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Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty Six. Good vibes coming in live from Basel.Today we have Karen Dobres and Stef McLoughlin on the podcast reporting live from Basel! We talk all things that are beautiful about football, these Lionesses and our love for this tournament. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magil...2025-07-2715 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty Five. Sarina, we love you.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good time. Find out more about our club and follow our journey to becoming the...2025-07-2615 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty Four. Our Top Tournament Tid Bits.Taking a moment to look back on the tournament (alllll the way back even to the group stages) and remember the moments that brought us joy!If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friend...2025-07-2514 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty Three. Two WOMEN coaches in the FINAL!Today we're talking Wiegman vs. Tomé - two women will coach the teams in the final of the euro. Let's get it gals!If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders...2025-07-2416 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty Two. What a time to be alive!!!Re-living another MENTAL game from the gals - England, you don't make it easy for us! Bring on the FINAL. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the fo...2025-07-2315 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty One. Passing notes, Jet2 holiday song & nerves for tonight!Today, we're nervous, excited, confident, scared, all the emotions heading into the semi-final against Italy! If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to...2025-07-2215 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twenty. Reporting from Lioness HQ.Sinead, one of our Greenwich gals, gives us all the goss from her time in Switzerland. We talk about our love for Jess Carter! And predictions for tomorrow night. The nerves are setting in. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lor...2025-07-2115 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Nineteen. Semi Finals are locked IN!The standout player from Germany vs. France quarter final was German goalie, Ann-Katrin Berger. Displays of heroism on the pitch last night! Plus, a bit more Chloe Kelly chat because we couldn't help ourselves. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lor...2025-07-2015 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Eighteen. The luck of the draw!The gals are leaning into being sports fans and it's an emotional rollercoaster!If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a...2025-07-1914 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Seventeen. ILBWT: In Lucy Bronze We Trust.ENGLAND ENGLAND ENGLAND. The gals did us SO PROUD last night. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good tim...2025-07-1815 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Sixteen. Italy win & mentally preparing for England vs. Sweden!It's England day! We're trying to keep the vibes high because as we're learning, sports fans have to take the rough with the smooth. We'll be chanting "Toone, Toone, Toone!" all night long.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne M...2025-07-1715 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Fifteen. Betting on corner kicks with Georgia Rooney!Today we're betting on corners because according to Georgia, it enhances the viewing experience! Georgia has put together the best betting spreadsheet so get INVOLVED and place your bets on how many corners will be taken in the Norway/Italy and Sweden/England. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that...2025-07-1615 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastLive Show! Gal #30: Miriam Walker-KhanWe've recorded our first ever live show in front of a real life audience!We were invited by friends of the podcast INDIVISA to record at their event, celebrating the Euros and the football community. It was such an exciting event for us to be a part of and was made all the more special by this week's amazing guest, the journalist Miriam Walker-Khan.Miriam is a Sky Sport News presenter for diversity and inclusion, she also runs Brown Girl Sport Community, spotlighting South Asian women in sport.She tells...2025-07-1637 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Fourteen. Using ice cold in a sentence & a lingo recap. Tash from Brighton joins us today to recap on what we've learned so far from doing the podcast! We chat about football lingo, understanding player positions and tactics. She gave us the top tip to actually listen to the pundits and that does feel like something we could work on! Plus, a bit of chat about Wales' journey to their first major tournament.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they...2025-07-1515 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Thirteen. Switzerland Review: Bank Account 0, Vibes 100.One of our gals, Becky from Brixton, joins us today to tell us all about the vibes on the ground in Switzerland experiencing the Euros. Free trains, expensive coffee and amazing crowds. We want a cheese hat please!If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the...2025-07-1415 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Twelve. Poland wins! The Disgrace of Gijón!Excitingly, every team has scored a goal in the Euros! Today we chat about simultaneous matches and why the exist PLUS we share our top predictions for upcoming games.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj...2025-07-1315 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Eleven. It's all about Spain's Tiki-Taka. Tournament play is an emotional rollercoaster and we're here to talk about it. Tune in to get the hot goss on Spain's Tiki-Taka. As Lorne says, why isn't everyone doing that!?If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill an...2025-07-1215 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Ten. BIG NIGHT AHEAD for Italy and Portugal!Even if you're not supporting Italy or Portugal, tonight proves that every game counts. They aren't playing each other, but their results are completely linked. Who goes through hinges on every goal. More drama! Love! To! See! It!If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the...2025-07-1114 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Nine. England win! Match day 2 is over!Today the gals are vibing high after a big 4-0 win by England! reactions to the game and thoughts on the final games of Match Day 2.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friend...2025-07-1014 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Eight. Come. On. ENGLAND!The Lionesses play tonight - need we say more?! Tips and hot takes from the gals on the lineup. If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the footbal...2025-07-0915 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Seven. STATS! Possession! Goals! Germany vs. Denmark.Today Lorne & Nora are joined by the amazing Char, one of the Gals FC Vibe Protectors in Gosport! The gals yap about some handy stats to take with you on the next trip to the pub, their excitement about a Group B upset and their love for an underdog story.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euro...2025-07-0814 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Six. Match day two. Belgium tactics. 3 points for wins.Today Lorne and Nora finally learn what Match Day Two means, talk tactics for Belgium to hold off Spain and hope Group B make it to Match Day THREE just for the vibes.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne M...2025-07-0713 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Hot takes from Gals FC Vibe ProtectorsBonus Episode from the Gals FC Vibe Protectors - talking hopes and dreams for the Lionesses! If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exist...2025-07-0609 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Five. Englands Midfield. Ref ?! Lovely work Wales.Gals FC Euros Mini Series: Today we’re talking Lionesses, the midfield, the REFFFF?! And a little moment to celebrate Wales.If you’re after high-level football analysis from people who really know the game, this probably isn’t for you.But if you want two gals figuring it out as they go, learning loads, and getting swept up in the magic of the Euros, it might just be the thing that gets you excited about the tournament too! 🎧⚽💗💚Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the f...2025-07-0614 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Four with special guest Ally Flan! Injuries! England vs. France!Today Lorne and Nora are joined by special guest Ally Flan to yap about the Euros (or Euro as Nora recently discovered it is technically called). The gals do some recent game analysis, and delve into the German Captains knee injury and the impact on team morale. They chat France vs. England and find out that France is currently undefeated this year, raising the stakes for their match against England. Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good time. Find...2025-07-0514 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Three. Romance, Rivalry, Redemption.It’s day three! Lorne and Nora are recapping Spain’s lightning-fast play against Portugal, Italy "spending time in the corner" and unpacking the action the only way they know how because.. they're new here!!They reflect on football as a metaphor for life, and build anticipation for key upcoming clashes, especially Sweden vs Denmark and Germany vs Poland. Lorne and Nora are learning as they go and hope you're enjoying the ride!Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give...2025-07-0414 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day Two. VAR. Psychological Edge. Italy?In this episode of the Euros mini series, Lorne and Nora dive into day one and two of the UEFA Women’s Euro tournament. From Switzerland’s shimmering silver cylinders at the opening ceremony to the drama of VAR-overturned goals, the duo unpacks the tournament’s early moments. They break down the dynamics of Group B, explore the psychological edge Belgium holds over Italy, and celebrate player comebacks including the inspiring return of Aitana Bonmati. Plus, get a teaser of the special guest joining the next episode!Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co...2025-07-0313 min
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGals FC Euros Mini Series: Day One of Daily Football JoyJoin Lorne & Nora for the first episode of our Dream Teams Euros mini-series! We’re bringing 15 minutes of football joy every day as we follow the journey of the Women’s Euros. Expect match previews, sweepstakes chat, Lionesses talk, and a sprinkle of sports commentary.Today’s Highlights:– What is a football sweepstake anyway?– Why we’re recording daily– Our thoughts on England, Spain & the dark horses– Shoutout to Emma Hayes: “It’s anyone’s Euros.”– We’re taking guests – and maybe revealing our dream team!Hosts Lorne Magill an...2025-07-0213 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #29: Charlotte Lynch - 'Give them their flowers before it's too late'This week we welcome Charlotte Lynch to the Gals FC Dream Teams podcast, a footballer and TV presenter who brings energy and joy to everything she does. Most recently Charlotte played for Leighton Orient Women, and she is also gearing up for her exciting new role on CBeebies' Football Fantastics alongside England legend Jill Scott.Charlotte shares her Dream Team of incredible women who've shaped her journey – from TV presenting inspiration Gabby Logan to her mum Jenny, who fought to get Charlotte on her first ever football team, even though they were only ac...2025-07-0259 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #28: Kelly Newton - keeping women moving through all stages of lifeThis week we’re joined by the brilliant Kelly Newton, founder of Nixxi Body (leak-proof underwear) and champion for women’s health. We're obsessed with Kelly and her knickers! Kelly shares her journey with us from managing painful periods and a long-overdue endometriosis diagnosis to eventually launching a brand focused on comfort, confidence, and keeping women moving through all stages of life. We chat about how Nixxi came to be, why running has become such a big part of her life, and how she’s found confidence along the way.Her Dream 5-a-side team is...2025-06-1849 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #27: Arianna Criscione – Know Your WorthThis week we welcome Arianna Criscione, a former professional footballer at Paris Saint-Germain and international athlete. Taking her experience beyond the pitch, Arianna co-founded Valeur Sport, an organisation dedicated to fostering equity and innovation within the sport.Arianna tells us all about her Dream Team of women who have supported her goals both on and off the pitch – including the friends who helped get her business off the ground. She also introduces the concept of shouting out three new gals: the head coach, equipment manager, and ball girl.Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Be...2025-06-0447 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #26: Balancing fame and friends - Vibe Protector Alicia CollymoreThis week we welcome Alicia Collymore Tech Leader AND one of our Gals FC south-east vibe protectors onto the podcast, the incredibly inspiring, energetic and hilarious Alicia.Alicia has been part of the Gals FC community pretty much since we launched and does an amazing job of keeping the energy up and the vibe protected. She also finds time to lead a team of developers at fast growing start-up Incident.io.She tells us all about her Dream Team of inspiring women, why she loves working in tech, and she has some great...2025-05-2143 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #25: Deena Greaves - holder of 5 Guinness World RecordsThis week we welcome our new gal crush Deena Greaves to the podcast, former professional footballer, women's sport advocate and the holder of five (yes 5) Guinness World Records!Deena's journey with football has taken her all over the world and seen her play for the Arsenal youth team and sign a professional contract with her beloved Fulham FC.She was even called up to represent England at youth level, before moving to Egypt and eventually representing the Bahrain national team.She has been involved with various academies as a coach...2025-05-0754 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #24: Anita McNaught - From warzones to green fieldsThis week on the Gals FC Dream Teams podcast, Lorne and Nora meet Anita McNaught, a former foreign correspondent who has reported from some of the most dangerous places in the world.Her story starts way back when she was a rebellious teenager who wanted to leave a chaotic home life behind, moving to New Zealand when she was just 20 years old to start over.After forging a journalism career in New Zealand, she left to take her career to new heights, reporting for some of the world's best-known news organisations from war...2025-04-2348 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal: #23: Katee Hui - 'Trust in the community you build'This week on the Gals FC Dream Teams podcast, Lorne and Nora meet Katee Hui, Founder of Hackney Laces, an organisation on a mission to give every girl and woman the chance to play football.Katee shares her journey to founding Hackney Laces, the huge impact her mum has had on her life, and the how important teamwork has been in building and maintaining a community.We had loads to bond over with Katee, not just the fact that she and Nora are both Canadian, but also how closely aligned the Hackney Laces m...2025-04-091h 01Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #22: Charlotte Melia - 'Musical theatre saved me from the dark side'This week Lorne and Nora meet Charlotte Melia, a multi-award-winning international event specialist and CEO of D&F Creative.Charlotte is the epitome of a woman with a can-do attitude and has grown her business around the world, creating events that cater to diverse audiences, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and engaged.We discuss her love of musical theatre, why she thinks football is a better fan experience in Saudi Arabia, neurodiversity at work and at home, and why we need more female founders.We are also reintroduced to a...2025-03-2659 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #21: Maggie Murphy - 'A value isn't a value until it costs you'This week we meet the frankly incredible Maggie Murphy, a real trailblazer and, until recently, the CEO of Lewes Football Club.Lewes FC is renowned for being the first football club to allocate equal resources to both its men's and women's team. Maggie has been mentioned on the podcast before, when Nicole Alison picked her as part of her Dream Team, and we are so excited to have her on the podcast!We talk to her about leadership, fan experience, advocating for equal opportunities in sport, advancing a mission you truly believe in...2025-03-121h 04Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #20: Pinky Lilani - "Be kind, curious and courageous"Wow - what an episode we have in store for you today. Our guest, Pinky Lilani is the definition of an inspirational women, we meet one of our Gals FC gals, and Nora has some big news...First to Pinky who has achieved so much in her life and is also just one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. It's hard to know where to start in describing her as she has done so many incredible things, but our starting point was the fact that two previous guests had put her in...2025-02-2657 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #19: Lily Elsner - "Don't let someone else tell you no"This week, Lorne and Nora meet the incredible, inspirational Lily Elsner, CEO and Co-Founder of Jack Fertility.Jack Fertility is on a mission to make accessing male fertility as easy as possible, using a groundbreaking postable test kit.Lily tells us all about her journey with the company and her entrepreneurial spirit left us feeling inspired as we continue our own journey with Gals FC, as she puts it, if you believe in what you're doing "don't let someone else tell you no".She’s also a keen rower (as wa...2025-02-1253 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #18: Arfah Farooq - “Build the community you need”This week, Lorne and Nora sit down with Arfah Farooq, a community-building powerhouse, diversity & inclusion expert, and founder of Muslim Tech Fest.Arfah’s journey began when she accidentally co-founded a startup called Discoverables in her early 20s. This launched her into the tech world. Since then, she’s made waves as the co-founder of Muslamic Makers, a thriving community of Muslim change-makers, upskilling and pioneering in tech. Recently, Muslamic Makers was recognised as one of the 100 Most Innovative Global Muslim Startups to Watch.In this episode, we dive into the power of volu...2025-01-2955 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #17: Amy Bone - "Disappointment, not defeat"Happy New Year! The Gals FC Dream Teams podcast is back in 2025 and we're so excited to kick things off with Amy Bone, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Lloyds Banking Group.Amy left us feeling truly inspired, not just with her incredible 5 a-side team of inspiring women, but also with her general attitude to life.We discuss being disappointed - not defeated, overcoming your own self-doubt, her love of Arsenal Football Club, and why Taylor Swift should be on everyone's Dream Team.There's also some chat about Lorne's...2025-01-151h 02Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastLorne and Nora's Christmas SpecialMerry Christmas! In this special episode, we wrap up the year with some festive frolics and reflection, looking back on lessons learned from our guests, each other, and the experiences that shaped 2024.From building resilience to navigating family dynamics, we take inspiration from previous Dream Teams podcast guests and talk about the themes that resonated throughout the year. We cover stepping up, experimenting with new passions, family connections and our ever-growing love of football.Whether it’s tackling life’s challenges or creating space for others to thrive, one of the key themes of 2...2024-12-2538 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #16: Anila Dhami - "Just ask the question"This week, Lorne and Nora sit down with Anila Dhami, an award-winning journalist, presenter, and passionate advocate for social change.With nearly a decade of experience in journalism, Anila has reported on everything from political elections to health crises and major sporting events, including the Women's Champions League. Along the way, she’s interviewed iconic figures like former Lioness Rachel Yankey and Harry Kane.In this episode, Anila shares her inspiring journey into journalism, starting with her fearless approach to securing her first big interview - with Jon Snow! From he...2024-12-0458 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #15: Leah Godfrey "Focus on the impact"This week, Lorne and Nora meet Leah Godfrey, COO of Neurodiverse Sport, Founder of Alt Elle, and Co-Chair of the Hackney Marshes Girls League.Leah is a powerhouse in female sports and community development, blending commercial strategy with her passion for social change. She’s a multi-award-winning event director and a champion for inclusion, from neurodiverse athletes to grassroots girls' football leagues.She shares her “Dream Team” of inspiring women, who’ve inspired her mission to amplify underrepresented voices in sports.From leadership to community building to breaking barriers in neurodiv...2024-11-2048 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #14: Chine McDonald - Author and broadcasterThis week, Lorne and Nora meet Chine McDonald, Director of Theos Think Tank and author of God is Not a White Man. Chine is a brilliant advocate on race, faith, and inclusion, and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. We dive into her life, her thoughts on building inclusive communities, and meet her “Dream Team” of inspiring women who’ve shaped her path. From faith to leadership to motherhood, this conversation hits on themes that are core to Gals FC, creating spaces where everyone feels th...2024-11-061h 04Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #13: Nicole Alison - Sustainable women's footballThis week, we dive into the world of professional women’s football with Nicole Allison, owner and CEO of Worcester City Women Football Club. Nicole founded the club in 2021 with the vision of becoming one of the UK’s leading women’s football teams. We explore her strategy for achieving that goal, and her Dream Team shared what makes her such an impactful leader - one we came away convinced is exceptional.Like Gals FC, WCWFC is more than just a football club. It’s a community focused on empowering women, driving social change...2024-10-2351 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #12: Dani Gonçalves - the "most unlikely" CEOThis is probably our most "football episode" yet, but it is also one of our most inspiring and emotional so far.Dani Gonçalves is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fantasy WSL, that's fantasy football for the FA Women's Super League. She says she's the "most unlikely CEO" as she describes her ADHD and her struggles with endometriosis. After listening to this, you will soon see why she is the CEO!Dani picks a varied and inspiring team, crossing sport and millennial women superheroes, she has such great reasons for each of her c...2024-10-0955 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal(s) #11: Mam Sham - Our comedy duo!In this wild episode, we’re joined by the best friends turned business partners behind Mam Sham - Maria Georgiou and Rhiannon Butler! They have taken London by storm with their unique blend of comedy and food. The Independent calls their immersive supper clubs “the hottest ticket in town,” and it’s easy to see why.They take us through their utterly bonkers yet brilliant Dream Team. With wild reasons behind their picks, they reveal the people who inspire their own comedic style. From crazy obsessions with their past life incarnations to a passion for Eastenders, Mam Sham...2024-09-2543 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastBack on air with a Dream Teams SpecialWe’re back with a bang after the summer break, with a special celebratory episode. This Wednesday is a very momentous day for Gals FC; the anniversary of our first ever kickabout in the park! We decided to celebrate by highlighting what has inspired us along the way.Rather than 5 inspirational women, we will be discussing our 5 inspirational Gals FC moments. The moments which, looking back, have pushed us forward, changed the Gals FC trajectory, and got us to where we are today. We are very proud to be helping women find their fee...2024-09-1140 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #10: Sara Harrak - Film-Maker and Bangers FC memberIn our last episode before we break for August we bring you Sara Harrak, a British-Moroccan Director specialising in short films, one of which is called F**ked and can be caught on channel 4 right now. Sara plays for Bangers FC, a grassroots team for women and non-binary people in East London, and is currently working on a short film called Solers United. It was inspired by her love for the community that she has become part of since playing with her club.Our conversation covers wrestling (yes physically!) with her mum, figuring ou...2024-07-3149 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #9: Georgia Rooney, Part Two - Protectors of the vibeIt's part two of our amazing conversation with the brilliant Georgia Rooney!Part One saw her pick Emma Hayes, her mum, and Glennon Doyle - meaning there are two slots left in her dream 5 a-side team. We also talk about the four agreements, boundaries, and protectors of the vibe.Georgia is a qualified football referee, a passionate promoter of women in sport, and an all around great gal! She is also a Director at Sussex County FA and Club Secretary at Brighton Seagals FC, an award-winning, inclusive football club for women, non-binary and...2024-07-1740 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #9: Georgia Rooney, Part One - "very simply, don't judge other people'This week Georgia Rooney becomes an honorary Gals FC member.Georgia is a qualified football referee, a passionate promoter of women in sport, and an all around great gal! She is also a Director at Sussex County FA and Club Secretary at Brighton Seagals FC, an award-winning, inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people.In this episode we talk about killing unicorns (in a good way), how to know when a friendship is over, and letting go. We also learn about flesh tubes - and Lorne survives the attack of the...2024-07-0355 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #8: Morgan Brennan, Victoria Park Vixens & IndivisaThis week Morgan Brennan becomes an honorary Gals FC member.Morgan really knows her football and our chat has inspired us as we continue our football journey. She is the Founder of the Victoria Park Vixens, an inclusive women's football team in London, as well as being the Founder of Indivisa, a women's football community devoted to growing joy and excitement for the game.She talks about encouraging people to find joy through sport, making her way in a male-dominated industry, and she reveals her inspirational 5 aside dream team!Find...2024-06-1946 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #7: Ems Harding - "If you can breathe, you can do yoga"This week we are super excited to meet a guest who was recommended to us by one of the Gals FC family!Ems Harding is a yoga teacher and the founder of Yeh Yoga, a company that's helped thousands of office workers around the world improve their mood, energy levels and upgrade their mindsets.We're so excited to make Ems an honorary Gals FC member and loved chatting all things yoga, learning about "replaceable tools", and discovering all the amazing women she would have in her dream 5 aside team.Find...2024-06-0547 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #6: Cindy Gallop, MakeLoveNotPornThis week we are very excited to meet Cindy Gallop and welcome her as an honorary Gals FC member. Cindy is the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, a user-generated, crowdsourced, social sex video sharing platform that is 'Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference.' It is all about promoting good sexual values and good sexual behaviour.She is a master of marketing, fiercely independent, and a big supporter of female entrepreneurs.Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a...2024-05-2244 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #5: Bev Lee Harling, MusicianBev Lee Harling is an icon. Creator of Ploughing the Salt Sea and member of Miranda Sex Garden, we chat family history, best friends who have seen it all, and the joy loving what you do!We were truly inspired by Bev and her one-woman show, celebrating the women in her family, and we are so excited to have her as an honorary Gals FC member.This is a very special episode dedicated to top Gals FC cheerleaders Jenny Steele and Alex Marrow. The intro and outro recorded on return from their glorious...2024-05-0847 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #4: Elisa Roche, Chef and WriterThis week we're bringing you our very first podcast recording, a chat we had with Elisa Roche back before we had ever picked up a microphone. Elisa is a chef-turned-writer, specialising in food and travel, and is now officially an honorary Gals FC member.Elisa got her big break as one of the young chefs on the original Jamie's Kitchen TV series, where she was trained by Jamie Oliver. She says it was an experience that changed her life.Our conversation covers the Jamie years, living in the Caribbean with a future super...2024-04-2447 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #3: Sophie Lee, Entrepreneur and Burlesque DancerThis week we chatted with Sophie Lee, founder of B-corp Electric Peach, mental health advocate, fierce anti-racist and a lover of women who demand attention.Our conversations covers her struggles with traditional schooling, dealing with a lot of anger with the world and embracing the unibrow. She left us feeling full of energy and we hope it will do the same for you.Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good time. Find out more about our...2024-04-1048 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #2: Alison Bender, Presenter and ReporterThis week the incredible Alison Bender becomes an honorary Gals FC member and shares her dream 5-aside team. Alison is a TV presenter and reporter, working for Sky Sports, the BBC, and the Premier League, among others. She talks about the challenges she faces as a female football reporter, magic bum cream and navigating her relationship with her mum who battles with alcohol addiction.Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good time. Find out more about our club and...2024-03-2749 minGals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #1: Jo Wilson, TV Presenter and JournalistIn this very special first episode of the Gals FC Dream Teams Podcast journalist, Sky Sports News presenter, and all-round inspirational gal, Jo Wilson picks her dream 5-aside team (no football knowledge required!). Jo talks about life on TV, her battle with cancer whilst raising a young daughter, and the other amazing women who have helped her on her journey.Hosts Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj are best friends and co-founders of Gals FC, the football club that exists to give gals a good time. Find out more about our club and follow our journey to...2024-03-1339 min