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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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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:
Hanna Steinhauer – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Hanna Steinhauer, Co-Founder & CEO of Spoonful Games. She speaks about the challenges of founding Spoonful Games, the importance of sustainable work, and how her musical background influences game design, while offering advice to aspiring developers on self-care, focus, and networking. Read more about Hanna here:
Clara Dietrich – 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 Clara Dietrich, Team Lead Marketing & Communication at esports player foundation. She speaks about her role in marketing and communications, her transition from performance marketing to esports, and her passion for creating equal opportunities in the esports industry through initiatives like the Equal eSports Initiative. Read more about Clara in this interview:
Melanie Hauser – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Melanie Hauser, Game Developer at Aesir Interactive GmbH. She speaks about how persistence, continuous learning, and authentic communication helped her overcome early career rejections and thrive in game development, while her work has deepened her appreciation for games. Read more about Melanie here:
Rongfang Zhao – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we we talked to Rongfang Zhao, Lead Game Designer at Kolibri Games. She speaks about balancing her role as Lead Game Designer with her personal life, the importance of cultural diversity in game design, and key skills like collaboration, creativity, and self-reflection for aspiring game designers. Read more about Rongfang here:
