Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Jessica Mendoza, a collegiate four-time First Team All-American, and two-time Olympic medalist. She is a Softball Hall of Famer and the first woman to serve as an analyst for a nationally-televised MLB Game. Jessica is a real trailblazer. 
Join us as we talk about the importance of work ethic, humility, creating your path, and living life according to The GOLD Standard.
“If we can just find a way to see everyone’s side and know that everyone is a good human at their core…find the positive.”
- Jessica  Mendoza
In This Episode:
- Meet Jessica Mendoza, Softball Hall of Famer and ESPN Sports Analyst
- Jessica talks about her journey as an athlete and the key things that helped her achieve her level of success.
- What is it like having your dad as a coach? 
- Did Jessica always want to go to Stanford University, or was there another college she preferred?
- How did Jessica plan her next steps from collegiate sports to the pro league?
- Balancing humility and competitiveness
- How did Jessica become a sports analyst?
- Juggling all the demands of motherhood, career, self-care (living the life you’ve chosen)
- What does The GOLD Standard mean for Jessica?
- Jessica shares how she overcame her biggest obstacles 
- 3 Gold tips for athletes today
Resources:
https://www.majormedialeague.com/ (Major Media League App)
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