#13 - Tilly Kearns, When Sport Meets Influence

If you’ve ever watched water polo, you’ll know it’s one of the toughest, most grueling sports on the planet - a brutal mix of endurance, strategy, and pure strength. And at the heart of it all are athletes like Matilda Kearns, who represent everything that's exciting about the next generation of Australian sport.Tilly isn’t just an elite water polo player — she’s part of a powerful movement of young women making waves on and off the field. From her early days finding her passion for the sport, to stepping onto the biggest stages in the world, Tilly's story is one of hard work, resilience, and a deep love for representing her country.But beyond the medals and tournaments, there’s the real story — the sacrifices, the challenges, and the evolving landscape for female athletes today. From the impact of social media to the fight for greater visibility and respect, Tilly's journey shows just how far women’s sport has come — and how far it still has to go.In today’s episode, we’ll dive into Tilly's incredible career so far, what it’s really like to be a young woman at the elite level, and how she’s using her platform to inspire the next generation.