[55] Jessie Smith | BMX World Champion, 8x National, Youth Olympian, Mental Health Advocate

Jessie Smith may be known as a world champion BMX racer, youth Olympian, 8x national champion, and Oceania champion. This is all true. However, many more know her as a mental health advocate, using her voice to speak up about the reality of a life full of highs & lows. Jessie is a voice of hope and change. This korero is honest, inspiring, and full of tangible insights into the mind of a high-performer. She inspires tamariki and rangatahi and connects to her community, tribe & iwi. She’s a friend, a teammate, and a true legend donating blood & plasma with NZ Blood Service whenever she can. On top of all that she has a special skill with writing and the spoken word – eloquently expressing her experiences and bringing others together. A role model, a strong wahine toa, and someone I am incredibly excited to be yarning with!Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #athlete #inspiration #korero #bmx #racer #aotearoa #newzealand #mentalhealth #advocate #champion #podcast #tallpoppytalk #maori #mentalhealthmatters