#292 Olivia Guzman interview

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About Olivia

Olivia is a 25 year old Texan native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied business and journalism. She currently is a reporter for Rice University Athletics on ESPN+. She is one of four daughters, and a proud Colombian. Her platform Be Bold @ [BLANK] is used as a tool for empowerment to reach your dreams.

https://www.instagram.com/oliviabguzman/

Timestamps

* 0:00 Olivia Guzman joins the interview

* 7:10 Why she pursued sports journalism

* 14:20 Academic struggles and personal drive

* 21:29 Finding purpose in her toughest moments

* 28:40 Coping with grief after family loss

* 35:51 Freestyling interviews and going unscripted

* 43:01 Realizations from taking unexpected chances

* 50:10 Living the “Be Bold” mindset

* 57:19 Reflections on Girl Scouts and early identity

* 1:04:28 Stepping into leadership and hard choices

* 1:11:39 Her favorite sounds and sensory memories

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