TikTok and iHeartPodcasts Premiere “Born to Become with Diana Flores” on the TikTok Podcast Network November 5

Two-Time Flag Football World Champion Launches New Weekly Podcast to Go Beyond the Wins and Explore the Candid and Inspiring Stories Behind Success

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NEW YORK — November 5, 2026 — TikTok and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today launch “Born to Become with Diana Flores,” the newest original podcast to join the TikTok Podcast Network. The series premieres today, November 5, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Ten-time award winning sports executive Sam Rapoport joins Flores for the premiere episode, with upcoming guests including former professional soccer player and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Ashlyn Harris, sports media personality Jenny Taft, and more.

Hosted by two-time flag football world champion and NFL and International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Global Flag Ambassador Diana Flores, the new weekly series features leading voices across sports, entertainment, business and culture for candid conversations that go beyond professional accolades to reveal the people behind the achievements. Drawing on her own journey breaking barriers and helping elevate flag football on the global stage, Flores will sit down each week with athletes, executives, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, creators and more to explore the defining experiences, challenges and turning points that have shaped who they are today. Through honest, fun and raw conversations, “Born to Become” will uncover the personal stories often left out of professional bios, offering listeners new perspectives and lessons they can apply to their own lives.

“I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people throughout my career, and one thing I’ve learned is that the most powerful stories often have nothing to do with the achievements we see on the surface,” said Flores. “Behind every success is a journey filled with unexpected challenges, defining decisions, and moments of growth that deserve to be shared. That’s what inspired me to create Born to Become. I’m so excited to partner with TikTok and iHeartPodcasts to bring these conversations to life and create a space where our guests can share a different side of themselves. I hope listeners find inspiration, connection, and valuable lessons in these stories that encourage them to pursue their own dreams and recognize there is no limit to who they can become.”

The new series joins the TikTok Podcast Network’s growing slate of original programming reflecting TikTok and iHeart’s continued focus on creating new opportunities for creators to grow and reach new audiences, while giving fans more ways to discover and connect with the personalities they love.

“Diana Flores is a great example of how podcasting is creating new opportunities for athletes, creators and entertainers to build on what they've already accomplished and introduce themselves to new audiences,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Through our creative and production capabilities and massive reach, iHeart and the TikTok Podcast Network are helping talent like Diana bring their vision, voice and perspective to life on a new platform and connect with even more fans."

Launched in March 2026, the TikTok Podcast Network is a first-of-its-kind partnership between TikTok and iHeartMedia that brings some of the platform’s leading creators into long-form podcasting. Designed to expand creator storytelling beyond short-form video, the network combines TikTok’s creator ecosystem with iHeartMedia’s industry-leading podcast production, publishing and monetization capabilities. GEICO serves as the network’s exclusive launch partner, creating new opportunities for brands to engage audiences through creator-led podcast content. The slate also includes “Sports Slice” hosted by sports creator Tim Martin; “The Clifford Show” hosted by former college football player turned sports creator Clifford Taylor IV; “Suite 305 with Lele Pons” hosted by multihyphenate and social media star Lele Pons; “Delivering Happiness” hosted by actor Nick Turturro; and “Oh My Kosh with Hannah Kosh” hosted by creator and self-proclaimed internet historian Hannah Kosh. 

All podcasts on the TikTok Podcast Network are published by iHeartPodcasts and are available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Clips, highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from the shows will also be featured across TikTok and posted on the TikTok Podcast Network official account. 

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About Diana Flores

Diana Flores is a two-time flag football world champion, captain and quarterback of Mexico’s National Flag Football Team, an ambassador for both the NFL and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and a global advocate of flag football’s historic growth. She led Mexico to a gold medal at the 2022 and 2025 World Games, and most recently captained the team to Olympic qualification for the LA 2028 Games, where flag football will make its historic debut. Flores was named to this year’s TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports list, cementing her status as one of the most impactful athletes in the world.  She was honored as the 2025 “Re-Writing the Game” Award recipient by the Women’s Sports Foundation and named to the organization’s Board of Trustees, and was recognized by Forbes in its prestigious "30 Under 30" Class of 2024. Flores also starred in the NFL’s groundbreaking “Run With It” Super Bowl ad campaign, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in flag football and inspiring a worldwide reimagining of women’s sports.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

 

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.