Blue lights, a leopard print rug, and a sequence of earth-toned furnishings decorate her London-based backdrop.
We just livestreamed playing games because we thought it would be fun.
I would have never, ever considered this would be where we [ended up] back then.
Sophia / Djarii
The woman behind the handle illustrates what it looks like to be fearless and unapologetic.
Quick Facts
Name: Sophia
Age: 27
Located: London
Random Delight: Between Two Worlds!
The fantastical MMORPGWorld of Warcraftwas her preferred method of escape.
Sophia / Djarii
Quote: “Live and let live.”
Her early life was one of personal trials and severe bullying at the hands of classmates.
“It was absolutely like my sanctuary,” she said.
“I used makeup in such a way that it’s become almost a part of me.
Makeup became a niche.
The soon-to-be streamer was infatuated with the world of art and transformation.
From video game concept artistry to stylized manga, aspirations of being an artist were top of mind.
That was until streaming took off.
Donning that headset and clicking the “live” button would change her life.
What started as thoughtless fun would spiral into a lucrative, if surprising, career.
Every day, they make me feel like I’m worthy.”
When Body Became the Canvas
Initially focusing on video games, Sophia quickly diversified her content.
After being partnered in 2014, it was time to shake up the world of live streaming.
Creating a new trend can have unintentional fallout, particularly for women.
An accusation Sophia says is lobbied at women unceremoniously.
Either way, it’s rooted in misogyny and sexism," she said.
Nevertheless, she persisted.
Sophia opened up the content categories and expanded what was possible on a gaming platform.
Her journey as a streamer has been one of innovative success.
Sophia extends transformation beyond her person, and that transformative power led to her reshaping an entire industry.
