#77- Erin Ashely Simon

Erin Ashley Simon is a multi-media personality, host, producer, and consultant within esports, gaming and entertainment. Her love and passion for these areas has shaped who she is today – pushing the culture forward while breaking barriers as a woman in the industry. In doing so, Erin became a leading face of PUMA’s esports line. She has worked with leading organizations – from Evil Geniuses and Riot Games – to provide more industry-focused opportunities for those from underserved, underrepresented and marginalized communities. Erin is co-owner of one of the fastest growing gaming and lifestyle organizations, XSET. She recently announced her new position as Chief Culture Officer at XSET. In this role, Erin helpsshape the culture of the organization and facilitate connections and content in and around music, entertainment, and the gaming industry. Erin has collaborated with well-known brands and organizations such as AT&T, Riot Games, Bleacher Report, TBS, EA Sports, General Motors, Google Play, Tampax, Columbia Records, PUMA, Turtle Beach, Bacardi, Crown Royal, Forbes, Gen.G, Evil Geniuses, Cloud 9, The Wall Street Journal, University of Kentucky, Bleacher Report and more. As Erin’s career moves forward, she looks to continue to help bridge the intersection between gaming and culture, and pave a path forward for future generations. To learn more visit: https://www.erinasimon.com/ This episode was brought to you by VitaPlur. VitaPLUR E-Boost Gum is a first of its kind rave supplement that provides magnesium, electrolytes and antioxidants sublingually while you chew! With no pills to take or annoying powders to mix VitaPLUR E-Boost gum is the perfect complement to your active lifestyle.