The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 10: Liz Loza - Ride the horse in the direction it's going
By: Matt Harmon
March 29th, 2016
March 29th, 2016
Yahoo fantasy football analyst and co-host of the X's & Y's Podcast, Liz Loza, joins the show for the 10th episode. Liz and I broke out in the industry and took our current jobs at roughly the same time, and I found that we shared many of the same values as workers. The first female guest of The Backyard Banter Podcast, Liz brings a unique perspective to the show that none of the previous guests or I can speak to. Even more fascinating were her thoughts on doing whatever it takes to make it, and the steps she took to put that into practice.
Highlights from this episode include:
Highlights from this episode include:
- Liz's background playing fantasy football and how that set in motion her starting her own blog.
- How her relationship and upbringing with her grandfather influences her mindset as a women in a male dominated industry.
- The fine line between being self-assured and egotistical in dealing with criticism.
- Advice for how to interact with analysts on social media and some do's and dont's when trying to get noticed in the space.
- Simply invaluable thoughts for aspiring writers on going the extra mile and treating this "as your job" even if it's not your job yet.
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
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