Pamela Maldonado—sports betting analyst for ESPN and the Tennis Channel—joins The Way to College Podcast to share how she transformed curiosity, hustle, and self-taught skills into a national media career.
We explore:
Her bold move from Texas to Las Vegas with no plan
Breaking into media without a journalism degree
Lessons from poker that apply to life and work
How she built a brand around analysis and storytelling
The power of leaning into what brings you joy
Pamela’s story is a reminder that success isn’t always planned—and that sometimes, taking a chance on yourself is the best bet you can make.
