The Occasional Other

Hey There Friends;

I’m mostly known for creating strategic brand & design, but I’m also know as a cosplayer, avid content creator, and all things tech. Most weekends, you can find me at anime conventions and being an advocate for chronic conditions and mental health, especially after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression. Other times, you will catch me creating content on social media and UGC content for brands that resonate with you all.

All Things Creative

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  • Apple Pro and Tell Event: Every Release, and What I Think of It

    Apple Pro and Tell Event: Every Release, and What I Think of It

    I wasn’t invited to Apple’s “Pro and Tell” event, so I did what most of us do: I watched everyone who was. Posts, clips, reactions. The event was in Los Angeles on October 28, and the headline was the first Mac with a touchscreen. Everything below comes from people Apple invited, so keep that in… Read more

  • Korea Expo at the Magic Box: What It Was Actually Like

    Korea Expo at the Magic Box: What It Was Actually Like

    I went to Korea Expo at the Magic Box in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 24, the last day. It was on the second floor, with 20+ brands packed into a small space. No official attendance numbers, but it was packed. After KCON LA earlier this year, I walked in curious how a smaller expo… Read more

  • Come With Me to the Social Commerce Fest in Los Angeles for Operation Hunan

    Come With Me to the Social Commerce Fest in Los Angeles for Operation Hunan

    My honest recap of Social Commerce Fest™ in Hollywood: the brands I met, what I took home, an electrolyte comparison, and one thing I’d fix. Read more

  • YF Con, Black Friday/Cyber Monday Edition

    YF Con, Black Friday/Cyber Monday Edition

    I pulled into the Anaheim Convention Center around 7:30 this morning and headed to Hall A, Level 1. Check-in was pretty quick and there was no long line. Even though doors didn’t open until 8:30, I was already in by 8:45. There wasn’t an attendance total posted, but you didn’t need one to see this… Read more

  • Opening Week at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

    Opening Week at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

    I went to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on what was essentially a full opening day. Tickets were around $25, and I booked them a month ahead. The museum was better organized than I expected. The entrance was clear, bag check was easy, and the lines were short. The… Read more

  • Long Beach Comic Con: The Chill Day I Didn’t Plan For

    Long Beach Comic Con: The Chill Day I Didn’t Plan For

    Long Beach Comic Con happened September 5th and 6th this year at the Long Beach Convention Center. I only attended on Saturday and going in, I didn’t have much of a plan. No panel schedule, no must-hit list. I just wanted to walk around and see what happened. And honestly? That ended up being the… Read more

Me in a Japanese Yukata

So Who The Heck Am I?

My name is Mellyssa. F*ck fitting in! I’m a black designer, solopreneur, content creator & visual storyteller trying to break barriers as a woman of color. When I’m not designing, I’m a cosplayer, tech nomad & content creator. I collect all things anime and comic related especially Sailor Moon.

I’m an introverted creative with a unique skill set you won’t find anywhere else.

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