Erin Coscarelli is a sports media star that's changing the conversation 

Erin Coscarelli has been a force in the world of sports media. A talented TV host and journalist, the Los Angeles native has carved out a career in a crowded industry through hard work and extremely strong people skills. She has several admirable qualities, but it’s the way she treats people that stands above the rest.

Coscarelli has worked for the NFL Network, ABC’s “The Ultimate Surfer,” and most recently Tennis Channel on their digital show “The Break.” But in the last few years, there’s been a different version of her in the public space. Personal tragedies and trauma hit Coscarelli as they have for so many people on this planet, which rock even the strongest individuals to their core. This journalist decided that she would be open with her mental health, and that she would help people looking for a break or mentor to lean on.

Coscarelli joined the Inside-In podcast to discuss her outlook on lifting people up, embracing your flaws, and how tennis can unify fans from all walks of life.

Coscarelli readily admits that timing has played an enormous role in her career trajectory. She was at USC when the football team was at its apex and was able to parlay that collegiate job into several steps on the ladder that led to her media success. One of the most powerful traits that Coscarelli possesses is her ability to “remain present,” as she lives life as it happens. There will be good days and bad days, and being open on her platforms allows her to conquer each moment as it appears.

Coscarelli credits the recent collection of pro athletes for changing the culture by sharing their own personal struggles publicly. “There are parts of me that I’m like, should I show this on social media? Even the hardships,” she explains.

“I’m really grateful when we see a Naomi Osaka—or athletes in general, Michael Phelps is another one,” Coscarelli continued. “When we see people we look up to have the ability to admit they’re struggling, it relieves a lot of pressure.”

Perhaps the most important cause Coscarelli fights for is helping women find success in sports media. Coscarelli says she came up when the industry was very male-dominated, and made it a point to credit those men who mentored and guided her along the journey. Now she’s in a place where she can help others, and help grow the number of highly skilled, high-character females working in the industry.

I’m really grateful when we see Naomi Osaka—or athletes in general, Michael Phelps is another one... When we see people we look up to have the ability to admit they’re struggling, it relieves a lot of pressure. Erin Coscarelli

“For me when I first started, there were very few (seats at the table for women). And I don’t want that to be the case for other women as they progress. I want to be for them, a safe place they can come,” Coscarelli said. She went through her own self discovery after encountering the worst of life’s challenges, but came out with a remarkable outlook and mission statement.

“I really realized the place I want to be is to really, genuinely support people and be in service.”

Coscarelli has also made her mark in the tennis space, hosting Tennis Channel’s digital show “The Break.” The focus of this trend-driven program is often what’s going on off the court, and how the game intertwines with the worlds of fashion, entertainment and pop culture. 2024 is the perfect time for a show of this nature, given the societal moment that the sport is having.

WATCH: Erin Coscarelli discusses Camila Giorgi's abrupt retirement on a recent episode of The Break

“You’re definitely seeing tennis having a moment, and hopefully for a really long time. Tennis is such an incredible sport to watch, but also be immersed in,” Coscarelli stated. Hosting the popular show has also sparked a desire to partake in the sport herself. “Tennis of all things is such a fun sport to be outside and play with your friends and compete.”

Every episode of the Inside-In podcast features a unique perspective on tennis, athletic culture and life. Coscarelli speaks candidly about her ability to turn tragedies into teachable moments, and how she found a confident voice while embracing the grind of a career in broadcasting. As the host of the “Bleav In Rams” Podcast she is firmly established as a prominent voice in the world of pro football, and has no signs of slowing down.

While many people in Coscarelli’s position would only be looking upward to the next goal or reward, she’s still looking out for the next generation of aspiring women with dreams of success in sports media, and that selflessness is something we should all try to emulate. The tennis world is lucky to have Erin Coscarelli in its orbit.