But too often, the default concept of what a geek looks like is more white and male than reality. Fangirling is her show on the Nerdist network for celebrating the women and non-binary femmes in geek spaces. The web show, now in its second season, focuses on interviews with femmes and their allies about all things fandom. Typically, Lutes interviews women (like comedian and actor Mara Wilson) or non-binary femme geeks. “The show elevates and supports femmes, but it’s not like all women and non-binary folks live in a vacuum,” said Lutes.

Source: Forbes March 07, 2018 15:56 UTC