The Rising Giant

By Dominika Čonč

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Episodes: 37

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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.


Episode Date
#38 Cecilie Sandvej: EURO Final with Denmark, Playing in 6 Countries & Overcoming Injuries
Jul 28, 2026
#37 Valentina Giacinti: Rise to Fame, Football Glory, and Hidden Fight with Depression
Jun 21, 2026
#36 Vero Boquete: Spanish Legend on Her Incredible Career, Shaping Spain’s Football & Pushing the Limits
Apr 11, 2026
#35 Dominika Čonč: From a Small Slovenian Town to Playing for the Europe's Biggest Clubs
Mar 14, 2026
#34 Heather O’Reilly: Winning Olympic Gold & World Cup with the USWNT, Hall of Fame, Dealing with the Competition & Retirement
Jan 27, 2026
#33 Adrijana Mori: The Raw Reality of Multiple ACL Rehabs & the Return to Bundesliga Football
Nov 18, 2025
#32 Lara Prašnikar: The Highs, The Lows and Breaking Through
Oct 07, 2025
#31 Adelina Engman: From a Small Island in Finland to Playing for Chelsea & Inspiring the Next Generation
Sep 09, 2025
#30 Laura Giuliani: From Cultural Shocks, Injuries, and Rejections to the No.1 for the Azzurre
Aug 20, 2025
#29 Sofie Junge Pedersen: From Living Her Dreams to Changing the World
Jul 23, 2025
#28 Julia Karlernäs: From Small-Town Sweden to a Relentless International Journey
Jul 10, 2025
#27 Quick Kicks: The Power of Rest — Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
Jun 21, 2025
#26 Ramona Petzelberger: From Bundesliga Beginnings to England’s Elite – Navigating Injuries, Growth & the Future of Women’s Football
Jun 10, 2025
#25 Quick Kicks: Growth and Gratitude
May 20, 2025
#24 Victoire Cogevina Reynal: Investing in Women's Football, Building a Movement with Mercury 13 & Empowering the Next Generation
May 15, 2025
#23 Quick Kicks: Listening to Your Body and Adjusting the Training According to It
May 06, 2025
#22 Dominika Škorvánková: From ACL Injuries to Captaining Slovakia and Playing for FC Bayern München
Apr 29, 2025
#21 Quick Kicks: Pressure is only created by our minds
Apr 22, 2025
#20 Katja Schroffenegger: Playing the Long Game – From Setbacks to Champions League and Italian National Team
Apr 17, 2025
#19 Quick Kicks: You’re As Strong As You Believe You Are
Apr 10, 2025
#18 Lauren Holiday: The Pressure to Perform on the USWNT, Empowering Others, and Finding Strength in Faith
Apr 02, 2025
#17 Quick Kicks: Staying Open and Trusting That Every Situation Works in Your Favor
Mar 25, 2025
#16 Florentina Olar Spânu: From Playing in the Streets of Romania to Champions League, 197 National Team Caps, and Balancing Motherhood
Mar 18, 2025
#15 Quick Kicks │ Are you having fun?
Mar 05, 2025
#14 Nadine Nischler: From Serie C to Serie A and Italian National Team– The League’s Biggest Surprise
Feb 27, 2025
#13 Quick Kicks | The Mental Game: Dealing with Not Playing
Feb 11, 2025
#12 Natasha Dowie: From an Incredible International Career to Becoming Liverpool FC’s First Female Ambassador
Feb 04, 2025
#11 Quick Kicks │ Beyond the Starting XI
Jan 28, 2025
#9 Quick Kicks │ Beyond the Sidelines: The Mindset Shift Driving Women’s Football Forward
Jan 14, 2025
#8 Mária Korenčiová: When Love for the Sport Takes You on a Journey You Never Believed Was Possible
Jan 07, 2025
#7 Bonus Ep. │ Dominika Čonč: Overcoming Burnout as a Professional Football Player, Leaving AC Milan, and Dropping the Victim Mentality
Apr 01, 2024
#6 Rachel Cuschieri: Out of a Small Island and into the Big Leagues, Dealing with Injuries, and Growing as a Player
Jan 30, 2024
#5 Emma Lipman: Self Discovery and Spiritual Growth Through Football
Oct 24, 2023
#4 Claire Falknor: From the USA to Europe, Soccer to Football, Overcoming One Obstacle at a Time
Aug 22, 2023
#3 Lara Prašnikar: Making a Name for Herself and Becoming The Best Scorrer in German Bundesliga
Aug 08, 2023
#2 Natalia Gómez Junco: Using Football as a Vehicle to Navigate Through Life and a Polygon for Growth
Jul 25, 2023
#1 Solo episode: How I went from a small Slovenian town to the top football leagues and clubs
Jul 12, 2023