Many are finding themselves interested in esports, but unsure how to get involved in the industry. Whether it’s through content, playing, or even investing, the opportunities are endless, but you just need to find the place to engage in.

Olivia Richards has done just that by finding ways she can use her training in journalism to help those in the world of esports stand out through amazing content. Olivia, an Associate Editor with Team Liquid and Content Director with Sportskeeda and our own MAP Esports, talks to Chauntel this week about her experience working in esports.

They discuss what brought her to the industry, the challenges of women in esports, how anyone can get involved no matter the level of experience, and the one thing you need to have as you’re approaching companies to work with.

To collect with Olivia on Discord, her user name is: iamoliviar#0743

Full Episode Breakdown

1:44 – Olivia discusses her background in journalism, and what attracted her so much to content.

3:33 – Olivia gets more in-depth on what Team Liquid is, and their role in the world of esports.

5:29 – What’s Olivia’s role within MAP Esports, she talks about how she got involved and what she does for the team.

7:09 – Are there challenges for women in esports, and if so, what are they? Olivia discusses what she is seeing in the industry.

12:40 – When it comes to tournaments, what can be done to help women feel more included, and is the answer female only tourneys?

15:27 – What does involvement in esports look like? Do you need to be the ultimate competitor or can those who aren’t as ‘good’ also get involved some way?

17:54 – How should investors approach the space, and what should they do to get involved in esports if this is an area they’re interested in?