Asia “Hot Sauce” Smiley is a high-impact international flag football athlete, mentor, speaker, and brand ambassador known for her unstoppable energy both on and off the field. From NFL sidelines to international tournaments, Asia uses sport, style, and storytelling to empower women, uplift youth, and inspire global audiences. She is the founder of Flamin’ Hottie, an all-women’s international flag football team, and actively builds community through her nonprofit, Flamin’ Futures Foundation. Whether she’s throwing the first pitch at an MLB game, leading youth clinics, or representing brands through athletic excellence and authentic engagement — Asia is always “on the move.“
Flag Runner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working alongside NFL athletes on game day Founder of Flamin’ Hottie, an international women’s flag football team with athletes from 6+ countries Achieving Greatness Award Recipient – Honored at the 51st Annual Dolores J. Neal Women’s Celebration with Senator Jay Costa & UPMC Featured in The New Pittsburgh Courier for impact in sports, youth advocacy, and women’s empowerment UFFL Nationals MVP (2024) – 4 defensive touchdowns in the championship Represented Team Jamaica at the USA Flag World Championships Threw the first pitch at a Dunedin Blue Jays MLB game Featured coach at NFL Flag youth camps and clinics in Pittsburgh, Tampa, and internationally Former Walt Disney World Character Performer (2015–2018) Magna Cum Laude graduate of Clark Atlanta University