Global Success Podcast
Welcome to The Global Success Podcast, Hosted by Mustaf, a podcast where inspiring stories, soccer, culture, and the journey to success come together.
Every week, I sit down with inspiring people from around the world to hear their real-life stories of triumph, resilience, sacrifice, challenges, and transformation. From immigrants chasing the American Dream to entrepreneurs building businesses across continents, from soccer players pursuing their dreams to everyday people creating extraordinary lives—this podcast celebrates the journeys that define success without borders.
You’ll hear stories like a young man born in Kenya, raised in the United States, and now serving as a police officer in Arlington, Texas. You’ll meet people like Mrs. Gloria Mensah, a Nigerian-born real estate powerhouse who is turning dreams into driveways across the globe.
And sometimes, the stories are personal.
I’ll share the journey of Dieume, a young man from West Africa who I was his captain when we played together for Warriors United FC, an amateur soccer club in Fort Worth, Texas. Today, Dieume is playing soccer at a top level in Germany—a powerful reminder that where you start does not have to determine where you finish.
I’ll also share the story of Tommy Willis, my high school soccer coach at Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas. Coach Willis worked with young soccer players from all over the world, helping develop not only talented athletes, but also mature, confident, and responsible young men.
But Global Success Podcast is about more than soccer and successful people.
Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, lawyer, truck driver, teacher, small-business owner, investor, athlete, entrepreneur, or someone who packed up your life and built a new future in another country—your story matters.
Maybe you struggled to learn a new language. Maybe you had to adapt to a completely different culture. Maybe you experienced loneliness, failure, rejection, or financial challenges. Maybe you achieved something you once thought was impossible.
I want to hear your story.
We celebrate the wins and the losses, the struggles and the breakthroughs, the sacrifices and the victories. We explore what drives people to keep going when the journey gets difficult—and how our roots, experiences, and challenges can become the foundation for something greater.
🌍 Global Success is more than a podcast—it’s a movement.
It’s a celebration of people turning struggle into strength, challenges into opportunities, and roots into wings.
Because success isn't limited by a country, a language, a background, or where you were born.
Success knows no borders.
🎙️ New episodes every week. Tune in, be inspired, and share your story.
Global Success Podcast with Mustaf — One world. Many journeys. Endless possibilities. 🌍⚽
Episodes
23 episodes
Ep.25 Listen & Improve W/Juan & Baguma
keywordssoccer, MPL, Inter Fort Worth, player development, team chemistry, leadership, coaching, youth soccer, community, gratitudesummaryIn this episode of the Passion, Purpose at Soccer Podca...
Ep.24 After Rain, Comes Sunshine|Cris Madrid
keywordssoccer, Walia FC, Cris Madrid, MPL, youth sports, motivation, family, ambition, sports journey, communitysummaryIn this episode of the Passion, Purpose, and Soccer podcast, host Mustaf interviews Cris Madrid...
Ep.23 Opportunity for Unity and Fun W/Francisco, the owner of Argentum FC
SummaryIn this episode of the Passion Purpose in Soccer Podcast, the hosts Mustaf and George are joined by Francisco, the owner of Argentum FC. They discuss the background and journey of George as the MPL President and the...
Ep.22 Building A Team|Caleb Berhanu
summaryIn this episode, Mustaf interviews Caleb Berhanu, the owner of Walia FC, newcomers in the DFW Metroplex Premier League. Gabe shares his gratitude and discusses his background in soccer, from playing at a young age i...
Ep.21 Starting Custom Athletics|Riley Evans
SummaryIn this episode, Mustaf and George interview Riley Evans, the founder of Custom Athletics. They discuss Riley's background in sports and how he got involved in the soccer jersey business. They also talk about Riley'...
Ep.20 Bringing Soccer to the Community|Kaleem Shabout
SummaryKaleem Shabout. A soccer player and co-founder of Maximo Films, shares his journey in soccer and the creation of his film company. He discusses his injury recovery, playing soccer in Spain, and his current involveme...
Ep.19 Importance of Accountability|Alex Lozano
SummaryIn this episode of the Passion Purpose in Soccer podcast, host Mustaf interviews coach Alex Lorenzo, the head coach of the North Texas Aztecs. They discuss Alex's journey as a player and coach, his non-profit goalkeeping academy, ...
Ep. 18 Finding passion again|Jose Alfaro
Jose Alfaro shares his soccer journey, from falling in love with the sport through his stepfather to experiencing a devastating injury that led to a period of depression. He discusses how he rediscovered his passion for the game and the formati...
Ep.17 Exposing Young Talent W/Coach David Martinez
In this episode of the Passion Purpose and Soccer Podcast, host Mustaf interviews Coach David Martinez, the coach of the city champs at Bowie Middle School in Amarillo, Texas. Coach Martinez shares his gratitude for his health, job, and family....
Ep.16 Staying True to Yourself W/Nickolas Duran
At 19 years old, Nick is the definition of young, Talented and hungry ballers, and the reason why we created the passion purpose and soccer podcast. Listen to his story and congress to him on being selected for the 1st ever Mpl all-stars game.
Ep.14 Following Your Passion W/Coach Jose Ramon Flores
Following his Passion Coach Flores started playing soccer at the age of 12. He has always Played Goalkeeper, graduated from Palo Duró High School in Amarillo,Tx. played college ball at Wayland Baptist University in Plainveiw,Tx. He graduated fr...
Ep.13 Passion & Time W/Dieume Kyanga
on this episode former warriors united fc player and now playing for Skm academy, Dieume talks to us about his journey from a refugee camp in east africa, to become one of the young super stars in dfw metro
Ep.12 Standards and Discipline W/Coach Gabriel Martinez
As a young Coach, Coach Martinez has a team playing in the Mpl and Upsl. He talks about what it takes to develop his young players and than give them the Opportunity to play at a top level and get seen
Ep.11 The Importance of Being Coachable W/Coach Dennis Akwensioge
Coach Dennis of Glenko fc talks about the importance of being coachable, as being a young coach/player and captain
Ep.10 Obsess With Everything About Soccer W/Captain Manuel Velilla
on this episode Manuel shares his unique story with us on how he grew up in the Streets of Colombia. Than at 13 years old moved to the states, where through out friendships, his obsession with soccer was reborn.
Ep.9 The Journey into Filming W/Cory Turner
Cory Tuner talks to us about his Journey of being a movie director/producer /writer and actor and how all that lead to Filming.
Ep.8 SMALL league! BIG DREAMS W/Jorge & Mustaf
on this episode Host Mustaf & Co-Host Jorge share their stories about the beautiful game. Jorge talks about how the metroplex premier league started from scratch.
Ep.6 Always Wanting to Coach W/Coach Gerardo Acuna
on this episode coach Acuna talks about the passion for the beautiful game and how him being injured, led him to becoming a coach.
Ep.5 Love for the Beautiful Game W/Julian Mensah
on this episode Julian talks to us about his love for the beautiful game, how he build a Community and how networking and getting out there to let people know who you are and what you do is so important.
Ep.4 Doing the Right things W/ Frank Corpus
On this episode Frank shared his love for the beautiful game and how he has been playing and been involved since he was a kid.
Ep.3 The Crew of Maximo Films
The Crew of Maximo Films Jacob, Max, Shay and Kaleem have sit with Host Mustaf and Co-Host Manny and oh man, its a good one!Takeways -Anything you want do in life, YOU just have to START! AND.......YOU DO NOT NEED FANCY THINGS ...