Trishana McGowan: International Women's Day Feature


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Mar 07 2020 58 mins   1
This year’s International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “Each for Equal”, In this this our special IWD episode we talk with Trishana McGowan. Trishana is a sports reporter and producer at the RJRGleaner Group. She talks about her time as an athlete and experiences as a sport journalist. She discusses her career as a 400m hurdler and her decision to leave the sport. She also shares how her transition into sport journalism and her growth as a reporter and producer. Trishana also discussed: Her struggles as a student-athlete living abroad Issues faced by student-athletes Working with Stephen Francis and her time at the MVP Track Club Concerns regarding how female athlete issues are treated Other topics regarding her journey discussed : Challenges being a sports reporter Equal pay in sport Marketing and branding of female athletes Advice for young athletes Connect with Trishana on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase