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Success Through Spite: How Rejection Fueled an Empire [Guest: BlaqueLotusGaming]
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What happens when someone refuses to accept "no" as an answer? Black Lotus Gaming's journey from homelessness to game studio ownership reveals the extraordinary power of determination and self-belief.
This conversation pulls back the curtain on a creator who's built an impressive career spanning multiple industries. Starting with chaotic PlayStation 4 streaming sessions, CC developed expertise that led to positions at gaming giants EA, Rockstar, and Riot Games, working on blockbuster titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mass Effect Andromeda before founding her own studio. The studio wasn't just a business—it featured an in-house daycare and personalized workspace art for employees, embodying her vision for what a workplace should be.
Throughout our conversation, one theme remains constant: the refusal to accept limitations. Whether facing industry obstacles or personal challenges, CeCe transforms rejection into motivation, proving doubters wrong through consistent action and unwavering self-belief. For content creators feeling stuck or limited, her message is clear: don't give up, stop doubting yourself, and understand that failure is simply part of the path to success.
You can follow CeCe's Journey here:
Twitch https://twitch.tv/blaquelotusgaming
Twitter: BrazillyGotIt
Chapters
1. Success Through Spite: How Rejection Fueled an Empire [Guest: BlaqueLotusGaming] (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Uploaded and Unfiltered (00:00:07)
3. Origin Story: PlayStation and Ustream (00:01:44)
4. Black Lotus Gaming Name Origins (00:05:29)
5. Current Content and Consistency Goals (00:07:50)
6. Gaming Industry Career Journey (00:10:50)
7. Building a Game Studio (00:21:34)
8. Mentoring Youth and Financial Literacy (00:32:04)
9. Where to Find Black Lotus Gaming (00:46:05)
10. Podcast Closing and Goodbyes (00:47:45)
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