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Gals 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
Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastIntro - Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastThe Gals FC Dream Teams Podcast helps you discover women you should be following, listening to or simply taking notes from on how to live life. Best friends and co-founders of Gals FC Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj interview inspirational women about their dream inspirational women's 5-aside team (no football skills or knowledge required!). Gals FC is the football club that exists to give gals a good time and this podcast will leave you with a smile on your face.Music Credit: One Step Further by RomanSenykMusic.Artwork: Edith Cartoonist...2024-02-2601 min