Meet Leah Hextall, the first female NHL play-by-play announcer who started as a small-town reporter and ended up working for #ESPN! Leah recently made an incredible keynote speech at #TCSLive called "Not One of the Boys" - definitely a MUST listen.
In this incredible conversation, Leah gets real about the preparation required to call games at a national level, the criticisms she's faced as a "first", and her passion for making an impact on hockey culture. We discuss how she skyrocketed to the big leagues, her advice for women looking to break barriers in male-dominated fields, why she is driven to represent women in hockey, how she handles negativity and self-doubt, and SO MUCH MORE!
With incredible hard work, discipline, and grit, Leah is paving the way for more women to see themselves at the top levels of sports media.
Listen to the full conversation now!
* Watch “Not One of the Boys” Keynote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHJU9RzyYik
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00:00 - The Reality of Being a Trailblazer
01:32 - Introducing Leah Hextall
06:59 - From Local to International Broadcasting
13:06 - Working in Winnipeg VS Elsewhere
15:08 - Sports, Passion & Family
20:57 - The Insane Pace of Sport Commentary
28:30 - Memorable Moments
33:57 - Changes In Tech, Tracking Stats & Data
38:31 - 'Not One of the Boys' - #TCSLive Keynote Speech
52:57 - Strengthening The Mind
01:02:24 - Common Misconceptions About My Career
01:05:47 - Hardest Part Of The Job & Being a Role Model
01:11:00 - Maintaining A Passion For the Job
01:15:16 - Time in Politics
01:21:07 - Daily Routine
01:24:12 - Future Goals
01:30:49 - Wrapping Up
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Website: https://www.leahhextall.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahhextall/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahhextall/?originalSubdomain=ca
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