Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Coline Sauvand,  Co-Founder & Artistic Director at Ram Ram Studio. She speaks about how moving to Brussels, art school, a competition win, and quitting her job were key steps in her journey to becoming an illustrator and artistic director. Read more about Coline here: 

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sandra Bloy, President of E-Sport Verband Bayern. She speaks about how her diverse experiences in legal administration and Japanese studies have shaped her approach to her current roles, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity, strategic thinking, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry. Read more about Sandra in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Elizabeth LaPensée, Narrative Director at Twin Suns Corp. She speaks about how her education in Liberal Studies and a Ph.D. in Interactive Arts & Technology shaped her diverse skill set, leading to her role as Narrative Director at Twin Suns Corp. where she values continuous prototyping and collaboration. Read more about Beth here:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Julie Kane, Founder of Midori Animation. She speaks about balancing creative and administrative tasks, the inspiration and ecological focus of her project "Vesturia: The Scarlet Bloodline," and the rewarding impact of promoting environmental awareness through her start-up..  Read more about Julie here:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Julia Weitzel, Head of Product Management at Freaks 4U Gaming.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Freyja Melhorn, Director Marketing Communication at BXDXO GmbH. She speaks about her work on the "EVERSPACE" series and the Gaming Zone at The CCON | COMIC CON Stuttgart, her transition to a Director of Marketing Communications role, and the importance of passion and communication skills in game PR. Read more about Freyja here:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Lena Falkenhagen.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Svenja Anhut, Freelance Designer and Media Educator. She speaks about her journey from aspiring fashion designer to her current career in game design, where she combines her interests in games, culture, and education to create engaging public gaming experiences, workshops, and events, highlighting her work on the EZRA project that promotes political participation among youth.  Read more about Svenja in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Charly Harbord, CEO/Founder of Outwith Reality. She speaks about the importance of diverse creators in gaming, grassroots educational initiatives, and the role of games in implicit learning and preserving Indigenous cultures. Read more about Charly in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Marie Mejerwall, Games Consultant. She shares her evolution from programmer to system designer, advises aspiring developers on teamwork and success, discusses her efforts to promote women in gaming, and reflects on her eye-opening experience at the Tokyo Game Show. Read more about Marie in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Ulrike Küchler, CEO & Founder of Gamebook Studio. She speaks about how her diverse roles in the entertainment industry shaped her approach to interactive entertainment, emphasizing the importance of aligning various components for success. Read more about Ulrike here:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to For this edition we talked to Simona Groosa,
Creative Director at KING CLOUD. Simona talks about balancing creative integrity and adaptability in digital art, highlighting ethical concerns and the importance of fostering respectful environments in the gaming industry.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Dr. Tabea Widmann, Project Lead "Let's Remember" at Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur. She speaks about the intersection of digital games and memory culture, driven by curiosity about how traumatic pasts are remembered in today's digital landscape, influencing her career path in shaping memory cultures and fostering diversity. Read more about Tabea in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Franziska Elsaesser, Strategic Partnerships Development Manager & Sustainability/DEI Gaming Lead at Google. She speaks about how she followed her interests and instincts, seizing opportunities that felt right, leading her to her current role and advocating for diversity and inclusion in gaming. Read more about Franziska in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Melanie Eilert.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to For this edition we talked to Deborah Woznicki, CEO of REACH OUT AGENCY. She speaks about her experiences and insights regarding various aspects of her career, including gaming influencer management, marketing and leadership, her entrepreneurship, along with personal reflections on finding balance and fulfillment. Read more about Deborah in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Laura Kaltenmaier, CEO and Co-Founder of GameBoot. Laura speaks about how her background in architecture influences her approach to game design, promoting diversity, and navigating the transition from creative roles to leadership positions. Read more about Laura in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sandra Friedrichs, Content Creator. Sandra speaks about how her personal struggles led her to understand the therapeutic, but also potentially harmful aspects of gaming, inspiring her to advocate for mental health awareness within the gaming community through her content creation. Read more about Sandra in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mafalda Duarte, Studio Director and Producer of Telescope
Games. She speaks challenges and opportunities in the Portuguese game scene through community work, and underscores the importance of communication, respect, empathy, and vision for effective leadership in game development. Read more about Mafalda in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Karla Reyes, Founder & Studio Director at Anima Interactive. She speaks about her journey from the financial technology industry to game development and emphasizes the importance of mentorship while sharing insights and advice for aspiring professionals in the gaming industry. Read more about Karla in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Stefanie Curth, UI Artist at InnoGames. She speaks about the importance of adapting and learning new skills, overcoming mental health struggles, and encouraging others not to give up on their passions. Read more about Stefanie in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Annina Melissa, Music Designer at Frontier Developments. Annina speaks about transitioning from a gaming-centric upbringing to translating games, leading her to discover a passion for creating music for the gaming industry. She emphasizes the collaborative nature of game music, discusses challenges in non-linear composition, and advises aspiring game composers to prioritize collaboration over ego. Read more about Annina in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sophie Baker, Head of Operations at Lessmore. Sophie discusses how global experiences shaped her management approach, emphasizes empathy and communication for diverse teams, highlights the inclusive environment at Lessmore, and advises aspiring talents to align career choices with personal goals. Read more about Sophie in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Narin Yousef.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Jenny Tesch, CEO and Digital Artist of Totally Not Aliens. She talks about her path from computer science to founding her own company, highlighting the significance of diverse skills in smaller teams, balancing her CEO role with a passion for graphics, and encouraging gender diversity in the gaming industry. Read more about Jenny in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Kerstin Schütt, CEO at Twisted Ramble Games. She speaks about her transition from computer science to game design, emphasizes empathy in games, and shares challenges and rewards in co-founding Twisted Ramble Games. Read more about Kerstin in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Julia Iljuk, Co-Founder of Balancy. Julia tells us about the inspiration behind Balancy, emphasizing the evolving challenges in the industry, particularly for small and midsize studios, and how she aims to empower them in LiveOps and monetization to compete with larger players. Read more about Julia in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech.

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Franziska Bülow, Founder and CEO of PURE4U. She speaks about her transition from city administration into gaming, the challenges faced as a woman in esports, her role and her commitment to social responsibility. Read more about Franziska in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Eva Vonk, CEO at Tales of Us. She speaks about the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, reflects on her transition from film to gaming, and highlights a project focused on impactful narratives. Read more about Eva in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Barbara Kugler. She speaks about how her academic background in educational science contributed to her interest in educational software and serious games, and reflects on her career journey highlighting the challenges and opportunities in her role. Read more about Barbara in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Luján Oulton. She discusses the future of experimental video games, emphasizes their role in diversity, shares the inspiration behind “Game on! El arte en juego” and “GAIA,” and highlights strategies for fostering female participation in the gaming industry. Read more about Luján in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Serenad Yilmaz.

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Marie Havemann, Audio-Designer at Sandbox Interactive. She speaks about the emotional impact of composing for games and tells us about her recent projects, offering insights into her creative process. Read more about Marie in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Monika Michalak, CEO at 8bit. She speaks about key insights of her role as CEO and reflects on how her educational background in archaeology and psychology enriched her recruitment approach. Read more about Monika in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Maria Maunula. She speaks about the importance of providing fresh perspectives, her background in community management and shares advice for individuals seeking a similar career path. Read more about Maria in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Julia Hiltscher, Founding Board Member at Esports Research Network. She speaks about valuable lessons from esports and traditional sports, her vision for inclusivity and sustainability and how she's actively shaping a brighter future. Read more about Julia in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Jenny Harder, Senior Concept Artist at Karakter. She speaks about her evolution in artistic storytelling, reflects on directing her own animated short film and tells us why she became an instructor. Read more about Jenny in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Nadine König, Artist Management Lead at Instinct3. She speaks about the key principles that guided her journey as well as how intercultural communication comes handy when working with influencers. Read more about Nadine in this interview:

Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Miroslava Moreno Rodríguez, Director, Organizational Development at Plaion. She speaks about how her background in Digital Arts and Systems Engineering shaped her unique leadership style as well as her passion for inclusion. Read more about Miroslava in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Casey Thomas, Founder of Dark Shadow Studio & Indie Esport. She speaks about new ideas for competitive games to successfully launch. Read more about Casey in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Jennifer Estaris, Game Director at ustwo games. She shares how we can make our industry more sustainable & where we can find mentorship support. Read more about Jennifer in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Heidi Stapleton, Senior Producer at Blowfish Studios. She speaks about the games industry in Australia and how a broad educational background can facilitate day-to-day work in production. Read more about Heidi in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Priya Raphel, Director, HR Business Partner at Zynga. She gives us insights into the planning of employee growth and impactful HR initiatives. Read more about Priya in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Daniela Gamarra, Founder & Creative Director at Indaga Studios. She provides insights on how the games and entertainment industries can have a meaningful impact on the population and culture of a society. Read more about Daniela in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Hailey Austin, Research and Development Fellow for Transnational Creative Industries at Abertay University in Scotland. She explains how comics and games have similarities and how they are relevant for international collaborations. Read more about Hailey in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mathilde Hoffmann, who does Sound Design for games. She talks about her inspirations and how the appreciation of music and sound in games has evolved. Read more about Mathilde in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Sophie Vo, Venture Partner at Concept Ventures, Founder of Rise and Play & ex-Studio Lead at Voodoo. She explains how to build up a new studio and speaks about the importance of solid leadership. Read more about Sophie in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Vania Castagnino Ugolotti, Event Coordinator at Sweden Game Arena, Co-Founder of FemDevs Perù & Creative Director of An Otter Team. She speaks about the South American games industry and international start-up accelerator programs. Read more about Vania in this interview:

Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational women from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Emma Raz, Director of Commercial at NumberEight. She gives us insights into customer engagement strategies and startup management. Read more about Emma in this interview: