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In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with artist and student Keres about how being a fangirl led to the creation of her business.
Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast
The “Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast” is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now expanded into a podcast series as well. You can watch and listen to the series both here and on our YouTube channel. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn, at the core of the project is the importance of telling the stories of women who have found inspiration, growth, and power through fandom.
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The Business of Fangirling
Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Keres talks about how embracing her inner fangirl has helped her launch a business.
I just didn’t really enjoy myself in high school. So after after I got out of high school, I kind of went back to embracing my inner fangirl. I started watching anime again playing video games. […] And of course watched [Sk8 the Infinity]and then, like we said before, Sk8 kind of lit a fire under me and I wanted to make merch and I wanted to make art of this anime that I loved so much and that is what started my business. Without embracing my inner fangirl, I would not have this business. I would not be where I am today. I would not go to conventions. There’s just so much stuff that I just would never have experienced had I not embraced this part of me.
About Our Guest
Keres is a recent college graduate, artist, and entrepreneur. She creates a variety of products based on popular media, such as anime and video games. You can check out her products on her website or Etsy, and follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
About our Host
Jenna Wrenn is a podcast host and entertainment correspondent for Temple of Geek. She has written several articles covering conventions, anime, and much more. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Jenna is a historian by trade, writer by passion, and cat mom by birthright.
Jenna loves all things nerdy and can be found playing D&D with her long-standing Sunday night group. Equally important to her, Jenna loves cosplaying, reading, and rewatching Star Wars: Rebels.
For more Fangirl stories, check out:
Episode 7 – Creating a Safe Space in Fandom
Episode 6 – Integrating Fangirl Culuture into Everyday Life
Episode 5 – Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself
Episode 4 – Fandom and Self Discovery
Episode 3 – Anne Yatco on Embracing Your Inner Fangirl
Episode 2 – The Positive Impacts of the Cosplay Community
Episode 1 – How Portrait of a Fangirl Came to Be
The Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast is executive produced by Monica Duarte, Nathaniel J. Peinado, and Madison Morrow. In addition, it is produced by Jenna Wrenn and Tiffany Cagle. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn and was created under the umbrella of the Temple of Geek Podcast, as an ongoing series. Originally created by Monica Duarte and Emily Schuck for Temple of Geek.
