Rynaga
Linda “Rynaga” Tran is a healthcare field worker. Her first cosplay was in 2007 dressing up as a Lolita and an original Naruto character. She leaned back into cosplay in 2019.
Linda started Rynaga Photography in the beginning of 2020, and enjoys capturing the person behind the character. Her experience as a model has helped her understanding and appreciation of the photographer side.
Linda has cosplayed about 25 characters. Her Kitana cosplay was featured on the cover of CosplayZine ‘s May 2021 issue, and her photography appears inside that issue.
Linda has participated in New World Comic’s “Superhero School” as the characters of Jubilee and Jolt. Linda is excited to expand more in her cosplay and cosplay photography.
Follow Rynaga online at
Noon | Location: Oklahoma G
Your Origin Story: Beginning Cosplay
Whether it be handmade, store-bought, or some combination of the two, panelists discuss getting started cosplaying. Everyone starts somewhere!
Moderator: Hall of Femme
Panelists: Hall of Femme, Mimic Rae, Rynaga
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Con Store
Autographs
Meet SPIKE Team members Frontline and Safeguard, Covidia the Cruel, and Ms. Information for pics and exclusive Kickstarter print signings at the Con Store in the Exhibitors Hall. (1 Hour)
Tracks: Autographs
6:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Opening Ceremonies
SoonerCon 30's official opening. Emcee John Eads welcomes all SoonerCon Heroes Home!
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Beku.Cos, Johnny Yong Bosch, Dr. Donna J. Nelson, FRSC, FACS, Muriel Fahrion, Knightmage, Elizabeth Leggett, Mace Kendu, Jamie Marchi, A. Lee Martinez, Larry Nemecek, Cory J. Phillips, Porcelain Vahjeen, Remy Domino, Rynaga, Syren, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest
7:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma A
Friends of SoonerCon Reception
Friends of SoonerCon membership-exclusive social event with SoonerCon 30 guests of honor and featured guests. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. Thank you to our 2022 Friends of SoonerCon and Kickstarter supporters!
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Beku.Cos, Jerry Bennett, Johnny Yong Bosch, Dr. Donna J. Nelson, FRSC, FACS, Muriel Fahrion, Knightmage, Elizabeth Leggett, Mace Kendu, Jamie Marchi, A. Lee Martinez, Larry Nemecek, Cory J. Phillips, Porcelain Vahjeen, Remy Domino, Rynaga, Syren, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: General Interest, Meetup
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma E - Con Store
Autographs
Meet SPIKE Team members Frontline and Safeguard, Covidia the Cruel, and Ms. Information for pics and exclusive Kickstarter print signings at the Con Store in the Exhibitors Hall. (2 Hours)
Tracks: Autographs
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is when an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. We who suffer from this believe we don't deserve all that we have achieved. The panel will discuss ways to help get past perfectionism and insecurities. You don't have to get it right the very first time … or the tenth!
Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD
Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD, Amber Hanneken, vickey malone kennedy, Elizabeth Leggett, Rynaga, Tall Chick Cosplay
Tracks: General Interest, Health & Wellness, Business & Marketing
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: Mitzi Bartlett
Panelists: Mitzi Bartlett, Matt Cavanaugh, Charles Dane Clark, Cal Custard, Brenna Deutchman, Pete Dixon, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Muriel Fahrion, J.H. Fleming, Dara Fogel, PhD, Tim Frayser, Hall of Femme, Amber Hanneken, James Hollaman, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, Mike Kennedy, Kimber, Melinda LaFevers, Elizabeth Leggett, Lollalotus, Luna Reign Cosplay, Madi, Dennis McDonald, Mimic Rae, Harold Neal, Pigeon, Alan J Porter, Jeff Provine, R Karch Photography, Rook Riley, Rie Sheridan Rose, Rynaga, Bradley H Sinor, Sue Sinor, WandererTJ, Mel. White, Craig Wolf
Tracks: General Interest, Food & Drink, Meetup
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Psy-Cosplay
What are the social and mental-health benefits of cosplay? We discuss the psychology behind character development and various sociological elements of cosplay, emphasizing why we choose to be someone or something else.
Moderator: Knightmage
Panelists: Knightmage, Aoi Kitsu, Lauren Howard (Stellae Cosplay), Rynaga, TattedSith Cosplay, the Lo-Fi Ky
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Con Store
Autographs
LAST CHANCE to meet SPIKE Team members Safeguard, Covidia the Cruel, and Ms. Information for pics and exclusive Kickstarter print signings at the Con Store in the Exhibitors Hall. (1 Hour)
Tracks: Autographs
4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Closing Ceremonies
SoonerCon 30's official closing. Emcee John Eads gets us stoked for SoonerCon 31, coming 2023.
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Beku.Cos, Dr. Donna J. Nelson, FRSC, FACS, Knightmage, Elizabeth Leggett, Jamie Marchi, A. Lee Martinez, Larry Nemecek, Cory J. Phillips, Porcelain Vahjeen, Remy Domino, Rynaga, Syren, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: General Interest, Meetup