THE VOLLEYTALK PODCAST: Beach Volleyball Conversations with Tasha Mae

"Just do good- because whatever good you do comes back to you" Today's guest is Dhita Juliana, a beach volleyball star from Indonesia!! In this episode, Dhita talks about:- - How she started as a beach volleyball player upon graduating high school - How her coach, Agus Salim (who is also a legend) is her inspiration and he is like a father to them - How she and her partner (Putu) as underdogs mana...

"If all the puzzle pieces fit, you go all in" Today's guest is AJ Pareja, a beach volleyball player from the Philippines who is also a practising medical doctor!! In this episode, AJ talks about:- - His transition from being the national indoor Philippines team captain to beach volleyball player - How he kept “failing” to retire from volleyball - His 3 main inspirations on this journey (*hint* inc...

"Give more love and care for each other more" “I think I’m someone who likes to find the unknown- across all aspects in life.” Today's guest is Zachery Schubert, a young Australian beach volleyball star who is making waves not only in beach volleyball, but insect farming too! In this episode, Zachery talks about:- - His life and experiences as a beach volleyball player - How the COVID19 has hit Au...

"If you have a dream, you gotta work for it" Today's guest is Natali Flaviani, an Argentinian beach volleyball super mum who is living and training in Poland! In this episode, Natali talks about:- - How she, an Argentinian player ended up in Poland -The biggest difference between playing volleyball in Poland and Argentina - How she balances her life as a mum and an athlete -How she went from the A...

I was feeling a little down the last week because I hadn’t managed to find a guest, when it hit me that I should just share about a topic myself. I get asked this question quite a lot especially by younger players- how to motivate yourself to train when you don’t feel like it. So I thought it’d be good to address this issue in this short episode 😊 I really hope that this short episode added value...

"Find back your connection to sacred Mother Earth, and listen to life’s synchronicities" “Once you have discovered your purpose in life, please give it away for free!” Today's guest is Lesley de Jonge, founder of a non-profit volleyball organization “Let’s Keep the Ball Flying”! In this episode, Lesley talks about:- - how and why he started Let’s Keep the Ball Flying - the meaning behind the iconi...

"Discover who you are, believe in yourself and enjoy the ride!" Today's guest is Anna Rantala, an up-and-coming beach volleyball player from Finland! In this episode, Anna talks about:- - her life and experiences as a beach volleyball player in Finland - how she first started the sport - how she calms herself down during tight situations and finding her “reset button” - her battle with her knee in...

"Enjoy your life, and find in everyday something positive!" “I want to call my mum, and say that I’m World Champion!” Today's guest is Anastasija Kravcenoka, beach volleyball player from Latvia, YouTuber and a 2021 Olympian! In this episode, Anastasija talks about:- - her life and experiences as a beach volleyball player - what was going through her mind during the super intense Olympic Qualificat...

"The future is still ours to write, so let’s leave a lasting legacy on tomorrow!" Today's guest is Issa Batrane, beach volleyball player from the UK, and an Athlete for Planet! In this episode, Issa talks about:- - his life and experiences as a beach volleyball player - the trick he uses when he's in a tight situation during competition - his experiences with his idol, legend beach volleyball play...

"Trust in the process- no matter how bad it gets." Today's guest is the one and only Ronja Klinger, a young beach volleyball star from Austria! In this episode, Ronja talks about:- - her life and experiences as a beach volleyball player - the trick she uses when she's in a tight situation during competition -how she overcame her challenges with her shoulder injury AND finding out she had covid-19...

"You can't suck forever- and dream BIG, start small but most of all START!" Today's guest is Melissa Fuchs Powell, beach volleyball player from USA, TikTok star and an entrepreneur with her own clothing brand, MelPraia. In this episode, Melissa talks about:- - her life and experiences as a beach volleyball player - the trick she uses when she's in a tight situation during competition -why she star...