Sidelines and Storylines

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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…

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

Laura Britt: NBC Sports SIDELINES:Didn’t make Varsity cheer in high school until Senior year Moved to Chicago during their worst winter in 80 yearsContract wasn’t renewed because she didn’t have enough social media followersSTORYLINES:Cheered for UAB Rented an RV with husband during quarantine and drove all 3 kids (4yo + 1yo twins) from California to Mississippi for 3 months Multi platform host and reporter for the Bay Area; covering 49’ers, Golden State Warriors and A’s.

Sidelines:Let go from 1st big job Didn’t know who Johnny Bench was @ Johnny Bench AwardAsked Al Michaels what his favorite game to call was (Uhh, Miracle on Ice)Storylines:Forbes 30 Under 30 Went viral on TikTok for family rendition of “Tiger King”Dallas Cowboys Content Strategist

Sideline:2 ACL injuriesMissed last FT in college careerChildren exposed her flawsStoryline:Professional leadership coach Redeemed missed FT at WNBA training camp Leads student-athletes through Fellowship of Christian Athletes

SIDELINES: Clothing store failedInsurance company failedMissed first round of SEC Network talent poolSTORYLINES:Husband, Dad of 3Hosts radio show in Birmingham aka home of SEC FOOTBALLESPN/SECN Analyst

SIDELINES:Took a Curve Ball at a presserWas told she looks like a soccer mom DivorceSTORYLINES:Emmy WinnerRose between thorns on 680 the Fan’s “Front Row” 30+ years in TV/Radio

SIDELINES:Got in trouble for talking a lot in school Didn’t get “Most Likely to be Miss America”Was told she had Jimmy Dean sausage fingersSTORYLINES: Wife to a tall drink of water & Mom of 2Playing Golf paid off Finally started started this Podcast

Welcome to Sidelines and Storylines with Niki Noto Palmer.What sideline led you to your storyline?