Sui Matagi - Faith, Belief & Vision

The Quintessentially - You Podcast

Suaia Matagi has made some life altering decisions in his lifetime, and learned valuable lessons along the way, we pull back the curtains and have a good chat about purpose, decisions, learnings, and belief.

We have only touched on part of his journey but Sui shows that everyone can change where they are headed in life if they have a vision.
From missing his daughter's first birthday to chalking up 200 professional rugby league appearances, in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. This is the first instalment and it is completely compelling.
“𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝.”

This is Suaia Matagi up close and personal.
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More about the episode....

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform your life and chase your dreams, no matter how far you've strayed off the path? Or how one manages to overcome immense personal challenges and still shine in the demanding world of professional sports?
Tune in as we sit down with Sui Matangi, a professional rugby league player, who narrates his life-altering journey from prison to professional rugby.
In our riveting conversation, Sui shares his transformative experience inside, where he found purpose and an unwavering will to succeed.
With his candid stories about the trials and tribulations of being a professional athlete, you'll grasp the sheer dedication, determination, and sacrifices required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
Sui provides an inside look into his career with the Warriors in New Zealand, , the hurdles of performing well in a different time zone, and the quest to secure a visa despite his history.
You'll be inspired as he recounts his debut for the Warriors, his World Cup aspirations, and his indomitable faith and ambition that propelled him into the final team.
Brace yourselves for a deep dive into mental health as we shatter stigmas and discuss Sui’s initiative, TalkyourWalk, aimed at spreading awareness and showing that with vision and discipline, you can change the direction in which you are headed..
We underline the importance of a supportive circle, starting the day with gratitude, and the belief that our past does not dictate our future. Infused with life lessons and sprinkled with wisdom, this episode is a potent reminder of the power of resilience, self-care, and the possibility of transformation, regardless of one's circumstances. Sui emphasises that challenges can lead to personal growth and that our future is not defined by our past.
This is an extraordinary story of redemption and resilience.
You are listening to the Quintessentially - You Podcast, where we share journeys and shift minds because #everymancounts.

Chapters

1. From Prison to Professional Rugby League (00:00:00)

2. Trying to Fit In, Faith, Redemption (00:12:44)

3. Professional Athlete (00:26:27)

4. Traveling and Pursuing Dreams With Restrictions (00:37:56)

5. Overcoming Obstacles in World Cup Play (00:54:16)

6. Rugby Player's Life Lessons (01:06:04)

7. Empowering Mindset and Making an Impact (01:22:07)

8. Finding Purpose and Overcoming Challenges (01:29:09)