Sabreena Merchant spent the majority of her childhood and early adulthood doing things to make other people happy. She went to religious school instead of playing basketball on Saturdays and pushed through pre-med because her parents’ dream was for her to become a doctor. All of this left her feeling anxious and unsatisfied, so, a few years ago, when Sabreena was presented with an opportunity to explore a completely different career path (sports writing), she took it, and she has never felt more fulfilled! Some of the biggest lessons that Sabreena has learned from her life experiences so far include the following: it’s never too late to start something new, there are many different ways to be successful, and your happiness should be your number one priority! Tune in today to hear Sabreena’s story, which I hope inspires you to follow your heart. 

Key Points From This Episode:

An overview of Sabreena Merchant’s career as a sports writer.

Sabreena shares what her upbringing was like.

The shock that Sabreena received when she started college. 

Feelings that Sabreena struggled with when she finished her undergrad.

The people in Sabreena's life who helped get her sports writing career kicked off. 

How Sabreena’s unpaid blog writing gig evolved into a full-time job.

What Sabreena’s parents' response was when she told them that she wasn’t going to pursue a medical degree.

Why your happiness should be your number one priority. 

Sabreena shares what success means to her. 

The valuable skills that Sabreena is learning through her work. 

Goals that Sabreena has for the future. 

The lack of diversity in the sports industry, and how this makes Sabreena feel. 


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Sabreena Merchant on LinkedIn
Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram
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