Screen to Speed No.32: Yvonne Houffelaar; Disability, Advocacy, Community Management at INIT eSports

In this episode of Init Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes the inspiring and accomplished Yvonne Houffelaar (@Yvonne_Houffelaar). Yvonne is a dynamic force in sim racing and motorsport, wearing multiple hats as the Community Manager of Init Esports, Team Manager for the Screen to Speed Dream Team, and Co-founder of United Sim Team. With a passion for inclusivity and diversity, Yvonne has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in the racing community.

As a disabled sim racer and racing driver, Yvonne is a shining example of resilience and determination. Her journey in motorsport demonstrates how barriers can be overcome with hard work, innovation, and a strong support network. From managing successful teams to empowering others in the racing world, Yvonne’s story is one of courage and leadership.

Join us for a deep dive into Yvonne’s remarkable career, her advocacy for inclusivity, and her vision for the future of sim racing and motorsport. This conversation is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to embrace challenges and pursue your passions.

So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed

01:12 Meet Yvonne Houffelaar: A Journey in Racing

02:49 Challenges and Triumphs in Racing

03:44 Discovering Sim Racing

04:38 Highlights and Memorable Moments

05:23 Driving with Hand Controls

08:26 Switching to ACC and Endurance Racing

15:54 Building a Sim Racing Community

20:03 Women in Sim Racing

22:57 Streaming and Content Creation

25:07 Sim Racing Community Insights

27:18 Sim Racing Expo Experience

30:03 Behind the Scenes of Content Creation

30:19 Memorable Moments and Fun Times

31:31 The Thrill of SimRacing

35:50 Endurance Racing Preparation

39:56 Advice for Aspiring SimRacers

49:06 Upcoming Events and Future Plans

58:19 Concluding Remarks and Farewell

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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.

Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.