Host Jenna Wrenn is joined by cosplayer Natalia to discuss the positive impacts that cosplay and the cosplay community have made on 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.

You can listen to the Temple of Geek Podcast directly on this page or stream it on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcast / iHeart Radio / Stitcher / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcast. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel.

The positive impacts of the Cosplay Community
Cosplay is a play on the words “Costume” and “Role Play” and for many cosplay is a way for people to express themselves, be creative, and make new friends. It creates a sense of community that most grown-ups lose after high school or college. For some, it goes so far as to make them feel more confident about themselves. Many found it was an avenue that helped them learn more about themselves. And let’s face it, it’s just fun to dress up!
During this episode of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast, we are talking with cosplayer Natalia about her experiences in cosplay. We also suggest checking out some great cosplay resources here on the Temple of Geek website.
Cosplay Positivity and Fighting the Pitfalls of Cosplay Unhappiness
How to host a Cosplay Meetup at your local Comic Con
Portrait of a Fangirl – Cosplayer Natalia
Natalia is a Utah-based cosplayer. Some of her favorite fandoms include Jujutsu Kaisen and Marvel. During our interview with Natalia, she tells us about the confidence that cosplay has helped her gain. And how she discovered things about herself that she didn’t know existed. We also discuss the impact that the cosplay community has had on her cosplays and in her life.

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