046 - The Driving Passion for Building Communities in the NFT World

048 - The Power Creating a Legacy One Decision at a Time

Guest: Shannon Wallis, Author of WE the Change, Executive Coach, Speaker & Trainer – Founder of Cascade Leadership Not everyone can claim that they invested 30 days of their life to walk across the Camino of Spain but our guest for this episode, Shannon Wallis, did just that.  Having taken the journey as a vision quest for her own personal development, little did she know that life changing experience would lead to a book and a lasting legacy for her daughters. Listen closely to how Shannon’s legacy was created one decision at a time and be inspired by her wisdom about how you can do the same in your life. She is now on a mission to uplift women around the world. “Inspiration without action is just a dream,” Shannon boldly states in this interview.  This a women compelled to encourage women to make the impossible possible.  Her recently published book WE the Change: Launching Big Ideas and Creating New Realities is a how-to manual to create your best life. From a dysfunctional home, a lost pregnancy and multiple moves across the globe, Shannon is very transparent with the challenges she has overcome in life.  Her our journey is now a springboard for others as she teaches them how to deepen their authentic vision, discover what is standing in your way, and learn practical tools to overcome obstacles. Don’t miss this power-packed podcast episode with new author, visionary and my respected colleague, Shannon Wallis.

047 - The Power of More Women in the NFT Space

Guest: Caitlin Strempel, Mom and founder of MetaMint Marketing, the first-ever woman-owned NFT marketing agency for female artists and brands. Did you know that only 16% of the emerging NFT landscape is being built by women? And less than 6% of the billions of dollars of wealth being created in the space is going to women? Those two stats alone should be enough to inspire you to learn more about why your voice matters. NFTs, blockchain, cryptocurrency, metaverse . . . all words emerging as Web 3.0 is being developed right before our very eyes. The good ole boys club of Silicon Valley are the ones who developed the first iterations of the internet. Why would we want to leave the landscape in their hands again without the powerful input AND leadership of women in the space? If we don’t band together to dramatically increase the number of female voices in the space, is it possible web 3.0 will simply be a repeat of what we have had in the past – where the few rule the many and the wealth goes into only a few pockets??? Dive into this interview to learn about other women-inspired NFT projects unfolding and learn how you can support these projects on OpenSea.io, as well as Twitter. Our guest Caitlin firmly believes that wealth belongs in the hands of all types of women and is here to make that happen. The stakes could not be higher – join the fight for NFT equality and inclusion today!

046 - The Driving Passion for Building Communities in the NFT World

Mick Gow - Founder, Artist, Designer – Creator of National Parks NFT @NatParksNFT Amy Johnson, artist with @VelvetCrabNFT Mick Gow, creator and enthusiast of the National Parks NFT Project, joins us for an engaging discussion about the power of building community in the NFT space and that is THE primary focus.  Also included in the discussion is design aficionado, Amy Johnson.  She has not yet launched her own collection but is doing all she can to educate budding artists in the space.  Both perspectives are engaging as you listen to the how the process unfolds from beginning to end. Thinking about launching an NFT project yourself?  Then tune in to learn how Mick turned his passion for the outdoors into a thriving project with so much potential.  Still learning about the NFT space in general?  Amy’s insight about the power of mixing art and technology will be intriguing. The NFT space is being built day by day, brick by brick. It all starts with a vision and inviting others to buy into your vision.  This episode will inspire you to learn more about NFT’s.  Who knows . . . you might find yourself ready to bring your vision to the virtual world.  Learn more or you might just find yourself slipping into the FOMO space – fear of missing out!

045 - Are NFT's Simply Digital Archives or Something Much Bigger?

Guest: Robert Matheson, Owner of First NFT Museum @NFTmuseumSC James Crawford, project lead for SuperSistersNFT @inkscribe It is easy to hear the passion in Robert’s voice when he shares why he opened the first NFT museum in North America.  This interview highlights his own personal interest as an artist, why he joined the NFT space, and how he is making the movement more accessible to the everyday citizen.  Joining the conversation is writer, marital artist, and father of four, James Crawford. James found Robert’s museum nestled in Newberry, SC and couldn’t believe that his home state was on the cutting edge of this digital era. As project lead for an upcoming NFT launch, James offers the perspective of someone who is diving deep in this emerging technology space. This conversation was powerful, compelling and thought provoking.  From exploring the unfolding digital renaissance unfolding at the moment to discussing the creator economy that is changing the paradigm of the “starving artist”, this interview will give you a deeper perspective. Robert talks about the relationship we all have with art while discussing with James and I the hyper-cycle of growth this Web 3.0 version of the internet.  Don’t shy away from learning more about this exciting new landscape.  This episode is philosophically worth your time just to stay relevant in the days of development of the “digital archives of the human experience.”  The future story of humanity is being written today! Learn more about the NFT museum: www.NonFungibleTokenMuseum.org; www.NewberryMade.com; www.RobertMatheson.com

044 - Harnessing the Power of Coding & Girlpower

Guest: Peter Kuperman, creator of Hatch.art Long before NFTs and generative art became buzzwords, this tech-preneur was laying the groundwork to create a pathway for more kids and teens to learn coding for the future – with a special emphasis on bringing girls into the space. Peter shares the why, the how, and what’s next during this informative podcast episode. If you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent, you will want to tune in and discover how you can empower the young people in your world.  From discovering his love for coding and problem solving at 12 years old to now being a father of three, he shares why he created Hatchcoding.com [https://www.hatchcoding.com/] and why it matters to you.  His life has been one of discovery of the “magic of building something useful” and turning theory into practice.  He has a bold vision to enroll 10,000 girls in 2022 for their guided program [https://www.hatch.art/spring2022] to encourage creativity via computer science. With the explosive growth of the NFT world and the need for more digital artists, join me in supporting HatchCoding in building a pipeline for tomorrow. The future is being built today!