{"id":2847,"date":"2026-04-29T05:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballissexy.com\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2026-04-29T05:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:24:37","slug":"fis-podcast-ep-27-monica-madrid-on-changing-the-game-on-good-day-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballissexy.com\/index.php\/fis-podcast-ep-27-monica-madrid-on-changing-the-game-on-good-day-la\/","title":{"rendered":"FIS Podcast EP 27: Monica Madrid on Changing the Game on Good Day LA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women are changing football culture. Monica Madrid shares how Football Is Sexy empowers women to learn the game, build confidence, and feel seen in sports.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Women Are Taking Over Football \ud83c\udfc8\ud83d\udd25 | Monica Madrid on Changing the Game (Football is Sexy)\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2wZi1e06kKA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Football isn\u2019t just a game anymore\u2026it\u2019s a movement and women are leading it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Monica Madrid, founder of Football Is Sexy, shares how she turned her love for football into a global platform that teaches women the game, builds confidence, and creates community across 171 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From being surprised with Super Bowl tickets by Jerry Rice to launching an app that breaks football down for beginners, Monica is redefining what it means to be a fan in today\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rise of Women in Football Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, football, especially the NFL, has been positioned as a male-dominated space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s changing fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women are no longer just \u201cwatching\u201d football. They\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learning the game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influencing culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And platforms like <em>Football Is Sexy<\/em> are accelerating that shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monica\u2019s mission is simple but powerful: <strong>make football accessible, fun, and inclusive for women who were never taught the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she shares in the episode, many women didn\u2019t grow up with someone explaining football to them the way she did with her dad. That gap? She turned it into an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI started feeling bad for the people who never had someone to teach them the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Learning Football Builds Confidence (Yes, Really)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about sports. It\u2019s about confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When women understand football, something shifts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conversations become easier in social settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence grows in male-dominated spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s a sense of belonging where there once wasn\u2019t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Monica even breaks it down in a relatable way&#8230;learning football can literally open doors socially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re a single woman\u2026 start learning football.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about impressing anyone. It\u2019s about <strong>feeling comfortable, knowledgeable, and included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Personal Loss to Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the brand is a deeply personal story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monica\u2019s love for football started with her dad, a diehard fan who made the game part of her life growing up. After losing him, football became more than just a sport. It became a connection to her memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That loss turned into purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of keeping that experience to herself, she built something bigger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Football became the bridge between grief and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking Down the Game for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest barriers to entry in football is how complicated it feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Monica simplified it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her app teaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic rules (like what a \u201cdown\u201d is)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoring (yes, a touchdown is 6 points&#8230;not 7 \ud83d\udc40)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positions and gameplay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The history behind the sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s structured in a way that makes learning feel approachable, not intimidating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the biggest reason people don\u2019t engage with football isn\u2019t lack of interest&#8230;it\u2019s lack of understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cTaylor Swift Effect\u201d on Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor Swift has brought a wave of new viewers into football\u2014and it\u2019s had a real cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Monica makes an important distinction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about new fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about recognizing the women who have <strong>always<\/strong> been here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe want to show and embrace the women fans that have been here from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The spotlight may be new, but the audience isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenging the Narrative (and Proving People Wrong)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women in football still get challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monica shares experiences of being questioned, doubted&#8230;even dismissed simply for being a woman talking about football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s what happens next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They prove people wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With knowledge.<br>With passion.<br>With presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s exactly what\u2019s shifting the culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because once women show they know the game? The narrative changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Space Where Women Feel Seen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, <em>Football Is Sexy<\/em> isn\u2019t just about football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about creating a space where women:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feel heard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel respected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel like they belong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s why it\u2019s growing&#8230;fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Women Are Redefining Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Football isn\u2019t being taken over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s being expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women aren\u2019t changing the game by force, they\u2019re changing it by showing up, learning it, and owning their space in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And leaders like Monica Madrid are making sure no woman feels like an outsider ever again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the future of football?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more inclusive.<br>More confident.<br>And yes\u2026 a little more sexy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women are changing football culture. 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