Leonie Carpenter

Leonie Carpenter
Media Masterminds

Reason for nomination:

I find this difficult to answer because everyone deserves to be seen, but here goes. I’ve been working in the sports media industry for 4 years, I’ve worked incredibly hard from making videos in my bedroom on the WSL, interviewing fans and any coaches I could reach out to over zoom to getting the opportunity to work with Chelsea Women last season and covering the WSL and FA Cup for 90min football. Like everyone I’ve had countless rejections and unanswered emails along the way and it’s not the easiest journey by any stretch but those moments when it pays off are truly magical and truly appreciated. I am completely freelance which has been a challenge but one I’m up for. It’s not the easiest life choice and often I can feel alone. I have no idea when and where my next job is but there is something inside me that won’t give up. It would be great to be part of an incredible community of people through the WeSeeYou Network. This industry is tough, especially as a woman so any support is always something that lifts me. I’m really passionate about the women’s game and through watching Chelsea’s men’s team I have encouraged those fans to attend the women’s games and it’s been great to see the increasing interest!

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