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About the Authors
Athena Hiotis
Author
Athena Hiotis is an entrepreneur, musician, and a lover of video games. She is the President/CEO of PopRiot Music Group; co-founder of The Cadence Labs; and a member of two indie rock bands, Prism Waves and Circuit Villains. Athena has always believed that when an idea is nurtured with a balance of business-minded and creative approaches, it yields the best results on a professional and artistic level. That balance has taught her how to take big, calculated risks while staying true to her art and how to not only dream big, but try big. She started her label, PopRiot Music Group in 2012 and in 2023 launched her online music industry course hub, The Cadence Labs which focuses on teaching musicians how to turn their music into a profitable business without compromising on the integrity of their art. In between touring and the businesses, Athena is a guest lecturer at the Apex Arts+ magnet program in Annapolis, Maryland, teaching songwriting, production, and music business. Her heart is devoted to cats, sushi, the movie "Aliens", video games, and the Spice Girls.
Jordan Herndon
Contributor
Jordan Herndon is an actor, writer, and content creator who found a love of entertainment and video games while traveling a lot with his family. Growing up on the road meant that while he lacked the "hometown" experience, he found a home in video games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64. As he reached his teen years, he developed a love of acting and entertainment and eventually started a gaming YouTube channel called BanditGames. Now living in Fort Worth, Texas, and with more than 250,000 subscribers and over 38,000,000 viewers, Jordan has enjoyed reaching like-minded fans of the franchise with videos covering the Zelda series and more. He spends his time creating videos and participating in local theater.
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