Facing pressure and dealing with setbacks with Grace Nweke

In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a star netballer like Silver Fern Goal Shooter Grace Nweke.

Grace joins Sienna and Ben to share her inspiring journey, which began with her family's immigration to New Zealand and finding the sport of netball which has evolved into a remarkable sports career.

Episode highlights include:

• Grace's insights on handling the immense pressure of joining the Silver Ferns at just 18 years old and how she overcame feelings of intimidation while competing on the international stage.

• Strategies for dealing with major setbacks, including injuries, and the importance of maintaining motivation and rekindling a love for your career during challenging times.

• Believing in yourself! As Ben tests Grace to make a pressure netball shot in the podcast studio with scrunched up newspaper and a rubbish bin!

Finally, Grace reflects on her journey and shares what advice she would give her younger self at Sienna's age.

About The Show:

Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.

Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.

This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.

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