Elise Menaker: The Power Of Storytelling

This week Andrew is joined by Elise Menaker. Elise is a broadcaster for Big Ten Network and the Chicago Cubs Marquee Sports Network. Her energy is off the charts and she has a knack for delivering unique, memorable stories that stand out from the rest. Andrew and Elise explore her career in journalism and broadcasting—and the role that pulling the tarp and wearing many different hats has played in her success. Elise also shares the systems and processes that make her such an effective communicator and storyteller.  This episode is filled with important lessons that will help you personally and professionally. Show highlights:2:05 - Role of internships3:23 - Working Mark Buehrle's perfect game5:43- Playing pro softball in Sweden6:08 - Sending 100 resumes to get first broadcast gig6:24- Getting your first "bite" in a new industry10:41 - Learning the fundamentals11:31 - How to put together a story12:19 - Being intentional with your education14:50 - How to build a story 15:05 - Shaping the tone of content16:08 - Research process16:40- Preparing for a broadcast18:38 - Simplifying the research process20:54 - Finding activities that challenge you23:10 - Multitasking24:24 - Learning to be concise and directBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).