I’m honored to have four of the six women of End of the World Events with me today for an unusual show. I’ve never had this many guests before! Let’s learn more about these women and what they do.
Michaela Martin grew up in Papua New Guinea, and now lives in rural southeastern Arizona. She, Rachel, and Rory were roommates at a convention for The 100 earlier this year, and started discussing the possibility of creating a US-based event for the show. When she’s not nerding out over TV shows, she enjoys creating art, reading, and generally being creative.
Rachel Walker also grew up in rural Arizona. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science, and her daytime job is microbiology research. Even though her future career goal is to become a doctor, she hasn’t let go of her passion for good literature and television. If she’s not doing lab work, she’s probably cuddling her German Shepherd or working on guest contracts for Con-Geda.
Jessie Suarez is a born-and-raised Floridian. She recently spent her final semester abroad in London, before graduating from Florida State University with a BA in Theatre. When she heard of a group of women trying to host a con for The 100 in the US, she jumped at the chance to join. When she's not studying or working, she’s watching TV, singing obnoxiously, or playing with her cat Lilly.
Rory is from Texas, but currently lives in the Los Angeles area. She got her start in the convention and festival circuit almost ten years ago. However, Con-Geda is the first con that she has been involved in since its inception. During their downtime Rory enjoys going to comedy shows, eating tacos, and taking naps.
Sam Makowski hails from Calgary, Canada and was the last member to join the Con-Geda team. Although she started watching The 100 in 2014, it wasn’t until 2016 that she became involved with fandom and developed friendships with others who enjoy the show. Sam’s other interests include chemistry, writing, traveling, and all outdoor activities.
Nicki Murphy, originally from Australia, is currently living in London. Nicki has volunteered at countless cons, and when she heard about Con-Geda, she knew she wanted in on the ground floor. When she’s not handling some of the Con-Geda social media duties or volunteer applications, she’s probably watching documentaries about how our food is killing us, dodging spoilers for her favorite shows, or attending other pop culture conventions.
A Hobby Gone Wild:
Have you ever loved a TV show so much that you HAD to be more than a regular viewer? That’s the way these women feel about The 100, a CW show based on the book series by Kass Morgan. They are hosting the Con-Geda fan convention in June 2018 in Los Angeles. They wanted to do this to honor the show and the cast, because they realize that TV and books can help people connect and relate. The response they have received through their Kickstarter campaign has been remarkable. The kicker to all that they have accomplished is that they do this in their “free time,” as a hobby dedicated to a show they all love.
What the Money Goes For:
The ladies have raised this huge amount of money---for what? They share about the behind-the-scenes goings on, that most people aren’t even aware of. Most of the money raised goes to the venue for deposits, rooms, catering, and to pay guests of the convention. There are fees for everything, including ticket sales sites and the website. The unseen aspects of hosting a fan-based convention are unimaginable, but they are happy to undertake this challenge to further the impact of the show as it hits on real-life issues and connects with fans everywhere.
Charity Collaboration:
Don’t you want to involve yourself in endeavors that give back and have a deeper purpose? The Ladies of EOTW Events have chosen two...
