Brown Ambition The Business of Black Girls Who Love Anime ft. Victoria L. Johnson [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
Aug 24, 2025
In this discussion, Victoria L. Johnson, the founder of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, shares her journey in creating spaces for underrepresented anime fans. She highlights the challenges and triumphs of building a community around anime, especially for Black and Brown women. The conversation explores the emotional bond with Sailor Moon and the importance of representation. Victoria also talks about empowering businesses through tech, the role of community support in entrepreneurship, and the significance of celebrating diversity in anime culture.
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Serendipitous Panel Pitch
- Victoria approached Mandi after a panel at Color Calm and pitched being on Brown Ambition on the spot.
- Their instant connection led to this crossover episode and future collaboration plans.
Podcast As Discovery Platform
- Sailor Moon Fan Club interviews diverse fans to surface their creative work and interests.
- The show uses Sailor Moon as a cultural entry point to profile musicians, authors, and creators.
Design Events Around Rituals
- Build events around meaningful touchpoints like Sailor Moon's birthday to create ritual and repeat attendance.
- Add services (nails, tarot, DJs, vendors) to make events experiential and shareable.