Could you describe for other creators what aspects of your career as a content creator are tied to your work with Rooster Teeth?
I’ve learned a ton as a creator and while wearing all the different hats I’ve worn at Rooster Teeth. I’ve been a social media manager, events coordinator, writer, director, actor, podcast host, and more—and by getting the opportunity to learn in every position, I’ve developed a lot of very valuable skills for my own benefit. There’s no doubt that having the support of the Rooster Teeth audience has helped me grow my own channels and has provided me with built-in support for whenever I try something new, and I’m forever grateful for that.
What led you to voice Yang on RWBY?
Years ago when our friend and colleague Monty Oum began developing
RWBY, he had approached me about voicing a “badass Goldilocks character” to which I immediately responded “YES!” Monty was still in the process of developing the characters and the world, and he felt that he wanted to loosely base her off of me—a massive honor. I had never done any voice over work before, but also had no idea what I was actually agreeing to: being one of the main characters of an anime. A literal dream-come-true for me. After our initial talk, I officially auditioned for the role of Yang in front of Monty, Miles Luna, and Kerry Shawcross—and luckily, they agreed that I was fit for the character.
What types of content do you get most excited to create with Squad Team Force?
Squad Team Force is our newest venture, and it’s the first time I’ve gotten to build a brand from the ground up with the help of my colleagues and fellow creators. That alone was exciting for me, but it’s been a blast to dive into the world of vertical video—it’s a completely new nut to crack that we hadn’t tried before, and to get to experiment with new formats and types of content (for example, our
Dungeons & Dragons skits) has been very exciting.