Not Quite Gold
Not Quite Gold
Podcast Description
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as the mental and emotional challenges of being an athlete, the impact of technology on sports, and overcoming personal barriers. For instance, episodes dive into topics like 'Are Olympic Medals Worth It?' which explores both the positive and negative impacts of winning medals, and 'Smashing Through Barriers' that highlights the importance of mentorship and building confidence as discussed by guests like Orla Comerford and Aidan Walsh.
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
After a month-long hiatus, Aifric and Annalise return with an inspiring new episode featuring Irish 800m runner Nadia Power. 
Nadia shares her incredible journey from climbing the ranks in athletics to earning a bronze medal at the U23 European Championships and competing at the Tokyo Olympics. Along the way, she discovered that balancing her passion for running with a job helped her thrive. This mindset led her to launch Swifter with her partner James Madden, a brand born from their passion for sport.
In this episode, we talk about:
Nadia's sporting story, the highs and the lows
- Juggling athletics with entrepreneurship
- The hard realities of injuries
Nadia’s favourite life lessons and her love for trashy TV + Diet Coke
We absolutely loved recording this episode and know you’ll enjoy listening!
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