GUEST:Jarrett Vaughan, also known as “The Web3 Prof” is an Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. At UBC he teaches crypto, NFTs, blockchain technology and marketing. He also founded a real estate investment company in 2006 which he still owns & operates today. He is currently launching an NFT project for social good, based on art that his 7 year old daughter created while she was recovering from her 16th surgery. THE EPISODE:Jarrett Vaughan and Host Ashley Smith cover several themes in this episode including crypto & web3 education for the everyday layperson, emerging opportunities for fundraising & non-profits, and the possibilities with blockchain technology & real estate. As a university professor who teaches about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and web3, Jarrett has deep insights into the blockchain realm, and sees the ebbs & flows of interest in the technology and markets, as well as trends in the demographics of those who are leaning in to learn. Jarrett shares his personal story about his 8 year old daughter, Sailor, who has been courageously navigating multiple physical disabilities since birth, and how she found joy in art during long & difficult hospital stays. This led to the idea for digibuddies, an inclusive NFT project with a mission to raise awareness of the often-overlooked limitations that individuals face. They also aim to donate a portion of sales proceeds to their children’s hospital. In this chat, Jarrett provides an overview of how blockchain can serve charitable giving, some of the current tools, and some of the existing challenges he hopes to see overcome. Ashley & Jarrett also spend time breaking down ideas on how web3 technology may impact the real estate sector, reviewing current uses and ideas for the future. There’s a lot in this episode - listen all the way through to get the most out of it! GUEST QUOTE:“Crypto for good is an important movement."GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES:Visit our WEBSITE to find guest info, transcripts, links, and resources mentioned in today's show. HELP US GROW:Please subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

GUEST:Shira Lazar is an Emmy-nominated host, interviewer & content creator covering social media, AI & Web3, and digital wellness. As a leading voice around digital culture & emerging trends, she took the internet by storm with her web-first news brand 'What's Trending' in 2011. Blazing trails in the the creator economy for two decades, she’s spoken at conferences including SXSW, VeeCon, NFTNYC, and NFTLA, was named Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology, featured on NFTNow's NFT100 Most Influential, and is a regular contributor on The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, & has appeared frequently on networks like Bloomber, CNN & Fox discussing Internet culture & digital trends. Shira is the Co-Founder of Peace Inside, a digital wellness agency focused on building customized programs for innovative companies, teams & communities. THE EPISODE:Shira unpacks a variety of themes related to the digital arena… her thoughts on how the media landscape may continue to evolve, how those looking at broadcasting and communications professions may want to consider building their careers, how to keep a finger on the pulse of web3 opportunities related to the industry (how she is paying attention, but not making huge pivots for her company & team just yet), and how to be mindful of productivity & mental health when it comes to business & building teams, especially in this digital era. Shira seeks to help companies navigate the best way forward. She puts an emphasis on EQ & team/community involvement, and her web3 experience helped shape her perspective on how modern communication & leadership styles are keys to success. Shira's antidote for modern anxiety & workplace/entrepreneurial challenges?... “JOMO” GUEST QUOTE:“...the biggest lessons and learning happens when I throw myself into spaces, and learn myself, and then bring it into the work environments that I'm in.”GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES:Visit our WEBSITE to find guest info, episode transcripts, links, and special resources such as articles & news mentioned in today's show. HELP US GROW:Please subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

GUEST:Laura Fortey is a real estate powerhouse with a knack for turning properties into profit. She's a seasoned pro when it comes to buying, managing, renovating, and selling her own investments, she's also dabbled in REITs, MICs and Private Equity. She's a tech-savvy entrepreneur, with years of experience helping startups and small businesses grow from the ground up. This combination of skills inspired her to co-found REITIUM, a revolutionary real estate crowdfunding platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in private equity with as little as $100. As a leader in the fintech industry, Laura is passionate about financial literacy and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Plus, she's always on the lookout for opportunities to mentor and invest in female-led businesses. THE EPISODE:Laura and Ashley discuss how startups and tech companies are reimagining how regular people can buy and invest in real estate. They also unpack how forward thinking companies can use web3 technology to future-proof their processes and infrastructures. REITIUM, described as the “Kickstarter for real estate”, uses blockchain to store sensitive data and to enable their users to buy and sell fractionalized equity ownership on their secondary marketplace. Laura shares some of the challenges of navigating the regulatory environment when bringing something new and unchartered to market. The ladies also brainstorm how AI may revolutionize real estate investment strategies moving forward. Host Ashley Smith has an extensive real estate background in Canada as a Realtor and a governance leader in the professional sector. For her, this was a particularly fun conversation as, in her opinion, little has changed in the industry over the last several decades, and she’s excited to explore opportunities outside of status quo practices and business models. GUEST QUOTE:“Blockchain has not seen its day yet…”GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES:Visit our WEBSITE to find guest info, episode transcripts, links, and special resources such as articles & news mentioned in today's show. HELP US GROW:Please subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

GUEST:Adam Brotman, Forum3 co-founder & co-CEO, excels in enhancing brand-customer relationships and digital marketing through innovations such as loyalty schemes & mobile technology. His creativity earned him the #2 spot on Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People" in 2012 and the CDO Club named him CDO of the Year in 2015.  Adam's rich professional background includes strategic leadership roles at J.Crew, where he initiated their first loyalty program, and notably at Starbucks. As their inaugural Chief Digital Officer, he orchestrated the development of Starbucks' mobile payment, ordering, and loyalty platform. Adam's current board commitments include MOD Pizza Company and Ruby Tuesday, and he has previously served on the boards of Neiman Marcus and Brooks Running Shoe Company. THE EPISODE:   Adam Brotman helped envision and launch what's currently seen as the shining example of blockchain-based customer loyalty programs - the Starbucks Odyssey experience. Ashley chats with Adam to unpack what these programs can offer, and how blockchain technology & digital assets play pivotal roles in moving away from a short-term and transactional brand strategy, to a community-building approach which encourages storytelling, participation, and fun. He explains why on-chain loyalty programs are becoming easier to roll out, shares that most brands are afraid of experimentation (providing an opportunity to those willing to learn, pivot, and grow), and offers insights on how employees can drive innovation within their organizations. Adam also gives the audience a sneak peek into his current initiative, hive3.ai - where users can compete for great prizes from some of their favourite brands.GUEST QUOTE:"Think about Web3 as a technology or a capability set that can help enhance how you innovate your customer relationship transformation." GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES: Visit our WEBSITE to find guest info, episode transcripts, links, and special resources such as articles & news mentioned in today's show. HELP US GROWPlease subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

GUEST: Michelle Reeves is an international entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses across Web2 and Web3. She is the Co-Founder & CEO of MAVION, a global fashion and NFT platform that connects physical assets to digital collectibles that drive rewards to NFT holders & brand partners.  Named on the 2022 Power List by Marie Claire USA, and “Queens of Crypto” by FORBES, she is a trusted voice in NFTs & Web3 fashion. She has educated & consulted for top executives and fortune 500 brands entering into the Web3 space across sports, fashion, and entertainment including Netflix & Nike. As Michelle’s influence continues to grow, she remains committed to using her knowledge and expertise to promote the development of a more decentralized and democratic digital world. She is passionate about empowering individuals and communities to take control of their digital lives, and she believes that the potential of blockchain technology to transform the world is only just beginning to be realized.  THE EPISODE:  Michelle Reeves speaks on how blockchain and emerging technologies can support the work and careers of independent fashion designers and the business of luxury and lifestyle brands. And best yet, not at the cost of the planet or human exploitation. She offers deep insights on how brands can better connect with and bring unique value to their communities, streamline operations, drive revenue, and protect their IP. Want to learn more about how web3 and immersive experiences can positively intersect with the world of fashion and brand growth? This episode is a must-listen. GUEST QUOTE:  "It's sophisticated how these black market industries are operating. It is so overdue to incorporate some kind of verification truth serum into luxury goods to protect the consumer and to protect the brand themselves."  GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES:  Episode transcripts, guest links, and further resources (mentioned articles, podcasts, and news) can be found at our website:https://fromtheblockchain.org/episodes/episode-63-how-the-next-iteration-of-the-internet-will-transform-the-fashion-industry-and-benefit-independent-designers-and-luxury-brands-ft-michelle-reevesHELP US GROWPlease subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social media platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

Welcome to the 1st episode of From The Blockchain - Season 2!  Host, Ashley Smith speaks to Matias Marquez in-studio from their mutual hometown of Vancouver, Canada.  GUEST: Matias Marquez is the CEO of ethos, a company that is on a mission is to elevate engagement for brands and their customers with digital assets.  Matias is an active advisor and investor in technology companies as well as a PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs Ambassador. He founded Buyatab in 2009, led it to become a global leader in digital gift giving and sold it to Atlanta-based FLEETCOR Technologies. (NYSE: FLT).  Throughout his career, Matias has received many awards for his entrepreneurial success, including a BC Business Top 30 Under 30 in 2016; winner of the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of The Year award; Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017; and a Forty Under 40 recipient in 2018.   THE EPISODE:   Matias provides an overview of digital assets (NFTs) and how they can drive meaningful engagement for consumer brands. He shares case studies, professional anecdotes, and a vision for how web3 technology can bring unique benefits to the customer while driving revenue for companies by pursuing a creative, new approach to old school value propositions. Matias emphasizes that this area of innovation should not be about market speculation, but instead about delighting a company's loyal community. Most importantly, it should be incredibly simple and easy for the customer to use. In fact, he argues that web3 and blockchain technology will only reach mass adoption if and when the end-user doesn't have to know they are interacting with "on chain" technologies. When the sceptics are delighted, the technology will have found its place.  GUEST QUOTE: "What's more impactful is we need to get this technology in the hands of people and delight them."  GUEST INFO, LINKS, RESOURCES:  Episode transcripts, guest links, and further resources (mentioned books, articles, podcasts, and news) can be found at our website: https://fromtheblockchain.org/episodes/episode-62-delight-your-customer-with-transformational-brand-engagement-strategies-ft-matias-marquezHELP US GROWPlease subscribe, leave a review, and connect with From The Blockchain on all social media platforms.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

From The Blockchain - SEASON TWO is almost here! Real BUSINESS stories From The Blockchain that will help you reimagine what's possible...NOTE: From The Blockchain is now available on YouTube!THE SHOW: A podcast bringing you today’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders to unpack the business use cases of smart contract technology & web3.WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?Say goodbye to the noise of NFT and cryptocurrency market speculation.Instead, From The Blockchain aims foster a culture of idea sharing, creativity, and innovation that transcends industries, revolutionizes business, and drives meaningful conversation… and perhaps, even disruption.OUR MISSION:The purpose of this podcast is not simply to report on innovations; rather, to help shape them. If you're ready to forge a path to becoming a thought leader in your industry or organization, think of this podcast as your compass. Each week we're bringing insightful and thought-provoking discussions with experts, visionaries, and mavericks who'll inspire you to see the world through a new lens of opportunity.THE HOST: From The Blockchain is hosted by Ashley Smith - entrepreneur, speaker, and champion of women in tech, business, and leadership. Her web3 alias? A bored ape named “Becky”… (learn more)SEASON ONE: Developing Season One of From The Blockchain was an incredible journey and frankly a blast. Our first 60 episodes were recorded December 2021 - June 2023 and built on the foundation of our mission: to educate, empower, and inspire a diverse audience interested in the future of business and industry, offering a high value alternative to typical "bro culture" media prevalent in the web3 arena.BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Fame Lady Squad (learn more)Stay up to date with From The BlockchainWebsiteYouTubeInstagramSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

Welcome to another episode of From the Blockchain! In this episode, our host Ashley, also known as Bored Becky, is joined by a special guest, Shir Ibgui. Shir has an impressive background, having worked in the tech industry before moving into artificial intelligence (AI) where she focused on business development and strategy. With over five years of experience in leading business development and partnerships at AI startups, Shir has developed a keen interest in consumer behavior, digital innovation, ecommerce, and AI. Towards the end of 2021, Shir ventured into the world of Web3.0 and became involved in various NFT communities, leading her to create the innovative concept for Globe Thrivers. This exciting project merges her passion for travel and tech to create the first social travel club of its kind. Globe Thrivers is a platform that enables travelers, locals, creators, and industry experts from different backgrounds and experiences to connect with one another while researching, planning, and booking their trips. Throughout this engaging conversation, Ashley and Shir dive into Shir's journey in the tech and AI space, her interest in consumer behavior and ecommerce, and how her passion for travel and tech led her to the creation of Globe Thrivers. Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode of From the Blockchain! 00:50– Episode intro, overview, and brief guest bio  04:20– Interview start, meet Shir, learn more about herbackground and how she got into Web3.0 and the NFT space  07:00– How retailers can use the power of AI to improve thedifferent discovery journeys of the shopper's experience 07:29– Diving into the AI explosion over the last 6-8months within the public sphere and her thoughts on mass adoption of AI 09:31– What caught her eye and brought her into the space,and how she got started in crypto and NFTs 11:50– What is Globe Thrivers and how she came up with theidea for the business 16:52– More on subscriptions, memberships, and launchingfounding memberships  23:36– How does she go about positioning herself forsuccess, surrounding herself with expertise, and finding people who cancomplement your weaknesses  26:15– What the rewards program will look like and thingsmembers can do to get rewards, Web3.0 loyalties, and the National RetailFederation conference 30:44– ChatGPT questiSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (aka Bored Becky) is joined by special guests Heidi and Joshua. In 2021, Heidi and Joshua joined the creative team behind NFTtheMovie with the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the movie industry. Although their film was denied when they submitted it to the Sundance Film Festival, they saw it as a valuable learning experience to improve their craft before showcasing it to the world. This marked the beginning of "The First Family of Art in NFTs." Joshua, who has been painting since 2007, took a leap of faith in late 2020 by quitting his job to pursue art full-time. Joshua and Heidi sought guidance from a professional coach, which helped them gain clarity on their true desires in life. Meanwhile, Heidi runs a successful Etsy shop where she creates tutus and outfits. Curious about what big brands were doing, Heidi and Joshua decided to venture into the Web3.0 space with augmented reality after being introduced to NFTtheMovie through their community. Despite initially feeling intimidated by the technology, Heidi immersed herself in research and soon became fluent in it like a second language. After leaving Miami, Heidi and Joshua reached out to Jeff Crane and made the decision to invest in NFTtheMovie.00:41 – Episode intro, overview, and brief guest's bio 05:18– Interview start, meet Heidi and Joshua and learn how they met Ashley 08:58 – What have they been doing over the last few years, who they are, and what brought them to the space 14:06– What they were doing before they decided to pursue their passions18:25– How they were introduced to NFTtheMovie and what did it mean to them when they were invited to the team32:17– How many groups of people they talked to during filming, standout people, and anecdotes from their NFTtheMovie journey40:31– Diving into The First Family of Art in NFTs and what it is 43:31– The evolution of NFTs from 2020 to 2023 and what it looks like now 45:01– What themes they took from their conversations and interviews for the film 49:42– AI technology, owning your content, and their journey with AI technology56:33– Where to find Heidi and Joshua52:13– ChatGPT question: In what ways do they see the integration of Web3.0 technology impacting the film industry, particularly when it comes to traditional modes of distribution and consumptSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Andy Krainak, President of VeeFriends. Andy is a top intellectual property company built through NFT technology, with over $240M in revenue since its May 2021 launch. He oversees a team of 40+ executives, leading the expansion of VeeFriends from an NFT project to a multimedia IP company. With a background in brand building, Andy has launched notable partnerships, led a groundbreaking Web3 conference, and leveraged blockchain technology to deliver value through content and storytelling. Prior to VeeFriends, he served as EVP of Team GaryVee, leading the media and content engine behind Gary Vaynerchuk's personal brand. Andy started as an intern for Vaynerchuk, promoting NY Times Bestsellers and raising millions through campaigns. He specializes in digital and brand strategy, including social media content, influencer marketing, and e-commerce. Andy is a graduate of Virginia Tech University and shares advice @Krainak. 01:02 – Episode intro, overview, and brief guest bio06:20 – Interview start, meet Andy Krainak 08:11 – Learn more about Andy, his background in business, and the beginning of his Web3.0 journey 12:20 – What is VeeFriends, the vision behind it, and why it was created 16:14 – VeeFriend characters, what they represent, and the priorities of the values of the characters 20:31 – Diving into VeeCon 2023 and what is the focus of this years VeeCon 24:10 – How the ticketing works for VeeCon and how to attend 27:20 – ChatGPT Question: As the leader of a leading Web3.0 company navigating an unknown business landscape, how does he balance the pressure for short-term wins, especially with holders, with the long-term vision of the company? 32:23 – VeeFriends chat room, how he manages constantly moving forward, and the importance of taking a break34:31 – Discussion on the gifts, access, and using Web3.0 and NFTs as a component to a business  38:18 – What he thinks VeeFriends could potentially look like in the future, where IP growth can go, and why would someone own a collectable related to that intellectual property 41:58 – How brands are approaching NFTs now, what companies might be thinking about when discussing potential opportunities in terms of collaboration with a brand, what are they focusing on, and why they might want to get involSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Laura Rodriguez, co-founder of The Miami Ape LLC, a Web3 Consulting and Media Company. Laura is an advisor, social impact advocate, and community builder with a master's in social work and over 11 years of experience working as a mental health advocate. She is also a sought-out and renown speaker with a worldwide audience, as well as an experienced live show host who has been featured on live national television in Spanish as an educator and expert about NFTs and Web3, and featured on Forbes as one of 10 must follow influencers in the LATAM space. In the Fall of 2022, Laura was selected as a Bored Ape Yacht Club Community Council Member, as a Proud holder of BAYC 9300. Laura was also Nominated for the WOW awards of World of Women for 'Impact in Web3 Education' in October 2022.As an advocate for NFTs, Laura seeks to educate people about the potential of this new technology, and she wants to bring awareness to Latin America and minority groups about the opportunities available in Web 3. For this purpose, Laura also Founded a community of “Latinos en Web 3” with over 2.5K members, where she hosts online and in person meet ups with the community. Laura has worked as a volunteer with several non-profits and is now looking to onboard them into the web 3 space. Her goal is to use her social media platforms as a content creator to empower artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to innovate and enter this rapidly growing industry.In this episode of From the Blockchain, Laura discusses the importance of nonprofits integrating social media, dives into The Bored Ape Council, building her community, and how important it is to her creating a bilingual community.0:05 - Episode intro, overview, and brief guest introduction. 1:43 - Interview start, meet Laura Rodriguez (The Miami Ape), and learn more about her life pre 2021, where she was and what she was doing.3:12 - Diving into how she got into the Web3.0 space. 5:28 – When she bought her first NFT and her most meaningful NFT purchase.7:45 - Where has the evolution gone in terms of her career and where she is spending much of her time. 11:33 - Perspective partners and what they are thinking. 15:03 - Building her community and why it is important to her. 22:35 - Her thoughts on thSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Lisa Mayer, the CEO of Boss Beauties which launched in 2021. Boss Beauties is on a mission to bring the next 1 million women and girls to Web3.0. They are a media and entertainment brand that inspires and empowers the next generation of women and girls to be everything they want to be. They do this through impact programs, content, and consumer products. Boss Beauties made history by being the first collectible on display at The New York Stock Exchange and United Nations Headquarters in New York City. They have partnered with Barbie, Rolling Stone, NARS, and more to empower women through collaborations and mentorships. Before Boss Beauties, Lisa held events to help mentor young women. During the pandemic and becoming a new mother, Lisa started to brainstorm about what she could do and how she could impact women in the space. In the summer of 2021, Lisa and her husband decided to create Boss Beauties.  00:43 – Episode intro, overview, and brief guest bio. 07:10 – Interview starts, meet Lisa Mayer and how she and Ashley met.09:36 – Learn more about Lisa’s background and how she formed Boss Beauties. 18:55 – Diving into Web3.0 media and entertainment brand and what it means to her. 22:53 – Learn more about their partnership with NARS and how it has impacted Boss Beauties. 28:14 – More on partnerships, how to go about finding the right partners, what are corporate partners thinking about, what are they interested in, and why are they partnering with NFTs. 31:42 – ChatGPT question: How does she balance the need to innovate in a rapidly changing landscape with a long-term vision for her business.  37:47 – What is she most excited about for the future of Web3.0 and her business.39:59 – How she is balancing motherhood and Boss Beauties. 43:31 - Where to find Lisa and Boss Beauties.  Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D LINKS:To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website.Want to be a sponsor of the show? Fill out this form Have a question, comment, or guest suggestion? Fill out this formSubscSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guests VJ and Safa – a couple of NFT and Web3 thought leaders who have been friends since the third grade. After college, VJ and Safa took different directions in their careers. VJ went into project management and was working at different software companies, while Safa went into marketing and started his own agency. They would text each other different ideas and early on realized how special the Web3 space could be. After VJ bought his first Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, the friends got creative. What began as a gut instinct and playful experiment with IP, the journey of Jenkins The Valet and Tally Labs highlights how having your finger on the pulse in a new arena with the right entrepreneurial vision and work ethic can lead to a full-time, innovative, and scaled business.   00:41 – Episode introduction, overview, and brief guest bio. 05:32 – Meet VJ and Safa from Tally Labs and Jenkins The Valet07:32 – Where and how did Tally Labs begin? 16:53 – Diving into what the Tally Labs ecosystem is and what it does. What they learned about creating a character from the internet. Learn about their new franchise and book. 20:58 – Learn more about NFT licensing and IP use and the importance of utilizing those tools. 25:04– What has their biggest learnings been, what are the different tiers of Tally Labs, and creating content with their community.33:36 – How have they been able to scale, the importance of funding and fundraising and how they were able to navigate.37:10 – What Web3.0 means to them and where they draw the line. 41:53 – What are they working on now and what they are focusing on. 43:39 – Diving into the Tally Labs podcast and what they are working on with the podcast. 47:34 – ChatGPT question: What examples of innovation do they expect the public to see in the intersection of media, intellectual property, and Web3.0 over the next five years and which of these innovations do they think will be the most surprising or unexpected? 50:25 - Where to find them. Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D  LINKS:To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Have a question, comment, or guest suggestion? FSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Mo El-Sayed. Mo is Head of Community & Education at Ledger and one of the hosts of “On The Ledger” Podcast. He is also Co-Founder of NFT Factory Paris. Ledger was launched in 2014, and the company develops infrastructure solutions and security for cryptocurrencies as well as block chain applications for companies and individuals. In this episode, Mo (also known as @Mo_RELS) dives into who Ledger is, what Ledger hardware does, and discusses new product innovation and learning opportunities geared towards mass adoption, safety, and user-friendliness moving into the future. We also learn key differences between “web2 hardware” and “web3 hardware”, and why the nuances are so important looking ahead (and in relation to individual security best practices and safety). This is a great episode for advanced and novice web3, NFT, and crypto participants – and everyone in between! In this episode, topics include:  01:20 – Catch up with Cara and Ashley. Cara’s theater life and balancing everything.   04:00 – Episode overview and brief guest bio. 08:54 – What’s new in FLS news: Small collection artist drops.   12:12 – Meet Mo Rels. Learn more about Mo’s background.  13:08 – Who is Ledger and what does Ledger do?  14:45– Diving into the Ledger device/public and private key: What it is and how it works. The importance of software wallets and protecting your private key. 21:42– What is the new product and how is it different from previous devices? Learn more about Ledger Stax. 26:08 – Ledger’s journey and the growth in this space. The transition from operating in a niche culture to mainstream Web3 culture. 32:34 – ChatGPT question - What strategies and best practices do Mo believe will be key in ensuring the mass adoption of Web3 tech, particularly, in regard to security? What is blind signing and why does it happen?  39:23 – How education plays a role in mass adoption and how big corporations are entering the space.  44:10 – His outlook on the future of the NFT space and the world becoming more digital. 49:11 – What is a dApp? 50:08 – Futurism in AI and the impact it will have.  55:20 - Where to find Mo and keep up with his projects.   Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D   Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this Episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Amber Vittoria. Amber is an artist, poet, and author currently working in Los Angeles, California. Through abstracted form, ribbons of color and joyous words, her work aims to represent the nuances of womanhood. Amber went to Boston University’s College of Fine Arts and studied graphic design and print making. She moved to New York City where she worked at both Victoria’s Secret and Avon as a Web Designer before she decided to work as a full-time freelance artist in 2017. She was one of the first digital collectible artists to be launched through Instagram’s platform.    00:45 – Catching up with Cara, her theater life and how Ashley is balancing mom life. 03:55 – Introducing Amber Vittoria and episode overview.  09:00 – Update on OpenSea fee changes, creator fees, and secondary royalties. Discussion about Marketplace wars and what is known so far.  17:51 – What's new in the NFTs space with Bitcoin NFTs – Ordinals and the Illegitimate Ape. 25:25 – Meet Amber Vittoria. Learn more about Amber’s background, from her start in art to where she is now with being an NFT artist.  28:04 – Discussion on work in the NFT space and selling work as fine art.  30:06 – Amber’s artistic journey, as well as diving into her first book “These Are My Big Girl Pants.” 33:30 – Her journey with Instagram collectibles and the artist program. Discussion on the differences between Web2.0 and Web3.0. 41:55 – How Amber entered Web3.0. 46:03 – Her thought process behind what she works on. Her understanding of art editions and creating art that is accessible to everyone. 52:26 – Learning how to turn physical work into digital work.  57:05 – Her thoughts on intellectual property and the importance of retaining IP. 63:09 – Creator royalties and what does it mean for artists.  68:27 – ChatGPT Question - What does she envision on the intersection of tech and art? 72:45 – Where to find Amber and her notable collaborations.  Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D    LINKS: To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website.   Have a question, comment, or guest suggestion? Fill out thisSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Sara Baumann, Co-Founder of Women and Weapons and artist. Before diving into NFT’s, Sara worked as an occupational therapist in hospitals and sold her art on the side. In January 2021, Sara began her NFT journey. Sara took a risk and commented on one of Gary V’s posts, and Gary bought three of her art pieces resulting in a 45 second sell out while she was working in the hospital. With this, Sara was catapulted into the web3 spotlight overnight, encouraging her to take action and launch a full 10-thousand-piece generative PFP collection, Women and Weapons. She has since launched a Season 2 collection, and has developed a related digital character, Nova.   01:01 – Introduction with Ashley and episode overview.  07:39 – Meet Sara Baumann (Women and Weapons). Learn more about Sara’s background. Ashley and Sara dive into Brilliant Minds and how they met. 11:34 – Sara talks about the launching of Women and Weapons, the PFP launch, and season 2 of Women and Weapons launch. 15:08 – Sara discusses when she shifted to the Web3 space and her husband Jake joining her team. 18:23 – Sara explains Women and Weapons and her overnight success.  20:51 – What’s Sara’s intent behind creating, releasing collections, and expanding.  22:35 – Sara and Ashley dive into Community, IP ownership and holders' rights.  24:53 – Who is Nova, how she corresponds to Women and Weapons, and the tech behind Nova.  33:17 – Experiences as an Instagram/Meta beta artist.  40:17 – Sara dives into her collaboration with Amber Vittoria and the merch drop. 42:06 – 2023 Conferences and what Sara is focusing on this year.  44:24 – ChatGPT: How to approach growing a team. What Sara has learned in the process of hiring people for her team and how she reached out to people.  49:30 - Where to find Sara and learn more about her projects    Today’s show is brought to you by Daz 3D     LINKS:  To learn more aboSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Block Chain, Ashley (Bored Becky) and Cara (Lady C) are joined by guest Baron Von Hustle (Thee Hustle House). Baron is the host of The Boring Show, Swamp News, and Other Space FM. Baron is also a content creator, an advisor, and has been behind projects in the space! He has been in the Web3 space for a while and was doing educational content and crypto in 2016. Baron has been in the crypto and NFT lifestyle since 2016.   In this episode, topics include:   00:52 – Introduction with Cara and episode overview.  06:23 – Big brands are entering Web3 and integrating more tech. Kevin Rose (Moonbirds) major NFTs stolen. Best practices for security and how to protect wallets.  12:44 – Reminders on looking for sponsors and build up the podcast if interested. Upcoming email newsletter. 14:17 – Meet Baron Von Hustle (Thee Hustle House). Learn more about Baron’s background. 17:08 – How the evolution of the space has impacted Baron and how he has grown. Baron gives advice to those who may be feeling loss or hardship during difficult times.  22:07 – Baron gives an overview of the Dookey Dash game.  24:14 – Baron discusses what he is currently working on, including augmented reality and his shows “The Boring Show”, “Swamp News”, and “Other Space FM”. 25:26 – Baron discusses Otherside Metaverse. 26:14 – Deep dive into intellectual property, what it does and what you can do. Baron dives into what happened with G Fuel, how to keep going with your asset, and how to gain value with your asset. 32:50 – Examples of people utilizing and getting creative with their NFT IP. 36:50 – Diving into the metaverse, what the future holds for the metaverse, and Baron is most excited about right now. 42:03 – How to stay on top of innovations and tech enhancements. 44:48 – Is Twitter still the primary resource to learn about what is going on in the NFT environment? 46:40 – Learn what grounds Baron in this space.  48:56 - What is Baron's vision for the future of Web3 and NFTs and what steps need to be taken to ensure this vision becomes reality. 51:55 - Where to find Baron and learn more about his projects.    Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D   LINKS: To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT proSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Travie, who is a member of the Fame Lady Squad community and is also the host of the FIRED UP (on the Blockchain) Podcast as well as co-host of the NFT365 Podcast. Travie is a champion of utility cases and digital ownership on the Blockchain. He advises several NFT brands, has spoken on stages at NFT London and Miami and is scheduled to speak at NFT NYC in April. Travie is also preparing to launch The Journey NFT program. The Journey NFT is currently in pre-mint, and is designed to support underprivileged children whose art, theater, music and STEM programs in public school are being defunded. The Journey also helps to fund artists and musicians currently selling their work on the Blockchain. In this episode, topics include: 01:19 – Introduction and industry updates 07:59 – Meet Travie! Learn about what Travie is currently working on 11:11 – Travie’s background and how he got to where he is today 16:56 – Crypto Realtor Accreditation in the real estate market 20:45 – Travie's podcast and his motive behind it. Learn what inspired Travie to get into the podcast space and his mission to bring “One Love” to Web3 27:09 – Audience feedback from Travie’s podcasts and the reasons you should be true to your “why” 31:27 – Travie discusses the “One Love” mentality for Web3 which comes from the song One Love by Bob Marley. He talks about how we are all connected and going through life together. His philosophy is to treat everyone how you would want to be treated. 34:51 – Ashley uses AI to creation a question for the guest; Travie talks about his love of Music NFTs; Travie discusses the future forecast for the space 42:59 – Travie introduces his NFT brand, The Journey and its mission 49:09 – Find out more about the NFT NYC event that Travie will be speaking at 50:08 – Where to find Travie and learn more about his projects Also in this episode, Ashley announces a new feature to the podcast, where AI (specifically ChatGPT) will be generating a question for each guest moving forward! Today’s show is brought to you by Daz3D    LINKS: To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Have a question, commentSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

In this Episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Nick Daze, founder of Alignmint. Nick discusses how a near death experience led him to becoming a Web3 founder, starting a Clubhouse channel that led to his meeting of Carole Baskin of Tiger King, and bringing charitable giving to the Blockchain.  Alignmint is designed to be a platform that allows users to have a better connection to the charities that they are giving to through impact updates with NFTs that show the owners how they have helped. This is a huge difference as compared to a typical donation to a charity, where you donate and then likely don’t get updated. Ashley and Nick discuss how Alignmint fills a void in the space of charitable giving and how it plans to incentivize users to collect real time data to be shared.In this episode, topics include: ·       How meeting Carole Baskin of Tiger King lead to the creation of the Ethereum token Tiger Queen·       How Alignmint will bring charitable giving on the chain so people can share and engage·       The ways that traditional fundraising can get involved in Web3·       Nick’s near-death experience leading to his life in the Web3 space·       Potential tax benefits that you can expect with Web3 charitable giving ·       What inspired Nick to get to where he is·       The ways that receiving updates can impact future giving … and more! Also in this episode, Ashley and Danielle announce a new educational segment into the show. This time you’ll hear about Tokenomics: the rules and elements that define the different elements of a crypto project. Be sure to check out the educational materials that will be released on Medium!https://medium.com/@fame_ladies/what-is-tokenomics-677407164123 Resources: To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Have a question, comment, or guest suggestion? Fill out this form Subscribe to our newsletter here Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad

Welcome to a special three-part episode of From the Blockchain of The Ladies Behind the Podcast! In part three, Ashley and Danielle continue their chat with Cara on some of the past year’s biggest stories and their personal takes. In this special episode, Ashley, Danielle and Cara discuss the year 2022, picking up where we last left off in Part 2. Some topics touched on include:    ·        “Not your keys, not your crypto”·        Remembering the FLS partnership announcement with DAZ 3D·        The biggest, most important thing to happen to Web3 in 2022·        The SEC investigation into Yuga for possible security violations ..and so much more! Tune in to part 3 for the continued review of 2022!    Resources:To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our websiteHave a question, comment, or guest suggestion? Fill out this formSubscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates.Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on TwitterFollow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on TwitterFollow Cara on Twitter Follow FLS on Twitter Follow FLS on InstagramFollow FLS on TikTokSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!- Submission form coming soon.FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN - our links... website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad