Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

From living in hotels and crashing at friends' houses in high school to playing in the Champions League, Sparta Prague forward Christina Burkenroad's journey through soccer is far from typical. We discuss how she overcame her obstacles and found her confidence on the way to achieving her lifelong dream of playing professional soccer.

Artist Geoff Gouveia has harnessed his creativity not only to create a distinctive art style, but also to forge a unique approach to business, establishing relationships like adidas, LAFC, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation in the process. He discusses how he got his start in art, how he formed his signature style, and future projects on the horizon.

Born and raised in Watts, California, Stix is a veteran in the music industry, working with and developing artists like Iggy Azalea and DJ White Shadow. He discusses the current state of the music game, how he came to be an LAFC fan and creator of their official anthem, and giving back to his community with his Think Watts foundation.

Geoffrey Acheampong is a 21-year-old Ghanian pro footballer with the LA Galaxy II. He discusses his unique pro career path through three different different countries, the development of his unique style, and his first interaction with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in which the Swedish legend spoke to him in a Ghanian dialect.

There are many moving parts in the world of fashion. From a consumer perspective, we're focused on trends, brands, and what's currently in— and that's enough to keep anyone busy. But for those in the industry itself, there's a million more things to worry about. With the help of designer Christian Ferretti and The Football Boutique founder Tony Magaña, we get some insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the world of fashion, and how soccer always seems to be a relevant influence across the entire space.

Timestamps

(02:43) Christian's background in fashion
(07:52) What makes the football kit so appealing to fashion designers
(14:40) How Tony and Christian fell in love with soccer
(18:14) The nature of jersey releases
(27:20) Thoughts on current trends in fashion
(34:50) Christian's do's and don't for fashion
(40:00) Pieces to watch for at The Football Boutique and what Tony looks for when sourcing new pieces
(43:40) What's on their playlists

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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