Screen to Speed No.36: Lena Bee: Sim Racer, Cosplayer & Sound Designer

In Episode 36, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes Lena Bee (Lalena Bee) to INIT Talks. Lena is a sim-racer with Team Beehive and has been passionate about racing since childhood. Her love for racing began when her father introduced her to sim racing, and they spent countless hours playing classic titles like IndyCar by Papyrus, Gran Turismo, and GP2. Currently, she is focused primarily on iRacing, where she continues chasing new goals on the virtual track. She is also a sound engineer, singer, songwriter, and producer, which has led to some interesting opportunities within the Sim Racing world.  

Lena talks about her other passions—fashion and cosplay are a big part of her personality. Heavily influenced by Japanese Pop Culture, she definitely stands out in a crowd. She showcases a lot of her work on Instagram. Whether behind the wheel or in the studio, She is always creating and pushing herself to new limits. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:00:59 Meet Lena Bee: Sim Racer, Cosplayer, and Sound Designer
00:01:11 Exploring Thailand's Car Culture
00:07:36 Lena's BMW Project Car
00:13:32 From Real Racing to Sim Racing
00:15:00 Journey into Sim Racing and Streaming
00:23:49 Favorite Cars and Racing Series
00:28:54 The World of Gaming Sound Design
00:32:56 Gaining Confidence in Streaming and Racing
00:33:27 Balancing Multiple Roles: Streamer, Cosplayer, and Game Sound Designer
00:33:50 Challenges of Streaming and Racing Simultaneously
00:35:04 The Importance of Dynamic Hobbies
00:35:49 Returning to Twitch and Overcoming Technical Issues
00:37:30 Experiences with iRacing and New Features
00:41:44 Discussing Car Preferences and Racing Strategies
00:52:07 Future Plans for Social Media and Content Creation
00:59:41 Travel Experiences and Aspirations
01:01:25 Advice for Women in Car Culture and Sim Racing
01:03:13 Conclusion and Social Media Links

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