Shiray Kaka- One of the greats

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Shiray Kaka is the NZ Black Ferns 7s star who is also one of the biggest personalities in the game! Her bubbly energy combined with a unique ability to be real and share her feelings, made her a dream guest for this. Her journey through professional rugby hasn't been an easy one and this episode reflects that with plenty of laughs, a few tears and plenty a relatable advice.

Some topics we cover in this episode are...

The disappointment of her latest injury taking away her Olympic dream
How she went from a naturally talented player to become an Olympic Gold medalist
The beauty and challenges of her relationship with Gillies Kaka
How hard her injuries have been on her mentally and how she got through those challenges
The challenges professional female athletes face
The importance of mental health and self-care in the world of sports
And plenty of great advice!

As you'll hear, Shiray is such a likeable character who tells it exactly how it is. This episode will give you as good of an insight into the challenges and pressures professional athletes face

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