Mighty Mouse Mentality: Christina Ng’s Legacy

Sponsors ZICO Coconut Water - Get 25% off ZICO on Amazon with code 25PROMOZICO Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 Summary Christina Ng discusses her experience with nine-man volleyball, a sport that originated in the Chinese community. Christina shares her personal journey in the sport, from playing at a young age to participating in the national tournament for 20 years. She also talks about the sense of community and tradition that surrounds nine-man volleyball. In addition, Christina discusses her career in the food industry and how her passion for cooking led her to pursue a degree in food science. Christina Ng shares her journey from being a competitive volleyball player to becoming a chef and food educator. She talks about her experiences working in different kitchens and how she transitioned from volleyball to a career in food. Christina discusses her work with Berry Good Food, a food-based nonprofit that promotes school garden and culinary education. She emphasizes the importance of teaching the next generation and fostering a healthy food system. Christina also shares advice for athletes transitioning into new careers and highlights the value of humility and knowing when to take a break. Chapters 01:39 The Origins and Rules of Nine-Man Volleyball 09:45 Christina Ng's Journey in Nine-Man Volleyball 11:58 Lessons Learned from Nine-Man Volleyball 17:37 Nine-Man Volleyball as a Unifying Tradition 19:46 From Volleyball to Food Science: Christina Ng's Career Path 24:06 Discovering a Love for Food in Davis 26:40 Wearing Multiple Hats: Chef and Nonprofit Work 31:22 Building Community After Leaving Sports 37:02 Promoting Food Education and Sustainability 41:23 Inspiring the Next Generation and Opening Opportunities 45:27 Humility as a Superpower 46:12 Knowing When to Take a Break Relevant Links & Contact @chinitaspies  @berrygoodfoodfdn non-profit work   https://berrygoodfood.org/ https://www.9-man.com/ Follow The Next Playbook  www.TheNextPlaybook.com Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog