The Rising Giant
The Rising Giant: incredible journeys behind features unique and inspirational stories of women football players who became professionals and are taking football to the next level.
Women from all over the world share their unique stories of their struggles and triumph in this beautiful game.
Follow along as history is being created and get inspired to follow your dreams.
Podcasting since 2023 • 32 episodes
The Rising Giant
Latest Episodes
#33 Adrijana Mori: The Raw Reality of Multiple ACL Rehabs & the Return to Bundesliga Football
Join host Dominika Čonč as she talks with Adriana Mori about navigating repeated ACL tears, rebuilding her confidence, and finding joy in the game after thinking her career was over.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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53:39
#32 Lara Prašnikar: The Highs, The Lows and Breaking Through
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Lara Prašnikar, who opens up about difficult periods in her career and how she found a way to trust herself again and return to peak performance.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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45:37
#31 Adelina Engman: From a Small Island in Finland to Playing for Chelsea & Inspiring the Next Generation
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Finnish international Adelina Engman, who shares her journey from a small island in Finland to playing for top clubs in Sweden, England, France, and Italy, while opening up about injuries, resilienc...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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52:23
#30 Laura Giuliani: From Cultural Shocks, Injuries, and Rejections to the No.1 for the Azzurre
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Italy’s goalkeeper Laura Giuliani, who shares her remarkable journey from cultural shocks, injuries, and early rejections, to becoming a leader for the Azzurre. She reflects on her experiences in Ge...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:17:46
#29 Sofie Junge Pedersen: From Living Her Dreams to Changing the World
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Danish international Sofie Junge Pedersen, who shares her unique journey through Denmark’s progressive football system, her time with top clubs across Sweden, Italy, and Spain, and advocating for cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:15:30