Staying Strong in What You Know and What You Choose

Welcome to Babes 'n' Sports — where accomplished sports professionals Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to juggle motherhood with high-pressure careers in the male-dominated world of sports.With honesty and humor, Jamie (a play-by-play announcer for professional women’s hockey and soccer) and Tory (a 15-year storytelling veteran and former collegiate tennis player) share their personal journeys and the unique challenges working moms face in sports media.This week’s Mansplain Moment of the Week has Tory reliving a cringeworthy exchange where she was forced to defend her NFL knowledge mid-interview. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on finding unexpected empowerment in saying no to an assignment so she could prioritize being mom first. Together, they explore the guilt that comes with turning things down — and the relief and strength that follow when family comes first.Subscribe now for real conversations about chasing big career goals while raising families, and connect with Jamie (@JamieHersch), Tory (@Tzawacki), and the show (@babensportspodcast) on social media.Follow the conversation on instagram @babesnsportspodcast