Episode 59: Rachel Condos-Fields on Athletes, Affordability & Unlocking the Power of Sport
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In Episode 59 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rachel Condos-Fields—former capital markets executive turned founder of The Wattlenest a fast-growing support platform helping emerging and elite athletes across Australia.
Rachel shares her journey from corporate boardrooms to sports changemaker, founding The Wattlenest after witnessing firsthand the financial and emotional toll on athletes chasing their dreams.
From helping athletes fund their journey to Paris 2024, to building a 160+ strong community across 50 sports, she unpacks the mission to remove affordability as a barrier to opportunity.
She also opens up about her own scoreboard moment—a chance encounter with a young boy in Nepal that sparked a lifelong commitment to purpose-driven work, showing how small actions can create generational change.
With stories of Jamie Young, Hugh McCluggage, networking tips, and big ambitions for Brisbane 2032, this episode captures the spirit of sport, community, and giving back.
🤝 A must-listen for anyone who believes sport can be the great equaliser—and a powerful force for good.
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