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 193 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Founded by Jamie Mittelman hosts Flame Bearers, a sports show with 193 episodes published.

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  Studying Literature Made Me a Better Cyclist | Elisa Balsamo

  Aug 12, 202621 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with Italian pro cycling superstar, former road world champion, and multi-stage Giro d'Italia Women winner Elisa Balsamo on navigating the Tour de France Femmes, and what it's like to keep your mind steady when your bike is going full speed. Fun fact: Elisa studied literature in college, and finds both solace and motivation in her favorite books. She shows us that true endurance comes from mental resilience, trusting your team, and cultivating a full life beyond the bike. -------- Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, championing extraordinary athletes and driving conversations around equality, leadership, and high performance. We’ve collaborated with 450+  Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries—including Hilary Knight, Sue Bird, Caster Semenya, and Amber Glenn— and have earned 28 international awards for capturing raw human journeys of resilience, confidence, and mental health. Through video, podcasting, events, and social media, we spotlight the athlete’s story behind the scoreboards, in her own words.

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  Five Paralympics and Still Competing at the Top | Lucy Shuker

  Aug 5, 202625 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with British wheelchair tennis legend and multi-time Paralympic medalist Lucy Shuker on the US Open, rebuilding her life after a severe spinal cord injury at age 21, learning to maximize her game to compete at the highest level, and shifting away from chasing ranking points to rediscover pure joy after 24 years in the sport. Lucy directly dismantles the misconception that wheelchair tennis is anything less than full-on, hardcore athletic competition, pushes for stronger coverage of women’s wheelchair tennis, and shows us all that true longevity comes from stepping back to appreciate the journey.

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  How a World Champion Thinks | Danielle Dorris

  Jul 29, 202612 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian world record holder Danielle Dorris on making her Paralympic debut at just 13 years old, navigating the relentless fatigue of elite training, and learning the vital lesson that it’s okay if you can’t balance every area of life all at once. Danielle reminds us that Paralympians are world-class competitors who work just as hard as any Olympic athlete, and shows us all that long-term excellence comes from competing against your own standards, separating your craft from your personal identity, and learning to listen to what the water tells you. -------- Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, championing extraordinary athletes and driving conversations around equality, leadership, and high performance. We’ve collaborated with 450+  Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries—including Hilary Knight, Sue Bird, Caster Semenya, and Amber Glenn— and have earned 28 international awards for capturing raw human journeys of resilience, confidence, and mental health. Through video, podcasting, events, and social media, we spotlight the athlete’s story behind the scoreboards, in her own words.

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  What It Takes to Compete at the Highest Level of Para Swimming | Katie Cosgriffe

  Jul 22, 20269 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian paraswimming icon Katie Cosgriffe on reclaiming her purpose after a life-altering 2021 diagnosis, leaning into the philosophy of turning life's hardest trials into its greatest triumphs, and navigating the relentless mental and physical fatigue of elite training. Katie directly challenges the public's limited understanding and societal misconceptions surrounding invisible disabilities, calling for a narrative shift that recognizes the daily, unseen battles of S10 athletes. Katie reminds us that Paralympians are world-class elite competitors who have earned their place on the global stage, and shows us all that breaking timelines and taking ownership of your own lane begins with the courage to advocate for exactly what you need. -- Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, championing extraordinary athletes and driving conversations around equality, leadership, and high performance. We’ve collaborated with 450+  Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries—including Hilary Knight, Sue Bird, Caster Semenya, and Amber Glenn— and have earned 28 international awards for capturing raw human journeys of resilience, confidence, and mental health. Through video, podcasting, events, and social media, we spotlight the athlete’s story behind the scoreboards, in her own words. 

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  Balancing Motherhood and Elite Sport | Leanne Taylor

  Jul 15, 20266 min

  In this episode of Flame Bearers, host and Paralympian Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian paratriathlon powerhouse Leanne Taylor on balancing elite athletic training with the demands of motherhood, leaning into the philosophy of "embracing the chaos" and finding peace in the fact that things do not have to be perfect to be good.  Leanne directly challenges the media’s limited, one-dimensional lens, calling for a narrative shift that celebrates women with disabilities as multifaceted individuals—honoring them not just for their athletic capabilities, but as mothers, employees, and icons. She shows us all that self-care isn't another task in itself, but about finding joy in every moment with her sport, her loved ones, and her adorable son. 

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