Guest #4 - Nikoleta Kandić
04/28/25 • 73 min
What a great conversation with Nikoleta Kandić, a former volleyball student-athlete from Belgrade, Serbia! Niki shares her inspiring story of coming to the U.S. as a high schooler, overcoming language barriers, and navigating college life. We also dive into the reality of adjusting to life after college sports, building friendships, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Throughout the episode — and especially at the end — Niki offers some great advice you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy!
Nikoleta's Instagram:
@nikoletakandic
What a great conversation with Nikoleta Kandić, a former volleyball student-athlete from Belgrade, Serbia! Niki shares her inspiring story of coming to the U.S. as a high schooler, overcoming language barriers, and navigating college life. We also dive into the reality of adjusting to life after college sports, building friendships, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Throughout the episode — and especially at the end — Niki offers some great advice you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy!
Nikoleta's Instagram:
@nikoletakandic
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