Silver Ferns Legend Linda Vagana: The Truth Behind NZ’s ‘Most Feared Netballer’

In the early 2000s Linda Vagana was one of the biggest stars in world netball- she played 64 tests for the Silver Ferns.

After retiring from elite sport, she became the General Manager of Duffy Books in Homes where she inspires kids to read. It’s a role she has been in for over 20 years.

In this conversation, we talk about life before, during and after netball. 

The sacrifices behind making it to the top of New Zealand sport, and how faith and family helped her stay grounded through it all.

We discuss the highs and lows of her career, including moments of rejection, self-doubt, and grief that shaped her resilience. Also, her thoughts on body image, the pressure of public scrutiny, and why getting emotional is a strength.

Linda is such a cool person- you guys are going to love this episode.

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