Building a Career Without Waiting for Permission | Lauren Kalil on Sports Broadcasting, Branding & Betting on Yourself

In this episode, Lauren Kalil (https://www.instagram.com/laurenkalil/) shares her journey from local television news to becoming a respected freelance sports broadcaster, commentator, and media personality in the CrossFit and fitness space. Lauren opens up about leaving the security of traditional news, navigating burnout, building a personal brand, and learning to create opportunities through cold outreach and self-belief.JT and Lauren dive into the realities of freelancing, negotiating rates, dealing with rejection, and finding the confidence to pursue opportunities before feeling fully ready. Lauren also shares how she landed opportunities with Tactical Games and other sports broadcasts, why authenticity matters when building a personal brand, and how staying adaptable has helped her continue growing across multiple sports and media platforms.In this episode, we discuss:- Lauren’s transition from television news to freelance sports broadcasting- Why cold emails and self-advocacy changed her career- Handling rejection, rates, and the realities of freelance work- Building an authentic personal brand in media and sports- Learning new skills quickly and doing things before you feel ready- Tactical Games, expanding into new sports, and future broadcasting goalsThis conversation is packed with insight for creatives, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating career uncertainty while trying to build something meaningful on their own terms.Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PSTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762Follow us, stay updated and catch behind the scenes footage on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/