Meet Kimerah Ramnath, Formula 1 Content Creator, who specialises in F1 fashion, pop-culture, and insightful commentary.

In less than two years, she has grown a community of over 48,000 followers, and amassed over 5 million likes, driven by a passion for inclusivity and empowerment of women in motorsport.

Lots to look out for including how to work for yourself in content creation, the skills needed to cultivate a passionate community, and what it’s like working so close to the F1 action.

You can find her on TikTok at @f1kimiz and on IG at @kimerahramnath.

Enjoy the episode!

We cover:

(00:37) Who is Kim Ramnath?

(01:45) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!

(02:13) What’s going on inside the Community?

(05:18) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Kim!

(07:30) Quick-fire questions

(10:34) How did Kim get into F1 content creation?

(14:29) When Kim realised she wanted to make content creation a full-time job

(15:58) How Kim learnt the skills needed without any formal training/education

(17:26) Lessons Kim has learnt about being unique with her content

(19:38) Content and ideas that have helped her following get to nearly 50k

(26:47) Reuben gets Kim’s ideas on content to make in India

(29:23) The most challenging parts of being a solo content creator

(30:59) How Kim deals with trolls online

(33:21) Advice Kim has for those who want to start social media but are nervous to

(34:54) How did Kim find the courage to start content creation?

(36:14) Cool opportunities (like being in F1 garages(!)) Kim has gotten through her job

(42:22) Inject your own personality and always just ask - Kim’s advice on how to grow your own following

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Meet Abhi Arunachalam, the Head of Media Rights at Cricket Australia.

Abhi started his career as a corporate lawyer, then after 6 years in private practice he made the jump to sport, landing a secondment role at the AFL as an in-house Lawyer. This gave him a foot into sport and launched his career at Cricket Australia.

In Abhi’s 9 years at CA, he’s made a few internal moves, proving you don’t have to sit still in the job you’ve got. When he started at CA, he joined as a Legal Counsel, then he moved to the Big Bash Leagues team as Strategy & Planning Director, and now he’s transitioned into Media Rights.

Lots to look out for including how to transition across industries and departments, plus the ins and outs of working in Media Rights.

If you like this episode, you can come and hear more about Abhi’s story in person at our Melbourne Meetup! He’ll be one of the guest speakers on May 10th, so make sure you grab a ticket via our website and come along.

Enjoy the episode!

We cover:

(00:43) Who is Abhi Arunachalam?

(01:59) Welcome!

(04:03) What’s happening inside the SportsGrad Community - meetup announcements, member intakes and community wins!

(07:40) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Abhi

(11:05) Quick-fire questions

(17:47) What does Abhi do in his role as Head of Media Rights?

(21:49) Strategies and approaches Abhi utilises to grow cricket’s reach

(25:00) What drew Abhi to media rights

(27:09) How media rights are established and fold out over a period of time

(34:17) What were the series of jobs and experiences that lead him to Cricket Australia

(39:46) How he transitioned through different roles at the AFL

(44:30) Challenges with changing industries and departments

(47:10) Navigating imposter syndrome

(50:09) How has Abhi changed personally over the past ten years

(53:20) How Abhi strives to be a good manager and the types of people he looks for to be in his team

(57:50) Advice for Abhi’s younger self

(01:04:01) ASK SPORTSGRAD

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Additional episode you may enjoy:

#148: Andrew Ryan (FIBA) - How to sell sports media rights

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Meet Alex King, the Senior Marketing Executive at Premier League Club, Crystal Palace, and one of our SportsGrad Pro Members.

Only 2 years ago, he was a uni graduate who had a dream of working in football full time, and after a Marketing Internship at West Ham United, he’s now smashing goals in a full-time role at Palace.

Lots to look out for, including how to land your first full-time job in sport, how to stand out in an internship, and what it’s like working in the English Premier League.

Enjoy the episode!

We cover:

(00:44) Who is Alex King?

(01:41) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!

(07:00) What’s happening inside of the SportsGrad Community?

(10:05) Welcome Alex!

(11:30) Quick-fire questions - first jobs, favourite sporting moments, and most used resources

(19:42) Alex’s role at Crystal Palace and the best bits about it

(21:09) What does a Marketing team look like at an EPL club?

(23:23) The series of jobs and internships that Alex had to lead him to Palace

(28:35) How Alex made the most of his internship role at West Ham United

(31:42) What the interviewing and onboarding process is like at Crystal Palace

(33:16) The decision making process when moving from one club to another

(39:04) What a day in Alex’s life looks like at an EPL club in London

(45:02) Challenges in Alex’s role

(46:20) Essential skills to work in Sports Marketing

(48:03) Advice Alex would give to his younger self

(51:16) ASK SPORTSGRAD

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Additional episodes you may enjoy:

#262: Sport Management grad to living the dream at the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Cricket Australia with Francesca Teh

#276: How to land a dream job at FIFA with Jack Coles

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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au

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