Pixel What You Preach

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Welcome to Pixel What You Preach! The Podcast where we dive into conversations with Game Developers and Professional Creatives. Explore the mysterious realms of game development, self-improvement, and draw inspiration from real-life experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, there's something for everyone. Tune in for valuable insights and a fresh perspective. Remember it's your Adventure! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 27, 202632 min

Overcoming Self Doubt & Job Hunting with Chris Tran, Chief Coach

Overcoming Self Doubt & Job Hunting with Chris Tran Chief Coach, expert in navigating in a Nightmare Market. It's not easy out there right now, i've experienced layoffs myself and understand the self doubt it can build, the impostor syndrome, ghosting and the resilience you need to build. There is never a single magic answer to get a job, but the insight Chris gives is eye opening. I highly recommend following up with his YouTube channel for things not covered in this short episode. If you're struggling just know it's not your fault. But I hope this helps gives some pointers which could make the process a little easier along your journey. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Talking with an expert in landing a 'dream job' in a nightmare market Being prepared to set yourself apart from the changing industry The biggest 'thing' holding people back from landing a role Talking about losing self confidence longer out of work Finding what makes you unique Chris experience when he was laid off Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach CHRIS LINKS LinkedIn YouTube Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 8, 202626 min

Neil Millstone - Lead Programmer, Media Molecule

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with a Lead Programmer from Media Molecule Working with Nintendo on Art Academy Finding work as a programmer in this changing industry Packed with much more! Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach NEIL LINKS LinkedIn White Bat Games Portfolio Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202627 min

Erika Mariia Molchanoca- Ukrainian Environment Artist

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with Ukranian born Environment Artist finishing their final year studying in Belgium A fresh boost of inspiration hearing Erika at the start of her games journey Showcasing 'The Passage of Lotus' University project Erikas unique inspiration for wanting to work in games Our love for Split Fiction Hopes for the future Game Dev Dogs Packed with much more! Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach ERIKA LINKS Artstation Portfolio The Passage Of The Lotus Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 22, 202532 min

Adam Riches - Pixel Artist & Co-Founder of Robust Games

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with Pixel artist & Co-Founder of Robust Games, Adam Riches How Adam turned his hobby into a career A two-week game jam that brought unexpected opportunities Pitching an idea to Chucklefish through an email Brother duo birthing an idea into a fully published game 'Loco Motive'! Creating an Adventure Murder Mystery Balancing wearing multiple hats as an Indie Developer Advantages of making an Adventure game genre & shorter length games Tips for growing an audience for an Indie game Advice for anyone wanting to get into games Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach ADAMS LINKS BlueSky Loco Motive Follow Official Website BlueSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 21, 202427 min

Chloe Sinclair - Engagement Manager

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chloe's Journey into the games industry & finding a different career path to the traditional roles About Chloe's Role The importance of having mentor & championing you through your career Life after a redundancy & discovering exciting new opportunities Other socials that are not themed around drinking culture Chloe shares a personal story about mental health & looking after ones self Sharing resources for support Talking about mental health, well-being & exclusivity Chloe's unexpected personal project that took off after her redundancy Killer advice for anyone applying for a job just starting out! Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach CHLOE'S LINKS Twitter TikTok Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 8, 202420 min

Life After Layoff

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Life after being laid off Continued redundancies in the industry Theories about how the Games Industry is going to change on the Dev side of development How the Industry is impacting Juniors & Graduates How the instability of the industry is affecting women wanting to start families Dealing First hand with burnout and the things I took to take the next steps Approaching job hunting differently & trying to find a studio that aligned with my values Coping tips with the sea of layoffs & protecting your well-being Bring present for Interviews to make a good impression Enduring the Games Industry Silver lining of being laid off A nice little story to end the Podcast! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 22, 202423 min

Ghosting, Resilience, and Landing Your Next Job with a Therapist & Executive Coach

Global layoffs are rife at the moment and it is not slowing down fast enough, regardless of your seniority it is harder than ever to land a job. How do you deal with ghosting and stay resilient until you land that full time role? In this episode we have Joshua Isaac Smith- Trauma Specialist & Executive coach. Let’s Level up together and learn some ‘real actionable’ steps to make you strong, resilient and intentional to land that next job. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: How do you deal with ghosting on job applications? Learning about the psychology behind ghosting, what it does to your brain & what to do about this with actionable actions. Setting healthy boundaries for applying for jobs Raising your levels of energy to boost your productivity Rediscovering your passions Being energetically bankrupt and how to refill your tank How to stay resilient in times of layoffs Creating a healthy schedule to stay focused Staying Curious Homework to take away to help refocus The 1% rule to achieve your goals Joshuas Links Composure Book www.amdr.info LinkedIn If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 17, 202432 min

Adam Turnbull - Principal Animator

Principal Animator at NetEase Games , Ex Riot games , Guerrilla , Moon Studios , Jagex , Mediatonic and the list goes on, Adam is an expert in his field! Working on League of Legends, Horizon, Surviving studio closures, moving to America from the UK then coming back to Yorkshire in the North of England. Yes people can make it that are not from the big cities! A truly inspiring story and Adam is more than happy to share his knowledge. Grab a brew (Yorkshire Tea in particular for this episode) get comfy and enjoy! INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Born in Yorkshire to LA to work at Riot Games ! Adams journey from the beginning of his career to Principal Animator Flash animation to 3D & it's charm Working at Jagex & Guerrilla games Back to the UK to work at NetEase Tips for finding jobs when you're not living in the big cities Adams Links adamturnbull.co.uk Twitter: @animturnbull animatorsresourcekit.blog If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 10, 202427 min

Ashley Wade- Environment Artist

Today we have the talented and energetic Ashley Wade, an Environment Artist currently working at ‘Brass Lion Entertainment’. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: We chat about the start of Ash’s career from Graduating/changing roles Receiving some tough love and leveling up Becoming a part of the games community Keeping a positive mindset Balancing work & working on her portfolio in the evening How Ash landed her first art job Some amazing tips for getting into games with actionable steps Ashleys Links Artstation Portfolio Twitter: @cordiallycontgo Currently looking for a Sponsor! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 28, 202419 min

The BIG Reset In The Games Industry

We are back again joined by the guru of games Seb Downie-Blackwell , Partner at Remote Control Productions At the start of my career I met Seb, he became a mentor of mine and still is. Decades of experience on me, he is honest, to the point and always entertaining. With this continued turbulence I have been trying to search for answers, so I thought hey let's jump on the Podcast! We cover topics for making a great CV & Cover Letter, Seb has done talks on this. Talking about the 'trend' of lay offs and how it feels like one BIG reset in the industry (Who likes to reset games?) What to do if you don't hear back from a job application. Interview Tips. If you're feeling a bit lost this is a good episode for you! Since the recording of this episode Sony announced a 8% reduction in redundancies. This has effected myself & very close friends. Sebs Links Remote Control Productions Twitter: @Downside BlueSky: @downieseb.bsky.social Currently looking for a Sponsor! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :) ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreach Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! Follow Official Website Twitter BluSky Credits Audio Production: Boy In The Corner Logo: Storm the Castle All opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. er. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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