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Lilian Garcia is a history maker and barrier breaker who has solidified her name in sports, entertainment, wellness and mainstream media. This Spanish beauty is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, television personality & producer, 15-year WWE Host and NEW In-Cage Announcer for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on ESPN. Lilian gives you an all-access pass to human interest stories with your favorite athletes, wellness experts, and entertainers. “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”​ dives deep into how they got to where they are today, and the real- life challenges in making their dreams come true. Simply put, when you look up a “star” on Wikipedia, you only see the accomplishments, “Chasing Glory” shows what it took to earn them! It’s about to get Real, Raw & Inspiring every week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”.
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In this episode of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with pop violinist, Youtube Star, singer, and songwriter, Lindsey Stirling. Lindsey has had her ups and downs in life and shares what it’s like BATTLING depression. She talks about the importance of practicing HAPPINESS and shares how she DEFEATED ANOREXIA. Lindsey is a master violinist but nearly lost her passion for it. As she takes us through her journey, she shares how she found it once again while playing in bands. She has been able to grow a HUGE following as a musician and talks about the creative process when it comes to her tours and music videos. She shares about going to school to become a director which allows her to be hands on with her massive YouTube channel. Her popularity would land her on Dancing With The Stars and Lindsey takes you behind the scenes on how she felt backstage right before performing in the finale. Find out how she became friends with her fellow Dancing with the Stars contestant, Nikki Bella and how she was able to connect with her. Lindsey also reveals what’s next in her already accomplished career and her answer will definitely SURPRISE you. Buckle up cause it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Lindsey Stirling!
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series” from 2019, Lilian sits down with women’s self defense instructor and former 3x WWE Divas Champion, Eve Torres Gracie. Watch NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN interview footage at www.Youtube.com/LilianGarcia. In this episode, she talks about what she’s been up to since retiring from in-ring competition. She shares what it’s like being part of her Women’s Empowerment Program and how she applies it to her vulnerability. She speaks about her childhood that has helped her become the person that she is, such as creating opportunities for herself that did not exist. Eve discusses what it was like living at such a young age with a mother who was diagnosed with cancer and how that helped put her life into perspective into becoming a mother of two boys. Always challenging herself, find out why Eve decided to become an engineering major as well as the SHOCKING moment that happened in the parking lot of a supermarket. Eve talks about how she got into the WWE and how it felt winning the Diva Search. She discusses how she was able to fit into the pro wrestling environment and after winning the Divas Championship 3 times, finds out if she feels like she’s accomplished what she wanted in the WWE. All this and so much more as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Eve Torres Gracie!
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with WWE On-Air Personality, Kayla Becker aka Kayla Braxton. This is both a heartbreaking and uplifting episode that you don’t want to miss. You heard this interview in 2019, now watch this NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN interview footage for the first time. Kayla will reveal the tragic beginning to her story and the difficulties that she faced as a child. She SHOCKINGLY reveals that she was a product of sexual assault thus never even knowing who her father was. She speaks on how those incidents still affect her relationships today and whether or not she holds any resentment towards her biological mother for exposing her to men who were both verbally and physically abusive to her. We will then learn how the foster care system gave her a second chance and helped to shape her winning personality we’ve all come to know and love. She will tell us the importance of heritage and what she discovered after taking the Ancestry test and if she is ready to reach out to her extended family on her father’s side, a decision she wishes on no one. On a professional level, Kayla will tell us about her time in the WWE and reveal why she initially TURNED DOWN their offer but what finally convinced her to take the job. All this and so much more as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Kayla Braxton.
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion, Michelle McCool. You heard this interview June 2019, now watch this NEVER BEFORE SEEN interview footage for the first time. In this episode, Michelle talks about what she’s been up to since leaving the WWE as well as why exactly she left the company back in 2011. She speaks about her upbringing and what it was like growing up with the pressure of being in the McCool family. She talks all about how she got into the WWE as she reveals that she initially applied for Tough Enough but never actually turned in her application. Once she became part of the roster, Michelle would talk about having to fight for every second of TV time and why she didn’t give herself the chance to celebrate her successes. Michelle EXCLUSIVELY opens up about her personal life and marriage to Mark Calaway who most people know, as The Undertaker. She speaks about how they started dating as well as the moment that he fell in love with her. But with that comes a stigma, so she talks about how she dealt with having the stigma of being “The Undertakers girlfriend” to now being “The Undertaker’s Wife”. Michelle speaks about her love of being a mother to her little girl but how she has struggled to get pregnant again and dealing with her unfortunate miscarriages. Michelle lovingly shares about the bond she has with her squared circle sisters as well as sharing beautiful memories of working with the late Ashley Massaro and being part of the GoFundMe page to raise money for her daughter. All this and much, much more as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Michelle McCool!
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, recorded in 2019, Lilian sits down with WWE Legend, former Women’s Champion, and the first 2021 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Molly Holly where she talks about what she’s been up to since leaving WWE in 2005. Molly discusses the importance of having God in her life but how she has also been tested. She divulges into the relationship with her husband and gets extremely personal about his drug and alcohol addictions. She talks about his relapse during their honeymoon and how she relied on her strong faith while he was serving a prison sentence. Molly also opens up about her eating disorder for compulsive eating and her life changing experience that happened after visiting a drive thru that would allow her to get the help she needed. Molly also talks about why she feels like her wrestling career is completely finished and fulfilled. All this and so much more in this VERY heartfelt interview! It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Molly Holly.
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian sits down with WWE & ESPN On-Air Personality, Charly Caruso. You heard this interview December 2018 now watch this NEVER BEFORE SEEN Interview footage for the first time. Charly quickly dives into how it feels to be part of the WWE family and who first helped her out to get her off the ground. She talks about growing up in Indianapolis, her individual and unique relationship with each of her parents and how that has affected her personal life including their divorce. Charly opens up about her early life as a reporter and how she found herself in scary situations all alone in sketchy neighborhoods as a homicide crime reporter, to then becoming a sports and entertainment reporter. Find out how Charly got her career started in the WWE and what a regular work week is like for her. She discusses why it’s difficult to date with the profession that she has and how she manages it. Charley talks about her sports background and how excited she is to be part of the ESPN family and how she’s able to juggle both her WWE and ESPN duties. Charly also reacts to her attempt at stand-up comedy and what her goals are both within and outside of the WWE. All this and so much more. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Charly Caruso.
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Tamina Snuka in this NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN interview backstage at Monday Night RAW. Making her first PODCAST DEBUT, Tamina discusses her family and why it’s important to follow in her father’s footsteps while creating a new legacy for herself. Find out about Tamina’s previous tryouts with the WWE and the unfortunate response she received on why she didn’t get initially hired. She reveals what it was like to be in JAIL in addition to addressing the allegations that surrounded her father toward the end of his life. Tamina mentions the advice Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has given her as well as her reaction to receiving her first t-shirt after nearly a decade in the WWE. Tamina talks about what it’s like to be the first female Polynesian WWE wrestler and her honest feelings when Nia Jax became Raw Women’s Champion. THAT’S only scratching the surface for this mother and locker room veteran. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Tamina Snuka.
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, and NEVER BEFORE SEEN raw interview footage (www.youtube.com/liliangarcia), Lilian sits down with International best-selling author and one of the world’s most sought-after mentors & speakers - Robin Sharma. In today’s episode he shares his personal story of how unsatisfied he was with his life as a successful lawyer, and why the emptiness he was feeling inside led him to making a change. Although scary, he chose to self-publish his first book by printing it at his local Kinko’s and how that decision then catapulted him into the life changing career he now has. He gives us a sneak preview into his latest book, “The 5 A.M. Club” and how he uses the 20/20/20 formula to transform people’s lives, showing why winning your mornings will lead you to winning your day! Robin also discusses how to build a healthy relationship with yourself first so that you can then build successful relationships with others. In this episode we also dive in deep on how to handle the downfalls of social media, how to have a better relationship with money, how to have a new relationship with owning nice things, why losing weight is so difficult but how to win the battle, and so much more in this CAPTIVATING interview. Don’t lose the opportunity to transform your life. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Robin Sharma.
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Mustafa Ali.You heard this interview December 2018 now watch this LIMITED INTERVIEW FOOTAGE for the first time on YOUTUBE.COM/LianGarcia before his rise in the WWE and his current role as the leader with the NEW fraction, RETRIBUTION. Fresh off of his memorable Smackdown match with WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, Mustafa talks all about how it feels to be part of the 205 Live roster in the WWE. He also talks about what goes through his mind when he performs his jaw-dropping finish move, the 054. He also takes you behind the scenes on the emotions that he was going through before his Wrestlemania match with Cedric Alexander. Mustafa shares with his fans what it was like growing up with his parents and his father’s health issues and how it’s important for him not to overwork himself. He also talks about how his life changed before and after the September 11 attacks especially being from Pakastani descent. Mustafa reveals having to wrestle under a mask while posing as a luchador in the beginning of his wrestling career and how he finally was able take a stand against wrestling promoters wanting to book him with a stereotype. Mustafa mentions his time being a police officer and why he chose to follow that path. Find out what it was like for him to go from being an alternate in the Cruiserweight Classic to being one of the 32 competitors and what he told Triple H before he got signed to a WWE contract. All this and much more. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Mustafa Ali.
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, we bring you Never-Before-Seen Raw File footage. WATCH for the FIRST TIME on www.YoutTube.com/LilianGarcia. Lilian sits down with award winning Host and Storyteller, Jay Shetty whose videos have garnered over 4 Billion views worldwide. Growing up as a young wrestling fan, Jay relives his childhood by talking about his favorite wrestling Superstars and hear about his connection to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that helped change his life for the better. Jay opens up about what it was like being overweight and bullied as a young teenager and why it’s important to never judge anyone. He talks about growing up an introvert and goes into detail on why it’s important to do the research before picking a political side. Jay also discusses how he made a choice to be in a gang at the age of 14 to then becoming a monk by the age of 18. Find out how he was able to discover his purpose in life which led him to starting his YouTube & Facebook channels which now impact millions of people globally. This episode is sure to help you on how to get on the right path to having inner happiness. All this and so much more with NEVER BEFORE HEARD STORIES! It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Jay Shetty!
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Lacey Evans.You heard this interview March 2019 now watch this NEVER BEFORE SEEN Interview footage for the first time before her rise in the WWE at www.YouTube.com/liliangarcia. Lacey talks about how she got into pro wrestling and stepping into the ring after ONE week of in-ring training. Find out what it was like for her having to grow up with parents who were addicted to drugs and alcohol as well as suffering from depression. She discusses the heartbreaking moment at the age of 10 that made her want to be a mother and why it’s important for her to spread the message that children do not have to suffer the same experiences. Her childhood led her to joining the military where she shares with the listeners about her time as a United States Marine. Lacey also gives her reaction to her father passing away from a drug overdose just months before her WWE tryout and why it’s important to go to counseling. She also mentions how close she was to leaving when she arrived for her tryout and what her motivation is as a WWE Superstar. You do not want to miss this EXCLUSIVE interview that promises to motivate. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Lacey Evans.
What does The Rock and Bedros have in common? Entrepreneurship! Many of you have asked to learn more about entrepreneurship especially in the current climate. On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, we bring you a NEVER BEFORE SEEN interview. Lilian sits down with one of her mentors, serial entrepreneur with multi-million dollar generating businesses, Bedros Keuilian. Bedros opens his life and shares his American Dream story which includes his family moving from Armenia to America to escape communism. Find out why they chose to relocate to the United States where they struggled at first and had to eat out of grocery store dumpsters. Childhood wasn’t easy for Bedros as he reveals about being molested between the ages of 4 and 6 and how that led to living with anxiety and how therapy has helped him in his life. He makes references to his latest book “Man Up” and find out why everybody needs to “Hu-MAN Up“ by taking accountability in their own lives. He also discusses how to deal with a scarcity mindset and how to get out of your own way. You’ll even hear about Bedros growing up a wrestling fan in the 1980s and more recently, looking up to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the role that Bedros would love to help out with the U.S. Armed Forces. This interview promises to be full of lessons that will help your life on many levels! It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Bedros Keuilian.
Today’s CG Classics Series guest is the EST, Bianca Belair and winner of the women’s WWE 2021 Royal Rumble! Watch this episode to hear NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD personal stories of what Bianca has overcome and all the doors she kicked down to get where is today. This is a very special episode brings you a human being deserving of everything she’s worked so hard for from an incredible start of a career and wife to Montez Ford.It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Bianca Belair..Don’t miss these classics now running TWICE A WEEK! 🤩MONDAY & THURSDAY.📺 TO WATCH on video SUBSCRIBE to: 👇🏼YouTube.com/LilianGarcia.👉🏼 Or go to CHASINGGLORY.com to SUBSCRIBE to both!!.SUBSCRIBE-RATE-REVIEW
On this episode of the “Chasing Glory Classics Series”, Lilian sits down with Super Bowl Champion, health expert, and humanitarian Steve Weatherford. You heard this audio interview January 2019, now watch if for the first time in this NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN footage from the Chasing Glory vault. Just days away from Super Bowl 55, Steve gives a behind the scenes look at what Super Bowl week is like. He shares what kind of pressure he felt in the days leading up to playing in his biggest game and the nerves he went through including vomiting before every game he ever played EXCEPT the Super Bowl. Find out what made the difference. Steve talks about his life after becoming a Super Bowl Champion and hear why he doesn’t have sports memorabilia showcased in his home. Steve talks all about how important health and fitness has been in his life and why it’s beneficial to have a solid support system behind you. Steve discusses all about investing in yourself and being able to visualize success. This interview promises to INSPIRE in all kinds of levels. It’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Steve Weatherford.
This is the debut episode from the “Chasing Glory Classics Series” with none other than WWE Superstar, Kevin Owens. You heard it before, NOW WATCH IT FOR THE FIRST TIME on Youtube.com/Lailian Garcia. This is an exclusive NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN interview that will take us into the mind of this former champion. We’ll get his immediate reaction to his much talked about 365 special on the WWE Network, an in-depth look into his reign as the Universal Champion, the pressure that he puts on himself to be the best and why he struggles to be able to “enjoy the moment”. He will give us a glimpse into his childhood in Canada and reveal how his life drastically changed after he was introduced to pro wrestling by his father and the gratefulness, he feels to have the support of his entire family. Kevin will also tell us who his biggest inspirations and influences are and about his give and take relationships with both Paul Heyman and the current Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch. Plus, you don’t want to miss this superstar’s thoughts about his weight, the issues he sees with social media and of course, how he truly felt about being LEFT OFF of WrestleMania. So, Get Fired Up because we got all that and so much more as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Kevin Owens!
WWE Network S1 Finale

WWE Network S1 Finale

2020-12-2801:04:00

In an unbelievable 1st season of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia on the WWE Network, Lilian shares some of her favorite and unforgettable moments of Chasing Glory on the Network. From heartbreaking to heartwarming, your favorite WWE Superstars share their journey of chasing and achieving glory while they also discuss their motivating and uplifting stories that promises to encourage anybody. From former to future champions, hear some exclusive and never before told stories from top WWE personalities. Get fired up, as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Braun Strowman, Zelina Vega, Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Cesaro, Shotzi Blackheart, Rhea Ripley, Apollo Crews, Elias, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke all on the Season Finale of Season 1 of Chasing Glory on the WWE Network!Much peace, love & passion.Lilian Garcia and the Chasing Glory Family
You’ve heard them separately, but on this episode of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the recently formed tag team, WWE Superstars, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose. The blonde duo shares their triumphs and tribulations since the last time they were individually on Chasing Glory.Find out why they think forming a tag team with each other is a perfect fit for them and how they consistently show support for each other. Both Dana and Mandy have similar journeys having gone through the health and fitness world but also share a deep love for their families.Mandy discusses what she’s learned from her parents’ recent divorce and supporting her mother in her new ventures. Dana shares what she’s learned from past breakups as well as how much she’s grown in the past year. Dana and Mandy share their goals and having the eyes on the prize in the WWE. All this and much more! Get fired up, as it’s about to get real, raw, and inspiring with Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose.
On this episode of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Elias. This episode has numerous NEVER BEFORE HEARD stories that will give you a unique side of Elias as well as it being a must listen to anybody wanting to get signed by the WWE.Elias shares his amazing journey from getting inspired by Tough Enough and getting feedback after getting rejected numerous times after his WWE tryouts. He talks developing his character and find out why he learned to speak Italian in the WWE. Elias describes his experience working with The Undertaker and the backstage reaction to his memorable segment in Seattle alongside Kevin Owens.From family life to finding his musical gifts and putting together a #1 album, Elias opens up like never before.Get fired up as it’s about to get Real, Raw, and Inspiring with Elias.
On this episode of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Apollo Crews. This episode promises to show you a side of Apollo that you’ve never seen. Apollo discusses winning the United States Championship as well as what he’s learned during the pandemic and how he’s adjusted being a parent not on the road. He opens up about his family life and the relationship that he has with his parents. Apollo recognizes needing to come out of his shell and shares why people should care about Apollo Crews. Get fired up as it’s about to get Real, Raw, and Inspiring with Apollo Crews.
On the latest episode of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian welcomes back to Chasing Glory, NXT Superstar, Rhea Ripley. Rhea reflects on the ups and down on the year since the last time she sat down with Lilian and reflects on her NXT Women’s Championship reign.Rhea has accomplished tremendous triumph in her career and shares what it was like winning the NXT Women’s Title as well as her reaction to her amazing Wrestlemania match with Charlotte Flair. She shares about losing her confidence after Wrestlemania and discusses what advice she would give to a young Rhea. She also shares whether or not she has aspirations of joining Raw or Smackdown and who are some of her dream opponents in NXT.Rhea has a love for tattoos and find out what the meanings of her tattoos are as well as being a gym junkie. Find out how Rhea views how 2021 will go and her reaction to many of the accolades that she’s received. All this and so much more!Get fired up as it’s about to get Real, Raw, and Inspiring with Rhea Ripley.
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LucilleF

it was really difficult to listen to Lilian on this one. toxic positivity is not positive.

Aug 15th
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Kyle Maines

i miss just the listing part i hate that it's video now 😪

Oct 30th
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Flamez 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Kyle

please get Mustafa Ali on

Oct 10th
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Sam snyder

awesome podcast 👍

Sep 2nd
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Megan Lozo

😍

Jun 14th
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Amanda Rodriquez

Tamina snuka is my mom!

Mar 12th
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Terry Rawls

#MOTH #LIORUSH #CameToCollect

Feb 25th
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Whitney Rodden

Nooooooo! Who cares about the Bellas? I watch Total Divas for Nattie and Lana. E just didn't poll me. :(

Feb 11th
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Amy Swanson

Paige is such a sweetheart. her story hit home with the depression.

Feb 9th
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Lavender Pixie

You got Lana finally! Sweet 😚

Feb 4th
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Talking Smark Podcast

That was really awesome. I needed to hear this today.

Dec 3rd
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Angel Bear

I love Becky so much! Easily can connect to her and I'm happy that she is coming into her own. It gives me hope that I can become confident in myself. Love you Becky!!! Thank you Lilian for being a great podcaster.

Sep 24th
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DarthDG

I don't think some of the recent episodes are available here on Castbox

Sep 7th
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Quincy Jay Hicks

This is by far the best podcast I've ever listened to you do! Stings story inspired me to wake my Queen up at 4 am to talk about God and our relationship journey

Aug 2nd
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Carlos Sanchez

that's awesome

Apr 30th
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Whitney Rodden

Summary: I had such a rough childhood, guys! My parents weren't affectionate in my presence AND I was beautiful! One of the rare times I've actually liked someone less after listening to their appearance on this series...

Apr 24th
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🔥Flamez🔥| Kyle 😎

love the show i want Daniel Bryan or Cm Punk

Apr 3rd
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Nick Burdass

As a postman in the UK who walkes 12 miles a day having my head phones in listening to this podcast makes it feel a lot better, makes me laugh and see these people in a different light brilliant podcast one of my favourites

Mar 21st
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Cody Gage Campbell

i would like aj lee to on the show if it possible

Mar 14th
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Jorge Chaparro Bonilla

te felicito God Bless ✌

Mar 6th
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