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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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Why Indie Developers Should Consider Physical Releases for Their Game | Michael Yum

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Join us for an exciting conversation with Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios, Inc., as he shares his incredible journey from starting in QA testing to founding his own company. With over 30 games produced and a passion for both game development and game collecting, Michael offers unique insights into the gaming industry and his experiences.

In this episode, Michael talks about his career progression, his love for video games, and what it's like to work on so many titles. He also shares stories about his massive game collection, how many games he's completed, and his thoughts on the state of the industry after decades of experience. Whether you're an aspiring game developer or a seasoned industry veteran, this episode is packed with valuable advice and entertaining anecdotes.

Topics Covered:

Why indie devs should do a physical release for their game

Michael's career journey: From QA tester to CEO

Producing over 30 games and lessons learned

The passion behind building a game collection

Thoughts on the state of the game industry

Balancing a career in games with a love for gaming

Reflections on decades of experience in game development

Connect with Michael Yum:

Twitter: https://x.com/balbnis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-yum-a400726/

#IndieGameBusiness #GameDevelopment #GameIndustry #PMStudios #MichaelYum #GameCollecting #GameProduction #CareerInGames #VideoGames #GamingInsights

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Why Indie Developers Should Consider Physical Releases for Their Game | Michael Yum

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Topics Covered:

Why indie devs should do a physical release for their game

Michael's career journey: From QA tester to CEO

Producing over 30 games and lessons learned

The passion behind building a game collection

Thoughts on the state of the game industry

Balancing a career in games with a love for gaming

Reflections on decades of experience in game development

Connect with Michael Yum:

Twitter: https://x.com/balbnis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-yum-a400726/

#IndieGameBusiness #GameDevelopment #GameIndustry #PMStudios #MichaelYum #GameCollecting #GameProduction #CareerInGames #VideoGames #GamingInsights

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