Streamer Spotlight: MunchkinDoom ( @munchkindoom)

Candice Renee Townsend, aka MunchkinDoom, is a partnered content creator from Brooklyn, New York. She advocates for inclusion within the gaming industry while daring gamers to be their true, authentic selves. “I like muffins, too!”

Are there any particular moments on your stream that stand out to you?

I’ve had so many moments! From finding out I was partnered with Mixer, to crushing charity donation goals for Feeding America, to being able to stream full-time and donate to others that helped me along the way. Picking one moment would be a disservice to my journey, and those that have helped me. This journey has been nothing short of amazing. Speaking of help, there’s a video of me crying in happiness because another streamer helped fund the very chair I stream in now (Hi, @thePreacherLive)!

What advice would you give to someone wanting to join the space?

You have to know your “why.” Why do you want to do this? Is this “why” strong enough to keep you pushing through the tough times? My “why” is to expose the gaming world to women who look like me, and to encourage more of them to step into the light and embrace themselves. If I just give up now, I may not inspire the first world-known Black female eSports player…or the next ten. I want that to happen, whether it’s me or someone inspired by me.

How do you see #BlackExcellence365 being celebrated in your streaming experience?

I see #BlackExcellence365 as us defying the odds, pushing boundaries, and no longer accepting seats at certain tables because WE are creating our own tables with tons of seating! We have to commit to uplifting those who are paving the way so that others can drive along the road of success, or we all fail. Personally, I’m always on the lookout to see how I can help other creators of color, and even mentor many within my community with my #realtalks. We have tons of value to add to this industry, and together we can show the world that value.

How can we disrupt the gaming industry so that there is an increase in women of color being celebrated?

Social media is one of the most powerful tools we have known to man. Anyone can become an overnight success, and we have the power to make that happen. If we can help some of our ladies go viral for their accomplishments and success within the streaming industry, we will be one step closer due to the increased exposure. An excellent way to disrupt the gaming industry in a positive way is going viral for all the RIGHT reasons (which I have kind of done twice…once with Missy Elliot’s help).

If you could live in any video game universe, what would it be?

No-brainer! Final Fantasy VII. I would be Tifa, ride chocobos, gamble at the Gold Saucer, beat Sephiroth, and live happily ever after with Cloud. It’s my favorite game of all time! I think it would be pretty cool to summon giant entities to help me in battle with shiny globes of materia; it gets no better than that!

Thanks, @munchkindoom! You can pop in and say hello in her streams here, or show love to her Tumblr!