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EmpowerUp Podcast
by Byron Beasley and Steve Meim
Welcome to EmpowerUp! This is a podcast where Steve Meim and Byron Beasley talk about anything related to the gaming industry. Steve is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience working at places such as Sony Interactive Entertainment(PlayStation). Byron is an app developer with a passion for helping others. Each episode aims to be educational in nature, and may include guests from around the industry.
Episodes
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Let's Talk Virtual Production: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve change things up by having a casual conversation about the gaming industry and virtual production. Byron shares his experience working in virtual production and they discuss the future of the industry as well as how the opportunities available. Frontiertrainings:...
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Check Your Fandom At The Door: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Matthew Sanchez. Matt is an Associate Producer with Activision and was previously in a similar role with game studio Deck Nine. Matt shares his insights into what it's like working in the gaming industry and how it differes from what he...
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Overcome Your Pride: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on audio professional Michael Spicer. Michael has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the music industry and currently freelances while teaching at University of Las Vegas. Michael goes into detail on what tools he uses in the field of game audio and…
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Be Intentional in Your Design: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve discuss the importance of having personal projects and how they can benefit from lessons learned in a professional environment. Byron provides insight into a VR project currently in development and how important it is to consider UI/UX when working in AR and VR....
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Collaboration is Key: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, we bring on Lead Game Designer Alexia Mandeville. Alexia is a seasoned pro currently working at Niantic(Pokemon Go). She shares her insights into the benefits of being a generalist in the industry and the differences between AAA games and Indie. She also goes into why it's so...
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Entering the Metaverse: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, special guest Roselynn Conrady shares her thoughts on VR/AR/XR and the "Metaverse". Roselynn is currently a PHD student at Iowa State University studying the cutting edge of this field and shares her insights into the future of the Metaverse. Roselynn Conrady LinkedIn:...
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A No Is A Not Right Now: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, special guest Preston Dennis shares his insights on moving laterally into the gaming industry. He has a strong background in art and animation but had a difficult time landing a game industry job. He highlights a very important concept: a no is a not right now. He had faith that…
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A Bag of Rocks: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve talk with Jacob Travis, an environment artist at Sony Interactive Entertainment(PlayStation). Jake speaks about his his experience and what led to him getting the job at Sony. Jake also expresses the importance of having a work-life balance as the industry can be...
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The Right Way to Network: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on music composer Chel Wong. Chel is an accomplished video game composer who shares her experiences in the gaming industry. She speaks on what it takes to make it in game audio specifically. Her career primarily revolves around contract and freelance work…
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Keeping An Open Mind: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Donovan Alcones. Donovan is a junion in college studying music composition. In this episode, he asks questions and provides insight into what it's like to get into the industry from his perspective. Donovan expresses the importance of…
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Be Genuine: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve chat with Daniel Alcas Jr. Daniel is an eSports Product Developer at Upper Deck and brings a breadth of experience regarding business, gaming, and organization. We discuss topics such as networking effectively and problem solving. Daniel can be found on LinkedIn…
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From Amateuer To Pro: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode Byron and Steve discuss the differences in mindset between an amateur and a professional. Byron shares experiences from his life to help demonstrate this, while Steve shares what qualities he looks for most in his candidates. Many resources are shared throughout the episode to…
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The Importance of Mentorship: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve interview Cristopher Mora as well as Jason Villareal. Cristopher is a QA Analyst at Sony Interactive while Jason does QA at Gunfire Games. They share an interesting dynamic due to the fact that Jason recently received his job offer thanks to Cristopher's…
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Keeping Your Skills Sharp: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode of the EmpowerUp Podcast, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Barry Evans. Barry is currently a technical artist at Naughty Dog and has a very inspirational story on how he got there. Barry discusses the importance of putting in the work consistently and also provides a few...
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Soft Skills in the Industry: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Jomar Mateo. Jomar is currently a Production Coordinator with Amazon and has a strong backgroun in quality assurance within the gaming industry. He brings in a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in the industry. Jomar...
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What It Means to Have Empathy: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Catherine York. Catherine is a QA Tester at Gearbox Software with aspirations to work as a concept artist. She comes with a breadth of experience that has helped her land her position at Gearbox. Catherine believes strongly in work-life...
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Putting in the Work: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve welcome Kain Shepard to the podcast. Kain is a recent graduate as well as Technical Artist at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Kain shares some insight into what he thinks contributed to him landing an industry job directly after college. Kain can be found online…
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Proving Your Worth in the Workplace: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve discuss what it means to show your worth in the professional world. Steve mentions strategies that younger workers can apply in the workforce for cases such as salary negotiation.
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Getting Started in the Industry: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Steve and Byron discuss what it takes to get into the industry. There was a specific focus on game design but the ideas apply to many different disciplines. They talk about the best approach to take in regards to portfolios and how to best approach the job search.
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Giving Back to The Community : EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, special guest Carlos Noguez shares his perspective on what it means to give back to the community. Carlos is a game dev enthusiast with strong ties to both San Diego and Tijuana. He aims to unite both regions and also give a leg up to the youth of Tijuana. He supports many...
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Approaching Game Design: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Jacob Freeland. Jacob is an engineer in the industry with a strong focus on game design. He discusses how he collects his thoughts when designing a new project and goes into detail into what it means to be a designer. Many of the topics...
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Approaching the Job Market: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve discuss different approaches to gaming/entertainment industry job markets. Byron discusses the steps he took to get a recent job offer and comments on some advice he's been given along the way. He and Steve discuss what works and what doesn't in the job search and...
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Accessibility in Games: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve bring in software engineer Antonio Carrion to talk about accessibility in games. Examples are brought up in games such as Darksouls, Soul Sacrifice and Street Fighter. They also discuss how to deal personal growth and surrounding oneself with a positive group of...
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College vs Industry: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode Byron and Steve discuss the gap between the typical college graduate and a candidate ready to enter the workforce. Steve provides examples from a recruiter's point of view as to how young professionals can deal with this. Byron also shares his experience as it pertains to the...
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Networking in the Game Industry: EmpowerUp Podcast
In this episode, Byron and Steve discuss different aspects of the gaming industry while primarily focusing on networking. They also go over Steve's philosophy when it comes to life and the acronym he likes to use. They also discuss different events and organizations that people can look into if...
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Effectively Using LinkedIn: EmpowerUp Podcast
This is a practice stream in which Steve and Byron discuss how to use LinkedIn more effectively. Steve has years of experience in the gaming industry and was recently given the title of recruiter so he decides to share some of his experience from a recruiter's perspective
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to EmpowerUp! This is a podcast where Steve Meim and Byron Beasley talk about anything related to the gaming industry. Steve is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience working at places such as Sony Interactive Entertainment(PlayStation). Byron is an app developer with a passion for helping others. Each episode aims to be educational in nature, and may include guests from around the industry.
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Welcome to EmpowerUp! This is a podcast where Steve Meim and Byron Beasley talk about anything related to the gaming industry. Steve is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience working at places such as Sony Interactive Entertainment(PlayStation). Byron is an app developer with a...
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EmpowerUp Podcast is created and hosted by Byron Beasley and Steve Meim.
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