Growing up with games doesn't always lead to a fruitful career in gaming, but for Samantha, it has! Join us as we delve into a fascinating discussion with industry expert Samantha "UnknownSamee" Cabitac Samantha Cabitac, the Product Marketing Manager from Hyper Hippo Entertainment. Samantha brings her experience from esports to indie game studios and shares the similarities and differences. Journey through her childhood games that inspired her to pursue working in games, including Kingdom Hearts and Pokemon. Gain invaluable insights into the dynamic world of esports, community management, and game marketing.

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In this episode, Samson interviews Lucas Gates ( @LucasGates92 ), a passionate gamer and advocate for the autism community. Lucas shares his experiences growing up with autism and how he found a sense of belonging through gaming and the support of his family. He also emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking out community when it comes to understanding autism. Whether you're a gamer or not, this episode offers insights into the autism community and the power of finding your passion. Tune in to hear Lucas's story and learn how you can support the autism community in your own way.

Welcome to another episode of the Grow Up Level Up podcast with your host, Samson. In this episode, Samson interviews Chris 'Lyteforce' Golden, a passionate gamer, and podcast host, about the role of games and sports in bringing people together and creating new memories. As a day one Overwatch player, Chris shares his insights on balancing podcasting, full-time work, and fatherhood while still enjoying games like Destiny, Overwatch, and Minecraft.

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In the latest episode of Grow Up Level Up, Samson and Jordan delve into the question of why we should create and share something with the world, even if there's no explicit demand for it.

To explore this theme, Jordan "SirDrJM" Shuster, a seasoned podcast host, joins Samson to share his own gaming journey and how it has fueled his creativity. Together, they reminisce about some of the most popular games from the early 2000s, discuss their biggest podcasting influences, and explore how producing podcasts can be a creative endeavor in and of itself. The duo also reflects on the reasons why pursuing hobbies and passions is important, even when no one asked.

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She’s a teacher, singer, songwriter, musician, and generally a multitalented person, Samantha Dowdell! Sam is currently a teacher here in Vancouver, and has worked in many different kinds of educational contexts, from summer camps to music schools. She’s the co-host, writer, and musical director on a YouTube Show called “Science Ninjas”. She also is the Executive Director of Metro Vancouver Musicians and Videographers, a new organization aimed at helping videographers, musicians, production, and talent all network to create cool projects.

In this episode, Sam shares how she combines game theory, psychology, social-emotional learning, and relationship building in her classroom to help her students succeed. We also reminisce about some of our old summer camp days, and how it brought us to our careers now. She also shares why she decided to take on the challenge of being a hub for Vancouver's next big artists.

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Welcome to "Grow Up Level Up", "Grow Up, Level Up", a podcast about how the fun and games of our childhoods, end up shaping us into who we are. By exploring the transformative power of games and play, "Grow Up, Level Up" aims to inspire listeners to embrace their inner child and recognize the valuable role that play can continue to play in their lives.

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