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Unstoppable Career of Female Sportscaster Pioneer & Author Anne Montgomery Who Defied All Odds EP39
In this 39th episode of the **Rumbling Facts Podcast**, host **Sam** sits down with the incredible **Anne Montgomery** for an inspiring and captivating conversation. Anne's journey in the sports world is nothing short of extraordinary. Inspired by her love of sports and taking NO as motivation, Anne pursued her passion for sports despite countless challenges.
From her humorous and challenging early days as a hockey referee, where she fell three times before the faceoff, to getting called "Big Anne" with the "Mission Impossible" theme song playing during her appearances, Anne's stories are both inspiring and entertaining.
Anne opens up about her relentless determination, never taking no for an answer even when her own mother didn't believe in her. Despite facing crucifixion from colleagues as a woman in a male-dominated field, she broke barriers as a newscaster at five different channels. Her perseverance and passion kept her pushing forward.
Anne's career spans 40 years of officiating in football and 25 years in baseball, all while working at various news channels, magazines, and newspapers. After retiring from sports media, she dedicated 20 years to teaching, demonstrating her commitment to education and mentorship.
Beyond her professional achievements, Anne is a foster mom to four children and a proud grandmother. Her story of overcoming personal struggles, including dyslexia diagnosed at fifty, and managing personal biases in sports reporting, is truly captivating and inspiring.
Throughout the episode, Sam surprises Anne with questions she never expected, making for a lively and engaging discussion. The podcast also features many pictures showcasing Anne's illustrious career, providing a visual journey of her remarkable achievements.
Anne shares the profound impact her great friend Don had on her life, adding a personal touch to this incredible story.
Tune in to hear Anne discuss the importance of sports for kids, the evolving role of women in sports media, memorable moments from her career, and her life as a dedicated teacher and foster mom. This episode is a testament to Anne Montgomery's resilience, passion, and unwavering spirit.
Your Host = Sam Gladu @DjRetsam @Retsam64
PODCAST LINKS
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Rumbling Facts Clips on RUMBLE
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ALL LINKS Sam DjRetsam
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MUSIC on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YgKupXc2ID3mnPZOlgJ2H?si=DQDD43iIRbOMAmydUMu1hw
ALL my Releases in 1 PLAYLIST
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https://www.instagram.com/djretsam/
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https://www.facebook.com/DjRetsam
https://rumble.com/user/DjRetsam
https://www.youtube.com/@UC2OrYbprFHlOkOiWScR74dA
Anne Montgomery Links
Website
https://annemontgomerywriter.com/
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/anne.montgomery.359/
https://twitter.com/amontgomery8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-montgomery-1b995b23/,
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14081564.Anne_Montgomery,
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JOEIL4A,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Montgomery_(sportscaster)
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