Building a Black Nerd Movement aka Blerd | Mr. Big Mouth x Elizabeth Collins

On this episode of Mr. Big Mouth, we sit down with Elizabeth Collins, the founder of Anime Ink Art — a vibrant brand that celebrates the intersection of Black identity, anime culture, and visual artistry.

Elizabeth shares her journey as a Black artist and entrepreneur, how she built a community of creators who proudly rep the “blerd” identity, and how she’s using her platform to push representation and creativity forward.

She also teases her upcoming “Into the Mind of the Blend Creator” Live Roundtable, coming soon to Big Mouth Studio, where multiple Black nerd creators and business owners will gather to talk honestly about their experiences in the community.

💬 In this episode:

- The origin story of Anime Ink Art

- Representation & authenticity in anime & art

- Finding your voice as a Black creator online

- Building safe spaces for Black nerd culture

- What to expect from the upcoming roundtable at Big Mouth Studio

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