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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