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A Pixel at a Time

A Pixel at a Time

Written by: Inês Lagarto
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 After stepping away from my role as a Producer and working on titles such as Call of Duty and Metal Hellsinger: VR, I found myself reflecting on what truly matters in the gaming industry—leadership, impact, and authenticity. A Pixel at a Time was born from my desire to have honest, raw conversations with the people shaping our industry—leaders, studio founders, and creators who are challenging the status quo and making a difference in the games we play.Inês Lagarto Careers Economics Personal Success
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  • EP. 09 - Challenging the Status Quo and threading your own path with Mares Zdarski

    EP. 09 - Challenging the Status Quo and threading your own path with Mares Zdarski
    Mar 4 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Mares, a seasoned games industry professional who has journeyed from QA tester to production roles, embracing every challenge along the way.


    We explore:

    • ​Taking unconventional career paths – How stepping back can sometimes be the key to moving forward.
    • ​Embracing change in the industry – From QA to production, what it takes to shift roles successfully.
    • ​The impact of leadership and culture – How leadership styles affect creativity and team dynamics.
    • ​Breaking into the gaming industry – Advice for those trying to get their foot in the door.


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    Links and Resources: Connect with Mares


    X - https://x.com/mares87

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mares.the.martian

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mares.the.martian

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaresTheMartian


    Recommended Materials on Production, Leadership and Coaching:1 - The Coaching Habit - Best easy to digest intro to coaching ⁠https://www.mbs.works/coaching-habit-book/⁠2 - Dare to Lead by Brene Brown⁠ - ⁠https://amzn.to/40qQCLx⁠3 - The Infinite Game - ⁠https://amzn.to/3NLP7QD⁠


    Mental Health Resources for Creatives:https://safeinourworld.org/wellbeing/

    Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/apixelatatimepodcast/⁠Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/apixelatatime⁠Visit Our Store: ⁠https://www.ineslagarto.online/category/all-products⁠Email us: apixelatatime.podcast@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • EP.08 - Productivity Isn’t Luck—It’s Chemistry! Here’s How with Jenny Muhlwa !

    EP.08 - Productivity Isn’t Luck—It’s Chemistry! Here’s How with Jenny Muhlwa !
    Feb 4 2025


    Mental Health Resources for Creatives:

    ⁠⁠⁠https://safeinourworld.org/wellbeing/⁠

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    Connect with Us:


    Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/apixelatatimepodcast/⁠

    Support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/apixelatatime⁠

    ⁠Visit Our Store: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ineslagarto.online/category/all-products⁠

    Email us: apixelatatime.podcast@gmail.com



    Credits:

    Host: Inês Lagarto

    Guest: Jenny Muhlwa

    Audio Design: José Machado

    Production: José Machado & Inês Lagarto


    Subscribe and Leave a Review: ⁠

    ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1AZu52Z09ORKpa61ALRhQ5?si=19e4ea7487584a2a⁠


    Thank you so much for listening to today’s episode.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep.07 - Balancing your life, Defining Success and Enabling Creativity with Mark Sample

    Ep.07 - Balancing your life, Defining Success and Enabling Creativity with Mark Sample
    Dec 3 2024

    In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Sample, a Games Designer and Director for multiple titles such as Hitman. Currently working as Studio Creative Director, Mark brings us a unique perspective into enabling creativity, making teams shine and question out own limits as creatives and team colleagues.


    If you work in games or aspire to lead in the industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!


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    Use our links for 200$ off your course!


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    Links and Resources:

    Marks 's accounts:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksample/

    X: @marksample


    Recommended Books for today's episode:

    1 - Ask Iwata ⁠ - https://amzn.to/3BdvWwz

    2 - The 48 Laws of Power⁠ - https://amzn.to/49kTNqL

    3 - Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebook⁠ - https://amzn.to/3ZleXAB


    Mental Health Resources for Creatives:

    ⁠⁠https://safeinourworld.org/wellbeing/

    ⁠

    Connect with Us:


    Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/apixelatatimepodcast/

    Support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/apixelatatime

    ⁠Visit Our Store: ⁠⁠https://www.ineslagarto.online/category/all-products

    Email us: apixelatatime.podcast@gmail.com



    Credits:

    Host: Inês Lagarto

    Guest: Mark Sample

    Audio Design: José Machado

    Production: José Machado & Inês Lagarto


    Subscribe and Leave a Review: ⁠

    ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1AZu52Z09ORKpa61ALRhQ5?si=19e4ea7487584a2a


    Thank you so much for listening to today’s episode.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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