Maia Joseph may be best known as one of the brightest young stars in New Zealand rugby, but thats just one of her two sides.

A Black Fern, medical student, and role model for young athletes across Aotearoa, Maia is proving that you don't have to choose between your passions.

Growing up in Dunedin, Maia loved sport, worked hard at school, and never imagined she would one day be balancing a professional rugby career with medical school. Yet today, she is doing exactly that - representing New Zealand on the international stage while continuing her journey toward becoming a doctor.

In this episode, Maia shares her path from playing rugby with the boys at lunchtime to earning a Black Ferns contract, studying medicine at the University of Otago, and navigating the challenges of pursuing two demanding careers at once.

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