🎧 Episode 1, Series 3 – Building Bridges Through Sound & Stories: Marek J. Smagala
In this powerful opening episode of Series 3, host Anna B. Sexton welcomes Marek J. Smagala—a Liverpool-based video game composer and founder of the inclusive Liverpool Game Dev Network.
From South London’s buzzing creative scene to Merseyside’s growing games industry, Marek shares his inspiring journey of fusing music, storytelling, and community-building. Learn how his love of video games and deep belief in connection led him to create one of the Northwest’s most inclusive networking events—bridging studio heads, students, freelancers, and curious creatives alike.
Together, Anna and Marek explore:
🎮 The creative power of music and storytelling in games
đź’¬ Why genuine networking is still revolutionary in digital spaces
🎯 How rest, rhythm, and structure support sustainable creativity
🌆 The growth of Liverpool’s creative tech scene
🎉 And a sneak peek into Marek’s upcoming Game Dev Summit at Boxpark Liverpool (June 5th)!
Whether you're a lifelong creative, a hidden talent, or someone finding your way back to joy, this episode is a warm, honest, and energising reminder that your creative life doesn’t have to fit anyone’s mould.
📍Follow Marek’s work:
LinkedIn: Marek J. Smagala
Liverpool Game Dev Network on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Bluesky
Monthly meetups at The Head of Steam + Spotlight Series across Merseyside
🎙️ Hosted by Anna B. Sexton
đź“ŤFollow Anna's work
Instagram: @opentocreate_
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