The GaryVee Audio Experience Owning Your Journey with Linda Cohn
Sep 5, 2023
Join legendary sportscaster Linda Cohn as she shares her inspiring journey in sports broadcasting. Discover the importance of self-awareness and empowerment as a female broadcaster and dive into the passion for hockey that shaped her career. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes filled with humor and heartbreak, reflecting on pivotal sports moments. The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities within content creation, urging aspiring creators to embrace their dreams and get involved in the world of sports.
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Linda Cohn's Hockey Journey
- Linda Cohn, a legendary sportscaster, shares her childhood struggles with low self-esteem and how sports, especially hockey, became her refuge.
- Playing goalie, initially to hide, she discovered her talent and developed resilience by facing criticism from parents of opposing players.
First Sports Job
- Linda Cohn's first sports job was covering the New York Islanders games for WALK Radio, despite being a Rangers fan.
- She volunteered for this role and even created the idea herself, showcasing her initiative.
Seattle and ESPN
- Inspired by Calgary, Linda Cohn sought a similar city and sent a tape to Seattle.
- Six months into her Seattle job, ESPN called, but her husband insisted on staying, allowing her to hone her skills and cover major teams.