Taylor Rooks On Sports, Crushes, and Career

Sloane Knows

This time Sloane welcomes sports journalist Taylor Rooks! They talk about her career journey and women's experiences in sports media. They discuss getting driver's licenses at 16, high school experiences, and celebrity crushes. Rooks shares her "welcome to the league" moment covering her first NBA All-Star game and establishing a connection with Kevin Durant. She advises Sloan on developing good interview questions, dealing with nerves, interviewing athletes, and gaining credibility as a young woman in sports journalism. They also discuss sports opinions, fantasy sports, and women's voices in sports media. The tone is relaxed and conversational as they bond over shared interests in sports and broadcasting. Rooks encourages Sloan, telling her to focus on improving her skills. Plus, we learn how well Taylor knows Taylor with Sloane Knows Your Game Trivia!

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Key Takeaways

• Getting your driver's license at 16 is a big moment of freedom and responsibility.
• Approaching interviews like you're talking to a friend helps manage nerves.
• Keep practicing your craft to become an excellent interviewer.
• Use your unique perspective to ask questions that propel the conversation.
• Believe in your talent and don't be afraid to own it.
• Focus on perfecting your skills rather than changing minds.
• Interviewing is about a back-and-forth exchange, not just Q&A.
• LeBron James has a powerful presence that changes the atmosphere.

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