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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... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Shannon Rowbury sits down with Mirai Nagasu, a two-time Olympic figure skater and bronze medalist, to talk about her legendary career on the ice, transitioning into coaching, and navigating motherhood. Mirai Nag... more

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Shannon Rowbury sits down with Femita Ayenbeku, a Paralympic sprinter representing the United States, to talk about her rapid rise in track and field, motherhood, and competing at the highest level. Femita share... more

In this episode of Flame Bearers, Danusia Francis-Reid, a gymnast who represented Great Britain and Jamaica, joins host Shannon Rowbury to reflect on life after elite sport and the realities of new motherhood. Seven months after welcoming her son Sol... more

In today’s Flame Bearers episode, British archer Jodie Grinham reflects with host Shannon Rowbury on winning silver at her debut Paralympics and returning in 2024 to earn team gold and individual bronze while seven months pregnant. Jodie shares how s... more

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Recent Guests

Femita Ayenbeku
Three-time Paralympian sprinter
Paralympic athlete
Episode: Femita Ayenbeku: Chasing Down My Dreams
Danusia Francis-Reid
Retired gymnast who represented Great Britain and Jamaica; former All-American at UCLA; board member at British Gymnastics; Pan American Athletes Commission member
British Gymnastics, UCLA, Pan American Athletes Commission
Episode: Danusia Francis-Reid: Balancing in the Chaos
Jodie Grinham
British Paralympic archer, mother of four
Great Britain Paralympic Archery
Episode: Jodie Grinham: I Stopped Aiming for Perfection
Shannon Rowbury
Three-time Olympian in track and field; Olympic bronze medalist
Shannon Rowbury Athletics
Episode: Lessons from Making it to Milan & Introducing Shannon Rowbury
Mia Clerc
Olympic alpine skier
Professional skier
Episode: Mia Clerc: Another Life is Waiting for Me
María Martín Granizo-Ferreiro
Spanish Paralympic alpine skier; world champion parasurfer; ambassador for Gemswell Surf Madrid and Blue Banana Bread
Spain
Episode: María Martín-Granizo Ferreiro: Skiing Shows I Can Do it All
Brittany Hudak
Paralympic athlete, Canadian Nordic skiing
Canada national team
Episode: Brittany Hudak: Giving Myself Grace
Polina Rozkova
Para-athlete, fencer and wheelchair curler
Latvia (Paralympic athlete)
Episode: Polina Rozkova: Stay Calm and Don't Have a Cow
Aline Rocha
Brazilian Paralympian competing in winter and summer Games
Paralympics Brazil
Episode: Aline Rocha: We Must Evolve

Hosts

Ashley Kane
Host of Making It To Milan; Flame Bearers
Dani Aravich
Co-host of Making It To Milan; Flame Bearers
Ashley Cain
Co-host of Making It To Milan; Flame Bearers
Dani Erbich
Co-host of Making It To Milan; Flame Bearers

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Such an inspiring podcast

    I love Flamebearers! It is honest, educational and so incredibly inspiring. I am not an athlete but the themes Jamie talks to her guests about, being present, living in you body, self care and the importance of determination and grit are such important lessons for everyone. Thank you for the amazing work you are doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizMom of boys
    United States3 years ago
  • Shoutout from Australia

    Great pod, really enjoyed the episode on Sue Bird. Multi layered storytelling on female athletes/para athletes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShootingTheBreeze
    Australia4 years ago
  • Helpful

    I really appreciate the global nature of this podcast. For example, it was really cool to listen to the episode on the athlete from Madagascar and then check out an athlete from Brazil and Iran. Friend recommended me this podcast and I love it. I’ve been listening to it non stop definitely a good one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koi habartez
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Honestly I listen to a lot of podcasts, but this is the best one out there! As a guy, it's cool for me to listen to stories of female athletes. I hope more guys check this podcast out. This podcast IS AMAZING. Keep up the good work !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    david worner542
    United States4 years ago
  • I love it!

    Just discovered this podcast yesterday and I’ve already listened to the first seven episodes! I’m totally hooked and I can’t wait to catch up! Good job guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harold48rn
    United States4 years ago

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The host weaves diverse athlete stories with depth and purpose.
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Femita Ayenbeku: Chasing Down My Dreams
Q: What changes do you hope to see in media coverage of Paralympic athletes?
Highlight the full story—training, personal life, and disability—emphasizing equal effort and achievement, and ensuring athletes are not reduced to their disability but celebrated as top athletes with comparable dedication.
Femita Ayenbeku: Chasing Down My Dreams
Q: Can you tell us about that start to your running career and how you qualified for Paris so quickly after you began?
She received a running blade in 2015, fell in love with the sport, trained intensely with her coach, and in a short period advanced from local competitions to the Paralympic pathway, culminating in her Paris qualification just six months after giving birth.
Mia Clerc: Another Life is Waiting for Me
Q: Did you meet any athletes you were excited to meet, and how did those moments feel?
She recalls meeting Federica Brignone and Mikaela Shiffrin, expressing excitement about photos and well-wishes, and notes how these interactions reminded her that even top competitors share common pressures and humanity.
Mia Clerc: Another Life is Waiting for Me
Q: Just to start, what was your favorite part of the trip?
Mia describes the special moments with family and the chance to connect with friends and athletes from around the world, highlighting the emotional richness of sharing the Olympic experience with loved ones and the sense of belonging in the village.
Polina Rozkova: We Made History
Q: So Polina, what can people do who are listening to this story after you've returned home to celebrate your medal?
Support the Latvia curling association or directly back Polina and her wheelchair curling club to help sustain funding, training, and visibility for the sport.

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What is Flame Bearers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Flame Bearers: Making It To Milan focuses on women in sports, spotlighting elite athletes from a wide range of disciplines and countries. Episodes center on high-performance journeys, resilience, and the social dynamics surrounding female athletes, including Paralympians, Olympians, and trailblazers expanding access and visibility for underrepresented sports and regions. The show often intertwines personal narratives with broader topics like representation, mental health, coaching, and the role of family and support systems in pursuing peak performance. A notable strength is its emphasis on authentic storytelling, global perspectives, and the empowerment of the next generation of athletes, making it a compelling platform for sponsors and gu... more

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Recent guests on Flame Bearers include:

1. Femita Ayenbeku
2. Danusia Francis-Reid
3. Jodie Grinham
4. Shannon Rowbury
5. Mia Clerc
6. María Martín Granizo-Ferreiro
7. Brittany Hudak
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