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In our weekly interview series “Womenize – Inspiring Stories” 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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Lena Laaser – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
From challenging sexism and shaping safer spaces to building stronger connections between the games industry and social causes – our interview with Lena Laaser, CEO of good shift and Co-Founder of GAME:IN explores what it takes to turn personal values into meaningful change.
Womenize! NRW Chapter launches this December
A new chapter begins! On December 7, 2026, Womenize! brings a brand-new event series to Cologne. Get ready for a one-day festival featuring talks, workshops, and opportunities to connect. More details are coming soon — save the date!
Kate Killick – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Get inspired by Kate Killick, CEO and Creative Director of Glowfrog Games. In our interview, she speaks about how user testing and sustainable working practices have shaped her approach to game design, the unique potential of games as interactive learning tools, and the need for meaningful financial and leadership opportunities to create a more inclusive games industry.
Register now for Womenize! Connects x Kolibri Games
We’re kicking off the new XR & Mobile Game DeveloperCon in Berlin with a special edition of Womenize! Connects - bringing people from across the games industry together for an evening of conversation, exchange, and connection.
Meet Jacky Martin: Bringing new Ideas and Expertise to Womenize!
We sat down with Jacky to talk about her journey with Womenize!, her new role, the idea behind the Masterclasses, and what she hopes to bring to the community.
Amina Appiah Lewis – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
We talked to Amina Appiah Lewis, Founder & CEO of LiveGuide AI about her journey from an entrepreneurial childhood and career in marketing and telecoms to founding LiveGuide AI, and why she wants more women to see that there's a place for them in Tech.
Laura Gonzalez Fernandez – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
In this week’s interview, Laura Gonzalez Fernandez, Director at PowerUp+ & Co-Director at IndieDevDay tells us how curiosity took her from coding in BASIC as a child to building a career in games and why creating opportunities, inclusive spaces, and a sense of belonging for others has become her greatest passion.
Dimitri Josephine Sahertian – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Dimitri Josephine Sahertian, Virtual Production & Real-Time Technology Specialist, went from experimenting with virtual production at home with no technical background to helping build Indonesia’s first virtual production studio. She believes that taking opportunities before you feel ready can open doors you never imagined.
Miriam Kaisers – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Miriam Kaisers talks about her journey from student assistant to now being a Producer at astragon - and about the challenges that shaped her, and why great game production is ultimately about connecting people, solving problems, and growing together.
Isabel Grünberg – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
As a Game & Narrative Designer, Isabel Grünberg finds inspiration in life’s diverse experiences, breaking away from familiar storytelling patterns. Her advice: find your own place in the games industry through community, perseverance, and curiosity.
Lorena Müller – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
This week, we talked to Lorena Müller, AR Designer & Developer at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, about how her diverse experiences across performance, game development, research, and creative work have made her adaptable, interdisciplinary, solution-oriented, and open to unconventional career paths in the games industry.
Jessica Bitter – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Jessica Bitter is a Research Associate for the LoGaCulture Project at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. Let's hear about her unconventional career path in technology and research, and how she used Augmented Reality to create engaging cultural experiences.
Laura Körting – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Producer Laura Körting tells us how she took the leap to co-found LAB132, leading a growing indie game studio. She also talks about how learning through hands-on experience has shaped her career and why empowering her team is the most rewarding part of her job.
Christina Luntz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Christina Luntz, Co-Founder at Team Honeybeak has been exploring different roles in game development, built Team Honeybeak with her friends, and finds success through learning, collaboration, and personal growth.
Lenja Kaufmann – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
This interview with Lenja Kaufmann, Solo Developer & Founder of Findling Games explores how solo travel taught her that true independence includes knowing when to rely on others, how embracing uncertainty led to the creation of WATERFUL, and why she defines success by personal pride rather than external validation.
Morgane Ruiz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Morgane Ruiz is Lead Games User Researcher at Klang Games. Read on to learn more about her academic background in sociology and anthropology, and how she translates player insights into better design decisions while balancing analytical thinking with her own passion for playing games.
Lea Hoppe – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
For Lea Hoppe, Head Instructor Games Programming at SAE Institute Germany, it's all about embracing challenges, staying open to learning, and building strong communication and industry connections. This helped her grow from a games programming student into Head Instructor while helping prepare the next generation of game developers.
Gemma Bowen – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Gemma Bowen, Community Manager at Women in Games speaks about how embracing an unconventional career path, leading with empathy, and valuing authentic human connection have shaped her journey into building inclusive and meaningful gaming communities.
Laura Mazgaj – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Effective leadership in game production comes from creating the right balance between structure and creativity: Laura Mazgaj, Lead Game Producer at Lively Studio talks about how she fosters strong team collaboration, and leverages a broad business and marketing perspective to connect disciplines.
Edwige Lelièvre – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Edwige Lelièvre, CEO & Lead Programmer at MD Studio works at the intersection of game development, research, and knowledge sharing. She believes that games can make cultural, historical, and ecological subjects accessible while fostering broader perspectives.
Maria Amirkhanyan – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Maria Amirkhanyan, Player Behavior and Product Growth Strategist transformed psychology into a strategic tool for game studios. In our interview, we also explore, why sustainable player trust matters more than short-term metrics, and how “mastery under pressure” shapes her leadership in the high-stakes world of game development.
Candela Ayala Vizán – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Candela Ayala Vizán shares how her passion for online gaming communities led her from being a player of Gameforge games to building a long-term career there - today she is Partner & Influencer Manager at Gameforge. For her, it's also important to embrace growth, adaptability, and meaningful human connections.
Morrigan (Mori) Pickford – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Varied experiences - from bartending and freelancing to teaching and directing - have shaped a collaborative leadership styls for Morrigan (Mori) Pickford, Outreach Coordinator & Games Design Lecturer. Communication, adaptability, supporting new talent, and trusting her team helps her in guiding the creative vision of TheVampiresManor.
Anna Gruzina – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
This week, we spoke with Anna Gruzina, Product Manager at InnoGames, about how following passion over fear, embracing curiosity, and staying authentic enabled her to build a dynamic marketing career while creating meaningful impact and encouraging others to trust their intuition and individuality.
Mays Dweiri – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Mays Dweiri, Multidisciplinary Artist, Animator, and Game Developer. has a background in architecture, which inspired her to create the interactive game A Heavy Morning. Read how space and player agency to depict the emotional weight of mental health struggles encourages persistence, self-compassion, and personal reflection.
