Erin Coscarelli

Erin has had to deal with loss and grief on an unprecedented scale. During her junior year in college she lost her oldest brother in a motorcycle accident. Things hit a breaking point after the loss of her second brother in a drowning accident in 2020, and one year later her father Robert Michael lost his battle with cancer. It was the hardest time of her life.

These insurmountable losses were adding up and having an impact on her mental health. “Being a woman in sports broadcasting and dealing with grief is no easy feat. I sacrificed so much of myself and my wellbeing to try to maintain my job while deep in grief and mourning. I sacrificed a lot of time I didn’t get to spend with my father.” Erin was flying to and from Vegas twice a week to be by her dad’s side in the ICU during football season covering the Raiders. She was working overtime to keep her job and her father alive.

“We are constantly compartmentalizing the daily challenges of life. Juggling our professional lives and our home life while also trying to take care of ourselves.” On top of so many other responsibilities, women also tend to carry the burden of caregiver and managing loved ones’ health.

Knowing others suffered prompted her to focus on creating environments and work cultures where women feel safe to speak up. Coming out on the other side victorious and inspired, Erin decided to become the mentor she wished she had for other young women in sports.

In addition to hosting women’s wellness events, she also launched an IGTV & Youtube series, “Woman Crush Wednesday,” shedding light on the lives of women who speak openly about their successes and their fumbles. “It’s so powerful to hear the stories of women who feel comfortable opening up. To give people the chance to express themselves more vulnerably.” Lifting each other up is essential to this industry. I am in such deep admiration of women who are changing the game by speaking their truth.”