Sidelines and Storylines
Sidelines and Storylines
Niki Noto Palmer
The whole standing on the sideline thing was literal for me and the same for some of these familiar faces (err, voices) you’ll hear stories from on the podcast. We have all been sidelined at some point on our journey, and it’s those moments that play a pivotal role to our storyline.What sideline led you to your storyline?
Storyline: Laura Okmin
Laura Okmin, FOX SportsSidelines: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
Nov 4, 2020
47 min
Storyline: Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart: Crimson Tide Sports NetworkSidelines: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
Oct 28, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Storyline: Barrett Sallee
Barrett Sallee: CBS Sports/Sirius XMSidelines:Lost daughter, Kipton Jean @ 17 weeksEpilepticLifelong Atlanta sports fan Storylines: Husband, Dad of 2Multiplatform journalist for CBS Sports Sirius XM College Sports Nation host 
Oct 21, 2020
48 min
Storyline: Rachel Baribeau
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
Oct 14, 2020
54 min
Storyline: Lauren Sisler
Lauren Sisler: ESPN, Al.comSidelines: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 
Oct 7, 2020
1 hr
Storyline: Jenn Hobby
Jenn Hobby, Star 94.1Sidelines: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!
Sep 30, 2020
57 min
Storyline: Michael Palmer, Part 2
Michael Palmer, Clemson Tiger + NFL VetSidelines:#8 on depth chart when he got to Atlanta Collected business cards at Falcons Rookie dinner As a veteran, he went through a rookie mini camp with Giants Storylines:Bought a Macbook & suit with his uhh lucrative signing bonus Played 5 years in the NFLObviously the best part of his experience was meeting his wife. Obviously. 
Sep 23, 2020
1 hr 9 min
Storyline: Michael Palmer, Part One
Michael Palmer: Clemson Tiger/NFL Veteran PART ONE:5th grade footballParkview High SchoolClemsonSIDELINES:2 star recruit Didn't know Clemson offered himWasn’t invited to combine, rained on his Pro DaySTORYLINES:1st team ALL ACCACC All Academic5 years in NFL
Sep 16, 2020
47 min
Storyline: Beth Mowins
Beth Mowins, ESPNSidelines: Had friends on Wall St while she made $19k a yearAte PB&Jelly sandwiches to get by in early years (albeit, they're delicious)Husband and brothers don’t allow her to play from the red teesStorylines: A decorated and accomplished PxP for ESPNRead books, played golf, drank afternoon beers during quarantine She even covered dog races at one point in her career… 
Sep 9, 2020
42 min
Storyline: Hannah Goodin
Hannah Goodin, GPB SportsSidelines:Had a dream job, company went underHad another dream job, company went underDrove 5 hours round trip for a football gig Storylines:Moved home, married her best friendSports are back… so is her job Launched a photography business, @hannahgoodinphoto
Sep 2, 2020
1 hr 2 min
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