Tired of simply just aspiring to be a broadcaster, Angela Jung (@yellowrainbootz) decided to take matters into her own hands. During the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Angela took it upon herself to take the necessary steps to reach her goal. How? With practice. Approaching random people on the street, Angela inquired about relationships and dating. It was these streeter interviews that gave Angela a name and allowed her to become a go-to independent broadcaster for charity events and launch parties.

Starting in 2011, Angela will be the official personality for UBCevents videos, while finishing up her undergrad. Keep an eye on her via Twitter, her website, or YouTube – you never know, she could be the next Anderson Cooper, Kelly Ripa, or Oprah.

What is yellowrainbootz?

Five years ago before rain boots were trendy, I bought my first pair of yellow rain boots. Since then, I still identify myself as the girl who proudly splish-splashed in her rain boots. Because it rains so much in Vancouver, rain boots really are the unofficial mascot for this city. And I especially love my yellow rain boots because they’re fun and spontaneous, like my videos! This influenced my YouTube username: yellowrainbootz. And now I use the name for almost everything.

What type of yellow boots do you have?

I own Hunters; they’re yellow, of course. Christmas gift hint alert: I’m looking for funky welly socks.

How has Twitter helped you expand your brand?

When I attend Tweetups and other similar events, it surprises me when people tell me that they’ve seen my videos. It makes me all gushy inside. So really, it’s the wonderful people on Twitter who have helped me expand my brand by helping to retweet my newly uploaded videos and blog posts. Thanks, tweeps!

What are you looking forward to most this holiday season?

The winter holidays are my favourite time of the year! I absolutely love admiring Downtown’s lights and atmosphere while eating roasted chestnuts. I really want to go to Grouse Mountain’s outdoor skating rink this year. And I am jetting to Las Vegas right after my last final exam, so that’s definitely something I am looking forward to. But really, I love this holiday season because everyone is so giving this time of year, and I look forward to seeing the generousity being carried over throughout all of next year.

Who are your MUST follows?

I love tweeps who make an effort to meet people from the online community in the real world. @karrabarron (Karra Barron) does just this, and she’s a complete tweetheart! If you want to find wonder woman, follow @mizzjblog (Jordana Mah) because she’s a software engineer by day, and by night, she manages her own fashion blog, oversees Schema Magazine’s events and social media, and writes for Killahbeez. Lastly, I must recognize @rickchung (Rick Chung) because we are both broadcasters, and instead of seeing me as competition, he has helped me immensely by building my website and introducing me to amazing people. I can’t think of a more selfless person.

Note: Big thanks to Peter, Angela’s cameraman, editor and neighbour. Without him there would be no yellowrainbootz!

First 2 photos by White Box Studios.

Erin Gee

Coming from a strong sporting background, Erin Gee is one of the most competitive people you will ever meet. She can turn everything into a competition, giving her all until the she crosses the finish line. With a BA in Criminology, Erin criminological interests lie on the international level. Her other passions are fashion, softball and travel.

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