In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with comic book author, Kayden Phoenix, about her journey in creating the first Latina superhero team in comics and creating representation in the media.
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Creating Representation in Pop Culture
Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Kayden discusses how she created the first Latina superhero team in comics: A La Brava. In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with comic book author, Kayden Phoenix, about her journey in creating the first Latina superhero team in comics and creating representation in the media.
I just wanted the representation. […] Where’s our big Latina superhero on the big screen? And that’s originally where I thought about it. If I could write anything and if I could throw it up on the movie–the big theater screen–and pretend that someone’s going to buy it, I was like “what do I want to see, just for myself as an audience member?” And my first thought was Latina superhero.

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About Our Guest
Kayden Phoenix is a lesbian Chicana writer and creator of A La Brava, the first Latina superhero team in comic book history, and The Majestics, Native, and Latina Princess series.
Starting off as a writer and director from Boyle Heights, California; upon entering the film industry, the first thing she noticed was the industry-dominated standard- complete with character generalizations. In response, she became a huge advocate for diversity both in front and behind the camera, giving a voice to stories untold. She plans on evening the playing field for the under-represented through her unique and diverse storytelling.
Phoenix’s passion for equality inspired her to expand with her own company, Phoenix Studios.