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Flame Bearers: UNEDITED

Jamie Mittelman

Flame Bearers is a media production company, telling her story in her words. We’re storytellers, championing elite women athletes. We tell stories via video production, podcasts, and live events. 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

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22:24

2024 Highlights: Moments To Lift You Up

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2024/12/26

Instead of releasing a new interview this week, we wanted to pause and reflect on some of the incredible conversations we've had in 2024. This episode celebrates some of our favorite moments from interviews this past year, including snippets from our full conversations with each of these athletes. To name a few, you'll hear from: -Kokona Hiraki, World Champion skateboarder, talks about her love for the evolving nature of skateboarding and its inclusive spirit: “Once you master

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26:01

UNEDITED: Disability is Not a Curse

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2024/12/18

*You can watch this episode of Flame Bearers: UNEDITED on YouTube via the Flame Bearers channel if you would like to tune in with visuals* ------- “Never give up. Any opportunity can come up, and you need to grasp it.” This mantra fuels Husnah Kukundakwe, a 17-year-old, 2x Paralympian from Uganda. In a culture where “most people like me, who are born with a disability, are seen as curses to the family...some are just killed right on the spot,” Husnah has defied every

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25:05

UNEDITED: I Had to be Prettier, Funnier to Compensate

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2024/12/11

“Your body isn’t broken—it just works differently now.”That’s how Dana Mathewson—3x Team USA Wheelchair Paralympian, and Wimbledon champ—views her body today, but that wasn't always her perspective. At the age of 10, Dana developed a rare auto-immune condition. When most girls are desperately trying to fit in with their peers, Dana was forced to reimagine her identity and future. She shares, “I was 10 years old, and suddenly, the thing everyone noticed about me was my wheelchair

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12:47

UNEDITED: Not A Linear Path

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2024/12/05

“What we do is sometimes the least interesting thing about us.”That’s how Julie-Anne Staehli—an Olympian from Canada and pro runner with Team New Balance Boston—sees it. With over a decade of experience competing at the highest levels, Julie-Anne has learned that while competing is a big part of her, it's what she does, not who she is. In this episode, Julie-Anne opens up about her journey, from growing up playing every sport imaginable to finding her stride as an endurance

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35:39

UNEDITED: Being a normal person is really hard

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2024/11/27

"If you have the chance to be the best in the world at something, even for the fourth time, you should probably take it." Caryn Davies, a 3x Olympic medalist, shares her extraordinary journey of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery in this unfiltered conversation.Caryn, who competed in three Olympic Games—Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012)—amassed an impressive record: a silver medal in Athens and back-to-back gold medals in Beijing and London as part of the U.S

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17:54

UNEDITED: It wasn't an accident. It was a choice.

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2024/11/20

Charlie Guest, is a 2x Olympic skier, psych student, and an advocate for gender equity in sports. After breaking her back in 2014, Charlie went on to become the first British woman to ever win an Alpine European Cup (2019) and later went on to rack up 3 titles. Charlie opens up about her passion for skiing and the systemic inequalities she’s encountered. Specifically, Charlie recounts the infuriating disparities in media coverage during last year's Junior Alpine World Championships

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26:17

UNEDITED: Stop to Congratulate Yourself

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2024/11/13

In this episode, we sprint into the life of Jodie Williams, a 3x Olympian from Great Britain, beginning with her early days as an unstoppable young athlete. Jodie recalls her first taste of victory, winning races at school sports days and even being pitted against older boys in a heptathlon when “no one could beat me.” That moment fueled a drive that would guide her to track and field, where she quickly became a standout.That said, her journey to the Olympics wasn’t without

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39:45

UNEDITED: Leaving on My Own Terms

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2024/11/07

Celina Toth traded in her gymnastics leotard for her swimsuit at age 12, where she quickly rose up the ranks, and consistently maintained her spot on the Canadian National Team since 2008. "I was the oldest diver to ever qualify for their first Olympics in Canada at 28...a testament to my character, that I was never giving up." A 4x World Cup Finalist and CAN Fund recipient, Celina made quite the splash in the world of diving, and did so on her terms, calling the shots for herself

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18:10

UNEDITED: Compare Yourself To You Yesterday

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2024/10/30

Chahat Arora is a Indian national record holder in breast stroke who has been one of the most consistent swimmers for her country over the past decade. That said, for Chahat swimming is "more about being happy than being successful. If I'm happy doing what I love, that's good enough for me right now."In today's conversation, Chahat shares how she grounds herself and develops goals for self improvement. She shares, "Instead of just thinking that I want to go to the Olympics or I

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22:13

UNEDITED: Flexible Athlete Identity vs Inflexible...

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2024/10/23

We heard you loud & clear: you want more athlete's stories, so we responded. Today, we launch Flame Bearers: UNEDITED, a new video and podcast series celebrating the journeys of elite women athletes from around the world at all phases of their journeys: seeking their first international qualifications, a the pinnacle of their careers, and after retirement. In this largely UNEDITED series, we'll meet more athletes than ever before, all at various stages of their paths. This series is

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19:40

Asmaa Niang (Morocco): Always Been a Dreamer

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2024/10/02

Asmaa is a 2x Olympic judoka and 6x African Champion who came to judo when most athletes are retiring. Now at 41, Asmaa has decided to say goodbye to the mat on her terms and focus on her next chapter. But first, let's hear how she got to where she is today.She's a Parisian firefighter (the only one in her community), founder, psychologist, daily ice-bath lover, and so much more. Throughout it all, Asmaa's journey has been about continually challenging herself, staying grounded,

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21:48

Debinha & Bia Zaneratto (Brazil): A Woman's Place =...

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2024/09/25

Debinha (Deb) and Bia Zaneratto are two of the greatest soccer legends in the game. Both grew up playing with the boys, and in Deb's case often playing with whatever the neighborhood kids could grab that resembled a ball. Bia had her first opportunity to play with girls at 13. In this conversation we sit down with Deb and Bia together, as they both play for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). This conversation is co-hosted by Maé-Bérénice

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25:30

Tezna Abrahams (South Africa): We Bleed The Same

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2024/09/18

Tezna grew up thinking that maybe one day, she could be a Paralympic swimmer. At 12, she became South Africa's para national champ. When Tezna got in an accident one week before the Rio Paralympic Trials, she took a step away from sports to reset. Years later, she decided to pick up track and field "to stay fit," and within the year, she became a 3x African Record and South African Paralympian competing in the 200m and long jump. Because there's not (yet enough) serious prize

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18:22

Taylor Winnett (USA): Gaining A New Life

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2024/09/11

Taylor has been in the pool since age 4, when her mom (a swim coach) and older sister (also a swimmer) first introduced her to the water. A D1 recruit at Loyola University Maryland, Taylor was gearing up to make a splash at the collegiate level. She was then diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition characterized by joint pain, loose joints, and hypermobility. According to Taylor, this period of her life was both physically and emotionally excruciating. She shares how she

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Alejandra Aybar (Dominican Republic): Know Your Why

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2024/09/04

Alejandra is the Dominican Republic's first female Paralympic swimmer, a Parapan American silver medalist, engineer, dog mom, and as she shares, "a 4’3” tall girl promoting inclusion."When not swimming (which she does 4-5 hours a day), Alejandra works for the International Paralympic Committee, making sport more accessible for all. As if that's not enough, she's also writing her masters thesis. When asked how she juggles it all, she shares that she's driven by her why. She knows

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14:55

Manasi Joshi (India): Never Dim Your Light

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2024/08/28

Manasi Joshi has won 10 gold, 9 silver and 15 bronze medals at level 1 international tournaments. She's a former World Champion (SL3), an engineer, an Arjuna award winner, Aspen Fellow, and has spoken at Harvard. As Manasi approaches the Paris Paralympics, she's feeling "stronger than ever." That said, she's pauses to flag HOW she hopes journalists and the media should talk about her, or rather how they shouldn't. She shares, "I don't want to be called inspirational because I

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14:28

Bonus Content: From Paris via The Unlocked Foundation

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2024/08/22

Bonus 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,

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13:31

Anastasia Pagonis (USA): Seeing the Visually Impaired

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2024/08/21

Anastasia is a 3x World Champion and a 2X Paralympian on a mission to change how people 'see' the visually impaired. To truly see them as they are, not stereotypes. When asked to describe a blind person, Anastasia offers that "most people think of a man walking around like a zombie, big dark glasses, and a cane, but that's not how visual impairment is for me." Anastasia is a bubbly, stylish, world-class athlete who many often don't realize has a disability when briefly looking at

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17:45

Claire Taggart (UK): Leading From the Court

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2024/08/14

Growing up, Claire was drawn to creative and artistic pursuits: piano and trumpet, drawing, reading. At 17, her life changed when she started experiencing mobility issues. Two years later she was diagnosed with dystonia, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and spasms. Claire found boccia at a local club, and credits Great Britain's coaches with inviting her to a Talent Event in 2015 that served as a turning point in her career. During this

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12:48

Bryony Page (Great Britain): Fear Brings Focus

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2024/08/07

As a young gymnast, Bryony saw kids jumping up and down on the trampoline and decided, "I want to try that! It looks like so much fun!" Three Olympic medals later, including her sparkling new gold from Paris, and she clearly hasn't stopped having fun. As World & European Trampoline Champion, Bryony has all of the accolades one could dream of, but as she shares, her journey has always been about so much more than just the hardware. Bryony's path has included countless injuries as

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