GGW: Fair Game

Season 3, Episode 12 dives into the real, unfiltered experience of change, transition, and burnout with guest Karin Bernkopf and host Lauren O’Brien. Karin shares the physical realities of burnout, the exhaustion, the tension, and the signals her body sent after 18 months of nonstop sprinting. She describes the moment she realized she wasn’t just tired… she was depleted. They explore one of burnout’s most telling signs: when the work that once brought joy becomes rote and robotic, and you fin...

Ten for Ten: A GGW Legacy Conversation Episode 10 marks a major milestone — Global Gaming Women’s 10‑year anniversary. To honor the moment, Shannon Call sits down with GGW veterans Bronwen Gregg, Anika Howard, and Cecily Leeman for a powerful, reflective, and joy‑filled conversation about the past decade of women supporting women in gaming. Together, they revisit the stories that shaped GGW, the moments that strengthened the community, and the experiences that inspired growth, courage,...

Today’s episode features Desiree Dickerson, CEO & Co‑Founder of THNDR, in a powerful conversation about leadership, courage, and the realities of being a woman in gaming. Sponsored by Wondr Nation, this discussion unpacks the emotional and strategic layers of navigating male‑dominated rooms, challenging assumptions, and building products players actually want. Desiree shares candid insights on pitching to investors, finding co‑founders who elevate your strengths, and why listening—not rea...

In Episode 8 of the GGW Fair Game Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Garland, Director of Operations for Henderson’s Emerald Island Casino and iconic Rainbow Club. A Las Vegas local with deep family roots in gaming, Courtney offers a grounded, insider look at what it really takes to operate a locals casino. She shares how her journey—from Executive Casino Host to overseeing two Water Street District properties—has shaped her philosophy: hospitality is about relationships, the small details mat...

For the first time, Cecily Leeman steps out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight to talk about a topic that hits close to home: the impact and complexity of overachieving as women in male‑dominated fields. With Anika Howard and Bronwen Gregg by her side, Cecily opens up about the pressure to outperform, the seasons where overachievement feels necessary, and the moments when it becomes unsustainable. Their conversation digs into the emotional, cultural, and professional layers of stri...