Embracing Nerdiness with Crunchyroll Senior Features Editor: Briana Lawrence's Journey
Jul 01, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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Episode description
Join Morgan as she interviews author Briana Lawrence, the senior feature editor at Crunchyroll and a passionate anime fan. Briana shares her journey from a childhood love of anime and manga to a career that she never anticipated. They also explore Briana's personal journey into fandom, how she met her wife through writing fanfiction, and her passion for writing. Briana shares her experience working at Crunchyroll, her favorite nerdy interests (like gaming, Power Rangers, Gundam Wing, manga), and her dreams of having a fandom for her own work. She also shares her enjoyment of cozy gaming nights with her wife and reflects on the importance of embracing one's nerdy identity.
- 02:38 Briana's Journey as an Author
- 04:21 Early Fandom Experiences
- 08:14 Fanfiction and Personal Identity
- 12:36 Current Nerdy Obsessions
- 20:51 Cozy Game Nights and Rhythm Games
- 25:51 Discovering Cosplay and Gay Anime
- 26:49 From Fanfiction to Marriage
- 27:56 Journey to Crunchyroll
- 28:59 Freelance Writing and Career Growth
- 33:10 Fan Moments and Celebrity Encounters
- 36:17 The Importance of Fandom
- 42:32 Embracing Nerdiness
- 46:33 Geeky Recommendations
- 50:18 Conclusion and Contact Information
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