Integrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday Life – POAFG Podcast

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In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with seamstress, cosplayer, and creator Mel about how being a fangirl is an important part of her everyday life.

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.

You can listen to the Temple of Geek Podcast directly on this page or stream it on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcast / iHeart Radio / Stitcher / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcast. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel. 

Integrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday Life

Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Mel talks about how embracing her inner fangirl has led to a happy and fulfilled life.

I feel like I can truly be my own fangirl. I feel that I can go out and have nerdy stuff on, but feel very accepted for it. Or if I’m fangirling, […] I don’t have to hold back. It makes me feel like I’m my most genuine self, and that’s the best feeling I’ve ever felt ever in my lifetime.

About our Guest

Mel is a multi-talented creator in every sense of the term. From sewing to 3D printing to art, Mel can do it all. Some of her biggest fandoms include Twisted Wonderland and Genshin Impact. You can follow her on social media at Instagram and Twitter.

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 5 – Phryn

Episode 4 – Hashirahero_cos

Episode 3 – Anne Yatco

Episode 2 – Natalia

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.