Episode #168 of The Athletes Podcast features Jennifer "Jen" Kish. Jen is a former Canadian rugby sevens player, who captained the Canadian national team and led them to a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Since retiring from professional rugby, Jen has become a sought-after speaker, coach, and advocate for mental health and women's empowerment in sports. You’ll see her & her partner, music artist Shawnee Kish creating crazy fun content on TikTok under @shawkeekish.

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 03:30 Intro & Background on Jen Kish
03:30 - 06:20 Promoting Yourself on Social Media
06:20 - 12:00 Growing Up Across Canada & Using Sports as an Outlet
12:00 - 15:20 Being Told to Pick a Real Career & Chasing Dreams
15:20 - 27:30 Winning Gold at Pan Am Games & Competing at the Olympics
27:30 - 32:30 Mental Toughness
32:30 - 42:50 Life After Retriement
42:50 - 44:00 Building an Image
44:00 - 53:00 Taking Care of Injuries Early
53:00 - 56:54 Female Athletes Building their Brands

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