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This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilWomen In Sports with Jamie Mittelman | 320Let’s talk about women in sports—and not just the headline-makers or the occasional viral moment. We're talking about the Olympians, the Paralympians, and the elite athletes around the world who are changing the game… even if you’ve never heard their names.
In this first (but definitely not last) episode on the topic, we’re shining a spotlight on the stories that deserve more air time. Because representation in sports matters—and so does who’s telling the story.
Jamie Mittelman is our guest today, and she’s made it her mission to elevate women at...
2025-06-2335 min
Badass Women at Any AgeElevating Female Athletes with Jamie MittelmanJamie Mittelman was inspired to live life with passion and fervor after experiencing the loss of her father. A lover of sports and a deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie found her passion and purpose in elevating women's stories at the highest level of sports. Jamie is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, a platform dedicated to celebrating and sharing the stories of elite women athletes. With a master's degree in public administration from Harvard and seven years of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit communication sectors, Jamie is a passionate advocate for...
2025-05-1334 min
Your Brand AmplifiedJamie Mittelman’s Journey: Empowering Women in Sports Through Flame Bearers MediaJamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, is revolutionizing the media landscape by amplifying the voices of women athletes from around the world. Through her platform, she’s challenging the long-standing underrepresentation of female athletes in the media by sharing their powerful stories across video, podcasts, and live events. Flame Bearers not only highlights top athletes but focuses on human interest stories, including para-athletes and those from less mainstream sports, shifting the narrative around women’s sports from being a charity to a celebrated and integral part of the athletic world.
Jamie’s journey as an entrep...
2025-02-0330 min
Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More116: Jamie Mittelman on Working With Elite Women AthletesIn this episode, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, the world’s first storytelling platform for elite women athletes. Jamie shares how her personal yoga journey helped her manage OCD and anxiety, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She also discusses how Flame Bearers amplifies the voices of over 275 Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries, with a focus on diverse representation through video, podcasts, and events.
Listeners will gain insights into:
Jamie’s transformative yoga journey, from high school to teaching in Southeast Asia.
The powerful mental health practices used...
2025-01-1737 min
The Travel WinsJamie Mittelman voice for women athletes Ep 298Jamie Mittelman voice for women athletesIn this captivating episode of The Travel Wins, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, the dynamic founder and host of Flame Bearers, fresh from her travels to Paris for the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games. As someone dedicated to bringing the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians and Paralympians to the forefront, Jamie’s time in Paris wasn’t just about witnessing incredible athletic feats—it was about furthering her mission to amplify the voices of women who inspire change through their perseverance and achievements on and off the world stage.J...
2024-11-0442 minThe Travel WinsJamie Mittelman voice for women athletes Ep 298Jamie Mittelman voice for women athletesIn this captivating episode of The Travel Wins, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, the dynamic founder and host of Flame Bearers, fresh from her travels to Paris for the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games. As someone dedicated to bringing the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians and Paralympians to the forefront, Jamie’s time in Paris wasn’t just about witnessing incredible athletic feats—it was about furthering her mission to amplify the voices of women who inspire change through their perseverance and achievements on and off the world stage.J...
2024-11-0442 min
We Are PoWEr PodcastResilience and Representation in Women's Sports with Jamie MittelmanWhat drives an Olympic Story Teller to become an advocate for gender equality in sports? Meet Jamie Mittelman, the driving force behind Flamebearers, who’s on a mission to spotlight Olympians and Paralympians from all corners of the world.But that’s not all—Jamie also tells us about the progress and setbacks in the push for equal media coverage, pay, and recognition for women and para-athletes.Listen to learn:- How media can be used as a tool for empowerment and education- Stories of trailblazing female athletes - The ongo...
2024-10-0723 min
Be S.H.E.Episode 50 Scoring Big: Blending a Love of Sports and Entrepreneurship w/ Jamie MittelmanIn this inspiring episode of Be S.H.E., we dive into the captivating story of Jamie Mittelman, a woman who turned her passion for sports into a thriving business. Despite the staggering statistic that only 15% of sports coverage is dedicated to women, Jamie's love for the game propelled her to create a platform that celebrates and supports female athletes. Join us as Jamie shares her journey from a passion project to a full-fledged community of empowered entrepreneurs. She opens up about her biggest challenges, including overcoming imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the need for a massive mindset shift to...
2024-08-3050 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBonus Content: From Paris via The Unlocked FoundationBonus Content from The Unlocked Foundation's 'Celebrate Her' event in Paris. The UNLOCKED Foundation is a women-founded, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take brave steps toward closing the wealth gap in their own lives. In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Flame Bearers Founder & CEO Jamie Mittelman joined The Unlocked Foundation at the Dior Flagship store in Paris to discuss 24 “women everyone is watching” contending for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky and more. Jamie and interviewer, Sabrina Mentor talk about why they admire these athletes, their stories, how they represent women...
2024-08-2214 min
Women with Cool JobsMedia Production Company Founder Shares Stories of Elite Women Athletes (Including Olympians & Paralympians), with Jamie MittelmanJamie Mittelman created the media production and content company, Flame Bearers, to ensure there's a go-to storytelling platform for elite women in sports (which includes Olympians and Paralympians!) What started as a podcast during the pandemic has become a mission to show girls and women that if you can see it, you can be it. 85% of sports media goes to men. Doesn't that blow your mind?!That means only 15% of sports media coverage goes to women, and often, there's a quality issue. The vast majority of that coverage really doesn't paint them in...
2024-08-2153 min
Pro Sports Podcasters: Interviews and InsightsOlympics Review and Paralympics Preview with Jamie MittelmanWith the Paris Summer Olympics now complete and the Summer Paralympics edging closer we checked in with founder of the Flame Bearers podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Jamie discussed the insights she gained from athletes and fans in Paris.Jamie also touched on the limitations from the Olympics, as well as the work that needs to be done to maintain gender parity for the future.Finally, Jamie also gave a preview of what to expect at the upcoming Paralympics.Flame Bearers:InstagramTwitterJamie Mittelman:Instagram---------------
2024-08-1628 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind RunningSupport Women’s Sports at the Olympics and Paralympics with Jamie MittelmanThis episode is with sports fanatic and entrepreneur Jamie Mittelman. Jamie describes herself as a 36-year old from Boston who grew up obsessed with sports and decided to make a career out of it. She is a lifelong athlete who played soccer in college, before mixing her passion with her profession, and founding Flame Bearers to share unsung stories of resilient women.
In this episode we talk about:
-blending passion with profession
-Flame Bearers: Jamie’s media, production, and content company, telling stories of female athletes
-elevating women in all sports, of...
2024-08-0251 min
The Women's CurrentFlame Bearers Women Olympians & Paralympians with Jamie MittelmanJoining the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and the Flame Bearers, celebrating women athletes changing the Sports Industry. This year is the first Olympics with gender parity. And it’s only fitting to have a conversation with Jamie Mittelman, Founder of Flame Bearers. Jamie doesn’t want to tell the stories of these trailblazing female athletes. No, she wants to empower these women to share their stories by telling them in their own words.
Media coverage of women athletes represents just 15% of sports coverage. Of that 15%, the majority ‘look just like me’ as Jamie says…white and able-bodies from the global north. Jamie and...
2024-07-3032 min
Dear FoundHer...From a Side Hustle to a Full Time Gig Through the Power of Women in Sports, the Olympics and Community, with Jamie Mittelman, Founder of Flame Bearers“I wanted to be a part of providing role models who look and sound like women from all over the world,” shares Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, a media company dedicated to amplifying the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. In this episode, she joins Lindsay Pinchuk to discuss her journey from passionate Olympic fan to full-time entrepreneur.Jamie highlights the significant gender disparity in sports media, where only 15% of coverage focuses on women, and even less on women from diverse backgrounds or those with disabilities. This inspired her to create Flame Bearers, which shares thes...
2024-07-3048 min
Women in the ArenaKickoff to the Summer Olympics & Paralympics - Celebrating the Women to Watch with Flamebearers Jamie MittelmanLet's be friends!What if you could reshape the way the world views women athletes? Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Jamie Mittelman, founder and host of Flamebearers. Jamie transitioned from managing multi-million dollar media portfolios to revolutionizing media coverage for female Olympians and Paralympians. Together, we explore the significant challenges female athletes face, from menstruation and motherhood to the glaring gap in media representation. Jamie's Harvard-inspired venture, Flamebearers, aims to bridge this gap by showcasing diverse and empowering stories that inspire future generations of women in sports.🌟 Highlights of the...
2024-07-2651 min
For the Love of Sports with Michael Rasile#380 - Jamie Mittelman - Founder of Flame BearersJamie Mittelman, the CEO and Founder of Flamer Bearers, joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss story telling around female Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
What started as a project at Harvard Business school became a full time position once COVID gave her some extra time! Jamie believes in telling the story of all types of women athletes from all over the world to help show little girls there is always someone to look up to!
Jamie has the amazing opportunity to go to Paris this year for the Olympics and will...
2024-06-1737 minPro Sports Podcasters: Interviews and InsightsBearing the Flame for the Olympics and Paralympics with Jamie MittelmanWith the Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics edging closer we caught up with the founder of the Flame Bearers podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Flame Bearers is a groundbreaking site that focuses solely on the stories of female athletes from around the globe, winning awards along the way.Jamie discussed her journey through Harvard and the genesis of the Flame Bearers.Jamie also discussed how she turned the project into a scaled company, navigating through the pandemic and a compromised Tokyo 2020(1) Games.Nii, Justen and Jamie also discussed the overall coverage of women's sports and how it is changing.
2024-05-1626 min
The Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz117. Empowering Female Athletes with Flame Bearers Founder Jamie MittelmanThis episode features Jamie Mittelman, the founder of Flame Bearers, a global storytelling platform celebrating the achievements of women Olympians and Paralympians.
We discuss Jamie's journey, from her athletic background to her experiences at Harvard that led to the creation of Flame Bearers.
We then delve into the importance of storytelling in sports, particularly for women and those with physical disabilities, who have historically received less media coverage.
Jamie shares insights into the selection process for featured athletes, the values driving Flame Bearers, and the impact of her work, including future plans for cov...
2024-04-1747 min
Pursuit of Gold with Laura WilkinsonCelebrating the Stories of Women Athletes with Flame Bearers Founder Jamie MittelmanJoining Laura on the podcast this week is Jamie Mittelman, the visionary founder of Flame Bearers, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women Olympians and Paralympians worldwide. Through immersive podcasts, compelling videos, and dynamic live events, Jamie breathes life into champion stories, illuminating their triumphs, tribulations, and the societal issues that shape their paths. Today, our guest shares profound insights into her mission, underscoring the transformative power of narratives and the indomitable spirit of athletes.
As you will hear, Jamie's unwavering commitment to storytelling and championing women athletes has propelled her to spotlight their r...
2024-03-2142 min
Runner's Round TableS4 EP26 - Conversations with Runners: Jamie MittelmanWelcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jamie Mittelman about the importance of storytelling, uplifting women in sport, and how she does all that through the Flame Bearers podcast. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.
To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cpkorQikf9I
About Stephanie:
Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of runnin...
2024-03-2057 min
The Business Case For Women's SportsEp. #82 How Flame Bearers is Giving Women Olympians & Paralympians a Platform to Share their Trials & Triumphs, ft. Jamie MittelmanIn episode #82 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, meet Jamie Mittelman, the Founder & Host of Flame Bearers which is the first global storytelling platform to illuminate the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians & Paralympians.🏆Through their popular podcast, video and live events, Flame Bearers gives women Olympians & Paralympians a platform to share their trials and triumphs, discuss what life is like outside the games, and bring unique perspectives to their stories. Jamie started Flame Bearers after recognizing how little media coverage women in sports receive. 📺Jamie believes that “if you can see i...
2024-03-1221 min
Lead To Greatness Podcast165. Championing Fair Play In Women Sports with Jamie Mittelman | Cedric FrancisJamie is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them. A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women's sports. On the media side, Jamie managed a $30 Million portfolio for the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. Her favorite work has always been bringing together stakeholders to scale impact such as when she was a part of creating and executing a new tr...
2024-02-0526 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJamie Mittelman, Flame BearersJamie Mittelman, the founder and host of Flame Bearers, shared the story behind her title with us on January 17, 2024.Flame Bearers is an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. Her background is in media, having managed a $30+ Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. She founded Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Jamie's work with Flame Bearers has reach i...
2024-01-1743 min
Running Is Life PodcastFounder & Host of the Flame Bearers Jamie Mittelman - Episode 204Flame Bearers (according to their website - www.flamebearers.com) is a global storytelling platform, that shares stories of female Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that other females can know what is possible and that change is possible. Change not only of the individual, but for the community of which they are a part. Jamie Mittelman is the host of the Flame Bearers Podcast https://flamebearers.com/the-podcast/ and Founder of Flame Bearers. Our conversation dives into some of these stories as well as that of other females in the sport of running that hope to inspire others by...
2024-01-111h 00
Social Fabric PodcastEpisode 168 - Jamie Mittelman - Founder of Flame Bearers
This week my guest is Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers
Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. From household names to unsung heroes around the world each featured story highlights the successes, struggles and social issues that drive the world's most prestigious athletes.
Flame Bearers brings these champions' stories to life via podcast, video, and live events.
For more information about Flame Bearers:
Website: http://flamebearers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fl...
2024-01-0847 min
FitMinute PodcastIlluminating Women and Inspiring Change with Jamie Mittelman and Flame BearersJamie Mittelman is the Founder and Host, of Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians.
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2023-12-1929 minFitMinute PodcastIlluminating Women and Inspiring Change with Jamie Mittelman and Flame BearersJamie Mittelman is the Founder and Host, of Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians.
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2023-12-1929 min
Feisty Women's PerformanceFinding Mentors, Investing in Relationships, and Celebrating Wins with Jamie MittelmanStorytelling is a way to get to people’s hearts, says our guest, Jamie Mittelman, founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world’s first storytelling platform specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie’s own passion for sports has been a lifelong source of joy and community-building and she is passionate about creating a platform for diverse role models, specifically women and girls from underrepresented groups to share their stories and inspire others.In this conversation, Jamie and Sara discuss storytelling and running a media company from several perspectives, including:Crea...
2023-12-1148 min
Elite Expert Insider PodcastEmpowering Women Athletes: with Jamie Mittelman Founder of Flame BearersJoin Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing as they interview Jamie Mittelman, the founder of Flame Bearers. Discover how her dedication led to the creation of Flame Bearers, the first storytelling platform that elevates the voices of women Olympians and Paralympians from over 70 countries. Jamie shares her vision for addressing the gender disparity in sports media coverage and her commitment to providing a platform for unheard voices. Learn More About Jenn & Melanie: https://eliteonlinepublishing.com/about-us/ Learn More About Jamie Mittelman and Flame Bearers: https://flamebearers.com/
2023-11-2218 min
Next Woman UpIgnite the Flame (feat. Jamie Mittelman)This episode is all about empowerment! And that is exactly what this week’s guest, Jamie Mittelman, is doing with her platform Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is a global storytelling platform that highlights the unsung stories of women olympians and paralympians. Jamie shares some of the amazing work she is doing with the platform and some of her favorite moments working with these incredible women.
2023-11-0324 min
The Abstract AthleteS9E10 - Jamie MittelmanJoin the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season nine with entrepreneur, founder of Flame Bearers, and host of the Flame Bearers Podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Together they will discuss Jamie's background in media and as an athlete.This episode will discuss her passion and drive and what that led her to found Flame Bearers.Fro information on Jamie Mittelman please visit:instagram.com/jamiemittelman/?hl=enFor information on Flame Bearers please visit:instagram.com/flamebearers/?hl=enFor more information on...
2023-10-3053 min
Winners Find a WayFlame Bearers: Empowering Women Athletes with Jamie MittelmanCoach Trent M Clark, Serial Entrepreneur, NIL/Influencer Marketer and Educator, Grow Coach to the 1%, interviews an absolute superstar in Jamie Mittelman, CEO & Founder of Flame Bearers: The First global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie is a trendsetter and her experience shares set her apart from others. Her perspective is both refreshing and strong! She challenges my way of thinking and the very perspective and lens I view things! It's awesome! Timestamp: [00:03:20] Working with women and girls. [00:05:23] Concussions in different sports. [00:09:29] Honoring...
2023-10-2751 min
The Woman of Value PodcastS4 EP 10: Jamie Mittelman - Inspiration From Elite Women AthletesJamie Mittelman is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. Her background is in media, having managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. She founded Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Jamie's work with Flame Bearers has reach in 48 countries and recently received 4 Signal Awards in the categories of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Public Service & Activism. Prior to Harvard, Jamie received her MBA from Dartmouth's...
2023-10-1941 min
10x Your Team with Cam & OtisJamie Mittelman - Flame Bearers | Cam & Otis Show Ep. #289Jamie Mittelman, host of the Flame Bearers podcast, joins Camden and Otis to discuss storytelling, the business of podcasting, and goal-setting. What kind of lessons can you learn from talking to top performers like Olympians? Why is it important to have stretch goals? And how can storytelling help change the way we view female athletes? Jamie, Cam, and Otis dive into all those questions and more in this fun and insightful episode.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/ DISCOUNT COD...
2023-09-221h 05
Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni JourneyFrom College Soccer to Founder & CEO with Jamie MittelmanOn this episode of Alumni Direct's show "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS: The Alumni Journey," we talk to Jamie Mittelman, former college soccer player, teacher, founder & CEO of Flame Bearers.
Talk about playing sports and how it shaped you growing up.
"Sports were always my favorite part of the day. Growing up I was a 3-season athlete in high school. I played soccer, I ski-raced, I ran track.. And I think personally, it was always the time of day where I connected with friends, laughed...
2023-08-2529 min
Wings of Inspired BusinessFlame Bearers: Entrepreneur Jamie Mittelman on Changing the Narrative for Female AthletesJamie Mittelman is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie made the transition from corporate to startup, having managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo!, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. She founded Flame Bearers as she got her master's in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.
2023-08-2237 min
The KORE Women PodcastFounder of Flame Bearers, which is the first global storytelling platform celebrating stories of Olympians and Paralympians - Jamie MittelmanThis week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Jamie Mittelman, who is the founder and host, of Flame Bearers. Jamie was receiving her Masters of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School when she founded Flame Bearers, which is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. From household names to unsung heroes around the world, each featured story highlights the successes, struggles, and social issues that drive the world’s most prestigious athletes.
You can follow Jamie Mittelman and Flame Bearers on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and at...
2023-05-3020 min
The Pilates Goddess Podcast88. Supporting Women Athletes with Jamie MittelmanIt amazes me that women athletes are still underpaid, under supported, and under appreciated, even Olympians and Paralympians. Today I talk to Flame Bearers founder Jamie Mittelman, who is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them.About Jamie:A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie Mittelman is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women’s sports. Her background is in media and international nonprofit work, having lived in...
2023-05-2538 min
The Good Athlete PodcastEpisode 154- Jamie Mittelman: Flame BearersGoodAthleteProject.com
This week, we’re joined by Jamie Mittelman. Jamie is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform, specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. She founded Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Having a background in media, she’s also managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. And most recently, Jamie completed the Boston Marathon, making it the 2nd m...
2023-05-2146 minFlame Bearers: UNEDITEDSneak Peek: Kenza SosséSneak peek of our upcoming episode with 23 year old Qatari track and field star, Kenza Sossé. Kenza shares about her experience qualifying for the Games and then testing positive for COVID-19 the week of her departure for Tokyo...In Kenza's full episode, she discusses her bounce back after missing the Olympics, and her commitment to the Arab Women's Movement. Tune in next week for her full story.
Kenza's full episode launches 2/15.
2023-02-0801 min
Sharing The MiddleMiddle is in my Name with Jamie MittelmanI had the amazing opportunity to chat with Jamie Mittelman of Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform that celebrates the stories of women, Olympians and para Olympians, reaching listeners in 47 countries. It celebrates the resilience of women through the lens of sport, from household names to unsung heroes. Jamie explains how the stories of these athletes are inspiring her and others! We even talk through business models, corporate social responsibility, and our own relationships with sport.I hope you get as inspired as I do from this conversation!...
2023-02-0123 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDAthlete Follow Up: Manasi Joshi (India): Looking Ahead to ParisWe met Manasi Joshi in Season 1, when she discussed losing her leg, rehabbing through badminton, and disability policy in India. Today, we follow up with Manasi since our last conversation in the fall of 2020. We discuss her rise to world #1 in both parabadminton singles and mixed doubles and her hopes for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. She also discusses receiving India's Arjuna Award from the President of India (one of the highest sporting honors in India celebrating 'outstanding performance in sports and games'.) That said, when asked what she's most proud of, Manasi' said it's her approach and mentality: "I think to...
2023-02-0123 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDSneak Peek: Manasi JoshiSneak peek of our upcoming episode with Manasi Joshi, #1 in Parabadminton singles and doubles. This episode is an Athlete Follow Up with Manasi, who we spotlighted in Season 1. If you would like to hear Manasi's backstory, go back and give her original episode a listen.
Manasi's full episode launches 2/2.
2023-01-2502 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDHappiness First: Liu Jiayu (CHN)Liu Jiayu goes by Birdie because of the height she gets in the half-pipe -- she FLIES. That said, it hasn't always this way. Liu Jiayu started snowboarding at age 11 when the sport didn't really exist in China, so she didn't have people on the mountain she could copy or learn from...she spent her first day falling down the mountain: "It was the kind of day I'll never forget" she says.
Flash forward to today, and this 6x World Cup Champion and Olympic silver medalist, is the face of snowboarding in China. She's an Olympic veteran, having competed in...
2023-01-1827 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDSneek Peak: Liu JiayuWe heard from quite a few of you that you liked our sneek peaks of upcoming episodes, so given our bi-weekly publishing schedule, we'll drop trailers for who is next in the off weeks.
Next week we spotlight Chinese snowboarding phenom, Liu Jiayu. Here's just a bit of what you can expect.
Tune in next Wednesday, January 18th for her full story!
2023-01-1201 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDSwimming Through Adversity: Alejandra Aybar (DOM)We met Alejandra when she did a Flame Bearers social media takeover in the lead up to the Tokyo Paralympics, showing us a day in her life. Alejandra now shares her more including how she went from not knowing how to swim to Paralympian in 7 years. "In 2015 when I started swimming, there was no national para team...so I was responsible for 100% of the resources to compete and train. I had to work 9 hours per day, and after that go and train." She also opens up for first the first time about her traumatic experiences with her former coach, and...
2023-01-0423 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDHoliday Break & Sneak Peek of Alejandra AybarWe want to honor Alejandra's story to the best of our abilities, so because of the holidays and New Year, we will publish her episode next Wednesday, 1/4. That said, here’s a bit of what you can expect.
Tune in next week for her full story!
2022-12-2801 min
Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJamie Mittelman - Giving Voice To Women AthletesJamie Mittelman is the founder of Flame Bearers, the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. Flame Bearears champions elite women athletes, using sport as a conduit for issues such as disability bias, mental health, and pay equity. We host a podcast with listeners in 47 countries, create short form video content, and host online and virtual events.We have a conversation we talk about how she started the podcast, and then she shares with us one of her episodes.KEY TAKEAWAYS[01:50] - Introducing Jamie Mittleman - host and founder...
2022-12-2654 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDI Fight For Representation: Dr. Seun Adigun (NGA)Dr. Seun Adigun is the first African to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. She spearheaded the first female bobsled team from her country, and track and field runner but that’s not all, she’s also a biomechanist, chiropractor and founder. According to Dr. Adigun, "You have to pave the way so that others can follow." She's deeply dedicated to making sure that while she was the first, she's not the last. In today's episode, we discuss her commitment to diversity and equity within the Olympic movement.
Contributing guests (in order of appearance) include Dr. Ketra Armstrong (Prof...
2022-12-1435 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDAthlete Follow Up: Deja Young-Craddock (USA): Turning Postpartum into PowerEvery 4th episode this season, we’ll circle back with an athlete we’ve previously worked with to update you on her life and what we previously discussed. In Season 1, Deja focused on her ongoing battles with mental health and her attempted suicide. In this new episode, we discuss Deja’s life two years later. She opens up about the huge relief she felt after the Tokyo Paralympics, the birth of her baby girl, Saia Rae, and postpartum depression.
Deja is a 3x Paralympic medalist and an outspoken advocate for mental health. She's committed to sharing her experiences so other know t...
2022-11-3030 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDThanksgiving Break & Athlete Follow Up with Deja YoungWe want to honor Deja’s story to the best of our abilities, so because this week is Thanksgiving in the United States, we will publish her episode next Wednesday, 11/30. That said, here’s a bit of what you can expect.
Tune in next week for her full story!
2022-11-2302 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDIgnore The Critics: Alexa Moreno (MEX)Alexa is a 2x Olympian (Tokyo and Rio) and the first Mexican woman to win a World Championship Medal. She's one of the 100 most powerful women in Mexico (via Forbes Magazine), yet according to her manager, Frida Martinez, "She doesn't know she's a role model. That's her superpower. She doesn't know she's that big."
In this episode we hear about Alexa's tumultuous rode to Tokyo, her recovery after the Games, and her struggles with cyberbullying. As Alexa has spoken out about being cyberbullied, her influence outside of gymnastics has skyrocketed; she has become a global role model fighting against cyberbullies...
2022-11-0925 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDFind Your Voice: Diede de Groot (NED)Diede de Groot has won 31 majors, is the current world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, and achieved a Golden Grand Slam: winning all four major tournaments in a calendar year (2021). She's also a force off the court; Diede advocates for people with disabilities and adaptive clothing. "It's not always easy to find the proper clothing for people with disabilities."
As Diede has racked up record-breaking wins, she's become increasingly outspoken about what matters to her. In fact, despite her countless wins, when asked what she's most proud of, she shared that it's her personal growth and finding of her...
2022-10-2627 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBigger Than Basketball: Sue Bird (USA)Sue is one of the most iconic athletes in the world: she's been a professional athlete for 20 years, won 5 gold Olympic medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) and has become one of the most outspoken advocates for social change. Further, between her Olympic and FIBA World Cup medals, she holds the most medals of any basketball athlete in the world (male or female). She also holds 4 WNBA and 2 NCAA Championships.
In this episode, we focus on Sue's commitment to social change and her legacy to the sport. We hear from Sue's big sis, Jen, on how Sue has changed over the years (and why she...
2022-10-1333 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDSeason 3 Trailer: Keeping the Fire BurningFlame Bearers: Keeping the Fire Burning spotlights women Olympians and Paralympians who sought to compete in the Tokyo Summer or Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. In this season, we discuss what happens AFTER the Games, when the fans and cameras go home. We’re going beyond the glamour to see how these women stay focused when the focus isn’t on them. First full episode drops Wednesday, October 12th.
Flame Bearers is the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. We celebrate the journeys of unsung athletes alongside household names. We use sport as a conduit for...
2022-10-0501 min
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2022-09-2946 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDThe Original Sleigh Queen: Simidele Adeagbo (NG)Simidele (Simi) was the first African and black woman to compete in Skeleton at the Olympics, and more recently, the first African to take home gold at an international bobsled competition: "We don't have the facilities [in Nigeria], and we don't have the equipment, so to know that I was going into that space with a lot of barriers, and to know that I was still able to win was very symbolic. It showed me what was possible." While Simi just missed qualifying for Beijing in the monobob, this Olympian (2018) was a voice we wanted to elevate because she’s br...
2022-04-0628 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDWhat the World Needs to Hear: Ukrainian AthletesIn light of Russian war on Ukraine, this special edition episode is different than our normal episodes. In an effort to elevate Ukranian voices and the connection between sports and politics, we speak with three elite Ukrainian athletes: Valentina Molchanets (Professional Triathlete and European Champion, Aquathlon, U23), Vita Oleksiuk (Paralympian, Currently #5 in World Paratriathlon ranking, 10th place Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games), and Olena Kryvystka (3X Olympian, 3x World Championships Bronze Medalist). We highlight the realities of the war in Ukraine and the messages they want the world to hear.
Experts interviewed: Dr. Emily, Channell Justice (Director, Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program, Ukrainian...
2022-03-2323 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDThat Moment Changed Everything: Mihaela Hogas (RO)When Mihaela was 9, she went to a park and saw some kids inline skating. She didn't realize it was actually for the winter sport of speed skating, but she was curious enough to give it a try herself: "In that moment, I decided my life. Here I am 13 years later, still doing it" despite the fact that Romania doesn't have any rinks for her to train on. Mihaela is now her country's fastest female speed skater.
In this episode, Mihaela reveals how the life of a professional athlete during COVID-19 has actually been quite lonely (even in the Olympic village...
2022-03-0915 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITED2 Games in 2 Sports: Kendall Gretsch (USA)3x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Kendall Gretsch is one of the only athletes who competed in Tokyo this past summer who is also competing in Beijing. Less than 6 months ago Kendall won gold in Paratriathlon, and she's now one of the Para Nordic favorites in Beijing. In this episode we talk about how Kendall got into para sports, what the postponement meant for her, and her goals for the future.
Contributing experts include Emily Allison (Kendall's Roomate) and Patrick Criteser (CEO & President, Tillamook).
Media clips from:
-NBC Sports' YouTube, Kendall Gretsch's INCREDIBLE sprint finish steals Paratriathlon gold | NBC Sports
-Paralympic Game's...
2022-03-0219 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDDr. Parasnowboard: Dr. Natalia Siuba-Jarosz (PL)Dr. Natalia Siuba-Jarosz is an elite Polish Parasnowboarder and Doctor in Radiology. She has gone by Simba ever since her last name was misspelled in grade school, and the nickname stuck. In this episode we hear how Natalia balances both the world's of elite snowboarding and being a doctor, as well as her thoughts on women in the sport. Hint: we need more women. "Now it's changing, but almost all of the coaches from other teams are men...It's hard to be a disabled woman in Poland."
Hear more via Simba's new Flame Bearers podcast, live wherever you get your...
2022-02-1620 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDValentina Margaglio (Italy): the Skeleton LionessValentina or 'The Lioness' grew up in Italy as a 'very competitive child' with her three sisters and one brother. She describes her heritage as "the perfect mix" of cultures, crediting each of her parents and their respective origins with various parts of who she is today (her Dad is from Italy and her Mom is from the Ivory Coast).
Valentina is the first Italian to ever win a Skeleton medal in the World Championships and she’s now poised to dominate the ice in Beijing. In this episode we talk about how she got into the sport, changing weight re...
2022-02-0918 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDSport Is Freedom: Aline Rocha (BRA)When Aline was 15 years old, she was in a car accident that paralyzed her from the waist down. That said, she says "sport changed my life, not the accident." According to Aline sport gave her wings, the ability to travel, and to meet people from all over the world.
In this episode, we speak with Brazilian Paralympic cross-country skier, Aline Roche about her passion for sport, and what it’s like to be the only female para cross country skier from all of South America competing in the 2022 Winter Games. As a former Flag Bearer for her nation and someone wh...
2022-02-0216 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBeing the First: Mialitiania Clerc (MG)Mialitiana (Mia) is the first woman Winter Olympian from Madagascar and her goal is to "inspire all Africans." While she grew up in France with her adoptive parents, a big part of Mia's identity is as a Malagasy, and she wants to be living proof that a black African woman can reach the top in this sport.
In this episode, Mia shares what it means to be the first and only Malagasy woman to compete in the Winter Olympics, as well as about her remarkable recovery from her broken tibia and fibula less than a year ago.
Contributing experts include...
2022-01-2621 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBeing The Underdog: Mariama Jamanka (GER)Reigning Olympic gold medalist, Mariama Jamanka never thought the words 'Olympic Champion' would apply to her, as a relative newcomer to bobsledding and as a member of the former 2nd German sled. In PyeongChang, Mariama and brakewoman, Lisa Buckwitz shattered all expectations, shocking the world by winning gold.
In this episode, we speak with Mariama about her underdog gold medal and what it’s like being a woman of color bobsledder. Going into the 2018 Games she kept thinking, "We are not the favorites. I have never won a medal for first place." Hear how things have changed.
Contributing experts include He...
2022-01-1918 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDMaking the Tough Calls: Bradie Tennell (USA)US Olympic bronze medalist and 2X National Champion figure skater, Bradie Tennell has already made a career out of breaking records…and unfortunately her feet. As of Dec. 31 2021, (just after this interview was recorded), Bradie made the tough decision to withdraw from figure skating Nationals due to her chronic foot injury. Though Bradie’s path to the Beijing Olympics ends here, her journey is well worth celebrating as a fantastic example of her prioritizing herself and her love of the sport over pushing and risking life-long injury.
In this episode, we talk about Bradie's passion for figure skating, her decision to o...
2022-01-1223 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDInvisibility of Disability: Акжана Абдикаримова (ROC)To kick off Season 2, we speak with 2x Russian Paralympian (soon to be 3x), biathlete and wheelchair racer, Akzhana Abdikarmova. She shares what it means to represent the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and sheds light on the invisibility of disability in Russia, how it has evolved, and how it hasn’t over the past 30 years.
Akzhana grew up with spina bifida and is constantly looking for ways to inspire local youth with disabilities; that's why she started several Instagram accounts amplifying the experiences of disabled athletes (@Gromova Team and @Gromovateam_junior) . Akzhana says that young para athletes are the individuals wh...
2022-01-0526 min
Go Team!GT Sidelines Ep. 25 With Special Guest Jamie Mittelman Of Flame Bearers PodcastFemale and female identifying athletes, Olympians and Paralympians have some of the most compelling and moving stories. Tune in as Josh and Kelly talk with someone who is going above and beyond to bring the world these stories, Jamie Mittelman of Flame Bearers podcast.
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2021-12-161h 02
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDCaster Semenya (South Africa): Who Decides Who's Female and Why?It’s been a while since the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, but we wanted to amplify and celebrate a voice the world missed in Japan. 2x Olympic gold medalist and 3x World Champion runner, Caster Semenya was barred from competing in her events because of her higher than 'normal' testosterone levels. Caster was legally blocked by the International Association of Athletics Federations (now World Athletics) from competing unless she changed her natural body via hormone shots, surgery, or birth control pills. She didn’t.
In this episode, Caster shares her triumphs and challenges, and opens up about what this journey has...
2021-11-2033 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBeing the Sole Woman: Kamila Dosmalova (KAZ)Kamila started taekwondo when she was 9 years old and was the only girl on the team; years later, she's still the only woman, this time on Kazakhstan's Parataekwondo Paralympic team. In this episode, we speak with Kamila and her coach, Sultan, with the help of her friend and colleague, Meyept, Manager, National Paralympic Committee of Kazakhstan who translated our conversation live from Russian. In this conversation we discuss what it's meant for Kamila to be the only woman throughout her journey as well as how she's navigated her disability.
2021-09-0111 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDJessica Long (USA): Perfection, Faith & ParaswimmingJessica Long is one of the most successful athletes in Paralympic Games' history, holding 23 medals with 13 of them being gold. As she heads into her fifth Paralympics, Jessica shares that while her gold medals are "super cool", for her, it's "really about the journey."
In this episode, this naturalized American swimmer from Russia shares what it's like to grow up adopted, without legs, and born on a leap year, and how she strived to find perfection as a means to fill what she felt were voids in her life. Jessica lets us in on her connection to God and discusses...
2021-08-1827 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDLean On Your Support System: Ni Nengah Widiasih (IDN)At the age of four, Ni Negah Widiasih lost use of her legs at age four due to polio. In Rio she made history, becoming Indonesia's first Paralympic powerlifting medalist. Ni Negah is a firm believer that 'You were born to stand out, to be appreciated and loved for who you are.'
According to her, her journey to Tokyo is thanks to the unwavering support of her family and friends. Despite her unique set of challenges, Ni Negah is determined to go for the gold while rolling with the punches. I spoke with her with the support of a...
2021-08-0417 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDFamily & Friends First: Jacqueline Simoneau (CAN)In this episode, we speak with 4X Pan American Games' gold medallist and soon to be 2X Canadian Olympic Jacqueline Simoneau. At home, she's Jacqueline and in the pool, she goes by Jackie. We hear how her journey to the Olympic pool has been “synchronized” with hard work, a touch of glamour and the loving support of family and friends. We explore how the sport of artistic swimming evolved from the days of vaudeville as well as how gender plays a role in unexpected ways.
Contributing experts include: Lynda South-Simoneau (Mother), Rob Simoneau (Father), Christian Simoneau (Brother), Claudia Holzner (Current Duet...
2021-07-2126 min
GirlChatSportsEp 241: Olympic Inspiring stories, Tokyo fails & unsung women heroes w/ Jamie Mittelman, host of Flame Bearers podcast!The ladies had the pleasure of having Jamie Mittelman, host of the Flame Bearers podcast, on tonights show! The Flame Bearers podcast shares the rarely heard stories of the women of the Olympics & ParaOlympics. The platform is a microphone for women who are true masters of resiliency and use sports as a vehicle for issues such as racial justice, disability bias or pay equity. Jamie shares stories from previous guests, their challenges, struggles, successes & empowerment through the pandemic. She also shares, and officially announces that Flame Bearers will be back for season two for the Beijing Olympics.
Mo & Me...
2021-07-081h 08
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDDanusia Francis (Jamaica): Gymnastics & Positive ManifestationAt age five, Danusia watched Elena Zamolodchikova of Russia compete on TV, and decided then and there that she wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. 22 years later, Danusia's dream is coming true: she'll be Jamaica's second-ever Olympic gymnast.
In this episode, we begin by talking about how Danusia got into gymnastics, talk about what it means to represent Jamaica, and transition to discuss the power of positive manifestation. Danusia has missed the last two Olympics by literally one spot each, so she knows a thing or two about resilience, and she wants to pass it on.
Contributing experts include: Wanda...
2021-07-0725 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDI Choose Life: Deja Young (USA)Being a "non traditional athlete" with brachial plexus has never held Deja back. Even though her condition was caused by medical malpractice during her birth, this 2x Paralympic gold medalist (100m & 200m) says she wouldn't change a thing if she could: she's where she is today because of what she's been through.
In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up with brachial plexus (also called shoulder dystocia), explore how she got into running, and turn to Deja’s ongoing battles with mental health, including her attempted suicide. We end with Deja’s choice to be an outs...
2021-06-2328 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDFind Your Courage to Lead: Ray Bassil (LBN)To date, Ray is the only Lebanese athlete who has qualified for Tokyo, but Ray is used to blazing her own trails: she was the first Arab female Olympic Trapshooter, a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Ammunition Line entrepreneur, Academy founder, and servant leader for her country of Lebanon. She's definitely someone to keep in your crosshairs!
In this episode, we speak with 6x World Champion medalist in trap shooting, Ray Bassil, who has broken nearly every possible barrier in her home country of Lebanon. We discuss the challenges she faces living in Lebanon during a global pandemic and the recent...
2021-06-0922 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDThe Barbell Queen: Sarah Davies (GB)Sarah Davies is Great Britain's best ever female weightlifter on a pound for pound basis, lifting between 100-125kg (or 220-275 lbs) depending on the event, snatch or clean and jerk. She's also an international beauty pageant queen. Sarah’s journey is about defying convention, whether it’s in beauty pageantry or weightlifting: she goes for what she wants, and takes action for what she believes is right, even when she has to go against the grain. Across the worlds of sport and pageantry, Sarah is breaking unspoken rules of convention.
In this episode, we talk about what it’s like b...
2021-05-2628 min
Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women#160: Jamie Mittelman on Mental Health & the Power of Women’s StoriesJamie Mittelman is the host of my new favourite podcast - Flame Bearers: The Women Athletes Carrying Tokyo's Torch. The podcast celebrates the journeys of unsung women Olympians & Paralympians. And she joins me on Sparta Chicks Radio this week! We discuss: - the role sport and outdoor activities played in her family growing up, - sport as a mental health tool, - her struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) particularly during College and how it affected her love of soccer, - where the idea for the podcast came...
2021-05-2346 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDInaction Is Action: Carlotta Nwajide (DEU)Carlotta is not only a Vice World and European Champion, but also an outspoken activist who leads by thoughtful example. She believes that inaction is action in and of itself, whether it comes to racism or environmentalism.
Carlotta grew up competing as the only black rower in her community and knows what it's like to be known for her skin color before people see her character. She fell in love with our planet during the many hours she's rowed outdoors and has taken it upon herself to minimize the environmental impact of the entire Germany Rowing Team. Now at age 25...
2021-05-1224 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDStone Sabre Squad: Eliza Stone (USA)Eliza showed up to her first fencing class in a dress and little patent leather shoes because she wanted to make a good first impression. In tow, came siblings Robert Junior and Gracie. Flash forward to today, she's currently ranked as the #6 fencer in the world.
In this episode, US sabre fencer, Eliza Stone, discusses how a small pizza shop changed the trajectory of her family’s life, and how her siblings fueled her to become one of the world's best fencers. Eliza also discusses why it’s so important for her to view fencing as something to be celebrated rega...
2021-04-2821 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITED(En Español) Tamara Leonelli (Chile): La Espina Bifida y Sus Sueños Para El FuturoTamara (Tami) basó los 18 años, más de lo previsto. Ahora tiene 23 años y se está convirtiendo en una de las mejores jugadoras de tenis de mesa del mundo. Ella nació con la espina bifida. Tami fue la primera jugadora de tenis de mesa Chilena en ganar oro en los Juegos Parapanamericanos, y es la primera jugadora de tenis de mesa chilena en clasificar para los Juegos Paralímpicos de Tokio. En este episodio, Tamara habla sobre su experiencia de tener la espina bífida y sus sueños para el futuro.
Expertos incluidos: Paola Leonelli (la madre de Tami...
2021-04-2119 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDTamara Leonelli (Chile): Spina Bifida & True Inclusion Through Olympic & Paralympic MeldingTamara (Tami) was introduced to table tennis in a rehabilitation center: Tami was born with spina bifida and had a life expectancy of 18. She is now 23 years old, the first Chilean table tennis player to win gold at the Parapan American Games, and on her way to Tokyo. Tamara's ability to reach and connect with a wide range of people is almost as impressive as her constantly changing colored hair (most recently red, and purple before), and she's leveraged those skills to become an outspoken advocate for members of the disabled community.
In this episode, Tamara discusses player discusses her...
2021-04-1415 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDBonus Content: Athlete Panel DiscussionYou've already met some of our incredible athletes, but we wanted to provide you with an even more unfiltered snapshot of who they are. As bonus content, we sat down with an intimate group to discuss their resiliency during the Games' postponement and their wishes moving forward. Brought to you in partnership with the student-led Harvard Kennedy School’s Women in Power Conference, this discussion is kicked off by Flame Bearers producer, Sara Asad, and moderated by world-renowned sports journalist, Jane McManus. The conversation is with Haydy Morsy (Egypt, Modern Pentathlon), Katarina Roxon (Canada, Para-Swimming) Nicky Nieves (USA, Sitting Volleyball), an...
2021-04-0722 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDDwarfism & Inspiring Social Change: Sophia Herzog (USA)2016 Paralympic silver medalist, 2x World Champion, and 5x World medalist, Sophia Herzog is passionate about breaking stereotypes. She grew up in a small town of 450 people and was the first person with a disability to go to through her town's high school, so she's used to being the first.
In this episode, Sophia opens up about her experience underwater and under most people’s eyeline as well as using her platform as a professional athlete to inspire social change.
This episode was made possible by the Women's Sports Foundation.
Contributing experts include Nick Gibb (Sophia's partner) Alana Nichols (Former President, Wo...
2021-03-2426 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDHaydy Morsy (Egypt): Modern Pentathlon & the Next Generation of Egyptian AthletesWhen Haydy won the 2019 Pentathlon African Championship, she became the first athlete worldwide to qualify for Tokyo. She now hopes to become the first Egyptian woman to compete in two different Olympic sports: she will be competing in modern pentathlon, and she's additionally hoping to qualify in fencing.
In this episode, Haydy Morsy discusses trailblazing as a young woman athlete and aspiring sports journalist. We’ll begin by exploring how Haydy got into Modern pentathlon, learn about how her family has supported her, and then meet the mentor who helped pave the way for Haydy’s second career as a futu...
2021-03-1026 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDNaya Tapper (USA): Redefining Beauty & Supporting Black Lives MatterNaya Tapper is a leading try scorer for Team USA's Rugby Team. She wanted to be the "first girl in the NFL" but when she found rugby, she was hooked.
In this episode, Naya Tapper of the USA Women’s Rugby Team discusses finding rugby, self love and speaking out about racial justice. We’ll start by learning how Naya got into rugby, hear how it’s shaped her personal understanding of beauty, and end with why she believes athletes like herself have an opportunity and responsibility to advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Experts interviewed include Noel Tapper (Naya's...
2021-02-1730 minFlame Bearers: UNEDITEDMadeleine McAffe & Tanya Beths (Australia): Managing Careers, Health & Beach HandballMadeleine (Maca) and Tanya are close friends who play for the Australian beach handball team. They both juggle full time jobs: Maca is a lawyer and Tanya a teacher. Tanya also has ulcerative colitis.
In this episode, Maca and Tanya discuss the pressures of managing professional careers and health on top of being elite athletes.
Experts interviewed include Debbie Beths (Tanya's mother), Dr. Steven D. Pearson (President, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review), Dr. Leonora Risse (Applied Economist, RMIT University), Ebiye Jeremy Udo-Udoma (USA Men's Beach Handball Team), and Janet McAffe (Madeleine's mother).
Audio clips from YouTube's Beach Handball...
2021-02-0327 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDKimberly Alkemade (Netherlands): Loss, Adventure & Blade RunningKimberly didn’t start running until she was 27 -- she's now 30. In her 2019 debut race, the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, she came away with a silver and bronze medal in the 200m and 100m. She's seeking to compete on the Danish Para Track and Field Team in Tokyo.
When Kimberly was eight-years old she was in a bus crash that changed her life and how she approaches everything she does. This episode explores the world of running prosthetics, Kimberly's love of adventure, and her experiences of loss and grief.
NOTE: This episode contains themes that some people may fi...
2021-01-1332 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDZahra Nemati (Iran): Archery & HopeZahra Nemati is arguably Iran's most popular female athlete. While she grew up competing in taekwondo, after a car accident left her legs paralyzed, she decided to pick up a bow and arrow at the age of 21. Zahra’s physical disability allows her to qualify for the Paralympics, but she also was also the first to beat out many able-bodied athletes to additionally qualify for the Iranian Olympic team.
In this episode, Zahra shares what it’s like to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics, and discusses what gives her hope.
Experts interviewed include Mr. Behzad Pakzad, Zahra’s coach...
2020-12-3017 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDKym Crosby (USA): Sprinting, Marriage & AlbinismParalympic 100M bronze medalist and World Championship silver medalist, Kym Crosby has 'limited sight, limitless dreams.' Kym is legally blind, but she hasn't let that stand in the way of anything she sets her mind to, including becoming one of the world's fastest women.
As half-Jamaican, she identifies as bi-racial, but the world has rarely viewed her that way because she has albinism. In this episode we explore Kym's experience as a black woman with limited sight and albinism, and her marriage to fellow US Track & Field Paralympian, Erik Hightower. Serious power couple alert!
Experts interviewed include her Erik...
2020-12-0220 min
Flame Bearers: UNEDITEDIda Jacobsen (Denmark): Rowing & Adjusting to the PandemicWhile most know Danish Olympic Rower, Ida Jacobsen for her prowess on the water, she's also a political science junkie and cheese expert (much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, Samir). Ida decided she was going to compete in the Olympics shortly after her first time rowing 12 years ago. Therefore, the current postponement of the Tokyo Games really made Ida question her identity and sources of motivation.
This episode explores how Ida has dealt with the postponement of the Olympic Games, and offers tips for all listeners on how we can more effectively adapt in this uncertain time.
Experts interviewed...
2020-11-1227 min