Meet HannahsCatCafe (she/her), a BroadcastHER Grant winner!

What is your dream in gaming, esports, and/or content creation?

My dream is to build a welcoming corner of the internet where everyone — especially queer people — feels safe, seen, and celebrated. I want my streams to give viewers the courage to live authentically and to know they are enough exactly as they are.

At the same time, I am committed to continuous growth: expanding follower and viewer numbers, pushing my own skills, and experimenting with fresh projects.

An upcoming goal is IRL / travel streams that will take the community on the road with me so we can keep learning and evolving together!

Please share how winning support from 1,000 Dreams Fund is important to your dream and what impact it will have on your career?

This support makes that next step possible. The grant will fund my first trip to TwitchCon, turning a long-held wish into reality. Being on-site means I can finally meet many of my online friends face to face, deepen those bonds, and spark collaborations that are hard to start through a screen.

I will also be able to network with other streamers, industry professionals, and potential sponsors, gathering practical insights that will lift the quality of my content and open doors to future opportunities.

What advice do you have for women & femmes who want to work in gaming, esports, and/or content creation?

To women and femmes who want to enter content creation, my advice is simple: Start. Launch the channel, hit the Go Live button, and learn as you go. Shape your space so that you feel safe: set clear guidelines, empower moderators, and remove toxic voices without hesitation.

Protecting your mental health and your community’s well-being is not optional. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.

Trust your instincts, believe in your talent, and remember that your perspective is both valid and valuable. You can do this. :)