The Gamers Change Lives Podcast
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This is a show about how to build an esports business from literally anywhere in the world where each week we showcase the journey of esports entrepreneurs and others to learn how they solved a particular problem that everyone will ultimately face.
Recent Episodes
Mettlestate: Forging the Future of South African Esports
Summary In this final episode of Season 5 the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard speaks with Barry Louzada and Carly Twaddle from South Africa about their gaming journeys, the evolution of e-sports in the region, ...
Game Changers: African Women Making a Difference in Esports
Summary In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard engages with two women from Africa, Bambina and Dabi, to discuss their experiences in the eSports industry. They share their personal journeys into ...
Hiring to Build An Esports Empire in Saudi Arabia
Summary In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard speaks with Sultan and Nestor from Saudi Arabia about their journeys in the gaming and eSports industry. They discuss the rapid growth of eSports in...
Esports Without Borders: Landing Global Roles With Experts Tips and C…
Summary In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard engages with guests Adam Hobbs and Jihyeok Choi to explore the evolving landscape of the eSports job market. They discuss personal journeys into the...
Shout and Connect: How Esports Shoutcasters Land Their Big Break
In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard delves into the vibrant world of esports shoutcasting in Africa with three dynamic guests: Alex ‘Slymorh’ Boateng, a renowned Ghanaian esports shoutcaster; ...
The Hunt for Talent: How Can Networking Land You a Job in Esports
Summary In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard speaks with Ben Finnegan and Emma O'Neill from Phoenix Group about their personal journeys into the gaming industry, the evolution of their agency, ...
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Recent Blog Posts
Five Notable Esports Organizations in Italy 2025
Featured image: Microsoft Designer “Next year is going to be year zero for Italian esports, again.” This is a saying in the Italian community which is relevant to understanding the esports market because it is a represent…
Top Ten (10) Esports Companies in Italy 2025
Featured image: Microsoft Copilot Despite being a smaller country with respect to landmass, Italy has a population of over 59 million people which has led to the development of dense urban areas to where gaming culture has been able to thri…
Esports Prize Pools: Are There Payment Issues?
Featured image: Microsoft Designer The heart of the esports ecosystem is prize pools. From the grassroots to international events, the goal of the events is to discover the best players in their discipline, engage the games’ fans, and…