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The Rising Giant
Dominika Čonč
31 episodes
3 weeks ago
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.
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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.
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Soccer
Sports,
Football
Episodes (20/31)
The Rising Giant
#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.
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3 weeks ago
45 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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.
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1 month ago
52 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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.
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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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.
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3 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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.
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3 months ago
41 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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.
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4 months ago
6 minutes

The Rising Giant
#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, reflect...
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Rising Giant
#25 Quick Kicks: Growth and Gratitude
Join the host Dominika Čonč as she reflects on her transformation on and off the field, and why gratitude has become one of the most important tools in her life.
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5 months ago
5 minutes

The Rising Giant
#24 Victoire Cogevina Reynal: Investing in Women's Football, Building a Movement with Mercury 13 & Empowering the Next Generation
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Victoire Cogevina Reynal — entrepreneur, activist, and co-founder of Mercury 13. From growing up in an Argentinian football family to becoming one of the few women owning a professional football club, Victoire shares how she’s building a movement to transform women’s football. They discuss the power of purpose-driven investment, the future of the women’s game, and what it means to lead with vision, heart, and resilience.
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5 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The Rising Giant
#23 Quick Kicks: Listening to Your Body and Adjusting the Training According to It
Join the host Dominika Čonč as she talks about a major shift in her training: learning to truly listen to her body and adjusting the training based on that.
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6 months ago
6 minutes

The Rising Giant
#22 Dominika Škorvánková: From ACL Injuries to Captaining Slovakia and Playing for FC Bayern München
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with Slovak national team captain Dominika Škorvánková. From playing with boys in her village to overcoming ACL injuries, Dominika’s journey took her all the way to Bayern München and over 130 appearances for her country.
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6 months ago
54 minutes

The Rising Giant
#21 Quick Kicks: Pressure is only created by our minds
In this quick kicks episode Dominika shares how expectations and pressure started to creep in and how she dealt with it.
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6 months ago
6 minutes

The Rising Giant
#20 Katja Schroffenegger: Playing the Long Game – From Setbacks to Champions League and Italian National Team
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with FC Como Women goalkeeper Katja Schroffenegger. After battling through serious injuries and setbacks, Katja made her way back to the top—playing in the Champions League and earning her place in the Italian national team. A powerful story of resilience and never giving up.
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6 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Rising Giant
#19 Quick Kicks: You’re As Strong As You Believe You Are
Join host Dominika Čonč as she reflects on a recent shift in her playing position, exploring how embracing change and challenging her own self-perception helped her grow. She dives into the power of our beliefs and how the way we choose to see ourselves shapes our life.
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6 months ago
6 minutes

The Rising Giant
#18 Lauren Holiday: The Pressure to Perform on the USWNT, Empowering Others, and Finding Strength in Faith
Join host Dominika Čonč as she speaks with former USWNT player, World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist Lauren Holiday. Lauren shares her inspirational journey on and off the football field and how faith played a key role in overcoming obstacles. From undergoing open-heart surgery and being overlooked in her youth to winning all major tournaments, becoming a true leader, and battling a brain tumor during her pregnancy.
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7 months ago
28 minutes

The Rising Giant
#17 Quick Kicks: Staying Open and Trusting That Every Situation Works in Your Favor
Join host Dominika Čonč as she shares insights into her current career journey and how she embraces openness, trusting that life’s surprises ultimately work in her favor.
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7 months ago
8 minutes

The Rising Giant
#16 Florentina Olar Spânu: From Playing in the Streets of Romania to Champions League, 197 National Team Caps, and Balancing Motherhood
Join host Dominika Čonč as she speaks with her former teammate and captain of the Romanian national team, Florentina Olar Spânu. Florentina shares her journey from humble beginnings in Romania, where conditions were far from what we see today. With 197 caps, the Romanian legend also reflects on her many years of playing in the Women's Champions League, as well as the challenges and beautiful moments she has experienced as a mother.
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7 months ago
45 minutes

The Rising Giant
#15 Quick Kicks │ Are you having fun?
Join the host Dominika Čonč as she talks about one of the fundamental questions we should all be asking ourselves and the wake up call she received about it.
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8 months ago
13 minutes

The Rising Giant
#14 Nadine Nischler: From Serie C to Serie A and Italian National Team– The League’s Biggest Surprise
Join host Dominika Čonč as she speaks with her FC Como Women teammate Nadine Nischler. Coming form serie C and scoring 7 goals so far in her first year in the serie A, Nadine became the biggest surprise of this season and also earned her first Italian senior team call up.
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8 months ago
34 minutes

The Rising Giant
#13 Quick Kicks | The Mental Game: Dealing with Not Playing
Join host Dominika Čonč as she opens up about her current club situation, navigating the challenges of not playing, and how she stays focused, motivated, and ready for her next opportunity.
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8 months ago
13 minutes

The Rising Giant
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.