EPISODE · Feb 13, 2023 · 19 MIN
Miriam Walker-Khan: How to step into a new career despite the odds
from We Are PoWEr Podcast · host Northern Power Women
Miriam Walker-Khan is a literal game changer. After starting out as a gifted sprinter from a young age, it was the race track where Miriam saw her career taking her until a serious sports injury cut short her aspirations of track and field. Instead, Miriam paid attention to her studies and found a passion for writing, which when coupled with her natural competitive edge meant she found herself enrolled on a BBC training scheme - she couldn't believe it. Now, Miriam works for Sky Sports as their Diversity and Inclusion Reporter, telling the stories of those underrepresented in sport.Listen to learn: - How Miriam changed her game and moved into media- Why she wouldn't be where she is today without mentoring- How she overcame sexist comments early in her career- What the role of D&I Sports Reporter will do for inclusive mediaFind Miriam hereFind out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫
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Miriam Walker-Khan is a literal game changer. After starting out as a gifted sprinter from a young age, it was the race track where Miriam saw her career taking her until a serious sports injury cut short her aspirations of track and field. Instead, Miriam paid attention to her studies and found a passion for writing, which when coupled with her natural competitive edge meant she found herself enrolled on a BBC training scheme - she couldn't believe it. Now, Miriam works for Sky Sports as the...
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