Flame Bearers

Founded by Jamie Mittelman
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Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio. We tell stories via video production, podcasts, and live events and have supported just shy of 400 world-class athletes from 52 countries.In a landscape where 85% of coverage is dedicated to men and the remaining 15% often highlights a narrow segment of women athletes, we broaden the lens to highlight diverse voices. Why? Because we’re here to inspire the next generation of athletes, centering their stories on their terms. Our mission is to spark a movement that lights up women athletes worldwide, inspiring girls to see their dreams within reach. Watch our episodes on YouTube to see our conversations. Tune into all podcast episodes, wherever you get your podcasts including: -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sLW663... -Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... -Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/f31308b5-4c... Learn more about Flame Bearers here: flamebearerspodcast.com Social Media Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlameBearersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flame_bearers X: https://twitter.com/flamebearers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flamebearers 

  1. The Mindset That Makes a Paralympic Athlete | Scout Bassett & Annie Carey

    2일 전

    The Mindset That Makes a Paralympic Athlete | Scout Bassett & Annie Carey

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, host and Paralympian Manasi Joshi sits down with Paralympic trailblazer, mentor, and foundation founder Scout Basset and rising collegiate para-track star and world championship medalist Annie Carey for an illuminating conversation honoring Disability Pride Month. Annie and Scout explore the complex realities of navigating elite sport as para athletes, from Annie’s experiences as a young girl competing against adults to discovering a radically freeing community where she could finally step onto the track without needing to hide or explain her disability. They share the vulnerability of navigating the invisible, lonely, and expensive barriers to reaching the Paralympic stage, as well as the unique psychological transition of moving between a deeply accepting athletic inner circle and everyday college life. Together, they redefine the strict binary of winning and losing, while directly challenging the media to look past an athlete's disability backstory. Scout and Annie call on the fashion, beauty, and marketing industries to normalize representation and embrace women with disabilities as trendy, beautiful, and aspirational icons, reminding us all that we always have the power to take life's imperfect moments and choose exactly what to make of them.

    15분
  2. Mindset of a Champion with USWNT's Shannon Mac Millan

    6월 24일

    Mindset of a Champion with USWNT's Shannon Mac Millan

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Ross sits down with foundational American soccer icon and '99 World Cup champion Shannon Mac Millan for a captivating conversation on navigating an intense global spotlight and building the legendary sisterhood that changed women’s sports forever. Shannon shares the vulnerability of her coming out journey, finding an unwavering sounding board in teammate Joy Fawcett, and the mental stamina required to maintain a fierce "game face" while still allowing yourself the raw, emotional space to be human behind the scenes. Together, they dive into the realities of elite locker room culture, the vital role of accountability, and the modern societal pressures currently burning out youth athletes. Shannon directly tackles the persistent stereotypes surrounding LGBTQ+ athletes and allies, details her current global work developing the game with FIFA, and leaves us with an empowering reminder that our greatest power is unlocked when we drop our differences and unite tightly behind a common goal.

    15분
  3. Layshia Clarendon: I'm Not a Talking Point

    6월 17일

    Layshia Clarendon: I'm Not a Talking Point

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Janelly Farías sits down with WNBA All-Star, USA gold medalist, and trailblazer Layshia Clarendon for a conversation on Layshia’s complex intersectional journey—navigating life as the first out trans and non-binary player in WNBA history while balancing public advocacy with personal safety and mental health. They share the vulnerability of moving through the "second death" that comes with athlete retirement, the grueling process of learning how to be a human again outside of a rigid sports schedule, and finding the courage to take risks to live authentically. Together, they explore the necessity of collective bargaining where "all boats rise together," the transition into sports media to keep the performance adrenaline alive, and Layshia's mission to eliminate barriers to trans healthcare through their foundation. Layshia challenges the sporting world to look past the statistics and recognize the human before the athlete, leaving us with an important reminder to rest when exhausted, keep up the fight, and know that we are inherently perfect and lovable exactly as we are.

    22분
  4. Abby Dunkin: What I Do is Not Who I Am

    6월 10일

    Abby Dunkin: What I Do is Not Who I Am

    In this episode of Making It To Milan, co-host [co-host name not stated in transcript] sits down with Paralympic gold medalist and world champion Abby Dunkin to discuss her journey in wheelchair basketball representing [country not stated in transcript]. Abby Dunkin shares her complex experiences navigating the coming out process in a small Texas town while simultaneously adjusting to life with a physical disability following a life-altering medical mistake. She opens up about the vulnerability of hitting rock bottom, discovering that her identity is distinct from her athletic achievements, and using sports to find her authentic self. The conversation explores the critical need to prioritize mental health and highlights the difference between sports teams tolerating queer athletes versus truly embracing them. Furthermore, she challenges the global sporting community to break its silence and prioritize education and safety for LGBTQ+ players worldwide.

    19분
  5. Rebe Bernal: Puedo Cambiar Vidas (En Espanol)

    6월 3일

    Rebe Bernal: Puedo Cambiar Vidas (En Espanol)

    **Please see here for translated captions. Also, please visit our YouTube to watch the episode with English captions. ** En este episodio de Flame Bearers, la presentadora Janelly Farías conversa con la capitana de la selección nacional de fútbol de México, defensa del Washington Spirit y su pareja, Rebeca (Rebe) Bernal, en una conversación profundamente personal y pionera. Rebe, una figura legendaria y cuatro veces campeona de la Liga MX Femenil, se abre para hablar sobre su complejo proceso de salir del armario, sobre cómo lidió con el miedo a las expectativas familiares y sobre el papel vital que desempeñan los espacios seguros en la salud mental de un atleta y en su rendimiento en el terreno de juego. Juntas, exploran la dolorosa realidad de tener que soportar la homofobia, tanto en México como en Estados Unidos. Rebe se enfrenta a la vulnerabilidad que supone darse cuenta de que su propia voz es lo suficientemente poderosa como para cambiar vidas, dejándonos con una hermosa visión de lo que significa brillar con autenticidad, tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha. -- In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Janelly Farías sits down with Mexican national soccer team captain and Washington Spirit defender Rebeca (Rebe) Bernal for a deeply personal and groundbreaking conversation. Rebeca (Rebe) Bernal, a legendary four-time Liga MX Femenil champion, opens up about her complex coming out journey, navigating the fears of family expectations, and the vital role that safe spaces play in an athlete's mental health and on-field performance. Together, they explore the painful reality of enduring homophobia in both Mexico and the United States. Rebeca (Rebe) Bernal reflects on the vulnerability of recognizing that her voice carries the power to change lives, and shares her vision of what it means to shine authentically on and off the pitch.

    11분
  6. Mirai Nagasu: Pulling Medals from My Underwear Drawer

    5월 27일

    Mirai Nagasu: Pulling Medals from My Underwear Drawer

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Shannon Rowbury sits down with Mirai Nagasu, a two-time Olympic figure skater and bronze medalist, to talk about her legendary career on the ice, transitioning into coaching, and navigating motherhood. Mirai Nagasu shares her journey from making history as a young national champion to why she famously kept her Olympic medal in her underwear drawer before eventually putting it on display to inspire the next generation. Together, they also explore the physical realities of pregnancy, bringing her five-day-old son to the rink in a baby carrier, the striking similarities between an athlete's support team and a mother's “village,” and why it’s time for sports media to move past curated perfection.

    16분
  7. Femita Ayenbeku: Chasing Down My Dreams

    5월 20일

    Femita Ayenbeku: Chasing Down My Dreams

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Shannon Rowbury sits down with Femita Ayenbeku, a Paralympic sprinter representing the United States, to talk about her rapid rise in track and field, motherhood, and competing at the highest level. Femita shares how she received her first running blade in 2015, made her first Paralympic team just seven months later, and went on to become a three-time Paralympian. Together, they also explore balancing elite sport with raising two children under two, navigating the Paralympic Village as a breastfeeding mom, the importance of showing the full reality of Paralympic athletes in media coverage, and how motherhood reshaped Femita’s sense of purpose and resilience.

    17분
  8. Danusia Francis-Reid: Balancing in the Chaos

    5월 13일

    Danusia Francis-Reid: Balancing in the Chaos

    In this episode of Flame Bearers, Danusia Francis-Reid, a gymnast who represented Great Britain and Jamaica, joins host Shannon Rowbury to reflect on life after elite sport and the realities of new motherhood. Seven months after welcoming her son Solly, Danusia shares how sleepless nights, baby cuddles, and learning to slow down have reshaped her perspective. She also opens up about the importance of family support, the resilience motherhood requires, and the joy she finds in everyday moments with her son. Danusia shows us all that even when the beam gets narrow, you can still dance.

    12분
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Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio. We tell stories via video production, podcasts, and live events and have supported just shy of 400 world-class athletes from 52 countries.In a landscape where 85% of coverage is dedicated to men and the remaining 15% often highlights a narrow segment of women athletes, we broaden the lens to highlight diverse voices. Why? Because we’re here to inspire the next generation of athletes, centering their stories on their terms. Our mission is to spark a movement that lights up women athletes worldwide, inspiring girls to see their dreams within reach. Watch our episodes on YouTube to see our conversations. Tune into all podcast episodes, wherever you get your podcasts including: -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sLW663... -Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... -Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/f31308b5-4c... Learn more about Flame Bearers here: flamebearerspodcast.com Social Media Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlameBearersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flame_bearers X: https://twitter.com/flamebearers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flamebearers 

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    Founded by Jamie Mittelman
  • 방송 연도
    2020년 - 2026년
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    © 2025 Flame Bearers: UNEDITED Jamie Mittelman
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