There are many many things to blog about coming back from a week and a half vacation....so many....but for now here's a quick snippet and link to an article from last month on Teejay Johnson from toppsRIPPED on The Hobby (of trading cards).
As a Filipino and Chinese American creator, NatureLuvzYou brings a
unique perspective to the space, championing representation,
inclusivity, and community. From collecting Pokémon cards as a kid to
becoming a respected creator working alongside some of The Hobby’s
biggest brands and personalities, his journey reflects the growth of
both his platform and The Hobby itself.
As an Asian American creator in the trading card space, have there been any unique experiences or perspectives you’ve brought to The Hobby that have shaped your content?
Being Asian American — I’m both Filipino and Chinese — I just try to stay true to myself. If you follow me on Instagram, I’m always posting Filipino and Chinese food to put people on to things they may not have tried before.
When it comes to content, if we’re keeping it real, The Hobby still isn’t quite diverse. People often like watching creators they can relate to, so as someone who is Asian, I feel like I have to put in twice the amount of effort. Thankfully, that effort has clearly worked."
Read the article in full at: https://ripped.topps.com/aapi-spotlight-teejay-johnson-natureluvzyou-hobby/
