Olivia (@thelibraliv)

Olivia DeFilippo (@thelibraliv - influencer/Cosplayer) chats with Dave & Elora about what does Star Wars mean to her! She shares how she got into Star Wars Cosplay with Hera (Rebels), Bo-Katan (Mandalorian) & Princes Leia (A New Hope), the importance of fan community, the impact of seeing The Force Awakens for the first time, the depth of character development in Rebels & of course her Five with the Force!@thelibraliv on Instagram@oliviamaryjoan on XOlivia's WebsiteOur guest today is an actor and singer from New York City. She has appeared in Disneyland Paris as a Character & Parade Performer. Just this past February, she made her 54 Below debut in the cabaret UNFunny Girl, and is currently in rehearsals as a Mainstage performer for Disney Cruise Line. But when she’s not performing, she’s a content creator with a following on TikTok of over 40 thousand. And as a massive Star Wars fan, she cosplays too, recreating such iconic characters as Hera, Bo-Katan and Princess Leia. Please give a warm “Hello There” to Olivia DeFilippo! Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You? Music composed & performed by Gregory BromfieldCopyright 2026 David H.What Does Star Wars Mean To You? websiteMentioned in this episode:Enjoying What Does Star Wars Mean To You?One of our goals this year is to grow the show so that WHAT DOES STAR WARS MEAN TO YOU reaches more listeners. And that’s where we’re asking you for help. And it’s really easy. Wherever you listen to us, please hit the subscribe button. If you’re liking the show, give us a 5 star rating and review on the platform you listen to us.It really does help us get noticed by new fans. May the force be with you