Ep. 29: Gabby Partington: how to become a sports presenter and what it REALLY takes to get there

Join me on this episode of Unsussed where we are talking to Charlie Whitfield, founder of the app "Goolf". An app designed to bring like minded golfers together, from absolute beginner all the way through to professional. We’ll be talking everything from how the concept came about, the app development process and go to market strategy, through to the impact it’s already had on the golfing community as well as their future plans going forward.Starting a new business can be scary and overwhelming, but hopefully listening to this episode will bring you some inspiration.Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me as I talk to one of my best & funniest friends, Gabby Partington. We talk about the path she took to becoming a sports presenter, from her childhood inspiration, the hustle and grind to get her first gig, through to the pressures of having to have a social media presence. I hope you don't only just learn a lot in this episode, but also laugh a lot.  Enjoy!!!!Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me as I chat to my step brother, turned videographer and Youtube editor / producer.Casper used to dread his morning alarm going off every day, but now, he’s never been more excited to wake up. He’s managed to turn his life around and begin living and working a life he never thought possible.The only bad thing… is he has to work with me… his sister…For anyone who is looking to work in media, who has no idea how to get started, who wasn’t suited to the school system - this is an episode that will show you - anything is possible!Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This week we’re chatting to the one and only Mac Boucher as we go deep into the Instagram / Social Media hole…This episode is SO REAL - the positives, the negatives, the reality of living your life through a mobile app, being yourself, introversion, extroversion, anxiety - and all that kind of stuff.Thanks so much to Mac for being so open and honest with me and allowing me talk frankly with you - you’re the GOAT!Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

We've flown to California to get the one and only Claire Hogle (@clairehogle) on the podcast! What you see on social media isn't always the true authentic picture of someone - and that's very much the case for Claire.She's got a whole lot more depth to her character that nobody knows about and we're here to share that with the world. We're going to be diving in to share with you the REAL Claire Hogle, how her social media has impacted her in showcasing her true authentic self, and a whole lot more.I hope you're ready for this one guys... Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me, Mia Baker, for a brand new season of Unsussed. We’re starting off the year with an absolute banger - a Golf Girls Special.If you’ve not seen our videos on YouTube, then I’d highly recommend you checking them out because they are hilariously funny. If you’re looking for that feel good factor, or want a little pick me up to cheer you up - then these are the videos for you. Pure entertainment. All I’m saying.Listen in as I chat to Jenny Drummond and Emily Ramage about how we first met, how the Golf Girls started, and then answering a load of questions you sent in via instagram.I hope you enjoy this one!Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This week we’re talking to the incredible Annabel Dimmock - Ladies European Tour player, golf fashionista and someone who has experienced both the extreme highs and lows when it comes to golf. Join me as we chat to her about what tour life is really like - beyond the glitz and glam of social media, how hard, and how brutal it can be, and what she’s done to change her world in a bid to reach the top again.Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to you about your biggest golf icks. The things people do out on the course that just make your skin crawl. From licking the ball (wth?!) to breaking clubs, novelty hats and towels tucked into belts - you guys have seen it all. What’s even worse is I’ve come to learn that I’m a culprit of more than just a few of the golf icks you’ve sent in… which quite frankly has brought great shame to myself as a human being. I send my dearest apologies to all those who have had to endure my company…Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Ever thought sports presenting might just be the best job in the world? How do you even get into it? Where would you even start? And is it ACTUALLY as great as it looks from the outside…?Well, this week we have the pleasure of being joined by Jenny Drummond - a woman who is taking sports tv by storm. She’s worked for the likes of BBC Sport, Amazon Prime Video Sport, BT Sport, the R&A to name but a few. Pretty much every sport you can think of, she’s there, from rugby to tennis, football to golf - Jenny is here to share it all.Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This might just be the greatest podcast episode known to man… and I’m not even kidding!! Rick Shiels - the king of golf content - kindly came down from his golf throne to speak to little old me about EVERYTHING it took to get him to where he is today. We delve into his childhood, his personality traits, his group of golf friends (who seem to make up the rest of golf youtube), what made him so successful and the future of Rick Shiels.Join me for one of the most inspirational stories yet to be told on this podcast…!Don’t forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you’d like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show