Conquering Realms: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Fandom Tune in to the More Than Graphics Podcast as Danielle and Cicely dive into the theme of conquer, exploring realms, spaces, and personal growth for minority creatives and minorities in tech. In this exciting episode, they discuss their passion for Game of Thrones and what conquering means in the context of the beloved series. Joined by a viral commentator and fellow podcaster, they bring a unique perspective to the discussion. Whether you're a Game of Thrones fan or not, this episode offers inspiring insights into conquering challenges in the tech and creative industries. 00:00:00 - Introduction to More Than Graphics Podcast00:00:28 - Hosts Danielle and Cicely Introduce the Episode00:00:49 - Theme of the Month: Conquer00:01:11 - Game of Thrones Discussion00:01:42 - Guest Introduction: Cicero the Great00:02:00 - Cicely's Life Update: Becoming a Mother of Twins00:03:05 - Game of Thrones Inspired Baby Names00:03:40 - Introducing Cicero the Great00:04:12 - Cicero's Journey to TikTok Fame00:05:42 - Cicero's Content Creation Journey00:07:09 - The Importance of Persistence in Content Creation00:09:19 - Defining Conquer: Cicero's Perspective00:11:10 - Recognition by Bigger Creators00:12:27 - Cicero's Reaction to Being Recognized00:13:09 - The Impact of Black Creators in Nerd Culture00:15:14 - The Importance of Representation in Media00:17:43 - Cicero's Content Creation Process00:19:19 - Dressing Up for House of the Dragon Premiere00:21:06 - Hosting a Game of Thrones Watch Party00:22:02 - Growing Up and Moving Out: Cicero's Personal Story00:25:14 - The Importance of Independence00:27:34 - Conquering Personal Challenges: Cicero's Father's Passing00:30:52 - Renovating His Father's House00:32:20 - Self-Care: Shooting and Watching TV00:34:36 - Spending Time with Grandchildren00:37:13 - Cicero's Podcast: Southeast Kingdom00:38:52 - The Structure of the Podcast00:40:58 - Personal Stories in the Podcast00:43:03 - Differences Between Game of Thrones Books and TV Show00:45:06 - The Anticipation for Winds of Winter FOLLOW LORD CICERO THE GREAT: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordcicerodagreatX - https://x.com/@CiceroDaGreatYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lordcicerodagreat4049 FOLLOW MTG: ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠ facebook.com/mtgthepodcast instagram.com/mtgthepodcast ⁠ CO-HOSTS IG: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative⁠