Elise Menaker: The Power Of Storytelling

This week Andrew is joined by Elise Menaker. Elise is a broadcaster for Big Ten Network and the Chicago Cubs Marquee Sports Network. Her energy is off the charts and she has a knack for delivering unique, memorable stories that stand out from the rest. Andrew and Elise explore her career in journalism and broadcasting—and the role that pulling the tarp and wearing many different hats has played in her success. Elise also shares the systems and processes that make her such an effective communicator and storyteller.  This episode is filled with important lessons that will help you personally and professionally. 

Show highlights:
2:05 - Role of internships
3:23 - Working Mark Buehrle's perfect game
5:43- Playing pro softball in Sweden
6:08 - Sending 100 resumes to get first broadcast gig
6:24- Getting your first "bite" in a new industry
10:41 - Learning the fundamentals
11:31 - How to put together a story
12:19 - Being intentional with your education
14:50 - How to build a story 
15:05 - Shaping the tone of content
16:08 - Research process
16:40- Preparing for a broadcast
18:38 - Simplifying the research process
20:54 - Finding activities that challenge you
23:10 - Multitasking
24:24 - Learning to be concise and direct

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