Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. This week I'm joined by ESPN reporter, former D1 Soccer player Renee Washington. She discusses her love for playing soccer, how it helped mold her into who she is today and being more than an athlete. (9:41) Washington goes on to explain the importance of being a committed student-athlete and transitioning out of soccer into the workforce as a professional. (17:42) We talk about how we balance multiple jobs, the sacrifice to chase our dreams, and constantly outworking the competition. (26:44) Washington reveals the struggles she had growing up, gives her perspective on athletes struggling post-college sports and her first break in the media industry. (37:58) She also talks about finding and sustaining her voice as a black woman in sports. (45:52) We go on to breakdown the advancement of women sports, what she’s seen while covering the Washington Wizards and Mystics and the pros and cons of being in the locker room. (01:00) We wrap up the conversation by sharing our favorite quote and the best advice she has received in her career. Listen to this dope conversation only on Sports-Ish.
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