Molly Shaw: From Underdog to 8 World Tour Medals & the World Championships

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Molly Shaw, one of the fastest-rising athletes on the international stage — AVP standout, World Tour medalist, and now World Championship competitor. Molly shares her remarkable path from being cut from rosters and struggling without a consistent partner to climbing her way to the top of the sport, winning Future, Challenger, and Elite16 gold, and keeping her sights firmly on her Olympic dream.

In this powerful conversation, Molly opens up about what kept her grinding when she felt alone, how she rebuilt confidence after setbacks, and the partnership lessons that helped her break through. Off the court, she speaks candidly about balance, mental health, faith, routines, and her marriage to fellow pro athlete James Shaw, who also competes on the World Tour and AVP.

This episode is packed with inspiration, honesty, and high-level strategy for anyone striving to reach the next level — in sport or in life.

🎧 Topics include:

Navigating partnerships and finding alignment






Grinding alone and staying committed without a locked-in partner






Rebounding after being cut from rosters and teams






Winning across the World Tour: Future, Challenger & Elite16






Competing at the 2025 World Championships






The mindset behind rising from setbacks to medals






Marriage, balance, and life with pro athlete James Shaw






Her long-term goal: the Olympic Games

📍 Watch or listen now and discover the mindset behind Molly Shaw’s rise to the world stage.
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