Best Brian and Lala Podcasts (2025)

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An Immigrant's Blueprint for Success 36:48

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In this episode, hosts Lala and Brian are joined by their brilliant friend and business partner, April Wu, founder of InSphere Consulting. April shares her transformative journey from navigating strict cultural expectations and career burnout to finding her voice and launching her own company. She opens up about the immense pressure of a score-base…

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Cognitive Wellbeing In The Workplace 32:25

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Join hosts Lala and Brian as they welcome their friend, leadership advisor Brian John, to discuss a crucial topic: cognitive wellbeing in the workplace. Brian John shares his personal journey and professional expertise, explaining how a leader's mental state directly impacts an organization's culture. The conversation challenges the idea of a "perf…

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Healing Beyond the Diagnosis 31:17

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Join us as Shanise Pearce, a Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor, public speaker, and health equity advocate, shares her extraordinary journey of resilience and purpose. From confronting her mortality to discovering the power of community support and self-care, Shanise’s story is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. In this heartfelt …

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You Are Enough 35:44

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On this episode of Everything's Not Black & White, we sit down with Hady Mendez, a NY-based Amazon best-selling author, Latina speaker, and ERG coach. Hady, the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, shares how her personal journey has shaped her mission to empower underrepresented employees to self-advocate, self-promote, and ascend into leadersh…

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Surrogacy: A Labor of Love 32:40

11M ago32:40

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In this powerful episode, we meet Elisabeth, a surrogate who gave life to two children for a special couple and chose to stay closely involved in their lives. Her journey is one of courage, compassion, and redefining family, as she navigates co-parenting across two households with unwavering love and empathy. Elisabeth’s story challenges traditiona…

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Road Between Two Hearts 29:14

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In this episode, we sit down with an extraordinary guest, Dr. Leslie Powell Ahmadi, who shares her captivating journey from pursuing a Ph.D. in foreign language and culture education at The Ohio State University to unexpectedly falling in love with an Iranian doctoral student in agronomy. As a Black American Christian, she never imagined marrying M…

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The Soccer OG w/ TravelFutbolFan Danny Navarro - Your guide to traveling, accommodations, tickets & saving money at '26 World Cup.. Chelsea a PL title threat? How we fix MLS fixture congestion. Magical ... 58:55

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The Soccer OG w/ Henry Bushnell Yahoo Sports. Beginning of the Pochettino era with USMNT, how does that look? The new look Champions League begins. The big ? in soccer, are we suffering from Football fatigue ... 1:01:07

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The Soccer OG w/ Alexi Lalas - Pochettino is official. What he looks for building a World Cup Team. USMNT wrap up dismal September window.. South American WC Qualifiers, Brazil in peril? Bolivia road warriors ... 56:52

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The Soccer OG w/ Brian Sciaretta America Soccer Now - Arrival of Pochettino, why they are big changes coming for USMNT player pool. Preview September USA games. The legend of Luis Suarez, CONMEBOL Qualifiers ... 54:17

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The Soccer OG w/ Rodolfo Landeros Fox/Apple Talking Leagues Cup What is up with Liga MX? How can we improve the tournament. Future of El Tri.. Wrexham is the goods, but don't call them UnderDog. Kylian ... 51:29

1y ago51:29

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The Soccer OG w/ Juan Arango - We roll up our sleeves on the perception of the 2024 Copa America. How soon will it come back to USA? Spain a EUROs run to remember. Argentina, should Messi end on top? And ... 59:34

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The Soccer OG w/ Tony Cherchi Apple TV - The highs and lows of the 2024 Copa America. Final game for Messi/Argentina? Will it come back to the USA.. Gregg Berhalter is out for USMNT. The search for the ... 54:32

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The Soccer OG - Preparing for US Soccer decision on Gregg Berhalter - Brian Dunseth USMNT vet Apple TV joins to break down the options what USMNT requires to succeed. How Cristiano Ronaldo sabotaged Portugal ... 45:38

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The Soccer OG with Jon Arnold Get ConcaCafed MLS/ESPN - Looking at all the logistics of Copa America. How do we improve the product. Is CONCACAF closing gap with South America? USA / Panama Preview & I ... 56:00

1+ y ago56:00

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The Soccer OG with Michele Giannone TUDN - USMNT preparing for Copa America opener. Impressions Gregg Berhalter makes, good & bad. Weeks away from biggest soccer event in American history? What makes ... 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

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The Soccer OG - Recap USA VS Brazil w/ Charles Boehm USMNT reporter. What will Copa starting 11 look like? Gregg Berhalter system connecting? Copa America preview & Predictions - How far will USA go? Plus ... 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

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The Soccer OG w/ Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports. Answering the biggest USMNT questions ahead of Copa America..Who misses the final squad? Euro 2024 Preview . Is Vini the best player on planet? Real Madrid ... 45:33

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The Soccer OG w/ Herculez Gomez - Ramping up the Copa America Preview.. Conca Champions Pachuca Vs Columbus - Liga MX Vs MLS.. Can Dortmund beat Real Madrid?? Changes to the Premier League, I think they ... 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

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The Soccer OG w/ Walker Zimmerman Nashville SC & USMNT - Look back at 2022 World Cup, dealing w/ social media critics . Getting back to Nat'l team & soccer in the South. My Top 5 Americans playing in Europe ... 47:54

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The Soccer OG w/ Kyle Bonn Sporting News - Champions League Semis. What went wrong 4 Bayern? How Real Madrid pulled it off & big VAR/NO VAR decision. Final predictions. Kyle interview w/ USMNT Def. Chris ... 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

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The Soccer OG w/ USMNT & Colorado Rapids MF Djordje Mihailovic. Coming back to MLS & National team aspirations. Champions League Semis - Thomas Tuchel is the story. Conca Champions Final & How Italy/Serie ... 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

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The Soccer OG Podcast - La Liga games coming to USA in 2025! Aaron Timms of Guardian US joins to discuss exporting games from Europe to US. Where does it start/end?. Sergiño Dest out long term for USMNT ... 56:16

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The Soccer OG Podcast w/ Pablo Ramirez Apple TV who broadcast 7 World Cups!! The relationship between MLS and Liga MX & USA and El Tri. Champions League QF magic. What up w/ Premier League? Story of ... 49:26

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The Soccer OG - Before Premier League on NBC, ESPN + or CBS Golazo there was Fox Sports World & Fox Soccer Channel - Join me, analyst Bobby McMahon / Exec Producer Dermot McQuarrie as we look back at crazy ... 1:01:00

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The Soccer OG - Former Mexican Int'l Marco Fabian joins to talk playing with the Empire Strykers of MASL. What is up with El Tri? What does USMNT need to do for build up of Copa America. City/Arsenal disappoints ... 50:01

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The Soccer OG w/ Mauricio Pedroza of ESPN / Deportes - Full breakdown of USA VS Mexico Nations League - What did USMNT & Gregg do right? What does results mean to rivalry? The Chant? State of El Tri, what ... 1:00:27

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The Soccer OG - CONCACAF Nations League Preview - We have never seen a USMNT with this playing standard before. The USA begin hosting everything soccer thru 2026. Mexico looking to take top spot in CONCACAF ... 24:50

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The Soccer OG Podcast - Vince La Rosa joins to break down the USMNT Nations League Roster. The USWNT win the W Gold Cup, what is next for them & Olympics preview. Champions League Round of 16 was rough ... 55:11

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The Soccer OG - w/ Brian Sciaretta we put together the USMNT 23 man roster for Nations League. Why it doesnt include Josh Sargent. Who makes Olympics? Dunny jumps on to relive the MLS snowstorm in Utah ... 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

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The Soccer OG - Lori Lindsey joins to discuss USWNT los Dos a Cero to Mexico - The state of the women's game (It's good) I debate the Carabao Cup w/ Binky.. Liverpool win 1st trophy 2024. Premier League ... 48:41

1+ y ago48:41

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The Soccer OG w/ Gio Savarese of Apple TV. MLS Preview, Messi 2024 and we talk Futbol Venezolano. Champions League R16 reaction. Biggest questions for USMNT Nations League roster/starting 11. Eps 188 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

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The Soccer OG with Ryan O'Hanlon ESPN - His new book "Net Gains" about the soccer analytics revolution. How clubs are finding success with data & gamblers too. Champions League is back! Predictions. USMNT ... 59:31

1+ y ago59:31

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The Soccer OG - from Coachella Invitational - Special guests from preeminent MLS pre-season tourney. AFCON/Asian Cup Finals set, the interesting aspects on who remains, why it bodes well for USMNT. The ... 1:04:43

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The Soccer OG w/ Justin Meram - Representing Iraq, emergence of the Middle East Nations at Asian Cup. Breakign Down the Gio Reyna Dortmund to Nott Forest loan. How special could season be for Klopp & Liverpool ... 57:15

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The Soccer OG w/ Anthony Hudson former USMNT interim coach.. experience with National team, covering Asian Cup what to expect in Knockouts. Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool, an announcement like no other ... 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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The Soccer OG w/ Pulasta Dhar - State of the game in India - The National Team / Indian Super League and public interest - Asian Cup. Why 2024 will be biggest year in International Football? Cade Cowell ... 1:03:52

1+ y ago1:03:52

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The Soccer OG w/ Tom Bogert. Breaking down the MLS Winter market. The massive 2024 Int'l dates start next week - AFCON & Asian Cup. Remembering Beckenbauer & Zagallo 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

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The Soccer OG w/ Brett Oppenheim Selling Sunset on Netlfix. His partnership with US Soccer, new ways to appease the masses. My 2023 state of the game in America address.. US Soccer / MLS relations. Surpise ... 56:59

2y ago56:59

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The Soccer OG w/ Doug McIntyre Fox Sports - MLS Cup/season review. Look ahead to 2024 including USMNT Copa America & Nations League. Champions League Knockouts and the best American Club story..Not who ... 1:06:25

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An Intersectional Lens 27:32

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In this podcast episode, we explore Ashley Brooks' inspiring journey and her groundbreaking book. Ashley's work sheds light on how community-driven civic environments impact personal development and well-being. Ashley's thesis takes us on a qualitative research adventure, using co-design and service design to create inclusive spaces. What makes Ash…

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The Soccer OG Episode 179 - Copa America draw recap w/ Jaime Macias & Alejandro Figueredo. Predictions/ How far USMNT can go (further than you think). MLS Cup Preview & How good has the Premier League ... 54:15

2y ago54:15

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The Soccer OG Episode 178 w/ Nate Bukaty Apple TV / 810 AM - The future is bright in MLS. How do we ge Taylor Swift into our game. The Messi effect. Look at USMNT 2024 calendar. My playoff trip to Seattle ... 1:06:34

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Chasing Dreams Not Lions 30:06

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In this episode of our podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Lizzie Bronte, a remarkable individual who hails from Cameroon and embarked on a life-changing journey to the United States due to political turmoil in her home country. Lizzie shares her heartfelt experiences of adapting to a new culture while cherishing her deep love for Cameroon. S…

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The Soccer OG w/ Tactical Manager - Recap USMNT November window - What happens to Sergino Dest, was Berhalter to blame? Copa America Field set - Final in Miami.. Euro 2024 & MLS Cup Playoffs back.. 1:01:28

2y ago1:01:28

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Live Your Vision 31:37

2y ago31:37

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In this captivating podcast episode, we're joined by Lori Lutz, a distinguished expert in unlocking human potential for high performance, both in personal and professional spheres. Lori's profound insights center on the idea that every individual possesses a unique source of power within them. Join us as we delve into Lori's wisdom and discover how…