Today in The Coop, Kit is joined by the unstoppable Melissa Stark — trailblazing sports broadcaster, Sunday Night Football sideline reporter, and mom of four. From interviewing legends to raising teens, Melissa opens up about her fearless career in a male-dominated field, how she walked away from her dream job at 26 to raise her family, and how she made an epic return in her 50s.
Melissa opens up about what it really took to make it in a male-dominated world — from navigating locker rooms and live broadcasts with zero margin for error, to cutting her hair short just to blend in, to proving (again and again) that she belonged.
In this episode:
• How Melissa landed her Monday Night Football job at 26
• The unfiltered truth about being “the woman on the sidelines”
• Identity shifts, and the impossible pressure to do it all
• Melissa’s take on motherhood, mentorship, and giving yourself permission
• Why she’s calling this next chapter “Melissa 2.0”
• Being coachable at every age
This one’s packed with laughs, career grit, behind-the-scenes stories, and real talk about the juggle of working motherhood, aging, ambition, and what it looks like to come back stronger.
Whether you’re chasing your next chapter, navigating work/life crazy, or just need a reminder that you do belong in the room — this episode is for you.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to The Coop with Kit — and share this one with a friend who’s ready to start their 2.0.
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This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper McDonald. Business Development by Casey Ladd. Editing by You & Me Media.
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