The breakneck speeds of sports broadcasting | Maria Taylor | TEDxUGA

Maria: As a broadcaster for many of the most prominent sporting events throughout the world, Maria Taylor has successively taken flight despite facing challenges on her journey. Reflecting on her personal experiences as a Black woman in sports media, Taylor guides us on how to navigate turbulence and pilot our own destinies. Maria Taylor is the first female full-time host of NBC Sports’ Football Night in America. A familiar face in households all over the world, Taylor has hosted many of the most-watched sports programming and events including NBA, NFL, College Basketball, College Football, Olympics, Paralympics, and the French Open. In addition to her hosting roles, Taylor is the executive producer of an eight-part documentary series on the history of the Black quarterback in the NFL, which will be the first of many impactful documentaries to be produced by her company. Taylor graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Business Administration.
Maria Taylor is the first female full-time host of NBC Sports’ Football Night in America. A familiar face in households all over the world, Taylor has hosted many of the most-watched sports programming and events including NBA, NFL, College Basketball, College Football, Olympics, Paralympics, and the French Open. In addition to her hosting roles, Taylor is the executive producer of an eight-part documentary series on the history of the Black quarterback in the NFL, which will be the first of many impactful documentaries to be produced by her company. Taylor graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Business Administration. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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I had to comeback & rewatch this great speech. Maria Taylor is great in every way. I definitely wish her well! 🙌🏾