7 episodes
The Rising Giant Dominika Čonč
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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.
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#7 Bonus Ep. │ Dominika Čonč: Overcoming Burnout as a Professional Football Player, Leaving AC Milan, and Dropping the Victim Mentality
Join the host Dominika Čonč in this bonus solo episode as she opens up about her time in AC Milan, facing burnout as a professional football player, and how it all made her drop out of the victim mentality.
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#6 Rachel Cuschieri: Out of a Small Island and into the Big Leagues, Dealing with Injuries, and Growing as a Player
Join the host Dominika Čonč as she dives into a conversation with her at the time teammate and roommate at UC Sampdoria, Rachel Cuschieri. Rachel is a professional football player from a small island of Malta. She spoke about her journey of becoming a pro footballer and playing in five different countries, in top leagues. They dive into her struggles with injuries and her pride in wearing a national team jersey, all while being an inspiration for younger Maltese generations.
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#5 Emma Lipman: Self Discovery and Spiritual Growth Through Football
Join the host Dominika Čonč in a discussion with Malta Women’s national team captain and Como Women’s Serie A football player, Emma Lipman. Learn how she broke out of her comfort zone, made her mark in international football, and discovered a spiritual path driven by her passion for the game.
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#4 Claire Falknor: From the USA to Europe, Soccer to Football, Overcoming One Obstacle at a Time
Join the host Dominika Čonč while she talks with a current UDG Tenerife player Claire Falknor. Claire is a former University of Florida, FC Bayern, Huston Dash, Sevila FC and Sporting de Huelva player. She also played for USWNT youth teams. Tune in and find out how she faced and navigated the challenges of cultural shock, big team competitions and used football as an outlet for facing trauma, release of emotions and freedom of expression.
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#3 Lara Prašnikar: Making a Name for Herself and Becoming The Best Scorrer in German Bundesliga
Join the host Dominika Čonč while she talks with her national team teammate and best scorer of the German Bundesliga. Find out how she went from Slovenia straight to one of the best leagues in the world and what she needed to go through to become one of the best strikers.
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#2 Natalia Gómez Junco: Using Football as a Vehicle to Navigate Through Life and a Polygon for Growth
Join the host Dominika Čonč in a discussion with a professional football player from Mexico, Natalia Gomez Junco. Find out what Natalia's journey was like to become a professional football player, the role of football in her life, and the challenges she faced on the way.