Welcome to the 3rd season of 2Goals Podcast. A platform inspiring female’s present and future in football. Today with the collaboration of a very special guest: Karla Valdez, a Mexican colleague, a football practitioner and enthusiast, a storyteller and the host behind Fan Fest Podcast.

Itzel Luna is a Panamanian sports journalist, with experience at the national and international level, who is currently working for the Department of Public Relations at the Panamanian Institute of Sports. She shared with us her thoughts on professionalizing the different roles within communications, the state of women’s football in Panama, and the…

On this episode, we are talking with Sylvia "Pilu" Meneses, an Ecuadorian lawyer and sports manager with experience in journalism, broadcasting and marketing. She will be sharing her thoughts on the football media landscape evolution in Latin America, her projects on sports professionalisation and her way into the most important governing body of t…

Jenny Ninck Pico is a Colombian Business Administrator, with several years of experience overseas in areas such as project management, sponsorship development and counselling in players status. An advocate for many social causes and an influencer herself, Jenny is here to open her path on how she made into the most important governing body in footb…

On another episode from the Leadership Woman Football Series, we are happy to talk to Santiago Gallo, Associate General Manager of OL Reign. Santiago is a Colombian Industrial Engineer who moved from the corporate world directly to the heart of one of the most recognized women’s football brands in the world: The Olympique Lyonnais Group and he will…

Resident of the United States and a Spanish native, José Luis Campos is a professional in Public Relation and Publicity, currently working as Program Development Manager for the Portland chapter of Street Soccer USA. The core of this new “Leadership Woman Football Series” episode? Inclusive leadership, tailor-made marketing both for men and women’s…

On another episode of the “Leadership Woman Football Series”, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Gropp, an American professional specialized in business development, partnerships and communications, currently working in Seville, Spain, on her awarded social enterprise, FutboLISTAS, where she teaches girls life skills through football and…

Within the “Leadership Woman in Football Series” we are welcoming Paula Villarraga, a Colombian professional player for América de Cali and a Politics and International Relations professional, with an extensive background in governmental and social impact institutions. She will be talking with us about choosing football as a career in Colombia, the…

Janis Ann Espino-de Vera is a Doctor with a degree in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, a consultant in these topics for the Philippine Sports Commission, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Medical Committee and one of the panel of doctors of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). From the Philippines, she will discuss with us about fe…

Our second "Leadership Woman Series" episode brings us Marisa Schlenker, a former professional player with a background in sports international development, cooperation and partnerships around sport for development. She will be talking with us about her consulting career and her top objective: Helping social business models contribute to sustainabi…

Lidia Alves Baria is an expert in communications and brand positioning. A Brazilian who relocated to Cyprus and achieved recognition to help grow the women’s game, Lidia will be discussing with us some of her volunteering projects on fandom in Cyprus and coverage of women’s football in Apollon Ladies FC, as well as her overall experience of communi…

Brazilian journalist working for the Portuguese Football Federation as Events Manager, Fernanda Coimbra has been lucky enough to represent her country overseas and hard-working enough to take women’s Brazilian football to the front page of history. She will be sharing with us her several experiences at the Brazilian Football Confederation, her reas…

Jacqueline Tran Van performs as Social Responsibility Media and Communications Consultant for the Oceania Football Confederation, as well as one of the co-founders and minds behind Pasifika Sisters, a platform working towards empowering women and girls as players, spectators, coaches and administrators in football.…

Considering this is an Olympics year, we were missing a Japanese guest. Shoko Tsuji is currently working as the Head of Partnership Success at MyCujoo and she will be sharing with us her several years of experience in broadcasting, content creation, digital media and journalism, inside and outside Japan, alongside her mission with Sport Global, a p…

In this episode, we are focusing on the art of storytelling. Matthew Barrett, Co-Founder of Goal Click, is taking us on a journey behind the stories, understanding the importance of portraying football as seen and felt through the eyes of different individuals around the world.

It was about time we interviewed someone from the Asian Football Confederation. Jill Espiritu acts as the Guam Football Association Media and Marketing Officer, as well as a FIFA and AFC Match Commissioner, and she will be discussing with us the opportunities for innovation when working for a small football federation. Also, how Guam has achieved a…

In a sport and a hyperconnected world like ours today, exposure is key to develop a narrative and gain supporters for a cause. Daniela Porcelli will be discussing with us the importance of her role as a photographer for women’s football to the visibility of the game, as well as her motivations behind co-funding “The One Goal Org”, non-lucrative org…

Melissa Ortiz is a former professional football player and Olympian with the Colombia’s Women National Team, currently working as a Social Media Influencer and as the In-Stadium Host for the New York Red Bulls. She will be sharing with us her recently launched project: Kickoff Coffee, where Coffee, Culture and Football are placed together.…

Wendy Martin is a former football player, head of college at Stansted Airport College, actress and beach soccer player for Great Britain. She will be discussing with us how women’s football has developed in England, the impact of COVID19 in this process and even what to do when your passion keeps moving you towards unexpected paths.…

Alice Wonnacott is the Head of Media Partnerships Management of TEAM Marketing AG, a full-service international sports marketing agency with an exclusive commercial partnership with UEFA to grow Uefa Champions League. She will be discussing what it takes to make a regional tournament into a global event, how marketing has changed in football and wh…

Rodrigo Carvalho is a Portuguese coach and Performance Analyst. He has had the chance of working for the National Women’s Soccer League and the US Soccer Federation, and he will be discussing with us about meeting a world-renown women’s football coach, the importance on data analysis for developing the women’s game and even the future talents to ch…

Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and UEFA A license with vast experience in several English teams, Rebecca Sawiuk will be discussing grassroots development investment for the women’s game, but also, the importance of acknowledging good professional performance and opening places for others to achieve success.…

Victoire Cogevina will be talking with us about her non-traditional pathway into football. Additionally, coming from a family with an interesting mixture between pluriculturalism and entrepreneurship, it makes sense she wanted to create a project of her own, Gloria, whose goals and objectives are going to be shared during this conversation.…

Heidi Pellerano currently acts as the Chief Commercial Officer at CONCACAF and she will be talking with us about the long path to success: The importance of academics behind working experience, how to deal with delivering under pressure and, most importantly, why inclusion is not only a “thing” but key for long-term sustainable business strategies.…

María José García comes from Colombia to talk with us about the importance of organized efforts in the industry. Sports law is key for women's football development and her role in Colombia is an example of it, especially in terms of contracts and professionalisation rights.

Co-founder and General Manager of Atalanta Media, Esmeralda Negrón, will be sharing with us how a former professional footballer drives her passion in the pitch, into a successful business project outside of it: connecting leagues, broadcasters, players and fans to deliver unprecedented access to the best women’s football around the world.…

Spanish, Lawyer, former footballer and a believer in women’s football, Javier Verdejo is the Chief Marketing Officer of LEADERSHIP WOMAN FOOTBALL (LWF), a platform with the objective of enhancing and visibilizing women in football.He will be talking with us about inclusiveness, mentorship between colleagues and how engaged are men in developing wom…

Mariana Gutiérrez Bernárdez is the Head of the Liga Mx Femenil, first division of women’s football league in Mexico.She is here to share with us the strategy behind one of the top leagues to follow in Latin America, along with the stereotypes she had to break to get there and the value of turning visible the invisible and believing in the projects …

Laura Georges is the Secretary General of the French Football Federation and former french professional footballer with the distinction of the second most capped player of its national team. She will be discussing with us key features of strategic decision-making inside the football industry, how important is representativeness and inclusion in foo…

Football is nothing without fans and their communities. This week, we are delighted to have Rose Read, Head of People and Culture at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, discussing the importance of clubs’ engagement strategies with people and their communities and its personal case with an historical English club.…

Venezuelan Colour Commentator, Mundo Pelota Digital Marketing Specialist and Digital content creator, Geraldine Carrasquero, is here to discuss disrupting football in a very specific area: communications, specially at commentating and broadcasting women’s football.

Journalist, goalkeeper, awarded leader and a unique voice of Colombian women’s football, Vanessa Córdoba, is here with us to discuss how her passion for football has turned into something bigger than individual success: Advocating for a truly professionalization for women’s football in Colombia.

Canadian born, UEFA Women’s Football Assistant and Footballer for Servette FC, Alyssa Lagonia, is here to speak with us about the differences and similitudes of women's football between the countries where she has played, the importance of an entrepreneurship spirit in building a professional career and how is it possible to keep playing football a…

In this episode, we are interviewing the FA intermediate, researcher, former Tottenham General Manager and specialized consultant in women’s football, Nicole Alisson, who will develop on subjects such as education to tackle the women’s game stereotypes, fan engagement success and the challenges for professionalization of women’s leagues, among othe…

Both a women's football coach and an awarded Portuguese journalist, Mariana Cabral is here to speak with us about women writing about football, the state of Portuguese women's football and her role at developing younger talents to grow the game.

From Zacatecas, in Mexico, to Zurich, in Switzerland, Marely Flores, has accomplished a committed career in football event managing. She is ready to discuss with us the details behind the scenes of major events, such as the Olympics and Fifa Women’s World Cup, while also explaining the perks of combining different areas of knowledge in a profession…

For this episode, we are bringing some samba and football-art to our show, thanks to Tais Cotta, International Player Specialist for Orlando Pride. We will focus on understanding her role’s contribution to development the women’s game, the value of volunteering to build a sports career and the proximity of fans in growing women’s football awareness…

Susie Petrucelli is an awarded writer, producer and gender equality advocate who is discussing, during this week’s episode, all about the different forms of communicating values, the opportunities in women’s football literature and audiovisual industry and in general, the relevance of supporting girls in sports since a very little age.…

Coming from Colombia, our guest from this week is Manuela Acosta. Psychologist, Business Manager, professional footballer and a leader for the development of the women’s game, Manuela will give us a better understanding of the state of women’s football in Colombia and the importance of identifying key stakeholders and initiatives to enhance the bea…

Helen Ward is an International player for Wales and a current player of Watford FC. Helen will discuss her prolific football career in clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Reading, the current state of professionalism and the vicissitudes of having a family and performing at a top-level.

Lorena Soto is a former footballer for the Paraguayan National Team and the very first Women’s Football Development Manager of CONMEBOL. Lorena will be chatting with us about the panorama of women’s football in South American countries, the opportunities and challenges of a career in sports and how to contribute in growing the game from a business …

Xavi Bové is a Sports Marketing Consultant, lecturer and journalist who stands that brands can inspire meaningful change. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of inclusion in women's football and how multiplicity of talent and perspectives are key to grow the game, especially in the areas of sponsorship and marketing.…

Tatiana Briseño is a Mexican pioneer in the communications movement of women’s football and Press Officer of Leon FC. We will be discussing about her project Campeonas MX, her perspective on women’s football development in the region and the importance of tackling gender inequality in sports.

Our first 2Goals Podcast guest is Arianna Criscione, first team goalkeeper for Paris Saint Germain and part of the Sponsoring and Women’s Business Development department. Arianna has had a motley career, both inside and outside the pitch.We will be discussing her path until professional football, her experiences abroad and her current role at PSG.…

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