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 find yourself simply going through the motions.

This episode unpacks:

• The emotional and physical toll of burnout
• How losing joy becomes a warning sign
• Why knowing you need to change is different from taking the first step
• How support systems, like your Lean In Circle, help separate emotion from logic
• The relief and empowerment of finally leaping into something new

A grounded, heartfelt conversation for anyone navigating transition or rebuilding their boundaries.

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Bronwen Gregg is joined by Billy Turchin, a thoughtful, growth‑driven leader and a strong ally to women in the gaming industry. Together, we explore what it really means to step beyond the comfort zone and lead with humility, curiosity, and intention.

Billy breaks down why learning is a skill, how leaders must evolve from “doing” to steering, and why staying comfortable for too long can quietly stall your growth. We dig into the difference between the comfort zone and the stretch zone, the importance of staying connected to the field even as a people manager, and how experimenting with new tools, including AI, can make you a stronger, more adaptable leader.

If you’re ready to stretch, grow, and lead beyond what’s familiar, this conversation is for you.

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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, and connection. Shannon brings the fresh perspective of someone new to gaming, asking the questions that illuminate how far GGW has come — and where it’s headed next.

This anniversary episode is a celebration of legacy, leadership, and the women who built the path forward.

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