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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%…
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What Makes a Great WNBA Player? | Sami Whitcomb (opens the original)
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In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with dual WNBA champion, All-Star, and Australian Opals powerhouse Sami Whitcomb on embracing an unconventional, non-linear path to basketball, balancing motherhood with a year-round international career, and calling out media agendas to demand authentic storytelling for women athletes. In the wake of the recent FIBA World Cup, Sami breaks down the art of becoming a "star in your role.”
How Kenya Produces the World's Best Runners | Susan Ejore (opens the original)
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In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Olympic middle-distance runner and Kenyan track powerhouse Susan Ejore on discovering her athletic path through US collegiate scholarships, pushing through the exhausting reality of training while looking for sponsors, and championing grassroots resources for young women runners across Kenya. Susan breaks down the serene mental autopilot required at peak speeds, celebrates women-focused platforms like Athlos that elevate track star
There’s More to Wheelchair Basketball Than You Think | Emily Oberst (opens the original)
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In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Paralympic silver medalist and Team USA wheelchair basketball powerhouse Emily Oberst on transitioning into adaptive sports following a life-altering cancer diagnosis, dismantling systemic barriers for young girls, and pushing global sports media to change the narrative on para athletes. As we look ahead to the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships and the long runway to the LA Paralympics, Emily breaks down the intense ta
The Culture Behind Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball | Arella Guirantes (opens the original)
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In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with WNBA talent, overseas standout, and Puerto Rican national team star Arella Guirantes on honoring her family's Puerto Rican roots on the global stage, pushing for stronger media coverage and equity for international athletes, and finding ultimate peace in the game by focusing on character over accolades. As we look to this week’s FIBA World Cup where Arella will be representing PR, she shows what world-class, purpose-driven basketba
How a 2026 Wimbledon Champ Learned to Adapt | Yui Kamiji (opens the original)
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In this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with Japanese wheelchair tennis superstar, world number one, and newly minted Career Golden Slam winner Yui Kamiji on capturing her elusive first Wimbledon singles title, adapting to an increasingly powerful era of tennis, and finding mental clarity under intense pressure. Fun fact: To get pumped up before a big match, Yui listens to Eminem's "Not Afraid," and considers staying in high-grade tour hotels one of her favorite parts
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