Kathleen Mercury is arguably the greatest champion of continued learning in the tabletop game industry. A lifelong learner, teacher, and advocate for creating spaces to pass on knowledge, she shares her inspirations for all of the above from a unique designer-forward perspective, with parallel benefits across several roles.

Special thanks to our episode contributors:

• Kathleen Mercury
• Game Design Academy
• GAMA Designer Day

Episode written and produced by Danni Loe & Jennifer Graham-Macht.

Beats by Lukas Michas. Graphic design by Seth Nickerson.

Creating the best play experiences has never been as important as it is today. We are joined by Rachele Harmuth, Chief Product Officer at Crunchlabs and Founder of MESH, to discuss how harnessing the power of play impacts the emotional and mental health of all generations.

Special thanks to our episode contributors:

• Rachele Harmuth
• Crunchlabs
• MESH Helps
• Read the MESH White Paper on Resilience
• Read the MESH White Paper on Youth Mental Health

Episode written and produced by Danni Loe & Jennifer Graham-Macht.

Beats by Lukas Michas. Graphic design by Seth Nickerson.

Getting a job in the tabletop games industry is a dream come true! Knowing where to start your search though, can be a very daunting task. In this episode we're joined by Ross Thompson, industry veteran and steward of Tabletop Game Jobs Facebook Group, who sheds light on the job search journey in tabletop. He also shares trends and best practices for both applicants and employers looking to hire as well. Let's dive in.

Special thanks to our episode contributors:

• Ross Thompson
• Tabletop Game Jobs Facebook Group

Episode written and produced by Danni Loe & Jennifer Graham-Macht.

Beats by Lukas Michas. Graphic design by Seth Nickerson.