Mina Kimes

Mina Kimes transitioned from an award-winning business journalist to a prominent NFL analyst and media personality for ESPN. After earning the prestigious Henry R. Luce Award in 2012 for her investigative report ‘Bad to the Bone,’ which exposed the unauthorized use of cement in bone tissue repair and its devastating patient outcomes, Mina Kimes went on to establish a distinguished career as an award-winning journalist and prominent media personality. Kimes began her professional journey in 2007, joining Fortune Small Business Magazine as an investigative reporter following her graduation summa cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

During her tenure, she earned significant accolades from organizations including the New York Press Club, the National Press Club, and the Asian American Journalists Association for her critical business coverage. In 2013, Kimes transitioned to Bloomberg News, where her detailed profiles of high-profile business executives such as Doug Oberhelman of Caterpillar and Eddie Lampert of Sears garnered further recognition, earning her a Front Page Award for business reporting. Her insightful financial narratives continued to earn praise, including the Larry Birger Young Business Journalist Prize in 2014. That same year, Kimes made a pivotal move into sports journalism, joining ESPN after an essay she published on Tumblr, detailing her personal connection to her father and the Seattle Seahawks, captured the network’s attention.

In 2022, her acclaimed podcast, ‘The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,’ entered a new phase by signing with Omaha Productions, extending its reach and influence within the sports media landscape. Kimes continues to be a highly sought-after commentator and analyst, leveraging her sharp analytical skills and engaging presence across multiple platforms.