Ep 47 | Football for good, the WoSo community, & impact in Jamaica w/ Football For the World's Monica Bosiljevac
In today's episode, we chat with Monica Bosiljevac, a footy traveler for good, doing good, as the Executive Director of not one, but two 'footy with purpose' organizations: Football For the World, and AO Impact. Monica shares her experiences as a footy traveler in places like Jamaica, Tanzania, and most recently, Australia and New Zealand for the Women's World Cup 2023. Oh and a brief stop at a taxidermy-decorated restaurant. Don't miss that part of the episode! Good stuff there for sure.
00:50 | Intro
03:57 | Welcome to Monica & her footy traveler origin story
09:21 | Monica's take on WWC23 host countries & the quality of the footy
13:03 | Bringing 'main character energy' back & forth across the Tasman
18:30 | Art Basel FC - bringing art & soccer together to change the world
19:28 | Football For the World & the Jamaican connection
22:17 | FTP 'Episode 50' IS COMING!!
24:34 | Tanzania & more Jamiaca
27:42 | Supporting & impacting Jamaican football
31:49 | The power of fan diversity
34:04 | How footy culture shows up around the world
38:55 | Rebuilding the systems of global and women's football
43:26 | 'Rapid Fire' begins!
49:04 | Throwing 'bows during pickup in Jamaica
55:32 | Monica's prediction for the future of US Soccer
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FFTs! We are so close to Episode 50! You can be a part of that big moment by sending us your footy travel questions. Record a voice memo with your name, where you're from, and your question, and send it to FyperMedia@gmail.com.
Also... The Footy Travelers Fan Shop is now open! Be loud and wear your pride with our brand-new 2023-24 Footy Travelers jersey. Or show off your passion for the beautiful game with one of our supporters scarves. Head to footytravelers.square.site and grab the game’s latest & freshest swag today!
Foot(y)notes:
- US Soccer fans can join the American Outlaws supporters group here, or make an impact with... AO Impact.
- Check out Art Basel FC via their website or via their Instagram page.
- Visit the Football For the World website, or the F4TW Instagram page.
- Here are the 6 episodes of the Chipotle / AO "Unwrapped w/ the American Outlaws" series featuring Monica:
