: @CommanderInShe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommanderInShe/ www.commander-in-she.com

    5 min

  6. 12/16/2020

    VALERIE GORDON- on the power of a good story

    Valerie Gordon has always loved the power of a good story. For many years, she was a integral part of turning those stories into TV magic, as an Emmy award-winning ESPN producer. Three and a half years ago, she started a new chapter in her career. Commander-in-She was born- an organization focusing on the art of storytelling for impact and influence. In this long-form interview, Gordon shares what the power of story represents, on leading with your current value and how her next chapter is helping other people develop their next chapter. She shares the intangibles of a good story, why she transitioned out of sports media and why she advocates for actively authoring your career.  Gordon reveals the advice she wish she’d known about career reinvention, tips to stand out in the interview process and what’s in store for Commander-in-She in 2021. She also explains how she made the transition from producer to front-facing speaker, common storytelling mistakes and why defining your story and brand is going to be more important than ever in 2021. To see more of Valerie and Commander-in-She’s offerings, visit: Twitter: @CommanderInShe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommanderInShe/ www.commander-in-she.com

    50 min

  7. 12/09/2020

    RHIANNON WALKER- Week 24 Rewind

    At just 27 years old, Rhiannon Walker is already making a strong mark in sports media. A highly-respected NFL features reporter for the Athletic, Walker uses her disarming personality and competitive drive to uncover unique angles, on her hometown Washington Football Team.  In this short-form REWIND of our episode 23 conversation, Walker talks about being herself and how it’s helped build relationships with the athletes and coaches she covers. She shares the challenges Covid has presented to her day-to-day job, covering the Washington Football Team.  Walker gets honest about how tough 2020 has been, especially after she was one of 15 women named in a Washington Post story, alleging sexual harassment against employees of the Washington Football Team.  She explains the importance that organizations like NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and AWSM (Association for Women in Sports Media) have had on her career. Walker offers advice on how to make the most of your college internship. For the full conversation with Rhiannon Walker, be sure to check out episode 23 of Voices and Visionaries. To keep up with Rhiannon:  Twitter: InstantRhiPlay Instagram: InstantRhiPlay

    5 min

  8. 12/02/2020

    RHIANNON WALKER- on why being herself creates conversations

    Rhiannon Walker is unapologetically herself- a self-described tomboy and extrovert, now in her third season covering the Washington Football Team. As a feature writer for the Athletic, Walker is constantly in search of the unique angle or person, during a particularly unusual NFL season.  The Washington Football Team is embroiled in a name change, owner under fire, a head coach battling cancer and widespread sexual harassment allegations. As one of the victims of the latter, Walker admits it’s been a hard year, and she’s still navigating the after-effects.  In this raw and at times, emotional interview, Walker shares why being yourself creates conversations. She explains the value of in-person locker room access and how she’s made going in the locker room more comfortable. She breaks down how Covid has changed day-to-day media access and how she’s worked to foster connection via Zoom interviews. Walker talks about working in her hometown and understanding the fabric of the fanbase. She revisits her time as an associate editor at the Undefeated, combining her knowledge of history and sports.  Walker reveals her experience as a black woman, who’s openly LGBQT. She conveys the importance of listening when it comes to matters of race and what it means to have a sounding board in organizations like NABJ and AWSM. Walker discusses how she maximized her internship experiences.  To follow Rhiannon:  Twitter: InstantRhiPlay Instagram: InstantRhiPlay

    55 min
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About

A podcast featuring the female forces in sports media, hosted by Kelly Burke. A new episode releases weekly.

Information

  • Creator
    Kelly
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Voices & Visionaries
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