When Tracy Wolfson stepped into her role as a female reporter in the sports arena, she soon discovered that she would face additional challenges that her male counterparts did not. In her interview with Jewish Standard, she said, “You are scrutinized a bit more… Every little thing is watched closely. Your looks are more important, and that’s what people seem to care about.” Additionally, she also experienced extra pressure to demonstrate her competency. “It means that you have to know your stuff, you have to prove yourself every day, so you have to go out there and be solid,” Wolfson explained.
Rabbi Erez Sherman interviewed Wolfson on his podcast, “Rabbi on the Sidelines,” and asked the reporter what advice she would give to up-and-coming female sports journalists. Wolfson responded, “Find your mentors… They’re going to open the door for you, they’re going to give advice, and in my business, specifically, it’s extremely important to have someone you could lean on and ask especially, you know, as a woman.” In another interview with Pocket, Wolfson summed up her advice for younger women by saying, “Be confident, be knowledgeable, and be nice… Know that you can stand toe-to-toe if you work hard and know your stuff.” Wolfson added that if you followed those pointers and could work well with people, you could have a long career in her industry. Score, Queen Tracy!
