About Flame Bearers - Women's Sports Storytelling Studio

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our movement

Women had to fight their way to be a part of the sports world, from the first female Olympians competing in 1900—over 1,500 years after the first Olympic Games—to the establishment of the WNBA in 1997, 51 years after the NBA began. Despite these breakthroughs, women are still underrepresented and undercovered by the media. Yet, more athletes are breaking barriers, gaining attention, and inspiring fans every day.

We’re here to celebrate and amplify ATHLETES’ voices.

We’re storytellers, championing elite women athletes.

Explore Our Vision

We’ve collaborated with legends
and shaped new ones.

Caster Semenya

Sue Bird

1999 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Women's World Cup champions, featured on Flame Bearers women's sports podcast

USWNT 1999

Diede De Groot

Cocona Hiraki

Maé-Bérénice Méité, 2x Olympian and 6x French Figure Skating Champion, Flame Bearers Pathways to Paris co-host

Maé-Bérénice Méité

Masomah Alizada

2024 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Olympic gold medalists, featured on Flame Bearers women's sports podcast

USWNT 2024

We’re revolutionizing women’s sports media through captivating storytelling. 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 and fans through podcasts, videos, and live events.

our mission is to spark a movement that lights up women athletes worldwide, inspiring girls to see their dreams within reach.

Testimonials

"This experience has been incredibly meaningful for me...The work matters because it’s about authentic connection and the power of storytelling."

Saman Soltani

Olympic Refugee Athlete

"I am humbled and honored to have this unique opportunity to highlight and empower other women while learning from them."

Maé-Bérénice Méité

2x Olympian, 6x French Figure Skating Champion, Pathways to Paris Co-Host

"I love your content and thanks for highlighting female Paralympians right alongside Olympians."

Sarah Adam

1st Woman on Team USA's Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team

"Each episode is a beautiful encapsulation of the trials and triumphs of women around the globe.”

Katherine Switzer

Boston Marathon Trailblazer

“Your work is deeply inspiring.”

Farkhunad Mahtaj

Captain of Afghanistan women's national soccer team

"Flame Bearers helped me understand the power of sports, how it impacts lives, and the importance of sharing our stories with a wider audience..”

Manasi Joshi

Para Badminton World Champion

“Thank you to Jamie for the excellent conversations about women’s sports she’s leading on the Flame Bearers podcast.”

Meb Keflezighi

2014 Boston marathon and 2009 NYC winner 2004 Olympic marathon silver medalist

"Flame Bearers support has truly elevated my track experience and expanded my reach to a broader audience."

Tezna Abrahams

African Record Holder, Para Track and Field

Awards and recognition

We’re storytellers who believe every sport shines through its athletes.

Jamie Mittelman

Founder and host

Jamie champions the stories of exceptional women athletes—from household names to unsung heroes—because if you can see it, you can be it.

As Founder & CEO of Flame Bearers, she’s worked with over 350 exceptional women athletes from 56 countries, be it 3x World Champ Caster Semenya to 5x Olympic Gold Medalist Sue Bird

💥 Collaborations with Dior, Harvard, UN Foundation’s Girls Up campaign, and the iconic 1999 USWNT
🎙️ Featured in US INSIDER, APPLE+, and CEO Weekly
🔥 Over 23 international awards for recognitions in video, podcasting, and social media

Harvard Masters of Public Administration, Dartmouth Masters of Business, Middlebury College International Studies Major & Gender Studies Minor and a decade of communications experience in the nonprofit and private sectors.