Soleil Wheeler, a.k.a. "Ewok," is a 14-year-old Twitch streamer and YouTuber.

Wheeler, who was born deaf, said the biggest upside to her profession is that she can build a community and "lasting relationships with gamers like myself."

"These people that interact with me help shape who I am today," Wheeler told Business Insider. "We share common experiences as gamers and we have our lingo, inside jokes, and a unique bond. The gaming community feels like a second family."

She compared being a professional gamer to schools and workplaces, where you learn how to communicate and collaborate with the people around you, "which makes us feel even more united."

"I feel that I get more opportunities to mod not only myself, but those around me by being an influencer," Wheeler said.

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