Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary

My guest this week is AnothonyCosJitsu, a very talented Cosplayer, Jiujitsu practitioner, and advocate in the Cosplay Community.  We cover many subjects, talk about his origins in Cosplay, several of his spectacular photoshoots in 2020 and have some serious talk about the ongoing issues in and around Cosplay. And of course, we do spend a little time talking about the latest for the Mortal Kombat f...

This week, we're talking to International Cosplayer @theclassicalcosplayer It was great to sit down as we wind down Season II to talk about her many characterizations from books, movies, games, and so many done in a very classic style.  An aspiring actress, Cara talks about her cosplays, aspirations, and we also get into those things that we'd like to see more of to unite the cosplay com...

Friends, this week we're wrapping up Season 2.  What will this mean? It means that the Podcast will be in the off-season for a couple of months while we bring in the NEW content onto YouTube and work on the new format for both the YouTube Channel and the Podcast.  We're still here on YouTube every week for more episodes. We're talking to Samantha Catalano on her views of Online Bull...

It's tempting to try and "game" the algorithms and come up with Cosplay Content that goes viral. For some, that's the way they want to gain attention. Astra and I are talking about getting 'Insta-famous' going viral on TikTok, YouTube, and other spaces. I believe in a steady approach that has a strong "why" and "cause" for what you do. Promote your...

This week, join Co-Host Astra and me to discuss tips and tricks for Cosplayers who want to grow on TikTok.  Some of our discussion is for complete beginners, and other tips are for the more enthusiastic user. TikTok, amid some controversy has seen explosive growth - especially in the Cosplay community as more and more of us struggle with Instagram and it's ability to bury content.  TikTok may...

A very special guest this week. We're talking to the amazing Elemental Cosplay. She shares her art and work in Cosplay, and also with the community. Listen as we discuss the tremendous efforts that Elemental Cosplay has made in her efforts to Give Back. We talk Causeplay and the impact that Cosplayers can have in the community.  She's given so much and even during tough times of her own....

This week, we welcome FancyJenCosplay to the show. A talented creator, Jen shows you that being fancy doesn't always mean breaking your bank on every Cosplay you create. From Ghostbusters' Dana Barrett to Dune's Chani, to Aliens' Ripley, she creates elements of these Cosplays from everyday items and things you may find around the house. The Cosplays are amazing, and some even c...

Very happy to sit down and talk to @krisgn_cosplay Podcaster & Cosplayer, who's worked with the 501st Legion, and the Rebel Legion Base to do some amazing things with Cosplay.  We talk about all things Cristy in this episode, and get into the many ways she's given back, helped others through her Cosplay, inspired those around her, and continues to contribute to the Fandom conversatio...

This week, we're excited to speak with Cosplayer, Model, and Animator, @seattlesbeauty. She has an amazing story, outlook on life, and stays positive no matter what hardships come her way inside and outside of Cosplay.  Her thoughts and motivational posts are so authentic, we're so happy to have her on the show and to spend some time talking about mindset and creating cosplay content fro...

Sometimes, it feels like we've had it with Cosplay. We're done. It's become too much work or it feels like a job. In this episode I'm talking to you about that feeling of walking away from Cosplay, what to do about it, why it happens, and some tips on having a strategy should you feel that it's just not where you want your brand to be. Of course, we also talk about reasons...

This week, we're excited to have @Susie_creates_cosplay on the show. An avid creator, she has replicated several complex builds including the #WW84 Golden Armor Suit, including the wings! She puts her heart and soul into her Cosplays and sees it as an escape to an artistic side that she can express through characterization and creation. You can see how she creates the wings on IGTV: https://w...

In this week's episode, we speak with award winning writer & cosplayer Shelley Greene. We're talking about fandoms, the cosplay community, cosplans for this year, including one very detailed creation of Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful. A talented creator and costume designer, Shelley talks about detailing, sewing, and her journey in cosplay along with the work that she's done i...

This week's episode focuses on Action versus Activism in Cosplay. We're talking about this as there have been many events in 2020 that have been taken up and talked about by the Cosplay Community and many hot-button topics circulate online with Cosplayers Though, this is not a cast that brings up any particular examples of activism online or otherwise, we are going to talk about the diff...

A while back, we talked about How to Make Money on Patreon . It's one of the most downloaded episodes. But, like all things in this rapidly changing online world, it gets outdated and needs to be looked at again, and this time with a little more detail. We've learned a lot about how build followers online and how to find those few followers that want to work with you in that Know, Like,...

We definitely do not want a repeat of 2020.  It was less than magical, underwhelming in many ways, and a year we'll look back on and say, we made it. Not only that, but 2020 gave us a reason to resolve many projects and start big in 2021. In this episode, I'm talking about Cosplay Builds, and all my major Cosplans for 2021. I'm telling you about the direction and focus of the show n...

The Holidays are just about over, but I wanted to take an episode and talk about the season of Giving, Giving Back, and what the show will be doing in the future. We're very excited to 2021, and even though 2020 was a tough year, we got through it, and Heroes itself saw a lot of positive changes and developments throughout 2020.  It's also hard to believe that it's been almost a ful...

Happy New Year everyone! This week, we're talking to the extraordinary Liv Bright Official on his many transformations in Cosplay. You'll see how he continues to grow in makeup, costuming, and wig styling.  He answers many questions, and as someone who's been in front of the camera since he was small, he's always available to show you more and in-depth details to answer questio...

This week's guest is an amazingly talented film maker, producer, director, and cosplayer. We talk about all of her recent work including trailers and shorts for Lord of the Rings, Sherlock, Superman, and Wonder Woman 1984.  Each presented it's own challenges, especially during a time where much of the filming had to be done remotely.  Listen in to great insight on characterization, and t...

Hey everyone!  This week we're talking to Lenne Cosplay on her inspiring work as a Creator and YouTuber.  We dive into many of the projects she's worked on, up coming events, what you can do as a creator during Covid-19, getting confident as a Cosplayer, and supporting worthy causes. One that we support here on the show is the Mya Lin Terry Foundation. This organization was brought to my...

This week, we're talking to Rebecca Bitondo: visual storyteller, performer, and artist about her process in design for her art and cosplays.  Rebecca is a multitalented creator, who's website not only showcases her ability as a visual storyteller, but also gives back to the creative & cosplay communities. We talk through several subjects related to cosplay and performance and find th...

Friends, my next guest is fun, creative, and could talk to you all day about her passions.  Informative with a friendly, helpful tone, her content is super authentic. She’s even themed her wedding around Cosplay, which is no easy task to coordinate or accomplish. She’s been featured in magazines, worked with websites around the industry and been featured on Instagram Feature Pages such as Cosplayo...

What is value, and how do you add it to what you do or offer in Cosplay? What is a minimum viable product, and exactly where should you start if you are looking to grow with Cosplay, and either become an authority in this space, or pivot to another industry? That's a lot to talk about and think about - possibly more than you thought you'd be doing with Cosplay.  You're a creator, a...

Many of you will be travelling to visit family, or just staying at home to enjoy festivities.  How ever you give thanks this week, I wanted to say thank you to you, the listener, but also to everyone who has contributed to the show, been a guest, and encouraged the continuation of the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary. A very special thanks to Jacobella Luongo for believing in the Podcast, and always be...

Cosplay is a Community, but it also works inside of the community at large. You may understand this very well, but I wanted to spend an episode talking about the ties to the community that we have and what it means to wear the Cosplay for that community and for the Cosplay Community at large. Find the Sanctuary on Social YouTube Instagram : @heroesofcosplaysanctuary  Vero : @scottybofficial  Faceb...

Everyone starts at zero.  What you do from there to grow is entirely up to you. You don't have to, and if it's not why you're in Cosplay, that's ok. Cosplay is for everyone, and there's no scale requirement. For those who do - what do you work on to develop skills and content as a Cosplayer? Do you work tirelessly in your free time to produce ever greater amounts of video...