Creator XP with Peter Lam
By Peter Lam
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Creator XP with Peter LamMar 18, 2020
Passion into Pixels: Briikachu's Inspirational Streaming Journey
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast where we explore the personal stories and successes of content creators. In "Passion into Pixels: Briikachu's Inspirational Streaming Journey," join us for an intimate conversation with Brianne, also known as Briikachu. She's not just a gamer; she's a storyteller, community builder, and a source of inspiration in the Twitch universe. In this episode, Briikachu shares the passions that drive her compelling content creation and streaming on Twitch. From her engaging League of Legends gameplay to her delightful cooking streams, she reveals how she infuses each broadcast with genuine enthusiasm and connectivity. Her narrative is one of perseverance, creativity, and the transformational power of bringing one's true self to the digital stage. Listeners who are eager for insights into becoming better streamers will appreciate Briikachu's openness about the intricacies of community interaction, the evolution of her branding, and the technical prowess that enhances her streams. It's a discussion replete with advice and personal revelations that underscore the important balance between entertainment and authenticity. If you're looking to elevate your own streaming journey or you're simply a fan of learning from accomplished creators, "Passion into Pixels: Briikachu's Inspirational Streaming Journey" is your essential listen. Gather round for a tale of growth, learning, and lots of gaming! Do not forget to subscribe to catch all the future episodes packed with stories and tips from the front lines of streaming and content creation. https://twitter.com/XenosKing
Creator Convos w/ @Anya_Tekken
Join me and my guest Anya as we talk about content creation in the FGC, what it's like running tournaments in Mexico, and everything else in between!
You can follow Anya here:
https://linktr.ee/anya_tekken
Content is Important to the FGC w/ Lord Knight
In this podcast, Lord Knight, a long-time fighting game player and content creator, speaks about the importance of fighting game content and its impact on the FGC. He shares his journey as a competitor and content creator, discussing how he balances both and the evolution of his content over time. He also provides valuable insights for individuals who plan on trying to make a living doing what they love in fighting games.
Lord Knight's experience and expertise in the fighting game community make this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their skills or break into the scene. He offers practical advice on how to create content that resonates with viewers and stands out in a crowded space. He also reflects on his personal motivations for creating content and the challenges he faced along the way.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, this podcast is a valuable resource for understanding the role of content creation in the FGC and how to use it to achieve your goals. Tune in to hear Lord Knight's unique perspective and learn from one of the best in the business.
Branding Beyond Your Colors w/ MamaTamago
Branding is a huge part of a creator's success. However, a lot of streamers think branding is just the aesthetics. It's much more than that! So to help me explore this topic my friend MamaTamago hopped on a Twitter Spaces with me to discuss what branding is like beyond just the colors. I hope you all enjoy and learn something new!
Follow me at:
https://twitter.com/XenosKing
Follow MamaTamago at:
https://twitter.com/itsmamatamago
Monetizing as a Creator w/ @FlufffyMonkey
My friend Braelyn (FlufffyMonkey) and I discuss a monetizing as a creators! With our personal experiences and things that we've learned from other creators, this was such a fruitful conversation. Definitely one that I think any creator who's looking to make income from content can learn from. Especially if you want to learn how to make money from Instagram Reels!
Follow FlufffyMonkey here: https://beacons.ai/flufffymonkey
Follow me on Twitter for updates and more information: https://twitter.com/XenosKing
Working as Video Editors for Gaming Content Creators
If you ever wondered what it's like to work as a video editor, especially in the gaming industry, this podcast is for you! In this episode we're joined by our two guests Jab (@jab50yen) and Joshua (@Joshua_A_Daniel) to talk about their experiences as editors and give advice who are looking to get started.
Thank you to Candle.gg for helping make this happen by introducing all of us to each other. If you're looking to connect, collab, and create with other creatives such as artists, designers, and video editors, then check out Candle.gg!
Community Building From The Ground Up - with Belinda (Sooondooboo)
Community is one of the most important things a creator can ever build. It's where audience become advocates and where you have the ability to really create positive impact. However, it's not an easy route. There will be lots of bumps in the road with lessons on each turn.
In this episode, we're going to get a preview into Belinda's perspective when it comes to building her community, The Bofu Fam. From her approach, to her values, mindset, and much more, there's a lot to learn here that you'll be able to implement. I hope you all enjoy listening!
Twitch Growth In An Unexpected Niche - with Tsuaeri
Sometimes, growth can come in the most unexpected places. But, it never comes without the right mindset and a good work ethic. Learning to analyze the information around you and implementing it is such an important skill to have as a creator. As you go about your journey, you'll encounter a lot of challenges, and developing this skill will help you overcome a lot of them. That's what Tsuaeri did during the earlier parts of her streaming career.
You'll learn more about Tsuaeri as we dive into her history of streaming for the first time and her approach to improving her content little by little. This led to an impressive rise in viewership a few months in until the hiatus which lasted for many months. That's when her content went in a whole different direction that changed the trajectory of her career in an unexpected, but positive way.
You can find Tsuaeri on these platforms below:
https://www.twitch.tv/tsuaeri
https://www.instagram.com/tsuaeri/
https://twitter.com/tsuaeri/
From Event Organizer to Lead Designer for UYU - with Shen
This is the story of Shen. He's an amazing person who has learned how to take all of his experiences throughout life and apply them to anything he's working on. Currently, he's the lead designer for UYU, a fighting game-focused esports org. In this episode, I'll be chatting with Shen to learn all about his journey as a creative and a gamer.
You can follow him here:
https://twitter.com/uyu_shen
https://www.twitch.tv/shen_gaming_uk
https://www.instagram.com/uyu.shen/
Understanding Motivation - with Winnie Chen
Motivation is often thought to be the thing that makes or breaks your momentum. However, I personally believe there is more to being productive than motivation. That's what Winnie and I explore in this episode. We're going to talk about what we think about motivation, what motivates us, and other ways to stay productive without relying on motivation. I hope you all enjoy!
What if you don't want to use social media? - with Winnie Chen
In this episode, we talk about ways to build your network in esports & gaming without utilizing social media. We understand that not everyone is into the work that is required for building your personal brand online. That's why we think this is a great episode that provides a different perspective than the one that I talk about all the time. This is for those people who want to find work without social media. I hope you all enjoy!
Pitch Deck Fundamentals - with Winnie Chen
Hansei is now releasing a bi-weekly segment featuring Winnie where we will be discussing all things professional and personal development within esports & gaming. This episode is all about the fundamental knowledge you should consider when creating pitch decks! There's a lot to cover so we will be having multiple conversations about decks in the weeks to come. I hope you all enjoy!
From Pursuing a Career in Esports to Helping it Grow - with Ben Goldhaber
Ben Goldhaber, also known as FishStix, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Juked.GG. A live stream viewing platform with the goal to create a better way to discover, watch, and engage with the best events and content from across the global esports community. Before that, he has an extensive history of working in esports for over 10 years. You may find Ben's story of how he got started to be similar to yours and I hope from listening, it can help you find inspiration and direction for your own esports journey!
Creating an Esports Apparel Brand - with Rachel Feinberg (Ateyo)
Rachel Feinberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of the esports & gaming apparel brand Ateyo. Her mission is to revolutionize the world through gaming by creating community, opportunities, and an equal map for all. Her story is an inspiring one as she started as a newcomer to esports and went through many challenges to get to where she is now. We'll be talking about that plus so much more in this podcast episode. I hope you all enjoy!
You can check out Rachel and Ateyo at these links:
https://ateyo.com/
https://twitter.com/rachellipstick
https://twitter.com/ateyo_
Designing in Esports - with George H. Nowack
George Nowack is a designer and educator in esports. At the time of the recording, George works for 100 Thieves and creates educational design content on Twitch and YouTube. Design is essential to any business in esports and there are a lot of challenges for this relatively young industry. In this podcast, we'll be going over those challenges, his journey into esports, and so much more.
You can find him at these places:
https://twitter.com/nowackdesign
https://nowack.design/
https://www.instagram.com/nowackdesign/
Owning an FGC Esports Team - with Emily Tran
Emily Tran is the co-founder and CEO of the FGC Esports Team, Equinox Gaming. I'm sure many people have always wondered what exactly a CEO of an esports org does. In this episode, we'll answer that question as well as give you insight into what it's like from her perspective. There is a lot of work that goes into running a team and so much more now during a pandemic. So if you ever thought about starting up your own team, I'm sure you'll learn something new! Thanks again to Emily for being a guest on the podcast!
Learning How Esports Partnerships Work - with Skye Bui
I spoke with my friend Skye Bui who is an account manager for Team SoloMid to learn more about what careers exist within the esports industry. Hint hint, account management has something to do with partnerships/sponsorships ;)
The Power Of Persistence and Consistency - Justin Banusing
This episode features my friend Justin Banusing whom I met a few years ago at PAX West. We're with him about his history of running esports events in the Philippines, starting a new journey in America, and the lessons he learned along the way.
Collegiate Esports Leader to Startup Founder - with Dylan Liu
Dylan Liu is the former founder and president of Texas A&M esports and now the founder of Uconnect Esports. It's a platform that's the scalable solution to discover, manage, and sponsor esports communities & events. Ever since I've met Dylan I knew he was a super impressive guy and that's why I'm so excited to finally have him on the show! I hope you all enjoy episode 13 of Origins! Follow Dylan and Uconnect Here: https://twitter.com/DylanSLiu https://twitter.com/UconnectEsports https://www.uconnectesports.com/ Follow Us Here: https://twitter.com/Hansei_GG https://anchor.fm/hanseigg (PODCAST VERSION) #Esports #podcast #TexasA&M
Improving Through Experiences - Ayan Abdu | Origins 12
This episode features Ayan Abdu aka Areepod! At the time of recording she is a student at York University with the role of Vice President of Competition for York Esports. She also works for the Collegiate Star League as a Campus Gaming Ambassador.
Follow Her Here:
https://twitter.com/areepod
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanabdu/
Growing Esports In Vegas - Milo Ocampo | Origins 011
Introducing Milo Ocampo! He's the president and co-founder of 8-Bit Esports, in Las Vegas. Milo has contributed much to the development of esports in Vegas throughout the years. His story is one of humble beginnings, downfalls, and personal growth with a vision for the future. I hope you all enjoy his origin story.
You can follow him here: https://twitter.com/kuyamilo
Hansei.GG is a digital media company that believes in teaching those who are interested in working within esports & gaming, available career opportunities and how to pursue them through the experiences of those already in the industry.
The Beginnings of an Esports Commentator - Blu | Origins 010
From commentating Guild Wars 2 to CS: GO and now R6 Siege, Blu's journey has taken him on quite a ride. In this episode, we learn about how he fell into the world of commentating and the lessons he learned along the way starting from casting in his bedroom to tournaments produced by companies like ESL! Follow him on Twitter @blucasts
Esports Stage Manager - Cody Theuret | Origins 009
What does a stage manager do? Cody is here to give you the answers and insight into that question with some good stories! I worked with Cody during our time at OGN Esports where I learned what a stage manager is and how important the role is. I hope you enjoy the episode and come out with a newfound appreciation for the people that keeps the show running smoothly
--Photo Credits: @oreeeo (Twitter)
Pioneering Esports Since '97 - DjWHEAT | Origins 008
djWHEAT has worn many hats over his many years in the esports industry. You might know him as a producer, caster, host, or maybe something else. No matter what you know him as you can bet that he's always giving 110%. Welcome to the life of Marcus Graham, a pioneer of esports since around 1997.
PR & Marketing Manager @ CoolerMaster - Cat Tomkins | Origins 007
In this episode, Cat Tompkins tells her story on how she became the Public Relations Manager for Cooler Master. Starting her esports journey in college, she has much to teach based off of all of her experiences so far.
HyperX Social Media Manager - Lily | Origins 006
in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Lily, the current Hyper X Social Media Coordinator! We learned about how she started out as a beginner and slowly progressed to the pro she is today. There's a lot of insights in this episode regarding how social media is run and the methodologies that some companies and organizations use in order to earn your attention.
The Coaching Mindset - Bixle | Origins 005
In this episode, Bixle and I go deep into the topic of leadership as a manager and coach. We discuss being a facilitator within leadership roles, confidence, and his management philosophy. If you want to gain some insight on how to be a better leader by creating discussion, team facilitation, and critical thinking, then this episode is definitely for you. I hope you all enjoy and thank you once again for your continued support of this channel!
FGC Competitor to Commentator - Togashiazrael | Origins 004
In this episode, I got the opportunity to talk to the FGC Commentator and Content Creator from Canada, Togashiazrael! It's the first time we discuss fighting games on this show and we dive pretty deep on the mentality of competitors and how it can translate to other careers within the space. I had a lot of fun with this conversation and I hope you do too. Enjoy!
Evil Geniuses Photographer and R6 Manager - Peter Chau | Origins 003
In this episode, we talk to my friend Peter Chau. He's currently a photographer for the esports team Evil Geniuses while also being the manager for the Rainbow Six Siege team. This interview has a lot of great information for those who want to get into the esports scene as a photographer and some fun insights from being a manager. His portfolio site is in the links below. If you like his work, consider hitting him up on Twitter to get some pictures taken for you. Hope you all enjoy!
Cloud9's LCS Manager - Tifa | Origins 002
Tifa is the manager for Cloud9's League of Legends Teams (LCS + Academy) and Rocket League. During the early days of her career, she has produced many esports events that you probably have watched. Listen in as she tells her story on how she got her start in esports, her current role as a Cloud9 Team Manager, and some advice she has for those wanting to get into this industry.
Collegiate Esports at RIT - Evan Hirsh | Origins 001
On this very first episode of Origins, we talk to my good friend Evan Hirsh. He's the current president of RIT Esports, a collegiate esports organization at the Rochester Institute of Technology and co-founded the organization with me. In this conversation, we do a bit of catching up, talk about what's currently going on with the club, and provide some advice for those who want to get involved with esports in their colleges.