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Michelle
@elleonsound.bsky.social
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Former Sound Designer @HakJak @SPP @Carbine

Current: @UnlockAudio

My game audio portfolio: https://elleonsound.com/

I'm a puppy coach! https://readypupgo.biz/

Other things about me: #Gardening, #DogMom, #Lupus, and #NVLD
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elleonsound.bsky.social
She did finally get to sleep... but we didn't much last night. Vet upped the dose of her meds at least.

I thought about sleeping today but was worried I would completely screw up my sleep cycle.

#dogs #spayandneuter #sotired
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Her spay surgery went well. The meds we got are not sedative 🙃 she was finally hungry. At 1am. And maybe we can get some sleep?

#dogs #spayandneuter
A photo of Cha-cha, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in her crate at night time wearing a cone.
December 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
’Twas the night before spay day, and all through the house,
Every creature was restless, especially the mouse…
(Okay fine, the dog.)

The chews were all hidden, the kibble put away,
For Cha-Cha can’t eat after eight, not today.
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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readypupgo.bsky.social
Learning never stops. Every moment with your dog is shaping their behavior. Make it count.

#forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppyoftheday #puppymom #puppies #newpuppy
A golden-brown puppy lies on a carpet with a large stuffed animal toy, surrounded by games and books on a shelf in the background. Text reads: “Every moment teaches something. Your dog is always learning.” Logo at bottom.
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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straycatalyst.bsky.social
Heya Washingtonians, with the flooding, there were a bunch of cancellations and there's still an urgent need for all kinds of blood types and platelet donations.

Please sign up to donate soon, help out our neighbors!

bloodworksnw.org?nab=1
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bloodworksnw.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Cha-cha gets spayed Wednesday. Making the cone she'll be wearing for 2 weeks post-op recovery no big deal :)

#spayandneuter #dogs #doomscrollbreak
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Finally updated my portfolio website to include the work I did on Yamo Studio's Rot in a Porcelain Dream.

elleonsound.com#rot

#GameAudio #GameDev #IndieGameDev
ElleonSound
Sound Design by Michelle Hebert
elleonsound.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
These three are thankful for turkey and coconut whip.

#thanksgiving #dogs #toller
Three medium-sized dogs sit on a carpeted living room floor, each wearing a colorful bandana. On the left is a fluffy black dog with tan markings and a green bandana. In the middle is a reddish-gold dog with a wavy coat and an orange-patterned bandana, sitting upright and smiling. On the right is a lighter red dog with a fluffy tail and a red “Happy Thanksgiving” bandana, sitting slightly angled. Behind them are shelves with dog toys, a couch, and large windows letting in natural light.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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imodrew.bsky.social
Many folks are reaching out asking how they can support me so here are the best ways of doing that

Links to charities & non-profits I support:

@aclu.org
@trevorproject.bsky.social
@geekgirlcon.bsky.social
queertheland.org
Best ways to support me -Read & share my story -If you work at SP reach out to Brian, Jason, or anyone in leadership that you feel comfortable talking to. Let them know how you feel. Ask them what steps they are taking to protect employees. -If you work at SIE reach out to anyone in management and let them know how you feel. Ask in company wide town hall what steps they are taking to prevent harassment. -Support unionization efforts and whisper networks -If you want to just throw money at something here are charities & non-profits who can use support. ACLU Trevor Project Geek Girl con Queer the Land
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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imodrew.bsky.social
This is what happened to me. Employers across the board need to be aware of how harassment campaigns work and do better to protect their employees from them. These people should not have a platform to profit off of harassment.
aftermath.site Aftermath @aftermath.site · 29d
Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
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Ghost of Yotei
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
The moment before she pulled out a hidden stashed cow ear buried deep in the couch cushions.

#dogs #doomscrollbreak
A photo of a young toller sitting on couch pillows with her tongue hanging out of her mouth. She's smiling and looking at the camera.
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
I think I am on the mend. Still taking some OTC meds, but I feel less malaise.
November 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
And now I have a sinus infection 🙃

I wasn't feeling tea so I made some sipping broth with what I have on hand in the pantry. Came out good, the drop of sesame oil gives it a nice mouth feel too. #broth #sick
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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gaudipern.bsky.social
For gamers who aren't in game dev, you should know that we are in one of the worst periods in game dev history in terms of industry stability and the reason you're not seeing that play out through products is because the average development window of games is 3-7 years so it hasn't reached you yet.
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Infusion day! #lupus
Me wearing a mask, sitting in blue infusion chair giving a thumbs up with I/V in back of hand.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Just wrapped up a panel talking about disability in #GameAudio at #GameSoundCon, and I got to give a shout out to my favorite support group #LupusChat 💜
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Squirrels are out in force...

#dogs #squirrel #fall
October 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
I am feeling this in my bones today.
Chasing Abbey - ÍORÓNTA (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Chasing Abbey
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October 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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readypupgo.bsky.social
🐶 Meet Michelle, your Ready, Pup, Grow! instructor!
In this six-week puppy class, you’ll teach your pup essential life skills — recall, focus, calm greetings, and confidence.

📍 Lynnwood, WA | 💻 buff.ly/G0IyfqI

#dogtraining #PuppyClass #LynnwoodWA
Graphic with black background titled ‘What Should Every Puppy Learn?’ featuring colored circles labeled with puppy training skills: Come When Called, Leave It & Drop It, Sit Down Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Grooming & Handling, Bite Inhibition, Focus, and Calm Greetings. A happy brown Labrador puppy is sitting in the bottom right corner beside the Ready, Pup, Go! logo. Footer text invites viewers to join Ready, Pup, Grow! at readypupgo.biz. Graphic titled ‘Meet Your Dog Trainer’ featuring Michelle Thomas, a smiling woman with pink hair kneeling beside a happy golden retriever at an outdoor fairground. Text reads: Michelle is Fear Free Certified and a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and IAABC. Specializes in puppies and first-time puppy parents. Dedicated to helping families build strong, positive bonds with their dogs. Footer text: Want to learn from Michelle? Sign up for Ready, Pup, Grow! at www.readypupgo.biz.”
October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
12% of grocery store profits come from SNAP. That stat stuck out to me. We are nit on SNAP and maybe you aren't either. But you need to understand the ripple effect. They'll want to make up for that 12% loss in profit. How do you think they will? Your groceries will become even more expensive.
October 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
elleonsound.bsky.social
Waiting for this Mariner's game to end... people keep screaming and clapping and secretly... I hope they lose 👀 because I don't want fireworks to go off while my dogs are home alone.
October 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
It's been 6 or 7 years since I have been to a comedy show but tonight I am seeing Scott Losse in our small town and I am hyped! ❤️
October 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
elleonsound.bsky.social
I'll be speaking at GSC this year virtually on a panel about working in Game Audio with disabilities. #GameAudio #Lupus #NVLD #TurnerSyndrome
A graphic image that says GameSoundCon 2025 Tuesday Oct 28n 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm "do you count spoons? We have to! Making game audio development accessible Michelle Thomas + 4 other speakers.
October 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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readypupgo.bsky.social
Jane Goodall’s passing leaves a profound silence. Her belief that animals have minds and feelings continues to inspire how we relate to them.

Here’s her voice today—a reminder to treat every dog with respect, empathy, and curiosity.

#DogTrainingAdvice #EthicalDogTraining #ForceFreeTraining
“Illustration of Jane Goodall seated with a dog beside her, paired with her quote: ‘You cannot share your life with a dog… and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings.’ Ready Pup Go! logo appears in the corner.”
October 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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readypupgo.bsky.social
Silence doesn’t teach. Rewards do. Guide behavior by celebrating success.

#forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppyoftheday #puppymom #puppies #newpuppy #clickertraining
A golden retriever-type dog lies in the grass under a leafy tree, looking forward calmly. Text reads: “Ignoring unwanted behavior teaches nothing. Rewarding good behavior teaches everything.” Logo at bottom.
September 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM