Voices With Team Liquid

In this episode, we're joined by Sue “Smix” Lee, RTS VP of Talent, and Kris “Toph” Aldenderfer, FGC Content Creator.
In honor of API Heritage month, they discuss the Asian experience in the esports industry, their experiences as community translators, and bridging the East and West.
Join host Ken Chen, TL Director of Content, for this captivating conversation with Asian leaders in the esports industry.

Esports isn’t all play. Women leaders strive to redefine the esports industry for a more inclusive future.

We're joined by two of Team Liquid’s women executives, Josie Brown, Senior Vice President of Brand, Marketing & Content, and Khalilah El-Amin, Vice President of People & Culture. 

Together, they share their perspectives on the challenges they face in future-proofing the esports industry and creating a more inclusive and diverse community. Josie and Khalilah are passionate advocates for women's voices and representation in esports. They discuss their efforts to inspire the next generation of women and girls to forge their own paths in the industry, and the importance of amplifying women's voices and breaking toxic norms.

Join Aerial Powers for this captivating and inspiring conversation as we learn from these trailblazing women who are leading the way in the esports industry.

Founded in April of 2022 by three diverse women of color sharing a passion for competitive gaming and pop-culture, Girls Gotta Game set out a mission to break the bias in the male-dominated esports industry by forming an empire to educate, elevate and empower previous and upcoming generations of Women gamers.

Girls Gotta Game has become the fastest growing organization and community to build a platform for Women in esports. They establish relationships with brands that align with their mission to provide opportunities for Women to succeed in the Esports industry.

Reezie is an esports host, caster, tournament organizer, and content creator/streamer on Twitch. Squajii is a Twitch streamer, producer and tournament organizer. Koari is a variety streamer, tournament organizer, and freelance artist specializing in graphic design and illustration.

Join our host Aerial Powers as she interviews these inspiring co-founders.

Educator, role model, activist, inspiration. These are some of the words that describe: DeejayKnight

His career in gaming began as an interface designer for Madden in 2008, but he’s been in love with gaming his whole life. He is a variety streamer who looks to spread a message of positivity, inclusivity and joy everytime he goes live. In 2021, he was recognized as a member of the Game Awards Future Class; a list of up and coming individuals who inspire and push the gaming industry forward.

As an educator, DeejayKnight has years of experience teaching students fundamentals in programming, as well as being a vocal supporter of getting people involved in all things STEM. As an activist, DeejayKnight is never afraid about calling out injustices in our world. He’s been vocal about calling out systemic racism, gender inequality, and has raised thousands of dollars in charitable efforts through his streams.

Join our hosts in this episode to hear the story of DeejayKnight.

Community. Engagement. Acceptance. These are the pillars that MsAshRocks stands for as a content creator and activist.

Since she started streaming in 2016, MsAshRocks has always worked to create a safe and welcoming space for her community. As a healthcare professional, she has a passion for helping people in and out of her community. Through different charity initiatives, MsAshRocks has been able to raise over $100,000 to help many different social causes.

She regularly uses her platform to stand for what’s right & is heavily involved in the fight against racial inequality as well as in mental health awareness.

Join our hosts in this episode as they are joined by MsAshRocks.

Voices with Team Liquid amplifies and uplifts Black creators, athletes and staff within the esports industry. Hosted by WNBA champion Aerial Powers and esports content creator & music producer GlitchxCity.