Canadian professional basketball player Kayla Alexander joins Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens on the Champion podcast to discuss her journey from childhood basketball tryouts to the WNBA and the Olympic stage. Kayla shares insights on overcoming setbacks, the role of faith in her life, and her entrepreneurial venture, Tall Size, which caters to the clothing needs of tall women. Alongside humorous anecdotes, Kayla reflects on the invaluable life lessons basketball has taught her and her efforts in leveraging her platform for empowerment and positive change.
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Kayla Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player known for her impressive career in the WNBA, having played for teams such as the San Antonio Stars, Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx, and Indiana Fever. Beyond her on-court achievements, Kayla is also an accomplished author and illustrator, having co-created a children's book titled "The Magic of Basketball," which emphasizes the virtues of perseverance, teamwork, and self-belief through sports. As a co-founder of Tall Size, she is dedicated to empowering and inspiring tall women and girls to embrace self-confidence and body positivity. She represents Canada on the international stage and continues to influence young athletes through mentoring and community involvement.
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