The Champion Within: Showing Up, Following Through & Staying in the Game with Brendan Malone and Nat Cook
Raiz Your GameShow Notes
In this inspiring episode of Raiz Your Game, Brendan Malone sits down with Natalie Cook OAM OLY — a 5-time Olympian, gold and bronze medallist, and founder of the Aussie Athlete Fund — to explore what it really takes to stay in the game, on the court and in life. Nat shares powerful lessons on mindset, grit, and resilience — the kind that build champions, not just in sport, but in money and everyday life. From training for the Olympics to building a life of purpose beyond competition, her story is a masterclass in showing up when it matters, following through under pressure, and never backing down. Learn more about Nat’s work: aussieathletefund.com/ Investing via Raiz carries normal investment risks. Read the PDS and TMD to understand these risks and determine if Raiz is suitable for you.
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