Mariah Simone' Denson is the founder and president of Global Patch, a nonprofit organization that focuses on getting people, especially BIPOC individuals, into the gaming, eSports, digital production, and tech industries. The organization provides education and career pathways, as well as focuses on the safety of individuals in these spaces. Mariah Simone's research primarily focuses on women and girls, particularly Black and Indigenous women and girls, in tech, specifically within video games and eSports. She is also involved in teaching and coaching individuals in game development using engines like Unreal and Unity. Mariah Simone' discusses the current initiatives of Global Patch Gaming, including their participation in DreamCon 2024 and workshops at WasabiCon. She emphasizes the importance of transferable skills and how gaming and streaming can lead to careers in other industries such as media production. Mariah Simone' also shares her experiences living in Japan, South Korea, and the Bahamas, highlighting the differences between vacationing and living in these places. She emphasizes the need for community support and mindfulness in managing time and balancing work and personal interests. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Global Patch Global Patch - www.GlobalPatchGaming.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-patch/ GP Email: [email protected] Upcoming Events The Art of Storytelling - Narrative Game Design Workshop Jax, Fl - Center 1 Foundation X Global Patch June 11, 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnm9yxX9j6qxnC8px99OatrNEibGvzgiChcXfNoB4BA-h8ew/viewform DreamCon 2024 Austin, TX Career and Edu Workshops - July 26 - 28, 2024 - https://www.dreamconvention.com/career-fair WasabiCon Jacksonville Workshops Jax, Fl - Oct 11- 13, 2024 - Cosplay/Game Dev/ Streaming (Special Promo) - https://www.tixr.com/groups/wasabicon/events/wasabicon-wasabicon-2024-86407 Games & Tech Career And Education Activation Jax, Fl - Tech Coast Conference - August 29, 2024 - https://techcoastconference.com/ Game Jam Hack Retreats - Colorado Springs, CO - October 25, 2024 - www.GlobalPatchGaming.com (in-person & online) Open Virtual Year-Round Programs - Visit GlobalPatchGaming.com Unreal Engine Meetups (Virtual) - Open to Everyone, Everywhere Girls Game Program (Virtual) - Open to Everyone, Everywhere GPS - Global Patch Studios (Gaming Studios) Mariah Simone' (Personal) Mariah Simone' - MariahSimone.com Linkedin - Mariah Simone Denson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahsimoned/ PSN/Twitch/Gamertag: Pinkcadillacz Discord: https://discord.gg/pPbME9x5 Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Global Patch and Career Pathways 05:53 Concerns and Considerations with AI 09:48 The Importance of Networking and Tech Education 22:07 The Growth and Evolution of eSports 25:20 Empowering Underrepresented Communities in Tech and Gaming 28:58 Cultural Experiences and Personal Growth Through Living Abroad 34:01 Finding Balance: Community Support and Mindfulness 49:52 Ask A CISSP Motion.mp4 #cybersecurity #gaming #bipoc