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.