CRM Podcast

This episode is proudly sponsored by Ballsy; a clothing brand raising awareness around mens Mental Health. An icebreaker to start that tough conversation about our struggles as men. Be Courageous, Be Real, Be Ballsy! 

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From sending a 2 minute highlight reel to American Colleges to 100+ emails the following day shows the power of American Sports, and leaving NZ at 17 to move to America for NCAA Basketball was just the start of an unforgettable 4 years of Kaylas Manuirirangi' Basketball career. 

Born in Gore but raised in Hawera, South Taranaki; Kayla describes her Basketball journey and the struggles she faced being a high performing student athlete. Not reaping the rewards of hard work and a loss of identity are just a few. 

The first Basketball player and the first female on the CRM Podcast! Enjoy.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Ballsy; a clothing brand raising awareness around mens Mental Health. An icebreaker to start that tough conversation about our struggles as men. Be Courageous, Be Real, Be Ballsy! 

Show him some love and check it out at www.ballsy.nz

Off the back of being in Alert Level 4 in New Zealand, I touch on a few ways on how to keep stimulated and continue growing. 
- Routine
- Small Daily Goals
- Reading
- Podcasts
- Meditation
- Yoga
are just a few of the topics I cover in this short episode!

Lockdown is positive for some people and a tough time for others - it's important to realise both realities exist. Tune in for some good ways to keep your mind occupied during lockdown.

Meditation work is from Wim Hof:
Instagram: @iceman_hof
The meditation I use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ

This episode is proudly sponsored by Ballsy; a clothing brand raising awareness around mens Mental Health. An icebreaker to start that tough conversation about our struggles as men. Be Courageous, Be Real, Be Ballsy! 

Show him some love and check it out at www.ballsy.nz

You may see Jordan Simi as the joker and comedian of YKTR, but on his crm Podcast debut he shows us a different side to him as we explore some harsh truths about life and how a few key moments in life how built into the person he is today. 

We cover Simi's childhood and upbringing from Mangere East to earning a scholarship at King's College and the unique challenges this came with along with having to deal with a close relative committing suicide and how he navigated through this.

Although Simi is in the limelight through YKTR, he's just a normal larrikin who wants to give back to his community. A proper giggle and pleasure to have him on the crm Podcast.

Your an inspiration brother - thanks for your time!

This episode is proudly sponsored by Ballsy; a clothing brand raising awareness around mens Mental Health. An icebreaker to start that tough conversation about our struggles as men. Be Courageous, Be Real, Be Ballsy!

Show him some love and check it out at www.ballsy.nz.

The man who changes cities like his undies. Beaudein Waaka joins the crm Podcast and speaks about going from 1st XV Rugby to making his Provincial Debut at the ripe age of 18 against a strong Canterbury side. Waaks has been in a lot of professional environments but teaches us that it's okay not to be cemented in a team. Be grateful that you're playing the game because you can only play it for so long!

This episode is proudly sponsored by Ballsy; a clothing brand raising awareness around mens Mental Health. An icebreaker to start that tough conversation about our struggles as men. Be Courageous, Be Real, Be Ballsy!

Show him some love and check it out at www.ballsy.nz

Todays episode is with First Class Rugby Referee; Mike Lash. Although being a professional Referee for many years now, Lashy opens up about his battle with depression and anxiety.

It’s amazing to hear his story and how he felt before seeking help. This image is how someone you know may be feeling but you just don’t know it. Learn about how he overcome it and in turn is a walking legend.

One of my favourites so far.

Thanks for your time brother - Enjoy team!

Fresh off a NZIFBB Bodybuilding competition, Dan Sharplin shares his journey from getting an ACL injury and going from 100kgs to about 70kgs in just over a year. He explains the process leading up to the competition and different phases of preparation. Ultimately, he talks about how becoming a body builder has helped with his self conscious and Mental Health.

I sat down and had a chat with Maori All Black, Highlander and Crusaders Rob Thompson. He opens up about his childhood and how he found being a small fish in a big pond. It took him working for his mother in distribution to figure out he wanted to play Rugby professionally; this is all. before he went to Christchurch to catch up with a mate and never returned home. 12 months later he was starting for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. Bobby is a classic example of a young Maori boy coming from a small town who's cracked it. Hope you guys enjoy! #whocutyahair

From a farm in rural Hawkes Bay to Japan, Tiaan shares his journey to the top and everything in between. 72 1st XV caps, Hawkes Bay Magpies, NZ U20's and Chiefs Super Rugby and the learnings through these environments are just a few topics we cover. What a wicked story, thanks again bro!

For all you new followers - Off the back off a second rebranding and more structure, I sat down and explained the history of the podcast and how it came about! At the end of the Mitre 10 Cup season and off contract, I knew I needed to find something to do; and it wasn't a podcast in the beginning.

Ngane Punivai is our next guest on the crm Podcast! Ngane touches on what it was like adjusting to a private school as a Tongan, his Rugby accomplishments and his learnings from dealing with self doubt. Ngane is a quiet exceller which is a reflection of his humble roots.