San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025, running from Thursday, July 24th to Sunday, July 27th at the San Diego Convention Center, will host a powerful and timely discussion this year with the “Fangirling in the Face of Barriers” panel. Scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library.
“Fangirling in the Face of Barriers” Panel
Barriers are aplenty when femme voices join the pop culture space, and these speakers are tired of being polite about the hurdles experienced every day in the workplace, decision-making spaces, and social media. The panel will bring together the host of the Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, Jenna Wrenn, along with other prominent femme voices from across the pop culture landscape. The discussion will delve into creation from a fangirl perspective, finding strength in negative comments, and actionable items for navigating uniquely femme struggles within the pop culture world. The panel will be moderated by Alix Galit, host of the Welcome Party Podcast and streamer.
Saturday, July 26th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library
Explore the vital role women play in diversifying narratives within fandom, challenging stereotypes, and bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront of digital storytelling about the things we love. Discover how fostering a strong community through mentorship and mutual support can empower women creators to thrive within their chosen fandoms, overcome obstacles, and achieve their creative goals. Learn practical strategies and actionable steps for supporting and amplifying female-led fandom platforms. We’ll discuss resources, collaborations, and initiatives that can contribute to a stronger, more inclusive digital ecosystem within the realms of fan culture.
Come ready to be inspired, connect with fellow creators, and learn how we can collectively empower the next generation of female pop culture leaders within the fandoms we adore. Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the intersection of fandom, female voices, and the power of women-led geek content creation!
Meet the Panelists:
This panel promises a raw and emotionally-charged conversation about the unique hurdles faced by femme voices in the pop culture space. The panel will also feature some of the most prominent and thoughtful content creators in geek fandom.
Bobbi
Bobbi is a pop culture commentator, culture critic, and host dedicated to creating “edu-taining” pop culture content. Her work uses history, analysis, and a dash of humor to highlight and contextualize film, TV, and more. In 2024, she served as a featured critic for Ebertfest and the University of Illinois’ Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies. She is also the host of Culture Kitsch on YouTube, a channel dedicated to video essays on pop culture history, and The Afternoon Special.
Movie Mija
Known as MovieMija online, she is a Latina commercial and film producer and a prolific content creator, engaging with her audience on TikTok and YouTube.
Frantastic Frankey
Under the moniker Fantastic Frankey, Frankey Smith is a host and content creator. She has built a significant platform by challenging the themes and ideas of modern fandom media and those who gatekeep it. As the host of the official DC Studios Showcase podcast, Frankey dedicates her work to normalizing the female voice in the fandom space.
Shiv Reddy
Shiv Reddy is a South Asian content creator who champions representation in media. Her platform is dedicated to highlighting South Asian stories in film and TV and creating a space for active discussion on representation in media, embodying the belief that “Everyone deserves to be the main character.”
Victoria Male
Victoria Male is an internationally recognized screenwriter, having received accolades from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, various film festivals, and major industry lists. As a producer, she has successfully brought to life uproarious table read fundraisers and insightful podcasts. While also contributing to the development teams at Graphic India and the Ghostbusters franchise. A true pop culture fanatic, Victoria also regularly contributes to entertainment outlets such as Comicbook.com and Temple of Geek through both written and audiovisual media. She is the creator of the Your Biggest Fangirl Podcast.
Jenna Wrenn
Jenna Wrenn is the Queer Host and executive producer of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast. She is also a Senior Comics Reporter at ScreenRant and a Movies/TV, Comics, and Anime Feature Writer at ComicBook.com. Jenna is a seasoned convention panelist, having spoken at major events like New York Comic Con and SDCC. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degrees in History with a concentration in Women’s Studies from St. John’s University.
Alix Catherine
Alix is a multifaceted talent deeply embedded in the world of podcasting, streaming, and tabletop gaming. She’s the insightful host of the Welcome Party Pod podcast and a captivating Twitch streamer at Percept Studio. Beyond the mic and screen, Alix is a sought-after moderator for convention panels, a lover of TTRPG, and brings characters to life as a voice actor for Moon Harbor Heroes.
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