In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplay photographer Phryn about how being a fangirl has shaped her 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.

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Fangirling to a Better Version of Yourself
Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Phryn talks about how fandom has shaped her life.
If I hadn’t come into [Doctor Who] for example, […] I wouldn’t be able to be nearly as kind as I am. If it wasn’t for a lot of different characters that I was seeing through books and movies and and stuff like that, it wouldn’t keep me going or it wouldn’t give me solace in times.
About our Guest
In addition to being a photographer, Phryn runs a Southern California based cosplay group called the Dead Authors Club. Some of her biggest fandoms include Doctor Who and Bungo Stray Dogs. 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 4 – Hashirahero_cos
Episode 3 – Anne Yatco
Episode 2 – Natalia

Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself