Seeking Alpha
Two women share their personal journeys through careers, dating, and emerging technology, discussing both struggles and successes. The podcast aims to learn together, have fun, and amplify interesting voices within the industry.
Episodes
Crypto Grifters & Good Boys
Justin Sun tried to out-grift the Trumps and got wrecked. We break down the entertaining crypto drama: how His Excellency bought $75M of World Liberty Financial tokens to cozy up to the new administration, then got his wallets frozen when he tried to take profit. Plus, we discuss (objectify) some of crypto's good boys in game of Pump, Hold, Dump. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dati
LIVE Alpha: Evolution of Value, Risk & Love
Live from Pubkey, we discuss bitcoin's role as the new gold and real estate, navigating different kinds of risks, love as leverage and MUCH more. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online.Links:Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackFollow us:Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSeeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLar
Sugar Daddies, Side Chicks & Stocks: Financial Products 101
Financial products seem complicated... until you realize they're just like the men in your life. We break down equity, debt, derivatives, insurance, and pooled investments – all as male archetypes. Plus: real talk on careers, ambition, grief, and learning to to less to become more. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online.Register for our LIVE SHOW in NYC on Oc
Tokenized Stocks: Finance in Drag?
Lindsay and Larissa break down the chaos of tokenized securities and discuss the tension of having unlimited opportunities while also wanting a (semi) stable life. Register for our LIVE SHOW in NYC on October 22!Links:Chirp WheelBuy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alp
What Roblox's 380M Users Can Teach Web3
We dive into why a kids' gaming platform is schooling crypto on adoption, white knight performatism and more. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram
Wall Street: Secretly Buying Bitcoin & Fumbling Employee Loyalty
Lindsay and Larissa break down the shady underworld of institutional crypto trading and why you should care about it. Learn why OTC is where the REAL action happens, what it means for the market and why buying bitcoin now still isn't too late. Plus: what Gen Z can do that our parents never could (hint: it's not buy a house), why Goldman Sachs is making junior bankers swear loyalty oaths, and what
Markets Are Fake, Bitcoin is Real & Lindsay is Mad
We get into Bitcoin Vegas, GameStop’s crypto pivot, and why every company suddenly wants to be MicroStrategy. Larissa spills on surviving a Trump mosh pit, Lindsay rants about financial delusion, and we both debate whether turning into a Bitcoin holding company is brilliant or batshit. Also: furries, toddlers, and weed prescriptions. An episode for the ages.Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!
Consensus 2025 Rant
Live from Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Lindsay and Larissa discuss event takeaways, how they use AI, and answer listener questions.Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram
How to Finance When You're Too Hot to Finance
Being hot is a 24/7 job. Your actual job is a 24/7 job. This leaves 0 time to plan how to use your money – especially when spending it is ALSO a 24/7 job, unless you're Lindsay. Lindsay explains how she budgeted her way to two houses, while Larissa learns how to diversify "financials" beyond holding bitcoin. Fucking around with your finances is out. Financial savviness is in. (Larissa is sobbing)
Protecting Your Ass(ets)
Death comes for us all, but your Bitcoin doesn't have to die with you—unless you're James Howells, who accidentally tossed $800 million into a landfill. This week, we're talking crypto estate planning with Wasim from Vault12, because nothing says "I love you" to your family like not forcing them to explain to a therapist why they're digging through garbage to find your hard drive.Buy us a coffee!
Too Hot & Online to Handle?
The girls discuss clout-chasing, why “onboarding the next billion” needs to die, and hot smart girl posting strategy. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online.Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLaris
Miami Alpha: Dating, Crypto, Q&A
Lindsay and Larissa give updates on dating and crypto + answer questions you all submitted. Buckle up, bitches.Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram
Literal Sweat Equity: Running Around at Conferences
Lindsay is joined by the queen of event coverage, Dayana Aleksandrovna (better known as @dee_centralized) for a discussion on what conferences are really like, how we might make them better, and the power of a good conference bag, which of course contains extra packets of hot sauce just in case. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha o
ETHDenver Rant
Live from ETHDenver, the girls discuss the vibe at one of crypto's biggest events.Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram
The Death of Nuance
Crypto is an important monetary innovation, but you'd never hear it from the mainstream media. The girls discuss how the media and our views are shaped – and often skewed. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on
Dating While Professionally Unfiltered
Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram
An Attempt at Career Advice
Partly career advice, partly peer therapy, wholly fabulous. How did Lindsay and Larissa get to this point in their careers? What drives them? And most importantly... Did Lindsay go to Carnegie Mellon?Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLa
To The Moon..... For Good
This episode features an interview Lindsay did ~*on stage*~ down at Miami Art Week. Mark Sepulveda, a brilliant builder, dev, and overall fantastic person, joins to talk about how crypto can be used in charitable donations, working for the same company for 8 years (!!!!), and more.Please note that right before this talk, the rapper Mims (This is Why I'm Hot) was on stage talking about crypto and m
Learn What Lindsay Won't Let Larissa Title This Episode
Are we in a dating recession? What is DeFi? What's wrong with TradFi? Lindsay and Larissa conquer this all.Pirate Wires newslettersBloomberg article on the Stanford study about the COVID-fueled “dating recession”Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedbackSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow us on X and Instagram:Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLa
Monetizing Dogs, Crypto Ideals & the Nouveau Riche
Larissa talks with crypto OG Nick Saponaro, founder of DiviSwap. They discuss dog NFTs, crypto's evolution and culture, and much more. Follow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and I
WTF Are Memecoins?
This week we’re talking memecoins and as always, we’re answering your most burning questions, like: WTF are they? Who cares? Who is Pepe and does he have BDE?Article on Dogecoin and Remittances here. Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and In
Read, Write & Be Hot
Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet by Chris DixonBloomberg: “Elon Musk and Mark Cuban Agree on One Thing: Dogecoin Is No Longer a Joke”Champ Titles, on-chain vehicle title, registration, and lien systemsMeans of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State by Byron TauFollow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalph
From Cell to CEO: Success & Resilience in Reentry
Larissa talks with Jason Jones, founder and CEO of entertainment company Everything Entertainment and tech consulting firm Disrupt 2 Innov8. They discuss Jason’s experience reentering society after spending 13.5 years incarcerated, his professional success since returning home, and how tech can be used in reentry to lower America’s recidivism rate – which is currently over 60%.Follow Jason’s compa
Welcome to Blockchain B*tches
Learn more about BitcoinLearn more about EthereumLearn more about SolanaLearn more about Tether (if you dare)Learn more about BNB (but don’t)Follow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs
How in God's Name Did We Get Here?
Season 1, we are here! Lindsay and Larissa dive into what got them into the industry, why they stay in it, the parallels between crypto and dating, and more. Tangents include a very unsavory story about West Virginians (sorry), Larissa yelling at an elder on Dr. Phil (but it was deserved), and Lindsay being a nerd at a nerd school (no surprise for those of you that know her). If you want to suppor
[TRAILER] It's a *REBRAND!* Introducing Season 1 of Seeking Alpha
Have you ever thought to yourself, "all that is missing from my life is two women yapping about crypto and dating?" Well, great news for you! Tune in to Season 1 of Seeking Alpha, where we'll be diving into the crypto industry to bring you news, insights, and education all tied into our lives as single, career-driven, passionate women. Join us!
49. Special Announcement
Just checking in! We will be switching our show format to every two weeks. Fear not, we'll be back in your ears with great content after the holiday break and what is hopefully a short recovery from surgery. Until next time!
48. Living Very Online
Today's episode features Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. Each year, The Webbys highlight excellence in digital art, media, design, content, and more. Also each year, you hear your favorite major podcast hosts begging you to vote for their show to win a Webby Award. Claire and I talk about the history of The Webbys, internet trends, and why adding gaming and metaverse content was espe
47. The Cost of Missing Out
Today's fantastic guest is Rebecca Longawa is the Founder and President of Happy Warrior (which helps brands with strategy and partnerships) and the CEO of Women’s Carball, the second largest esports league for women in the world, and features women who play Rocket League. Naturally, we had a lot to talk about, from avoiding activations that are just a logo slap to creating equitable spaces for gi
46. Bitcoin Cinderella
Joining the podcast today is Jacqui Cooper, Bitcoin enthusiast, author, traveler, and more. We talk about why a will is important, how podcasting has the ability to influence people, Jacqui's book, Bitcoin Cinderella, and way more. Jacqui tells me about her journey into the crypto rabbit hole and how she's embracing a lifetime of learning.Episodes:https://cryptomom2.com/ https://www.amazon.co
45. Standing with Ukraine
Today's episode is incredibly important. Valeriia Voronova, the Media Director of Maincast, joins the show. Maincast is an esports organization based out of Ukraine, where they operate Live Broadcasts, Tournaments, and create original content through their talents and influencers. The war in Ukraine has heavily impacted Valeriia's life, business, and the esports scene, and we discuss the impacts o
44. HGTV in the Metaverse
Metaverse Designer Gemma Bowen, aka KawaiFoxiita joins the show today! Gemma is a Sims builder and designer, recreating sets, building original sets, and putting her own creative spin on game design sets IN the Sims. With a background in interior design, a passion for creating online worlds, and the talent to build from scratch, Gemma is like if the Property Brothers were one incredibly talented a
43. It's a Game Changer
Joining the show today is Ashley Washington, the Game Changers EMEA Product Manager at Riot, where she works on building spaces for folks in marginalized genders to play, compete, and have fun. We talk about Game Changers, and how it creates a safe space for women who are interested in competitive play and removing some of the negative factors that often keep them from progressing and finding
42. Problem Curation
Today's episode features Maya McClendon, the Founder of Timeout. Timeout is an app designed to specifically aid athletes and other high pressure performers with tools to aid in bettering mental health. While Timeout is focusing first on athletes, Maya believes expansion into all kinds of competitive areas is going to be critical to Timeout's success. We talk about how to build a business, what it'
41. Dial Up Phase
This week's episode features Sandy Carter, the VP of Unstoppable Domains. Sandy has had an illustrious career in tech (so much so that she has her own Wikipedia page, definitely check it out), and is right in the middle of the Web3 revolution. We talk about the transition from Web2 to Web3, the opportunities that are out there, and why the Metaverse is exciting. Sandy's musings show why it's impor
40. Technical Poetry
Nadja Bester, Co-founder of Engage of Earn investment platform AdLunam, Inc., joins the show today! Nadja has a career in tech, journalism, and travel all rolled into one. We talk about building a platform, why crypto and Web3 projects are important, and what tools founders can use to set themselves up for success.Episode Resources: https://adlunam.cc/https://hackernoon.com/engaging-to-earn-with-a
39. Cliffnotes of Design
Today on the show is Ashley Olmested, Associate Experience Design Director at Ripple Studios where she works on Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield Portal. Ashley FINALLY teaches me what the difference between UX and UI (which is actually critical and really interesting), and what life is like as a developer. One especially prominent note: failure (and subsequent feedback from the community) is actua
38. Becoming a Zen Master
Swatee Surve, Founder and CEO of Litesprite, joins the show this week. Litesprite is a new way for employers and employees to experience mental health benefits through an interactive environment that teaches people how to master their own zen. Swatee and I discuss mental health, what it's like working in the healthcare space, fundraising, revenue models, and plenty of stories about life and learni
37. Neopets That Can Vote
Are you interested in putting fun back into esports? This is the episode for you! Paige Cameron, VP of Miscellanea and general wizard from Beastcoast, joins me to talk about building an international esports organization, what opportunities are out there, and what it's like to constantly adapt and switch roles. Digressions include digital goods, fan engagement strategies, how old neopets are, the
36. Just Keep Swimming
Joining me this week is Holly Gray, the Human Resources Manager at Generation Esports. In addition to talking about esports and the importance of HR, Holly and I have a bit of a heart to heart about how to keep going when life is difficult, and also talk all about what Generation Esports is doing for students, veterans, and amateur players. Holly teaches me about the positivity of having kids play
35. Esports, But Make it Web3
Today's episode features Jen Hall, Head of Strategic Partnerships in Southeast Asia and India for Ampverse. Ampverse is an esports company that focuses on team development, influencer relationships, and key strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and India. Our discussion was centered on gaming culture in Asia, taking a different approach to monetization and fan engagement, and what Web3/blockcha
34. Dolly Parton Hits
Katya Dolgova, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Redhill Games, a game developer based in Helsinki, Finland is on the podcast this week! In a fun nod to Dolly Parton (intentional or unintentional), Katya's team just put out their first game, an FPS called Nine to Five. We talk about the startup environment vs. larger publishers, what is missing in the digital economy, and why it's fun to b
33. Kick the Day
Joining me this week is Julievette Jefferson, who started a non-profit called Kick the Day to provide kids with a space to play, learn, and move through gaming and other activities. Julievette's experience in the education world combined with a drive to keep kids sane and happy during the pandemic lead to Kick the Day, which now services her community in and around Philadelphia. We talk about comm
32. Making an ImPrint
This week's episode features the first-ever enterprise level conversation. Join Lindsay as she discusses marketing, tech, and breaking barriers with Catherine Valiquette, Go-to-Market Manager and Marketing Strategy and Daniella Guio, AMS Marketing Manager, for PageWide Web Presses for a little known company, HP. Catherine and Daniella share their passions for using tech in marketing, building a mo
31. Being You is Enough
*Major Episode Alert* This week features two incredible leaders in the gaming industry: Dr. Mitu Khandaker (CEO) and Latoya Peterson (CXO) join me from Glow Up Games. In its own words, “Glow Up Games is a game studio centering innovative storytelling about black and brown joy.” Mitu and Latoya walk me through what it was like developing a mobile game based on the hit HBO series Insecure (by amaz
BONUS: Dr. Jacquelyn Thomas on Gaming, Education, and Getting Girls into Science
For this special bonus episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jacquelyn Thomas, Founder and CEO, Kids In Technology, Curriculum Developer- Beauty of STEM Series (BOSS), and the Founder of Girls Pursuing Science. Dr. Jacquelyn's career and outlook lead us to having an important discussion on the different standards for men and women, how race fits in, and why it's important to get more divers
29. Mental Fitness in the Metaverse
We're back with an episode on mental health and wellness, or as the guest this week calls the combination, mental fitness. Sarah Hill, CEO and Founder of Healium, joins me to chat how emerging tech will change the mental health field. Sarah's own journey with PTSD and the struggles of journalism lead her to creating Healium, an app that uses AR/VR technology to teach good practices and address men
28. What is a DAO Anyway?
Joining me this week is May Mahboob, Co-Founder of MBD Financials, a photo-realistic metaverse banking solution aimed at helping people all over the world engage in financial activities on blockchain based technologies. May describes what banking in the metaverse looks like, how it can help people in developing countries, and what it means for international development. As an international policy
27. Word: Play
We are continuing our mental health chats! Joining me this week is Eve Crevoshay, the Executive Director of Take This. The mission of Take This, in its own words, is “decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry.” Our discussion is wide ranging, from why building a healthy community is so important to why being a hel
26. How to Endorse Yourself
The past few years have been difficult for so many reasons, and prioritizing mental health has become important. This week, we welcome Summer Scott. Summer is the Director of Team Operations at Counter Logic Gaming, where she incorporates all kinds of programs and initiatives to help players with their mental and physical wellbeing in and out of gameplay. Our conversation was a breath of fresh air
25. Crypto Investing 101
This episode is for the people out there who want to learn more about investing in crypto, but have no idea where to begin. I'm joined by Jennifer Tonge, who not only works in gaming and is an entrepreneur with her own business, but has gotten her start in crypto investing. Join me as Jennifer details what made her interested in crypto, how she chooses to invest, what sources she follows, and more
24. Yahoo Me
I am joined this week by Megan Van Petten, Founder of the Esports Trade Association. Megan’s career centers around building successful communities, and she’s taken her expertise into the world of esports. Digressions include the principles of leadership, how to stay current and cool with tech, and what it’s like to be an innovator.
23. From Cold Emails to Hot Commodities
This week's incredible guest is Ashley Crowder, Founder and CEO of VNTANA. VNTANA democratizes the use of 3D models to create AR/VR experiences using patented technology to standardize shape files of all kinds, opening up the world of 3D to many different industries. From partnerships with luxury fashion brands to collaborations with Meta (Facebook), VNTANA is doing it all. Ashley tells me about h
22. Holiday Party to Mario Party
Wonderful friend and role model Angela Dalton, CEO & Founder of Signum Growth Capital, joins me for today's episode! We dive into Metaverse chat, with topics like Zoom leapfrogging us into metaverse-like experiences by allowing multiple sensory points, how economies are being shifted from offline worlds, and NFTs as a window into engagement/programmable royalties for artists. Angela describes
21. Every Day is Earth Day
This week's episode features Phien Le, Head Graphic Designer at FlyQuest, an esports organization with not only a successful League of Legends team but a dedication to being a voice for environmentally friendly practices in the esports industry. We talk about design as a way of storytelling and how design can bring the vision and values of an organization to life. We also talk about Phien's recent
20. New York City is Marmite
Neda Whitney, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for the Americas at Christie's, joins me to talk Metaverse, NFTs, and just all things luxury. Neda has an astounding background in brand storytelling, and has pivoted within her career many times to many industries. We engage in a broad discussion, from how AR/VR has helped the art world with virtual auctions (you can try out pieces in your
19. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Who doesn't love a good influencer? This week, Marketing and Business Development Consultant Becky Taylor joins me to talk influencer marketing strategy, why small networks are important for brands, and why word of mouth marketing works. We also discuss the building of the Metaverse, and how it means creating a full society, from economies to languages to city planning. Come for the influencer tal
18. Channeling a Little of Anna Delvey
Gina Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Gen.G, joins me this week! Gina's career in marketing and partnerships stretches from art to fashion to gaming, and with such a creative slate of projects, Gina has a unique perspective on how to work with brands. We talk about the importance of consumer-lead advertising, how to balance partnerships, and the extensive charity initiaves at Gen.G, from the Broadc
17. One Big Rollercoaster Ride
It's time to talk about the real world! Joining me this week is Paige Rabatin, Associate at Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP and COO of CLESports. Paige not only represents clients in esports through her law firm, but works on real estate development projects to build esports facilities. With different projects in Ohio and Florida, Paige stays busy! We talk about how to build the right spaces with
16. Charlotte's Web3
Special episode alert! Joining me this week are my first male guests, Max and Jack Wink. Max and Jack are Web3 game developers who are building a special mechanism to root out toxicity in gaming by rewarding positive behavior and establishing role models. Max and Jack give me a primer of what Web3 means and how it should be a "boring transition" into Web3 experiences, we then discuss the game they
15. Leveling Up with Intrinsic Advertising
Joining me for this episode is Cary Tilds, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at Frameplay. Cary and I discuss the future of advertising, how to make it a better experience for consumers, and why it's incredibly important to make it feel natural to not disturb the gaming experience. Cary explains to me that the combination of these factors is what forms intrinsic advertising, a way to tell stor
14. Changing, Adapting, Growing
This week, I'm joined by Rebecca Dixon and Laura Deutsch, Co-Founders of the*gameHERs! We discuss people's natural tendency towards community, how app creation is not only a space for games but for community building, and that inclusivity requires adapting and changing based on feedback. We also discuss the blurry lines around who is and isn't a gamer, and the opportunities we have in building the
13. Rock The Virtual Boat
This week's guest is Liz Moody, Partner and Chair of New Media Practice at Granderson Des Rochers LLP and Head of Content Partnerships at Hydrow. Her resume just drips with the coolest things you can possibly imagine at the intersection of gaming, music, and fitness. Liz's extensive career is a fascinating look at how we might interact with the three in the context of the Metaverse. We discuss mus
12. School of Rock...et League?
Danielle Rourke, Senior Higher Education Strategist at Dell Technologies, joins me today! We discuss how esports can teach similar skills as traditional sports, and can reach more students(including neurotypically diverse students), what tools are out there, and how different levels in education are responding to esports. Danielle also shares an insane amount of good research in the field, and tel
11. Law & Order: Special Metaverse Unit
Anita Sharma from Sharma Law joins me on the podcast this week! Anita is not only a lawyer for talent and entertainment, but dapples in the creative arts herself through filmmaking. We discuss talent contracts, collaborations, and everyone's favorite Metaverse topic: NFTs.
10. Methodology Queens
Data nerds, unite! This week I'm excited to bring on Nicole Pike from YouGov. Nicole has worked in consumer data analysis for a large part of her career, and explores one of the latest reports from YouGov in this episode. We learn the power of influencers, discuss how women can be more involved in gaming, and of course go through some of the latest research.Episode Resources:https://business.yougo
9. Not a Regular Mom, A Cool Mom
This week's guest is Erica Molett. Erica holds several titles, including CEO of Kandake Tech, a firm looking to improve the education to gaming industry pipeline through programs like Banneky. Erica talks about her motivations, including her passion for education and the interests of her two sons. She also tells us about how kids are already in the Metaverse (darn them for being so ahead of the cu
8. Getting WIGI With It
The crossover event of our dreams! Joanie Kraut and Kendryx Linscott from Women in Gaming International (WIGI for short) join me for this week's episode. Listen as we dissect what WIGI is doing to both improve and help women get into the gaming industry, talk about how conferences can be a really useful tool, and learn how to brag about ourselves.Episode Resources:https://www.getwigi.com/
7. The Cool Kids Now
Joining the podcast this week is Sarah Dope, whose last name reflects her career. As an Influencer and Artist Relations manager, Sarah has experience in both gaming and creative pursuits. Listen as we talk about Sarah's work at Astro Gaming, photography, the crossovers between gaming and music, and even a sprinkle of pro wrestling.
6. Good Environments Make the Difference
This week's guest is Taryn McCarty! Hailing from Nerd St Gamers, Taryn has an illustrious background in community building, creating better access for gamers, and promoting inclusion. Taryn walks us through her career path, including many of the positive environments she's been in and how it's impacted her professional development.Episode Resources:https://thriveglobal.com/stories/practicing-self-
5. Gamer Book Club
We love to welcome the youth perspective! Joining the podcast today is Anna Iorio, student and president of the Esports Club at Southern Methodist University. Anna tells me what the kids are up to these days, and what it's like to be a woman gamer in the college scene. Plus she introduces us to the super cool concept of gamer book clubs, which everyone should have.Episode Resources:https://apnews.
4. Antarctic Coffee Beans and Other Musings
Cris Amaya joins me this week! Cris has an illustrious background in gaming, including serving on the International Game Developers Association, founding Latinos in Gaming, and previously working at Google Stadia, Twitch, and Unity. We discuss the job market and all of its flaws, how difficult it can be to actually be in the job, book recommendations, and more.
3. Raidiant and Glowing Up
Our first multi-interview episode! Today I'm joined by Meredith Weber and Heather "sapphiRe" Garozzo. Both ladies hail from Dignitas, and have just launched the Raidiant program. Raidiant.gg gives tools for women wanting to enter the industry at all levels. Plus, we get to hear about Meredith and Lindsay's glory days as college athletes and Heather's impressive pro gaming career.Episode Resources:
2. A League of Our Own
Cecile Matthews, Co-Founder and CEO of Gamerabble, joins us for a conversation on what it's like to start a business, building a coaching platform, being age inclusive, and even a little experience from Major League Baseball.Episode Resources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomokoyokoi/2021/03/04/female-gamers-are-on-the-rise-can-the-gaming-industry-catch-up/?sh=68883651f9fe
1. Create, Not Complain
Keisha Howard, Geek of All Trades, is here for our inaugural episode! As Founder of @sugargamer, Keisha is at the forefront of promoting inclusivity and fun in the gaming industry. Listen as we discuss creating in gaming, pursuing dream jobs, and having fun along the way.
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