In this special father-daughter conversation, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Reina Bonta—award-winning filmmaker, professional footballer, and time with the Philippine Women’s National Team—explore how their shared love of soccer connects family, culture, identity, and service. Hosted by Lisa, Rob’s Ate (big sister) and Reina’s Tita (auntie), this family conversation reflects on their Filipino roots, the Bonta family’s legacy of advocacy and public service, and the values passed down through generations. From Rob’s experience captaining Yale’s soccer team to Reina’s journey representing the Philippines at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and telling stories through film, they share the challenges, sacrifices, and lessons that have shaped their lives. “Accepting failure doesn’t mean you’re bad at something; it means you’re growing. Failure is an opportunity to get better and improve.” — Rob Bonta Together, Rob and Reina discuss resilience, the mind-body connection in athletic performance, embracing failure as an opportunity for growth, and navigating pressure both on and off the field. Their stories highlight how lessons learned through sport can inspire leadership, strengthen identity, and create meaningful change beyond the pitch. In 2026, Reina continues her journey with the Filipinas as the team prepares for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. In September, international competition and October's training camp and friendlies in Peru, she remains committed to representing her heritage and inspiring the next generation through sport and storytelling. A heartfelt conversation about family, Filipino pride, resilience, and the power of the beautiful game to connect generations. Episode Highlights @ 1:00 – Meet Rob Bonta: His early beginnings and journey through soccer @ 4:30 – Meet Reina Bonta: An inside look at mental health as a professional athlete @ 7:30 – The mental shift from collegiate to professional soccer @ 9:30 – Managing pressure and learning to respond to mistakes @ 12:00 – Rob Bonta’s words of wisdom on mistakes, resilience, and growth @ 15:00 – Developing a release cue to reset, refocus, and move forward @ 16:30 – Reina’s insights on overcoming mistakes with a positive mindset @ 21:20 – The power of a smile @ 23:45 – Navigating social media scrutiny as an athlete @ 27:30 – The Bonta family legacy of advocacy, activism, and public service @ 33:00 – The journey of a Filipina footballer: From collegiate soccer to the professional game and the international stage @ 38:00 – Food for thought: Lessons for the next generation of athletes @ 43:00 – The greatest gifts soccer has to offer @ 50:00 – The unwavering power of family support Keep Up with the Bonta Family Follow the Bonta family and stay connected with their work in public service, advocacy, filmmaking, football, and athlete mental wellness. Rob Bonta – Official California Attorney General profile | Instagram | X Reina Bonta – Official website | Filmmaking and professional football Lisa Bonta Sumii – Official website: AthMindset | LinkedIn — Athlete mental health, education, and mental performance Thank you for listening to The Beautiful Game: A Father, a Daughter, a Shared Love of Soccer! #MakingMoves #MakingMovesPodcast #AthMindset #AthleteMentalHealth #Soccer #Filipinas #FilipinoHeritage #FamilyLegacy #Resilience #SportForChange #CommunityImpact #RobBonta #CaliforniaAttorneyGeneral #PublicService #CenterForSportAndSocialJustice #CSUEB
