Join Kate and Megan in an inspiring conversation with KJ Wright, the digital dynamo and host at Grind City Media for the Memphis Grizzlies. She's also the voice behind the popular NBA podcast, "Just Grizzles." In this episode, KJ shares her incredible journey, from smashing three-point records in college basketball to carving her own path as a host.
Get an inside look at the hurdles KJ faced in a male-dominated arena and how her upbringing alongside brothers prepared her for the challenge. Discover the wisdom she imparts to aspiring young women who want to follow in her footsteps. KJ unveils her secret to unlocking players' true selves during interviews by building genuine personal connections, seeing beyond the on-court persona. She discusses her unique style that empowers women to express themselves authentically.
From navigating work visas to persevering through job uncertainties, KJ's career journey is a testament to resilience. Tune in to gain invaluable insights into what it takes to thrive while working for an NBA team. This episode is a slam dunk of motivation and empowerment for women in sports and beyond. 🏀🎙️
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3:13 discusses her role (team reporter) with the Memphis Grizzles
4:50 playing pickup
6:02 the season where she wasn’t allowed to dribble
6:50 how she got into broadcasting, school for journalism, dad was an assistant coach at college
8:05 how she started getting into sports broadcasting
8:53 how growing up with brothers has prepared her to work in a male dominated field
10:14 knowing how hard she worked to get where she is but still gets questions from social media
12:12 navigating her personal style after getting to Memphis
13:05 having a ‘sorority’ of good women working in her role throughout sports
13:43 Allie Clifton was the one who supported and got her into sports and the interesting story of how she met allie
15:33 has never been on the team plane, not many women travel with grizzles
16:13 likes traveling commercial because she can bring a friend
17:53 hosting a panel about all the women in the NBA
19:41 advice to younger girls wanting to be in her position, don’t be so hard on yourself, don’t not stop working towards your goal
20:32 crying herself to sleep over not thinking she would make in the NBA
20:52 the added struggle of having to get a work visa to come work in the states
21:52 would have been unemployed for the year if visa didn’t come in. You don’t need a plan B
23:04 coming into Memphis the same year as Ja and being fortunate to work for winning teams
23:37 the connection with Canadians working in the NBA
24:02 have not worked for a losing team
24:26 the difference in having to interview players after wins vs losses
24:39 how she has been able to get players to open up after having spent so much time with them and building strong personal relationships
25:49 the culture shock of moving to Memphis
26:32 when walking around, everyone wants to talk about the grizzles
27:01 why she doesn’t like asking very difficult questions about players personal lives
28:10 handling the negatives of social media
29:43 players being very different from their on court persona
31:51 some of the bad experiences of working in heavily male dominated sports
33:06 always trying to find the woman in the organization( on other teams) to work with
34:40 what makes her the happiest doesn’t have to do with being a woman, its diving deap into peoples stories
35:26 just take the job that your offered, don’t say no to any opportunity. Also network and be kind
36:24 this or that
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