How Pudgy Penguins Took Over the Internet | Luca Netz

AI, Conscious Leadership & the Future of Humanity | Kunal Sood, Chopra Foundation, We the Planet

In this episode of The Good News Is..., host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Kunal Sood, founder of We The People, We The Planet, and Chief Impact Officer at The Chopra Foundation. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for good, supporting human potential, elevating consciousness, and reshaping our future. From the front lines of global impact work to the role of spiritual intelligence in tech development, Kunal offers a compelling, purpose-driven lens on what comes next. 🎧 Subscribe for more hopeful conversations at the intersection of tech, wellness, and innovation.

The Future of Art: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming Creativity with Aniko Berman

In this episode of The Good News Is…, host Rachel Wilkins chats with Aniko Berman—digital art curator and strategist at AOTM Gallery—about how the art world is responding to the rise of emerging technologies. We cover: How artists are adapting to the digital shift The most trailblazing use cases in the new art era What collectors and curators need to know How tech is shaping the next generation of creativity Whether you're an artist, a patron, or just curious about the cultural impact of tech—this is a must-listen.

The Future of Money | MoonPay President Keith Grossman on Crypto, Culture & What's Next

What happens when you combine visionary leadership, emerging tech, and a deep understanding of culture? You get Keith Grossman—president of MoonPay and former President of TIME—sharing his insights on how blockchain, stablecoins, and decentralization are reshaping finance, media, and the very way we define value. In this wide-ranging and energizing conversation, Keith explores: Why Gen Z's digital ownership mindset matters How blockchain is laying the rails for a new financial internet The promise (and pitfalls) of crypto regulation What it takes to build trust in a decentralized future Whether you're a policy nerd, crypto-curious, or just wondering what's next for money and media, this episode is for you. The revolution won't be televised... but it will be tokenized.

How Pudgy Penguins Took Over the Internet | Luca Netz

In this episode of The Good News Is... Rachel Wilkins sits down with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to unpack how a once-memed NFT project became one of the most beloved and successful IP brands in Web3—and beyond. We talk: ✨ Turning community into commerce 🐧 Building a billion-dollar brand around digital identity 🛒 Getting Pudgy Penguins into Walmart and winning IRL 💡 Scaling with soul in a hype-heavy world 🌍 Why Web3 is more than tech—it's culture Luca shares his playbook for creating lasting emotional connection, brand trust, and why cute and collectible might just be the future of global IP.

Wearing the Future: How Digital Fashion is Breaking All the Rules | Alice Delahunt (SYKY)

In this episode of The Good News Is... host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Alice Delahunt, founder and CEO of SYKY, and former Chief Digital Officer at Ralph Lauren and Burberry. Alice shares her vision for a more open, inclusive, and creator-led future of fashion, powered by blockchain technology. We dive into: Why she left legacy fashion to build in Web3 The mission and vision behind SYKY How digital fashion empowers emerging designers The future of identity, wearables, and digital expression If you're curious about the intersection of fashion, tech, and storytelling, you'll love this one. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly optimism at the edge of innovation. #TheGoodNewsIs [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thegoodnewsis] #SYKY [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/syky] #DigitalFashion [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitalfashion] #Web3Fashion [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/web3fashion] #AliceDelahunt [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/alicedelahunt] #FashionTech [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fashiontech] #CreatorEconomy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/creatoreconomy]