The Insider's Lounge

Mar 08 2025 96 ep. 61 mins
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Georgia Adderley: The Personal Branding Playbook—Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It (S2 E26)

Mar 08 2025 40 mins  
We kick things off with Georgia reflecting on her younger self’s career expectations vs. reality—how she envisioned her path and the pivotal moments that changed everything. She then takes us through her decision to break into football, what led her to becoming a licensed agent, and the pros and cons of having a background in PR and marketing when working in the industry. From

It's Competence Not Confidence feat. ICNC Co-Founders Sabrina Carrozza & Gabbie Garbe (S2 E25)

Mar 01 2025 39 mins  
In this episode, we dive into It's Competence Not Confidence (ICNC) with co-founders Sabrina Carrozza and Gabbie Garbe, a movement redefining how young professionals—particularly women—approach success in their careers. They share the story behind ICNC, why competence should be valued over confidence, and how this mindset shift can create real opportunities in the professional

Johann Farhat: From Lebanon to Harvard & Chelsea FC—A Story of Obsession & Persistence (S2 E24)

Feb 22 2025 54 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, Johann Farhat takes us on a remarkable journey marked by resilience, obsession, and persistence. Growing up in Lebanon after moving back from France, Johann faced early challenges as his family struggled to afford private education. Feeling like an outsider among wealthier classmates, it wasn’t until he found soccer that everything began

Ethan Reilly - The Secret Playbook to Landing Your DREAM Job in Sports (S2 E23)

Feb 15 2025 54 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, we sit down with Ethan Reilly, Senior Account Executive at Octagon, one of the world's top sports and entertainment agencies. Beyond his role, Ethan creates sports business content, helping others navigate the process of breaking into the industry and excelling. He has built his career by combining strategic networking, content creation, a

Japan: The Gem of Asian Football FTS feat. Ryo Nakagawara

Feb 13 2025 136 mins  
In this episode of The Football Talent Show, hosts Adam Lenges, and Jacek Kulig, are joined by Japanese football expert & data scientist Ryo Nakagawara to talk about all things Japanese football. They discuss the fascinating youth development being done in the country, the upcoming J1-J3 seasons, & some of the biggest domestic talents to look out for in the year ahead! Ryo'

Giulio Tedeschi: Inside UEFA’s €1 Billion Plan & The Truth About Women’s Soccer Contracts (S2 E22)

Feb 08 2025 64 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, Chad McArthur sits down with Giulio Tedeschi, a Licensed FIFA Agent and CEO & Founder of Tedeschi & Partners, to break down UEFA’s €1 billion investment in women’s soccer, the realities of contracts, and the economic models shaping the game. Giulio shares how he found a niche in women’s soccer, explaining its rapid growth a

The Football Talent Show Deadline Day Special feat. Adam Lenges, Jacek Kulig & Chad McArthur

Feb 06 2025 88 mins  
In this episode of The Football Talent Show, hosts Adam Lenges, Jacek Kulig, and Chad McArthur present the Deadline Day Special—a livestream-turned-podcast capturing the final hours of the transfer window. With thousands of viewers tuning in live, the discussion covers some of the biggest moves and emerging talents from the window. The episode begins with prospects like Julio Sol

Michael Millay - Pro Soccer Player to CEO: Finding a New Identity with Rooted Creative (S2 E21)

Feb 01 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, Michael Millay shares his incredible journey from playing professionally for FC Cincinnati to becoming CEO of Rooted Creative, a thriving creative agency working with some of the biggest brands in sports, music, and lifestyle. His path to pro soccer was deeply personal—driven by a promise he made to a close friend who passed away, vowing

Temisan Williams: Ex-Premier League Academy Trainer Empowering Soccer’s Next-Gen Coaches (S2 E20)

Jan 25 2025 62 mins  
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, we’re joined by Temisan Williams, a former Premier League Academy Manager with coaching experience at some of England’s top clubs, including Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and West Ham United. With both parents from the Caribbean and a childhood shaped by life in London, Temisan reflects on how his upbringing inspired his passion fo

Dominic Casciato: Inside the Mind of Union Omaha’s Back-to-Back Winning Coach (S2 E19)

Jan 18 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, we dive into the journey and mindset of Dominic Casciato, head coach of Union Omaha, who led the club to back-to-back success as the 2023 and 2024 USL League One Players’ Shield Winners and the 2024 USL League One Playoff Champions. Dominic shares his incredible story, starting from his early soccer memories in the UK and his coaching st