“It’s a challenge, I realize that, but I like a good challenge.
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pot of gold under the rainbow that awaits her on
rainy day.
“My dad is the main reason I am where I am today,”
she said. “I have my bad days, where people I meet
aren’t so nice. He reminds me that if you have haters,
you are doing something right.”
With an eye toward a network gig, Golder does a
lot of networking. She has found it a better way to
go than having an agent find her opportunities that
aren’t on her own terms.
“My goal, every day, is to brand myself and to
network,” she explained. “I try to meet someone
new every day who can either help me, or who I can
help in some way. If I can do that, it’s considered a
successful day for me.
“I’m branding myself. Until I’m representing a
network, I’m representing myself. I have to do that
in a positive way.”
The process at State College included a heavy dose
of classes involving television, radio and writing. If
The perception remains that women broadcasters
are not the real deal, but appeasement hires to fill a
small quota.
“That gets put out there a lot,” admitted Golder.
“That makes it one of the most challenging parts of
this job. Part of your job is to prove you do know
what you are talking about. If someone played,
they get a job. But I went to school for this. I have
worked for this. Just because you put on a uniform,
it doesn’t mean you are qualified. So, as a woman, it
is even harder.
“Sports are a guy thing. It’s a man’s world. I get it.
But a female can be right there with you. The sports
world should be an equal place for women. If a guy
can be in fashion, why can’t a girl be in the sports
world? Guys are some of the best fashion designers.
Why can’t girls be the best sportscasters?”
On the home front, support is a non-issue, as Golder
calls her dad her “Number one fan,” who is ready
with a pep talk when needed, reminding her of the
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photograph by @justinPrice