Balancing Acts: Overcoming Startup Challenges for Moms With Terry Redfield

Terry Redfield is the Founder of a stealth mode startup, a company in its early stages of development and inspired by a game she created in 2015. With nearly three decades in the gaming industry, Terry embarked on her remarkable journey at 3DO as a junior artist. Her notable contributions include content creation for acclaimed games such as Psychonauts, Gardens of Time, and League of Legends. Throughout the years, Terry has refined her expertise across different specializations in the console, PC, and mobile platforms.  In this episode… Embarking on an entrepreneurial path is demanding. Add the responsibilities of motherhood to the equation and the challenges become far more intricate. How can moms balance work and life, overcome obstacles, and venture into the startup landscape? Terry Redfield, a seasoned gaming professional and entrepreneur, reveals that building communities is paramount when facing of these challenges. Networking plays a pivotal role in providing moms with the resources, guidance, and encouragement needed for their dual journey. Terry also explains that it's crucial to recognize the collective responsibility to empower change. By acknowledging these challenges, learning from experienced entrepreneurs, and participating in community-building efforts, creating a more inclusive and supportive landscape becomes the standard. Join Lizzie Mintus on today's episode of the Here's Waldo Podcast, where she interviews Terry Redfield, an entrepreneur and gaming expert, about the challenges mothers face as gaming entrepreneurs. Terry shares effective tips for managing large teams, hiring processes for building successful teams, the challenges publishers face when launching new products, and the lessons she's learned from her previous startup experiences.