Ray Lancione
Represenation Quest with Ray Lancione
With humor and candor (yes, including gardening victories and “how the meat is made”), Ray reflects on identity—nonbinary pronouns, breaking gender norms—and on the power of digital spaces where people “just get you.” They share hard-won lessons from building Queerty Gamers through COVID, boosting talent like Twitch partners from 17 followers to thousands, and holding the line as censorship pressures rise. The leadership takeaway is simple and tough: protect your energy, invest in people, and build communities resilient enough to outlast the backlash.
With humor and candor (yes, including gardening victories and “how the meat is made”), Ray reflects on identity—nonbinary pronouns, breaking gender norms—and on the power of digital spaces where people “just get you.” They share hard-won lessons from building Queerty Gamers through COVID, boosting talent like Twitch partners from 17 followers to thousands, and holding the line as censorship pressures rise. The leadership takeaway is simple and tough: protect your energy, invest in people, and build communities resilient enough to outlast the backlash.
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Guest Biography
Ray Lancione is the co-founder and CEO of Qweerty Gamers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQIA+ gamers and focused on increasing representation in the gaming industry. A proud resident of the San Fernando Valley, Ray draws on their experience as a Senior Community Manager to take a community-driven approach to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices in games. With in-person gatherings returning alongside vibrant online spaces, Ray is committed to bringing people together to strengthen the collective power and visibility of queer gamers. |
Show Notes
Season 3, Episode 17 Credits
Guest: Ray Lancione Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia Show Notes: Kirsten Pecua |