Kickoff to the Summer Olympics & Paralympics - Celebrating the Women to Watch with Flamebearers Jamie Mittelman

Women in the Arena

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What if you could reshape the way the world views women athletes? Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Jamie Mittelman, founder and host of Flamebearers. Jamie transitioned from managing multi-million dollar media portfolios to revolutionizing media coverage for female Olympians and Paralympians. Together, we explore the significant challenges female athletes face, from menstruation and motherhood to the glaring gap in media representation. Jamie's Harvard-inspired venture, Flamebearers, aims to bridge this gap by showcasing diverse and empowering stories that inspire future generations of women in sports.

🌟 Highlights of the Episode:

✨ Empowering Women in Sports:

• Jamie Mittelman's journey from media mogul to advocate for female athletes.
• The mission of Flamebearers to elevate stories of Olympians and Paralympians.

📊 Challenging Perceptions:

• Insights from Caroline Fitzgerald’s podcast, GOALS, and its compelling statistics.
• Debunking myths and showcasing women's sports as viable business opportunities.

👩‍💼 Women in Leadership:

• The transformative impact of diverse leadership on business success.
• The importance of women holding leadership roles in the sports industry.

🏅 Women to Watch in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics:

• 🏃‍♀️ Caster Semenya: 2x Gold Medalist & 3x World Champion Runner
• 🏊‍♀️ Alejandra Aybar: Changing how physically disabled athletics are perceived in the Dominican Republic
• 🏄‍♀️ Sunny Choi: Pioneering in the new Olympic sport of Breaking

💪 Celebrating New and Returning Athletes:

• 🤸‍♀️ Simone Biles: A testament to resilience and excellence.
• 🏃‍♀️ Sha'Carri Richardson: Overcoming challenges and making a comeback.
• 🏅 Ritah Asiimwe: Paralympian breaking stereotypes and inspiring millions.

As we gear up for the Paris Olympics, this episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and recognition in women's sports. Join us in supporting Jamie Mittelman and her incredible work with athletes, reaffirming our commitment to backing their journey every step of the way.

Tune in now and be part of the movement to empower women athletes and elevate their stories on a global stage! 🌍
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***Last thing- This is my WISH LIST of interviews:

• Joan Jett
• Dolly Parton
• Viola Davis
• Ina Garten
Maybe you can help a girl out...***
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***One last thing...I have an interview wish list because a girl's gotta dream

• Viola Davis
• Dolly Parton
• Ina Garten
• Joan Jett

Maybe one of you can help me out!
Thank you all for supporting this show and all Women in the Arena!

Chapters

1. Empowering Women Athletes on the Global Stage (00:00:00)

2. Elevating the Visibility of Paralympic Athletes (00:18:50)

3. We Are All Advocates (00:35:21)

4. Supporting Athletes in Paris (00:50:04)