Neroli Meadows is a trailblazing force in the sports media world. She is the current co host of Nine's The Footy Show, and is a presenter and reporter for both Fox Footy and Fox Cricket. I spoke to Neroli about her early life in Collie, how she deals with criticism, and about the challenges she's faced being a talented female in a male dominated industry.
Cheat Sheet 0:54 -Growing up in Collie, was there ever a chance sport wouldn't be a part of Neroli's life? 1:42 - What is it about sport that drew Neroli in? 2:31 - Who were Neroli's personal and professional role models growing up, and why? 3:47 - What challenges has Neroli faced being a female in a male dominated industry? 5:36 - Does sexism still exist in the industry? What type of sexist behaviour ruffles Neroli's feather? And how can people help stamp out this type of behaviour? 6:42 - Has the sexist nature of the sports media industry ever made Neroli feel like she should give up? 7:40 - What's the upside of Nine's The Footy Show? 9:00 - What does Neroli make of the criticism about her laugh on TV? 9:38 - Neroli speaks whether or not 'it's' worth it. What is 'it' to Neroli?