Nadeen Payne on Identity Beyond Sport, Writing for Young Girls & Owning Your Story

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Atem Bior and the crew sit down with Nadeen Payne—pro baller for Northside in the NBL1 and former WNBL star—to talk about life off the court.They dive into her journey from growing up in Townsville, playing elite-level basketball, to becoming a published children’s book author and massage therapist with her own business.The conversation goes everywhere—from bullying and the beauty of difference, to writing “Kenzie & Her Curls” to help young girls embrace themselves, to finding purpose beyond titles and navigating identity outside of sport.Oh—and yes, Ranko does bring up OnlyFans. You’ve been warned.✨ Topics Covered:Why Nadeen wrote Kenzie & Her CurlsBalancing sport, business, and identityThe power of owning your story and staying differentMental health, purpose, and evolving after basketballRandom Ranko moments & lighthearted chaos📲 Guests:@nadeenpayne_ @atem_malaat @thesearcherspodcast#NadeenPayne #WNBL #NBL1 #WomenInSport #KenzieAndHerCurls #MentalHealth #BrisbaneBasketball #AthleteIdentity #TheSearchersPodcast