Frankie Ward - Girl Gamers, Dream Jobs, and Why You Should Never Burn Bridges

Today’s guest is award-winning host, Frankie Ward, who has become an icon in the gaming industry. On stage at all the industry’s most popular events, she is a key figure in the reporting, interviewing and hosting of Esports events. With an experienced career history in the media, Frankie gained a passion for Esports after producing the BBC’s coverage of the 2015 League of Legends Quarterfinals and decided she wanted to follow that path. Prior to venturing into eSports Frankie spent ten years in producing and content roles.With a bubbly personality, Frankie has become an event favourite. Along with her live hosting experience, Frankie has also had great success on YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram. To respond to fan demand, Frankie hosts her own popular podcast called ‘My Life In Pixels’ in which she discusses her life both inside and out of eSports.You may know already I’m a huge gamer, so I really enjoyed this talk. It’s also a fantastic crash course in following your dreams.Listen as we discuss:What are Esports?The strategy and teamwork that goes into gaming validates it as a sport.Frankie’s gaming habits and the frustrated life of a PC gamer.Being a woman gamer and why we need more of them.How Frankie stumbled into her life as an eSports icon after aspiring to be an Egyptologist.How do you actually get the job  of your dreams? Don’t burn bridges.Why difficult often leads to amazing.Does Frankie need to change her persona in the male dominated world of gaming?My own gaming habits.Is Frankie’s fiancée a gamer?Facebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Frankie Ward on Instagram at @getfrankgames, Twitter @frankieward,  and her website, getfrank.co.uk.Frankie is the host of Save your Game - the Red Bull Gaming podcast - now live!Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappyMy new book, Scary Smart, is releasing September 30. Pre-order your copy here.YouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatX: @mgawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

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