Shiray Kaka- The NZ Blacks Ferns 7s star shares her incredible journey to an Olympic Gold Medal

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. 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 has still managed to get to Paris as media
- 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. Please let me know in the comments what you thought of the episode and like/subscribe and share if you can.


00:00
Introduction and Shiray Kaka's Rollercoaster Journey
02:59
Missing the Olympics and Dealing with Emotions
13:01
Embracing Personal Growth and Authenticity
25:34
The Strong Partnership between Shiray and Gillies Kaka
29:06
Navigating Love and Overcoming Relationship Challenges
36:00
Battling Mental Health and Finding Healing
44:23
From Disappointment to Determination: Pursuing Olympic Dreams
51:58
The Power of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
57:43
Celebrating an Olympic Gold Medal
01:00:22
Balancing Career and Family
01:03:13
Life After Rugby
01:05:16
The Challenges for Female Athletes
01:06:48
Future Plans and Comeback
01:11:10
Fun Questions and Wrap-Up