Watch episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shqfi9YcRkI
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Not only is Aerial Powers a WNBA star for the Washington Mystics but she is an avid gamer and content creator. She's also a brand ambassador for eFuse, Geekletes and Health-e-Gamer Foundation. We'll be jumping into how she started creating content, why esports & gaming are important to culture and how traditional sports organizations have ramped up the engagement in esports.
"Gaming is a family tradition that holds and bonds us together. I play with my dad, uncle and brother online and am able to connect with my fans in a unique way."
1:13- Start
1:54- Aerial’s background and what she’s currently doing in esports/gaming/content creation
3:13- When did Aerial start playing videogames?
4:12- Favorite titles to play currently
5:19- Her experience with playing Valorant
6:29- Traditional Sports and Esports crossover
8:22- new users on twitch 10:01- Her goal to be a Twitch partner
11:00- Great story about COD
13:19- The future of her Twitch channel
13:24- Her goal to help female gamers
16:56- How to get female gamers to sign up for your esports team/club
18:14- Are other WNBA players playing videogames and streaming?
19:50- XBOX X WNBA Story
23:18- Are you experiencing “woman bashing” in gaming competitions
24:49- Advice for female gamers
26:58- How does it feel to be an influencer in the WNBA
29:54- Being a brand ambassador for multiple esports/gaming companies
36:08- Where do see yourself in esports over next few years?
40:01- Vlogging her life story
41:58- mental toughness
43:57- Thoughts on Discord
47:28- Who wants to help Aerial edit her content?
