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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 2d

She speaks about her journey from journalism to esports, emphasizing how storytelling, adaptability, and people-centered leadership have shaped her approach to guiding creative teams and amplifying authentic human stories on a global stage.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 2d

For this edition of “Womenize! - Inspiring Stories”, we collaborated with ESBD - eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. and talked to Karina Ziminaite, Head of Content Production at Esport World Cup Foundation. Read about Karina here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 9d

She speaks about her 25+ years in gaming localization, sharing how pivotal experiences with leadership, burnout, mentoring, and imposter syndrome shaped her people-centered approach and inspired her transition into coaching to help others grow with confidence.

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 9d

For this edition “Womenize! – Inspiring Stories”, we talked to Estelle Bailly, Localization & Globalization Expert & Career Confidence Coach.

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · 18d

Calling all women and gender-marginalized developers working on games in Africa!

The WINGS Award is partnering with Africa Games Week 2025, celebrating outstanding games made by women and gender-marginalized developers.

🏆 The winner will receive a €2,000 prize.
👉 Apply: forms.gle/yAeMCjrWghot...

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FemDevsMeetup @femdevsmeetup.bsky.social · 18d

The registration for the FemDevsMeetup game jam 2025 is open up now! If you want to have a fun weekend where you work on a small game with others, consider signing up! forms.gle/Rx1e3CPSnwJ2... It will happen on the 24th-26th of October in Cologne, in School of Games, who will graciously host us 😊

Graphic of the FemDevsMeetup game jam registration, which will happen on the 24th-26th of October in Cologne, in school of games. The image shows a QR code and a vector graphic of a woman with a laptop.

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 16d

She speaks about her shift from M&A lawyer to game studio founder, how resilience and intuition guide her leadership through the challenges of war, and how with Polystrike she’s working to challenge industry norms and open new possibilities for women in gaming and esports.

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 16d

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sofiia Voinycha, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Robin Entertainment.

Read about Sofiia here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 23d

She speaks about how her passion for music and gaming shaped her authentic, creative approach to esports communications, emphasizing honesty, education, inclusivity, and mentorship while inspiring the next generation in the industry.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · 23d

For this edition, we collaborated with ESBD - eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. and talked to Becca Henry, Head of Brand & Communications at G2 Esports.

Read about Becca here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Sep 10

She speaks about her journey as the first female game developer in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of mentorship, building supportive networks, and collaborative leadership in shaping both her career and the future of women in the gaming industry.

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Sep 10

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Luna Javier, Co-Founder, Game Design Consultant & Educator. Read more about Luna here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Sep 3

She speaks about how she balances creativity with practicality in concept art, draws inspiration from travel and real-world references, and emphasizes patience, passion, and self-confidence as keys to thriving in the game art industry.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Sep 3

For this edition, we talked to Lucy Zini, Environment Concept Artist at Compulsion Games. Read more about Lucy here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 27

She speaks about her journey from traditional storytelling in journalism and film to creating interactive, educational games that engage players, emphasizing the power of combining local roots with a global mindset to build a creative, collaborative game studio.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 27

For this edition of “Womenize! - Inspiring Stories”, we talked to Ingrid Fridesjö, CEO at Blamorama Games. Read more about Ingrid here:

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 20

She speaks about her transition into AAA game development and her role as a Live Designer, emphasizing the importance of #playerfocuseddesign, balancing creativity with data, and fostering community through #mentorship and #collaboration.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 20

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Eva Piatrushina, Live Designer at Sharkmob.

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 13

She speaks about her relentless drive for improvement, the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of freelance content creation, and the ongoing risks and challenges of building a sustainable career in esports.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 13

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we collaborated with ESBD - eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. and talked to Moira (Meeix) K., Esport Shoutcaster & Content Creator. Read about Moira here:

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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 6

She speaks about the value of embracing diverse skills and nonlinear career paths, the power of sharing authentic personal stories, and the importance of self-advocacy and belonging.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Aug 6

For this edition, we talked to Dr. Sharon Coleclough, Senior Lecturer Technical Game Design at University of Staffordshire. Read about Sharon here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Jul 30

She speaks about how her passion for writing and video games, combined with her academic background and professional experiences, led her from game journalism to game design and co-founding her own studio, ultimately shaping her role supporting creators as Kickstarter’s Games Outreach Lead.

Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Jul 30

For this edition of “Womenize! - Inspiring Stories”, we collaborated with Kickstarter and talked to Nicole Amato, Games Outreach Lead at Kickstarter and Co-Founder of Cardboard Fortress.

Read about Nicole here:
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Womenize! @womenize.bsky.social · Jul 23

She speaks about her journey from working in casinos to becoming a People & Culture Manager in the gaming industry, emphasizing how her passion for supporting others, deep personal connections, and dedication to meaningful work helped her grow into leadership.

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