Although we feel the gaming industry is already huge, we are only at the beginning. Rob "Street" Davis is convinced that the brunt of work and growth will come from people that are not even making money right now in esports. To him, in five or ten years, the conversations around gaming and esports will be different, and validity in the industry won't be an issue anymore. Rob "Street" Davis is the Founder of Delta V Esports, an organization dedicated to forging culture and opportunity in...

What started as a search for a chef ended up connecting me with a fantastic person, full of incredible energy and eager to learn and be part of the gaming community, Lacey Hester.  Lacey Hester is the daughter of the NFL legend Terry Bradshaw and one of the stars of the reality show The Bradshaw Buch, broadcasted on E!. Although she always kept a low-key lifestyle despite growing up next to Terry's NFL friends, the audience loved her personality immediately. Lacey's humility, strong...

Certain stereotypes surround esports organizations, like white men in their mid-twenties, running around and baking crazy content. There are also companies focused on their region, perhaps not considering diversity seriously.  Those are some of the reasons why Harley Parks decided to create BearClaw Esports, an organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.  At age 17, Harley Parks is the CEO of BearClaw Esports and High School Student. She is also CEO of Soarose Networking and Security,...

John Blevins has one of the incredible stories about his path into the world of esports. From starting out as a fan of streaming, to starting his own podcast, then to landing a job as a Sales Manager for Wisdom Gaming, he is the true proof that a passion and hard work can take you far. In this episode of the Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast, John joins Chauntel to share his journey, what he regrets the most about streaming, and why he’s so excited about the future of esports and gaming. You can...

The power of the brand is extremely important, and this is more true than ever in the world of esports. Co-Owners of AoE Creative, Simon Bennett and Markel Lee join Chauntel Busche and her guest host Donte Jackson to discuss their journey into esports, why branding is so important, and some insights on what’s to come in the world of esports and gaming. You can learn more by visiting: https://aoecreative.com/ https://twitter.com/AoECreative The branding of esports and building the narrative...

Esports and Gaming are industries with unlimited opportunities, and no one knows this better than Charles Conroy. Charles is an ‘OG’ in the esports world, being part of one of the very early pro teams in the industry. Through the rise and fall of success, and then back on top, Charles has lived through some incredible experiences in the world of esports.  In this episode of the Esports Futui E-Zine Podcast, Charles and Chauntel discuss how others can get in on this industry, whether you’re a...

The opportunities for esports enthusiasts are endless, and Dr. Marc Williams is doing all that he can to make sure those who want to work in esports have a path to get them there. Dr. Marc Williams helps schools, one being Florida Memorial University, create programs and Masterclasses to pave the way for those who are interested in esports. In this episode of Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast, Chauntel talks to Dr. Marc about the journey that led him to his PhD, and why he’s so passionate about...

Sometimes life doesn’t always happen as we think it’s going to, but it’s not those disappointing moments that actually define us. It’s what we do because of those moments that truly construct the outcome of our lives. In this episode of the Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast, Chauntel Busche welcomes Esports Futuri Podcast Network host, John Davidson. John talks about his history as a professional skateboarder, how just continuing to be curious and maintain relationships helped to set him up for...

Many are finding themselves interested in esports, but unsure how to get involved in the industry. Whether it’s through content, playing, or even investing, the opportunities are endless, but you just need to find the place to engage in. Olivia Richards has done just that by finding ways she can use her training in journalism to help those in the world of esports stand out through amazing content. Olivia, an Associate Editor with Team Liquid and Content Director with Sportskeeda and our own...

Join this discussion with gentle yet influential Donte Jackson! Coming from a family of gaming enthusiasts, Donte followed his childhood heroes as well as his passion. Now, as a pop toy collector, he inspired several collectors and is continuously bringing people together despite the pandemic. Getting heavy influence from big names and fiction writers also inspired him to write stories which he’s been doing for years. He joins Chauntel to discuss the roots of his passion which includes...

Lewis Johnson joins Chauntel in the studio to share his amazing story of overcoming all obstacles in life by having the never quit attitude he developed as an athlete. A veteran sports announcer who covered 10 Winter and Summer Games, Lewis now reveals how being a runner and competing in sports developed a perspective in life that help him go through all odds and come out successful. Lewis also shares how gaming played a small part when he was an athlete, but how he's watched the world...

In this episode of the Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast, Chauntel welcomes guest host, Lewis Johnson to welcome a special guest, former Laker A.C. Green.  A.C. shares how his love and interest of gaming attracted him to Suponic Global, and what he loves about this company and their technology. He also discusses the A.C. Green foundation, and how he’s been able to integrate these two initiatives, in addition to his passion for at-risk youth. Links Mentioned In This...

There’s no other perfect guest for the Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast than the founder of Esports Futuri and MAP Esports, Jacob Miles. Jacob shares his incredible story of going from growing up in the projects to working in engineering, to eventually Kenner Toys. It was at Kenner where he met a man you may know named George Lucas and was part of the team who developed the toys for Star Wars. Jacob shares why he has such a passion for esports and gaming, and what’s to come not only for this...