Flame Bearers is the world’s first storytelling platform, illuminating the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians & Paralympians..

We are a community driving positive change, building connections, and creating a space where women athletes feel valued and empowered to share their stories.

We tell stories via podcast, video, and live events, giving women Olympians & Paralympians a platform to share their trials and triumphs, discuss what life is like outside the Games, and bring unique perspectives to their stories.

Because they inspire us, help us to understand the world better, and move us to tap into our own resilience.

These stories deserve to be heard

our

MISSION

Flame Bearers is a media production company from global storytelling platform, illuminating the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians & Paralympians that inspire people to drive change for themselves, in their connections with others, and their communities.

our

VISION

We envision a world where people feel more represented, empowered to show resolve as they face their future, and are enlightened about what the power of community can do.

our

VISION

We envision a world where people feel more represented, empowered to show resolve as they face their future, and are enlightened about what the power of community can do.

OUR values

curiosity

We want to know what drives people to be so resilient. It helps us understand the world better and reflect on our own challenges, viewpoints, and potential for resilience.

trustworthiness

Our guests will never distress about how they’ll come across. We assure our audience that they’ll hear open, honest, and well-researched stories.  

Fearlessness

We have a relentless desire to create energy around the stories and topics that we believe should be heard. Our spark can help the flame burn brighter.  

CELEBRATE WOMEN ATHLETES

We celebrate resilent women olympians & paralympians.

CRAFT A NEW NARRATIVE

We are fearlessly driving positive change in the athletic community & beyond.

BUILD A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Our spark can help the flame burn brighter.

our

GOALS

CELEBRATE WOMEN ATHLETES

We celebrate resilent women olympians & paralympians.

CRAFT A NEW NARRATIVE

We are fearlessly driving positive change in the athletic community & beyond.

BUILD A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Our spark can help the flame burn brighter.

our

GOALS

OUR team

Jamie mittelman

founder and host

Jamie is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them. A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women’s sports. Harvard Masters of Public Administration (MPA), 7 years communications experience in the corporate an nonprofit worlds, International Studies Major &Gender Studies Minor.

Sports provided Jamie with some of her favorite moments, and some of the most difficult and challenging moments of her life.

marissa potter

director of brand and partnerships

ava movsessian​

Social Media Manager​

payal naik

Social Media Manager​

sakshi singh

project and social media manager​

Advisory board

KIM CRABBE

First African American Woman to Roster, US Women’s National Soccer Team.

Dr. Ketra Armstrong

Professor of Sport Management
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director, Center For Race and Ethnicity in Sport University of Michigan

Dr. kessely hong

Senior Lecturer in Public Policy & Faculty Chair of the MPA Programs Harvard Kennedy School

Karen korellis reuther

Design Critic Harvard Graduate School of Design / Former Creative Executive NIKE & Reebok

Dr. Karin hanta

Director of Feminist Resource Center, Chellis House, Middlebury College

Dino cattaneo

Founder, Authentic Leadership For Everyday People/Hoolibean LLC

EMMA MINTo

Founder & Principal, ELM Strategic Advisors, LLC Former Senior VP & GM, North America, Crocs Former VP & GM North America, NIKE Women´s