Embracing Nerdiness with Crunchyroll Senior Features Editor: Briana Lawrence's Journey

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 Follow Briana: https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brichibi https://www.tiktok.com/@brichibi https://x.com/BrichibiTweets Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!