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Join host TaSh in a celebratory episode marking the 20th anniversary of Women in Games International (WIGI). Special guest Joanie Kraut, CEO of WIGI, shares her insights on the organization's journey and impact on the gaming industry. They delve into WIGI's mission, highlighting the importance of mentorship, community, and actionable resources for career development. Tune in to discover the exciting future initiatives and ambitious fundraising goals that will shape the next chapter of WIGI's story. https://www.getwigi.com/20th  https://givebutter.com/WIGI20th

In this episode, host TaSh interviews Charmaine Duff, founder of Women-Led Games and producer at Pancake Game Studio. They discuss the challenges women face in the gaming industry, the importance of visibility and representation, and the role of community support. Charmaine shares her journey in creating Women-Led Games as a response to the cancellation of a women's day event and highlights the need for funding and visibility for women developers. They also touch on the significance of angel investing in promoting diversity in gaming and express hope for a future where women are more represented in the industry. Resources: https://www.womenledgames.com/ https://www.playcap.gg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmaine-duff-35b153178/

The gaming industry's recent layoffs have hit us hard. It's time to talk about bias in hiring and how we can fight back. Join your host,TaSh, and industry veteran Christina-Marie Drake as they unpack the challenges, share stories of resilience, and equip you with tools to navigate this tough landscape. From networking hacks to skill-building, this episode is packed with actionable advice to level up your career, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Join our host, Tash and Rachel Vrabec, CEO of Kanary, as they discuss challenges of being safe online. Show resources: https://www.kanary.com/  To stay in the know with Women in Games International, please visit us at getwigi.com and subscribe to our newsletter. You can also find us on multiple social media platforms @getWIGI.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month’s episode is a mental health check-in and a reminder that there is safety and support in the community.  Show Resources:  https://projectawr.com/ https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/act

What is Women In Games International? Why do we do what we do? For this week’s episode, TaSh sits down with WIGI’s Communications Manager, Chantelle Ouano, to talk about the passion behind our mission and the driving force that keeps us pushing forward. Show resources: https://givebutter.com/runforequality

Happy Women’s History Month! To quote Beyoncé, Who Runs the World? GIRLS!  This episode features ⁠Marie Ablaza⁠, the fairy job mother and cozy games queen. We discuss some tips to stay true to yourself while navigating the gaming industry, staying encouraged during layoffs,  women who inspire us, and cozy games. Show resources: ⁠linkedin.com/in/mariebenigno⁠ ⁠https://thefairyandtheforce.com/⁠ 

Being a leader involves inspiring and guiding others towards a common goal, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration within a team. Are you a leader? The only correct answer is YES! Join us as we chat with Mike Knox about how to step into a leadership role and how to be an effective leader.  Show resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-knox/ https://matteringlab.com/ 

Understanding AI requires us to analyze where it is and guide where it can go. Let's talk about algorithmic bias and some steps can can take to mitigate the damage it has caused.  Some sites mentioned in the show: https://www.credo.ai/ https://www.ajl.org/ https://www.codedbias.com/  Show sources: https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/gender-shades/overview/ https://innocenceproject.org/when-artificial-intelligence-gets-it-wrong/ https://www.ajl.org/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-jobs-automation-insight-idUSKCN1MK08G/ 

In 2004, actor Geena Davis founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. It works to mitigate unconscious bias and fosters inclusion and equality in entertainment and media. It is one of the top global research-based organizations. Data-driven research educates others and empowers people like you and me who are trying to make some meaningful change. Everyone deserves to be seen.  This episode features Madeline Di Nonno, president and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. We discuss why representation in video games matters and how you can help. Site mentioned in the show: https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/changing-the-narrative-why-representation-in-video-games-matters/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/geena-davis-institute-on-gender-in-media/