Arielle Chambers
Multimedia Journalist, ESPN & Andscape Host, Founder of HighlightHER
Ari Chambers is a journalist and host amplifying women’s sports and culture. Known for her powerful storytelling and advocacy for equality, she’s a leading voice in shaping a more inclusive sports media landscape.
Topics
- Women in Sports
- Activism
- DEI
- Entrepreneurship
- Branding
- Media & Television
Social
Bio
Arielle Chambers, a Forbes Under 30 Honoree, is a multi-media journalist, host, and women’s sports and culture amplifier. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina and currently based in New York City, Chambers utilizes storytelling to amplify the voices of women and magnify their excellence. Intentionally staying on the women’s side of things, Chambers seeks to show girls and women world-wide, that their potential is limitless.
Chambers stands as an independent mixed-media journalist driving the success of ESPN’s Andscape and founded HighlightHER, now BR WOMENS SPORTS, an explosively growing women’s sports platform. She consistently delivers a blend of news, highlights, user-generated content, and engaging interviews featuring renowned female athletes, all centered around the world of women’s sports.
As a direct result of her work, Chambers has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Sports, 2021), Sports Illustrated’s 100 Influential Women in Sports (2022), Dawn Staley Excellence in Broadcasting Award (2022), The CCNYC Creative Class (2022), For(bes) the Culture’s 50 Champions (2021), The Athletic’s 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Women’s Basketball (2021), Footlocker’s Sole List (2021) and Yahoo’s Changemakers (2021). Chambers also released a special edition ball with Wilson Basketball in collaboration with the WNBA, which pays homage to Chambers’ upbringing and ideology.
Beyond her reporting and commentary, Ari Chambers is known for her advocacy work. She has been a vocal advocate for social justice, gender equality, and racial equity in sports. Her efforts have not only sparked important conversations but have also led to meaningful change within the sports industry.
In a field where breaking boundaries and making an impact is paramount, Ari Chambers stands out as a beacon of change, ensuring that the world of sports and sports journalism becomes more inclusive and reflective of the diverse voices and stories that make sports such a powerful cultural force.
Speakers
Robin Roberts
Co-Anchor, “Good Morning America”, President, Rock’n Robin Productions, Best Selling Author
Sharlee Jeter
President of Turn 2 Foundation, Inc., VP of Strategy & Development of Jeter Ventures
Richard Jefferson
ESPN & YES Network Analyst, NBA Today Studio Analyst & In-Game Color Analyst, & 17-Year NBA Veteran
Blake Griffin
14-year NBA Veteran, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year, 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30
