The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

Janelly Farias - Pro Soccer Player

Episode Summary

Leader. Fighter. Athlete. Believer. TV Personality. Purveyor of Human Rights. Mexican professional soccer star Janelly Farias is a powerhouse on and off the pitch. At 34 years old, she is thriving as a professional soccer player, defying odds and stereotypes in the male-dominated world of Mexican sports while currently playing center-mid for club Juárez in the Liga MX Femenil. With resilience for a backbone, she shares her winding journey navigating injuries and familial rejection while staying true to herself as a strong gay woman. Janelly and Ryan delve into the importance of keeping it real in the era of curated social media personas. Tune in as Janelly reflects on her mantra of embracing challenges fearlessly, knowing that true greatness lies beyond the confines of comfort.

Episode Notes

Leader. Fighter. Athlete. Believer. TV Personality. Purveyor of Human Rights. Mexican professional soccer star Janelly Farias is a powerhouse on and off the pitch. At 34 years old, she is thriving as a professional soccer player, defying odds and stereotypes in the male-dominated world of Mexican sports while currently playing center-mid for club Juárez in the Liga MX Femenil. With resilience for a backbone, she shares her winding journey navigating injuries and familial rejection while staying true to herself as a strong gay woman. Janelly and Ryan delve into the importance of keeping it real in the era of curated social media personas.  Tune in as Janelly reflects on her mantra of embracing challenges fearlessly, knowing that true greatness lies beyond the confines of comfort.