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From Pixels to Pride: Stef Sanjati’s Journey Through Games and Identity
🎮 Welcome to another episode of Saved by Gaming! Today, we sit down with the incredible Stef Sanjati, gaming and beauty creator, transgender advocacy expert, and World of Warcraft veteran.
Together we discuss her journey of self-discovery, the power of gaming as a safe space, and how gaming and creativity have shaped her life. From early gaming memories to building inclusive online communities, this episode is packed with inspiration, honesty, and a celebration of gaming’s impact.Â
(00:00) Intro & WelcomeÂ
(00:26) Stef’s Early Gaming MemoriesÂ
(02:00) Gaming and Gender IdentityÂ
(03:59) Growing Up in Rural CanadaÂ
(05:27) The Power of Safe Spaces in GamingÂ
(06:47) World of Warcraft’s ImpactÂ
(11:45) Building Online CommunitiesÂ
(17:20) Shifting from Beauty to Gaming ContentÂ
(23:18) Embracing Competitive Gaming & Overcoming AnxietyÂ
(27:31) Community Growth and LeadershipÂ
(32:38) Tabletop Gaming & Life LessonsÂ
(36:38) Stef’s Gaming PrescriptionÂ
(38:14) Quickfire Questions: Warm Hug Game, Games That Made You Cry, and MoreÂ
(42:00) The Power of Gaming for Self-DiscoveryÂ
(45:57) Final Thoughts & Where to Find Stef
Chris explained how #worldofwarcraft saved him in this episode https://youtu.be/aG9U8cgnR3o?si=NoDMQmIaVf4WxfGhAnd for a nostalgic flashback to ziggy's #wow days, here is an old guild run https://youtu.be/v2bJkdBZZKs?si=VAWwy3F80royV7b0
Stef Sanjatihttps://youtube.com/@stefsanjatiofficial?si=z5v75KcGJBFf69CMhttps://www.twitch.tv/stefsanjati https://twitter.com/StefSanjati https://www.tiktok.com/@stefsanjatiziggychrishttps://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoffhttp://youtube.com/ziggychrishttps://www.instagram.com/ziggychristoffhttps://discord.gg/4hRctCGJuaMusic creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkUMusic creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkUIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Plus we'd love to hear which game or gaming moments impacted you the most on your life journey x
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By ziggychris🎮 Welcome to another episode of Saved by Gaming! Today, we sit down with the incredible Stef Sanjati, gaming and beauty creator, transgender advocacy expert, and World of Warcraft veteran.
Together we discuss her journey of self-discovery, the power of gaming as a safe space, and how gaming and creativity have shaped her life. From early gaming memories to building inclusive online communities, this episode is packed with inspiration, honesty, and a celebration of gaming’s impact.Â
(00:00) Intro & WelcomeÂ
(00:26) Stef’s Early Gaming MemoriesÂ
(02:00) Gaming and Gender IdentityÂ
(03:59) Growing Up in Rural CanadaÂ
(05:27) The Power of Safe Spaces in GamingÂ
(06:47) World of Warcraft’s ImpactÂ
(11:45) Building Online CommunitiesÂ
(17:20) Shifting from Beauty to Gaming ContentÂ
(23:18) Embracing Competitive Gaming & Overcoming AnxietyÂ
(27:31) Community Growth and LeadershipÂ
(32:38) Tabletop Gaming & Life LessonsÂ
(36:38) Stef’s Gaming PrescriptionÂ
(38:14) Quickfire Questions: Warm Hug Game, Games That Made You Cry, and MoreÂ
(42:00) The Power of Gaming for Self-DiscoveryÂ
(45:57) Final Thoughts & Where to Find Stef
Chris explained how #worldofwarcraft saved him in this episode https://youtu.be/aG9U8cgnR3o?si=NoDMQmIaVf4WxfGhAnd for a nostalgic flashback to ziggy's #wow days, here is an old guild run https://youtu.be/v2bJkdBZZKs?si=VAWwy3F80royV7b0
Stef Sanjatihttps://youtube.com/@stefsanjatiofficial?si=z5v75KcGJBFf69CMhttps://www.twitch.tv/stefsanjati https://twitter.com/StefSanjati https://www.tiktok.com/@stefsanjatiziggychrishttps://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoffhttp://youtube.com/ziggychrishttps://www.instagram.com/ziggychristoffhttps://discord.gg/4hRctCGJuaMusic creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkUMusic creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkUIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Plus we'd love to hear which game or gaming moments impacted you the most on your life journey x