In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Rodolitz, the Digital Media & Content Creator for the Columbus Blue Jackets! Lauren shares her inspiring journey from starting out with no prior experience to managing the social media for the University of Michigan Men’s Ice Hockey team, where she launched their TikTok (now with over 220k followers!). What started as a simple email expressing her interest led to unforgettable experiences, including working at the Frozen Four tournament.

Lauren talks about her transition from college sports to the NHL, how she navigated moving to a brand new city, and what it was like landing her role with the Columbus Blue Jackets. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what working in the NHL is really like—covering everything from her interview process, the NHL Draft, and lessons learned in her first season. We share some great laughs and stories throughout!

If you’re curious about the life of a digital content creator in professional sports or looking for advice on breaking into the industry, this episode is packed with insights and fun moments!