Gals FC Dream Teams Podcast

Join 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 &amp...

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...

This 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 l...

This 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 fri...

This 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 I...

This 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...

This 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...

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 w...

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...

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 podcas...

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 thing...

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...

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 cha...

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...

Merry 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...

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 Rach...

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' footb...

This 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 leadershi...

This 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 exce...

This 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 pi...

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 reas...

We’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...

In 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...

It'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 a...

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 wa...