Ari’s Army: art, anime, and chosen family with Elle’s niece Ari [S3E16]
In this episode, Elle interviews her 12-year-old niece, Ari. Ari shares a little about her art-making and how she shares her work with friends and family. She gushes about being an Anime Geek Girl and her love for "My Hero Academia.” The ultimate hype-friend, Ari spends a lot of time talking about how much each of her friends means to her. With a mix of middle school wit and sharp insight, Ari dials in on the importance of chosen family and a robust support network.
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Guest Spotlight: Ari
color headshot: Ari is a white 12-year-old girl with long blonde hair and blue eyes. she is standing outdoors taking a selfie. She has a slight smile, and looks chill and confident.
Ari is an almost-13-year old artist and anime enthusiast. She is just finishing 6th grade, where she plays in the band and loves FACS class. Ari reads a lot of manga, writes songs for her SoundCloud, and sends funny videos to her friends and family. She has eight brothers and sisters, and a cat named Oreo. She is also Elle’s niece and goddaughter.
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