"I’ve always been a big believer, once you’ve got a foot in the door, make the most of it. That’s advice that I always give. Introduce yourself to people. Make a good impression. Be a hard worker. Nothing is too much."
The Golf Channel’s Cara Banks looked for any chance she could to get herself close to broadcasting, then took full advantage of each and every opportunity to eventually make her way on camera. From transcribing meetings to being a show runner, Cara took any work she could get behind the scenes to get herself involved in productions. Once there, she was determined to make a big impression. Before long, she was in front of the camera on Golfing World before moving to the U.S. to join Golf Channel, where she started with Morning Drive and now hosts Golf Central.
In this episode, she describes the perseverance that helped opened doors for her, what the sleep schedule is like when hosting a 7 a.m. show, what on-air talent she has looked up to and how she got used to doing live hosting after working on pre-produced shows.
Cara Banks
Below are Show Notes for Cara Banks
Coronavirus: Players Championship Canceled After One Round, Florida Times Union
Dr. John Torres on Twitter
Seminole Golf Club, Golf Digest
Today at Wimbledon on BBC
Mervyn Hall in SVG (2016)
Happy Hour (Cara was a production runner)
Kelly Tilghman leaves Golf Channel, Golf Digest (2018)
2017 Solheim Cup Opening Ceremony Video
Rory McIlroy with Cara at St. Andrews, Golfing World
SET PIECES
Made by Mommas with Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton
Pepperel Pod with Eddie Pepperell and Andrew Cotter
Tennis Podcast with David Law and Catherine Whitaker
Chris Clarey on Twitter
Ron Sirak on Twitter
Golf Central on Twitter
Golf Channel on Twitter
Peloton Gets More Social With Profile Tags, Forbes
Ian Poulter on Instagram
g.e.m.s. life on Instagram
Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Becoming on Netflix
The Downs Challenge Cup at Royal Cinque Ports at Deal
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