A barrier is an obstacle that prevents movement or access and we all encounter them from time to time on our career paths. My guest for this episode, Erin Ashley Simon, is a true trailblazer who has been making a significant impact in e-sports and media for years with a singular, hopeful vision. She joins me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to generously discuss BREAKING BARRIERS.

Erin Ashley Simon is a multi-media personality, host, producer, and consultant within esports, gaming and entertainment. Her love and passion for these areas has helped to shape who she is today, pushing the culture forward, breaking barriers as a female in the industry. In doing so, Erin was the first individual female public figure to be the face of PUMA’s new esports line. Her generosity, tenacity, and confidence can move mountains!

Erin has worked tirelessly behind the scenes in the industry to provide more opportunities for those in underserved, underrepresented and marginalized communities, working with companies like Evil Geniuses, XSET and one of the largest video game publishers, Riot Games. Erin is also co-owner of one of the fastest growing esports organizations XSET. Within her role at the organization, Erin is helping to shape the culture of the organization to ensure the org has content and deep-rooted connections in music, entertainment and the gaming industry.

Erin is building an empire and as her career moves forward, she looks to continue to grow the intersection between gaming and culture, paving a path forward for future generations. Read up on Erin in this recent article and Keep up with Erin at www.erinasimon.com.

Breaking Barriers with Erin Ashley Simon