Arin Goldsmith is a lifelong lover of games and an award-winning Senior Talent Marketing Specialist at Blizzard Entertainment. She entered the gaming industry in July 2022 and quickly made a name for herself as a LinkedIn Content Creator known for her authentic storytelling and honest takes. A mixed-race woman with a disability, Arin has been celebrated for authentically sharing her journey of pivoting careers into the gaming industry. Her content on LinkedIn has garnered over 20 million views, propelling her from 300 to 60,000 followers. By engagement, she ranked as the #1 creator in games on LinkedIn according to Favicon. Arin’s rise to prominence comes from her documentation of her real-time journey of securing her dream job and providing practical advice for those aspiring to join the industry. Her inspiring story has been featured by Refinery29, Fast Company, the Taco Bell Foundation, Activision Blizzard Newsroom, the gameHERs Awards, LinkedIn News, and more. Within Blizzard Entertainment, Arin has played a pivotal role in reshaping the organization’s social media strategy related to employer branding. Her efforts have been instrumental in rebuilding trust and elevating employee morale. Ms. Goldsmith’s exceptional contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including the Rally Award for Best Social Media Channel, the EBMA ‘Highly Commended’ Award for Best Social Strategy, the Talent Brand Award for Most Creative Social Media Campaign, and the Rally “Highly Commended” Award for Campaign of the Year. Furthermore, Arin is in high demand as a featured presenter, having graced events such as BlizzCon, The Latinx Games Festival, IGDA Virtual Exchange, Taco Bell Foundation, John Hopkins University, UC Irvine, Cal State San Marcos, Pace University, and the gameHERs Career Bootcamp.