Flame Bearers

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: flamebe

Flame Bearers is a sports podcast hosted by Founded by Jamie Mittelman, with 199 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Founded by Jamie Mittelman hosts Flame Bearers, a sports show with 199 episodes published.

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  From Last Place to Olympic Gold | Thea LaFond

  Sep 30, 202636 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with World Indoor Champion, and Dominica’s historic first-ever Olympic medalist Thea LaFond. Tune in to hear how her background in classical dance and special education cultivated the patience and grace needed to weather years of near-miss podium finishes, trusting the process with her husband and coach to build a world-class training setup from scratch, and pushing through severe injury and personal loss to reach the pinnacle of her sport. As she looks ahead to the future of track and field, Thea shows what true fearlessness and resilience look like, advocates for youth development and resource-sharing across Caribbean sports federations, and proves that representing your home country with unwavering pride can inspire an entire nation and transform lives.

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  What Makes a Great WNBA Player? | Sami Whitcomb

  Sep 23, 202634 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with dual WNBA champion, All-Star, and Australian Opals powerhouse Sami Whitcomb on embracing an unconventional, non-linear path to basketball, balancing motherhood with a year-round international career, and calling out media agendas to demand authentic storytelling for women athletes. In the wake of the recent FIBA World Cup,  Sami breaks down the art of becoming a "star in your role.”

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  How Kenya Produces the World's Best Runners | Susan Ejore

  Sep 16, 202622 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Olympic middle-distance runner and Kenyan track powerhouse Susan Ejore on discovering her athletic path through US collegiate scholarships, pushing through the exhausting reality of training while looking for sponsors, and championing grassroots resources for young women runners across Kenya. Susan breaks down the serene mental autopilot required at peak speeds, celebrates women-focused platforms like Athlos that elevate track stars on a global stage, and reminds us that owning your strength means fearlessly declaring, "I'm that girl."

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  There’s More to Wheelchair Basketball Than You Think | Emily Oberst

  Sep 9, 202630 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Paralympic silver medalist and Team USA wheelchair basketball powerhouse Emily Oberst on transitioning into adaptive sports following a life-altering cancer diagnosis, dismantling systemic barriers for young girls, and pushing global sports media to change the narrative on para athletes. As we look ahead to the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships and the long runway to the LA Paralympics, Emily breaks down the intense tactical chess match of wheelchair classifications, channels the fire of Team USA’s legendary rivalry with the Netherlands, and reminds us that true success comes from falling in love with the sport.

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  The Culture Behind Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball | Arella Guirantes

  Sep 2, 202628 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with WNBA talent, overseas standout, and Puerto Rican national team star Arella Guirantes on honoring her family's Puerto Rican roots on the global stage, pushing for stronger media coverage and equity for international athletes, and finding ultimate peace in the game by focusing on character over accolades. As we look to this week’s FIBA World Cup where Arella will be representing PR, she shows what world-class, purpose-driven basketball looks like, advocates for greater synergy between U.S. and overseas sports markets, and reminds us all that true success comes from how deeply you touch people's lives along the journey.

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