Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
In our weekly interview series, we feature inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry. They share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects.
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Hannah Mattil – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Hannah Mattil, Senior Team Lead Research Operations at PlaytestCloud. She speaks about how her background in landscape design helped her transition into research operations, her approach to team leadership, and her enthusiasm for supporting entrepreneurs as an angel investor. Read more about Hannah here:
Sylvia (QueenArrow) Gathoni – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sylvia (QueenArrow) Gathoni, Esports Athlete at NIBBLE Africa. She speaks aboutthe need for better esports regulations, her passion for Tekken and its strong female characters, and the importance of casual gamers in growing Africa’s esports industry. Read more about Sylvia here:
Daphnée Zouankouan – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Daphnée Zouankouan, Graphic Designer & Illustrator, Twitch Content Creator and Event organizer. She speaks about her journey as a graphic designer, illustrator, and advocate, using her creative skills to promote diversity and inclusion in gaming through Women in Games France, Afrogameuses, and community-driven events. Read more about Daphnée here:
Nathaly Kalantar Cuellar – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Nathaly Kalantar Cuellar, Game Designer & Assistant Producer at Mr. iO Games. She speaks about how her multicultural roots and passion for dance inspired “Peru Party” to preserve cultural heritage, her diverse roles in game development enhanced her leadership, and game jams fueled her creativity and love for the industry. Read more about Nathaly here:
Elena Höge – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Elena Höge, Founder of Yaldi Games. She speaks about her path from business and IT studies to founding Yaldi Games, combining her love for nature with gaming, and emphasizes the importance of market knowledge and design choices for funding. Read more about Elena here:
Nadja Clauberg – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Nadja Clauberg, 2D Game Artist at Studio Fizbin. She speaks about her creative process, the contrasts between freelancing and full-time studio work, and offers advice on the importance of design theory, networking, and tailoring portfolios to specific goals. Read more about Nadja here:
Annika “mediKa” Lambertz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
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 Annika (mediKa) Lambertz, Professional VALORANT Player at Twisted Minds. She speaks about her journey in esports, teamwork in VALORANT, resilience as a woman in the industry, and how balancing competitive gaming with her studies has shaped her skills and perspective. Read more about Annika here:
Mame Faty Kane – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mame Faty Kane, Game Developer at Game Hub Senegal. She speaks about her journey in tech and gaming, highlighting her mission to empower others, grow Senegal’s gaming industry, and inspire young women to break barriers. Read more about Mame here:
Louise McMahon – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Louise McMahon, Composer & Reporter. She speaks about blending music, dance, and gaming elements to push artistic boundaries, combining classical and singer-songwriter styles with video game-inspired techniques, while tackling themes of AI, self-discovery, and inclusivity through innovative, collaborative projects. Read more about Lou here:
Ladina Taxer – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Ladina Taxer, Arts & Project Manager at Pro Helvetia. She speaks about adaptability, collaboration, and empowering women to drive inclusivity and innovation in the gaming industry. Read more about Ladina here:
Bonny Leyser – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
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 Bonny Leyser, Founder & CEO of Shadow Rising. She speaks about founding an esports agency focused on supporting talent, promoting inclusivity, and fostering long-term careers in the industry. Read more about Bonny here:
Marlene Beilharz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Marlene Beilharz, Activist for Accessibility in Games & Author. She speaks about advancing accessibility in gaming through inclusive design, authentic disability representation, and improved game mechanics. Read more about Marlene here:
Rebecca “JustBecci” Raschun – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Rebecca "JustBecci" Raschun, Streamer, Content Creator & Stage host. She speaks about her journey in gaming, focusing on authenticity, inspiring women, the skills needed for effective moderation, and her vision for a more inclusive, creative industry. Read more about Becci here:
Dr. Anika Thun – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Dr. Anika Thun, Managing Director at Kalypso. She speaks about her journey with Kalypso, the impact of her entrepreneurial and educational experiences, and her dedication to fostering sustainable growth and inspiring diverse young leaders in gaming. Read more about Anika here:
Anna Baumann – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
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 Anna Baumann Esports Executive & Attorney at Law. She speaks about how she builds legal frameworks, sustainable brands, and strong communities while leading in the fast-evolving esports industry. Read more about Anna here:
Begüm Dilek – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Begüm Dilek, Senior UA Manager at Lessmore. She speaks about her remote role, the challenges and growth from relocating to Finland, and the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and openness in the mobile games industry. Read more about Begüm here:
Ashley Blake – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Ashley Blake, XR Evangelist & Founder. She speaks about how using VR for her own recovery led her to champion XR in healthcare, education, and inclusivity, aiming to empower marginalized voices in tech. Read more about Ashley here:
Sonja Körfgen – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Sonja Körfgen, Head Of DACH Retail Sales & Partner Accounts at astragon. She speaks about the value of embracing change, balancing strategic leadership, and the role of mentorship in personal and team growth. Read more about Sonja here:
Agnès Vuillaume – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Agnès Vuillaume, Company Director & Solo Developer of 2054. She speaks about moving from IT to starting her own game studio, merging creativity with technical skills, and navigating the challenges of game development as solo creator. Read more about Agnès here:
Julia Zhytska – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
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 Julia Zhytska, Director Social Media at ESL FACEIT Group. She speaks about empathetic leadership, the evolution of social media in esports, and balancing strategy with hands-on work during major esports events.. Read more about Julia in this interview:
Kristen Quinn – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Kristen Quinn, Audio Director at Bonfire Studios. She speaks about the importance of balancing innovation with practicality, continuous learning, and advocating for sustainable work practices in game audio. Read more about Kristen here:
Mai Huyen Vo Dieu – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mai Huyen Vo Dieu, Game Designer & Project Manager at Playing History. She speaks about balancing historical accuracy with engaging gameplay, using games to raise social awareness through creative storytelling. Read more about Mai here:
Céleste Kleinjans – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Céleste Kleinjans, Co-Founder & CEO of MINDZEIT. She speaks about how her personal experience with mindfulness inspired her to create MINDZEIT, combining wellbeing with technology, and discusses the ethical challenges of AI, the importance of diversity, and her efforts to support underrepresented groups in tech. Read more about Céleste here:
Vera Velichko – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Vera Velichko, CEO of Owl Studio. She speaks about her journey of founding "Owl Studio," the challenges of balancing her creative work with business responsibilities, and emphasizes the importance of passion, happiness, and effective management in achieving success. Read more about Vera here:
Jeannie Odreman – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Jeannie Odreman, Director Mobile Publishing at gamigo. She speaks about her diverse background led to her success as Director of Mobile Publishing at gamigo, and she envisions the future of mobile gaming driven by personalization, AI, AR, and blockchain, while advising newcomers to focus on both education and adaptability. Read more about Jeannie here:
