In this episode, Jo Weston takes us through her netball journey and unpacks how she balances a thriving sports career with study.Read more about Jo's story.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. Chapters00:00 – Introduction00:57 – The Vixens’ Fairytale Run03:34 – Handling Setbacks05:15 – Sending Off Coach Simone McKinnis07:05 – Jo’s Country Upbringing09:11 – Starting Netball11:54 – Netball as a Career14:52 – Becoming a Professional Athlete18:00 – Working While Playing for Australia20:55 – Growing with the Sport22:52 – Managing the Pressures24:52 – Advice for Younger Athletes25:53 – Studying a Master of Communication29:00 – Study Shaping Leadership31:41 – Storytelling and the Power of Sport34:10 – Netball Besties37:01 – Podcasting39:34 – Turbulence and Transformation in Netball40:00 – Negotiating Player Pay & Conditions44:50 – Leadership Under Pressure47:04 – The Rise of Women’s Sport49:50 – Advice for Girls in Sport50:55 – Looking Ahead to Brisbane 203252:00 – Life Beyond Netball53:57 – Quickfire Round57:01 – ClosingPlease note: The individual views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin as an organisation. Deakin is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where both freedom of speech and academic freedom are vigorously upheld. Our community thrives on diverse opinions and perspectives, with open-minded inquiry and respectful disagreement essential to our university culture.