PODCAST #521 - THE DRAFT NETWORK

In this episode, Paige Dimakos, CEO of The Draft Network, traces her path from covering women's bowling and gymnastics in college to running one of the most respected NFL draft platforms in the country. Paige talks about being raised by a single father who taught her to believe she belongs in every room, launching and selling a company before turning 25, and why The Draft Network's early crew forced the entire sports media industry to take draft coverage seriously. She also shares what actually makes content last in a landscape built on chasing trends, and what still needs to change for women in sports media to compete on a level playing field. Paige comes from a diverse background including stops at Big Ten Network, ESPN Phoenix, FanRag Sports, and CBS Sports. Since 2020 she has operated as CEO of The Draft Network, working with brands including Anheuser-Busch, Ford, Panini-America, Bose, and Dick's Sporting Goods. As the youngest female CEO in sports media, she is determined to help other women in the industry continue moving their goalposts forward toward success. Connect with The Draft Network Website: https://thedraftnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDraftNetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedraftnetwork/ Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-arizona-podcast/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/findingarizona PRODUCTION: Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-house CONTACT: Send us a message to us! https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contact SPONSORS: SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA atseatgeek.com.