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Women in sports discuss career challenges, offer advice

A panel of women in sports all said they had no idea they’d end up where they did in Wichita sports. Now, they’re working in a variety of positions, from minor league to college-level sports.

Three women involved in the city’s sports industry visited the Wichita State campus to tell their stories, offer advice and more on Thursday afternoon.

Tara Tallman used to work in hospitality as a hotel employee for 10 years. After a “come to Jesus talk” with her parents, Tallman pivoted to trying to find a job in sports. Now, she’s the assistant general manager at the Wichita Wind Surge.