| Month | Event | |-------|-------| | February | First brand deal – Logitech G (streaming peripherals). | | April | Reached 300k combined followers across platforms. | | June | Featured in TikTok’s “Gaming Creator Spotlight.” | | August | Launched own Discord server (6k+ members by year end). | | October | Hosted a charity stream for mental health (raised $4,200). | | December | Nominated for “Breakout Streamer” at the Indie Creator Awards. |
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