Meet MarcyLaycelle (she/her), a BroadcastHER Grant winner.

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

My dream is to raise awareness of softness in Black identities and to elevate the voices of marginalized people. As I grow into the next stage of my content creation journey, I hope not only to expand my platform but to use it to uplift others as much as I can. To me, success in this space isn’t just about numbers or sponsorships — it’s about building community, fostering representation, and showing that there’s power in tenderness and joy.

Basically, I want to make content that helps people pause and reset when their humanity doesn’t get the grace it deserves and everything else feels overwhelming.

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 is a huge step toward making this dream a reality. It allows me to attend TwitchCon — something I’ve seen help so many of my fellow creators grow through networking, brand opportunities, and valuable learning experiences. Being there in person will give me the tools and connections I need to take my content creation career to the next level and build something more financially sustainable.

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

Start — and find your people. The hardest part is often just hitting “go”: whether that’s hitting record, going live, or beginning your first project. Don’t wait for it to be perfect. And once you start, find community. Being surrounded by like-minded folks in Discord servers, Reddit threads, or Facebook groups can make such a difference. Community gives you encouragement, accountability, and a reminder that you’re not doing this alone.