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.

  1. NOV 18

    #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.

    54 min

  2. OCT 7

    #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.

    46 min

  3. SEP 9

    #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, resilience, and the fight for equal pay in women’s football.

    52 min

  4. AUG 20

    #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 Germany, lifting trophies with Juventus and AC Milan, and breaking barriers to inspire the next generation of female footballers.

    1h 18m

  5. JUL 23

    #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 climate justice, gender equality, and human rights.

    1h 16m

  6. JUL 10

    #28 Julia Karlernäs: From Small-Town Sweden to a Relentless International Journey

    Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Swedish international Julia Karlernäs, who shares her journey from a small town and mixed-gender teams to playing in Europe’s top leagues and the Champions League. Julia opens up about what fueled her relentless drive, how she broke through the noise, and why belief in yourself is the ultimate game-changer.

    42 min

  7. JUN 21 · BONUS

    #27 Quick Kicks: The Power of Rest — Giving Yourself Permission to Pause

    Join host Dominika Čonč as she reflects on her current off-season break and the inner shift that led her to embrace true rest for the first time in years, discovering how stepping back can be just as powerful as pushing forward.

    6 min

  8. JUN 10

    #26 Ramona Petzelberger: From Bundesliga Beginnings to England’s Elite – Navigating Injuries, Growth & the Future of Women’s Football

    Join host Dominika Čonč in this powerful and inspiring episode, German international Ramona Petzelberger shares her incredible journey through the highs and lows of professional football. From growing up in a sport-loving family and breaking into the Bundesliga at just 16, to battling a major health setback and finding her flow again in England’s top-tier league, Ramona opens up about the lessons that shaped her career and mindset. She dives into her time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, reflects on the evolving landscape of women's football in Germany, and talks about the inner work that helped her grow on and off the pitch. Now balancing her playing career with studies in sports directorship, Ramona gives us a glimpse into the future she’s building beyond football—and why letting go might be the secret to her best performances yet.

    1h 7m
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Dominika Čonč
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Rising Giant
  • Show Website
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