Her Story
About Sarah
I've been working as a journalist for a couple of years now, and it has led me to open so many doors. Journalism is just one of those fields where it builds over time, and I've come such a long way in such a short period of time that I'm very confident that within the next couple of years, I'll be right where I want to be. I recently switched to a new organization that reached out to me and wanted me to come write for them. That was really awesome because he has a lot of pull in the industry and is getting me connected with all kinds of people, so this is just going to skyrocket my career. I feel that there are not a lot of women journalists, especially in motorsports, and I felt like by being in that industry and being one of the very few women, it speaks volumes about what you can do. There's no limit to what you can do as a woman, and I just want to inspire other women to do the exact same thing. I love the sport, I love NASCAR, I love all racing, and that is 100% my drive, along with the passion for journalism. I love being able to interview drivers and be on the grid and in the media center for press conferences. It's so empowering when you're sitting in a room filled with mostly men and you're one of the few women in there. I try to blend right in and connect with other journalists, let them know how I got started and what my future goals are. When I was in Texas recently, I connected with a couple that were really enthusiastic about what they saw in my skills, and they're helping me grow my network. One of my biggest accomplishments was getting the NASCAR credentials in 2025 to go to the races and be part of the media and interview drivers. My former boss kept sending my articles to NASCAR, and they eventually allowed me a chance to have credentials. I love how I can connect with people and put stories out there. For example, I did a Women's History Month article about Catherine Legg because she's a very influential woman driver who bounces back and forth from NASCAR to IndyCar. It's very inspiring to be able to write pieces about them that honor their presence in the sport and honor them as a woman. You make a positive impact on them and a positive impression, and she even shared my article on her X account.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sarah
01What do you attribute your success to?
I went through an abusive marriage, and when I got out of that, I was just empowered to do better and I wanted to do better. He held me back for so many things, and so really just stepping out of that and into working on my goals and my dreams has been huge for me in helping me heal and grow as a person and be a better mom. I really love doing this work, and my family has been very supportive in this, which has also been a very huge help. The support from my family combined with my determination to pursue my goals after leaving that difficult situation has been instrumental in my success.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
My grandmother would always read stuff that I would write in high school, and she would say, you need to be a journalist. At the time I was uncertain about it, but she was right. She knew I had the talent for this work even before I recognized it in myself, and her encouragement planted the seed that eventually led me to pursue journalism as my career.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to do it, because I think that's where what started with me was like I was just too afraid. You just have to kind of do it and then get out, put yourself out there. This is one of those industries where you have your own voice, because as a journalist, every journalist is different. If you're a woman journalist, it's just very empowering, and so my advice is just to get out there and do it. Don't be afraid, because the industry needs more women journalists. We're powerful when we come together.
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