Nakia Burrise on Power Rangers, Barbie, Star Trek & the Power of Representation | GalaxyCon Raleigh

At GalaxyCon Raleigh, I had the pleasure of sitting down with actress, singer, and voice artist Nakia Burrise for a heartfelt conversation about Power Rangers, Barbie, representation, and the lasting impact performers can have on their fans.Many fans know Nakia Burrise as Tanya Sloan, the Yellow Zeo Ranger, from Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo. During our interview on The E-Spot with Camille, Nakia shares how attending comic conventions helped her understand that her work was never just another acting job.Through meeting fans at GalaxyCon and other conventions, she discovered how much seeing a Black female superhero on screen meant to children and families. Fans have told her that her performances inspired them, gave them strength, and even helped them through hospital stays and major surgeries.We also talk about Nakia’s lifelong passion for performing and how Power Rangers became the foundation for new opportunities. The relationships she built throughout her career later helped connect her with Mattel, Barbie projects, and roles that continue to introduce her work to new generations of fans. She also reflects on being recognized for her work connected to the Star Trek universe through convention appearances.Nakia offers honest advice for aspiring actors, voice artists, and creators facing rejection. She shares a personal story from her time in the UCLA theater program and explains why one person’s “no” should never stop you from pursuing the path meant for you.This GalaxyCon Raleigh interview celebrates Black superheroes, women in entertainment, nostalgic fandoms, cosplay culture, and the power of representation on screen.Subscribe to The E-Spot with Camille for more celebrity interviews, Power Rangers cast conversations, voice actor interviews, cosplay coverage, comic con highlights, and exclusive moments from GalaxyCon Raleigh and fan conventions across the country.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The E-Spot00:26 Meet Nakia Burrise01:04 Why Representation Matters02:15 Early Dreams and Motivation02:47 Her Childhood Passion for Performing03:20 From Power Rangers to Barbie04:57 Advice for Aspiring Actors05:57 Hugs and Farewell06:11 Post-Interview Banter06:29 Closing Moments