We had the good fortune of connecting with Cash Branson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cash, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I think everyone needs a creative outlet. Some find it in full time employment some find it in their hobbies, but exercising creativity is what makes us all human.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a cosplayer, which is a way of saying I’m one of those nerds that gets dressed up in elaborate costumes for Comic Con. I’ve been doing it for 20 odd years now, though in the last 6 years I’ve been a lot more involved in the community at large.

I got started in Japan where I was living as an expat. A friend of mind suggested we go to the Tokyo Game show. I told him that if we were going to do something that nerdy we should go all the way and make some costumes. We wound up in one of the national Japanese newspapers and the rest was history.

In 20 years of making pop culture costumes, the most important thing I’ve learned it to do it because you love it. I’ve made elaborate Ironman costumes that took months, but felt like no time and I’ve made simple costumes that felt like a slog. The difference all came down to my heart being in it or not.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If you’re coming to San Diego, my answer is always going to be late July for the grandaddy of the all the comic conventions, San Diego Comic Con. Even if you don’t have a badge, the way downtown transforms into Nerd Mecca for 5 days is something to behold. The offsite activations (which usually don’t require badges) are amazing. Definitely bring a parasol though, because you’ll be waiting in lines for a bit.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I wouldn’t be where I am without my wife and kids. They are my everything.

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Image Credits
All Image credits are to Jeff Zoet Visuals

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