Tayla Harris: Why I'm Not Afraid To Fail

Tayla Harris: Why I'm Not Afraid To Fail

July 29, 2026 · 1h 21m · Season 7 · Episode 2

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Tayla Harris discusses her journey in elite sports, embracing failure, and the mindset behind her success.

What does it take to chase two elite sporting careers at once? For Tayla Harris, it starts with being willing to fail. In this powerful episode of Shaped , Trent Cotchin sits down with one of Australia's most recognisable athletes to explore the mindset that has fuelled her remarkable journey - from kicking a footy in the streets of Brisbane to becoming a four-time All Australian, AFLW Premiership player and professional boxer chasing a world title. Tayla opens up about the moments that tested her most: devastating shoulder reconstructions, being delisted, balancing boxing with AFLW, navigating one of the biggest social media controversies in Australian sport, and why she's never let criticism define her. This is an honest conversation about resilience, curiosity, courage and having the confidence to dream so big that other people think you're crazy. Highlights include: Why embracing failure has been the key to Tayla's success. How she handled public criticism, setbacks and life-changing injuries. The mindset behind balancing AFLW, professional boxing and ambitious goals. Why curiosity, kindness and big dreams continue to shape the way she lives. Whether you're an athlete, leader…

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