When Shift Happens Podcast

Kevin Follonier

I sit down every week with the most based people in crypto.

My goal is to create a safe space to have the deepest and most real conversations with the biggest builders and investors in the industry, as well as to help educate the mainstream people, politicians, celebrities and big Web2 entrepreneurs coming into Web3.

Hopefully this platform does its little part in onboarding as many people as possible into the incredible world of opportunities that Web 3 offers, while staying true to crypto’s core values and ethos.

Thank you for watching.

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Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 38min

E33: Blockchain Investor and Innovator: Achieving Change in the Age of Shortcuts - Rodrigo Barakat

Rodrigo Barakat is a brazilian entrepreneur, investor and thinker. In this conversation, we talk about how we can fix broken governments, the problem with laziness and instant gratification today, and why relationships are the key to everything We also discuss how emerging technologies like Web3, AI, and brain-machine interfaces will reshape society. Key Topics: 00:00 Introduction 05:20 Regulation is a Seatbelt, Not a Brake 08:07 People Must Drive Change, Not Politicians 12:34 Are You Really Paying Your Fair Share? 21:19 Happiness is Being Alive 22:08 The Trap of Chasing Cheap Dopamine 23:10 Build Relationships Like Blockchains 33:47 Think Relationships as a Blockchain 36:12 Why Dubai as His Base 55:12 3 Pillars for a New Society 58:59 Language Itself Limits Communication 01:03:20 Effective Communication Needs Intention 01:11:41 The Future of Web3 01:14:34 Luna Crash Exposes Society's Laziness 01:26:46 Relationship With Money

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 22min

E32: Scott Montgomery: Rethinking Wellness, Discipline, and Success

Scott Montgomery is the CEO of a NASDAQ and ASX-listed health tech company. He is not only a health and technology expert, but also a husband, a father and a sport addict. In this episode, we discuss values, money, discipline, the current mental health crisis, the education system, life purpose, and the importance of your close circle. 📌 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Scott Montgomery 01:45 Why Singapore? Exploring the choice of base 05:58 Growing up with values of money 15:01 The secret to a healthy and wealthy lifestyle 18:24 Discipline: The key to life 26:19 Discussing the big health crisis of today 28:49 The journey of starting up 31:02 An eight-year overnight success 36:40 The experience of going public with a company 41:51 What it means to be listed on NASDAQ 47:00 Rethinking the school system 55:43 Finding life's purpose 01:02:40 Why regrets are worse than remorses 01:03:27 Addressing the growing issue of anxiety worldwide 01:10:33 The importance of friends 01:15:12 The best piece of advice ever received

Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 20min

E31: Johanna Monange: Building a Perfume Empire

Johanna Monange is a Queen in the perfume industry: she crafted world's best selling perfumes 'La Vie est Belle' by Lancôme and '1 Million' by Paco Rabanne. She is also the Founder and CEO of Maison 21G. In addition to being a true force of nature and a hyper successful woman, Johanna is also a mother of 3, a tennis and polo player and lover of fine wine. 📌 Episode Breakdown: 01:28 Key Turning Points: Johanna reflects on the moments that changed her life. 06:15 Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone? She weighs in on who’s cut out for the entrepreneurial life. 07:59 Golden Advice: Johanna shares tips for budding entrepreneurs. 14:27 Silver Linings: How bad news can sometimes open doors to new opportunities. 17:55 The Power of Persistence: “If you never give up, you never fail.” 20:40 It’s an Ironman, Not a Marathon: Entrepreneurship is more than just a long race. 25:05 The Art of Delegation: Johanna talks about the challenges of handing over tasks. 33:43 Every Penny Counts: The Importance of financial prudence in business. 40:59 A Scent Renaissance: Bringing creativity back into the world of perfumes. 45:24 Engaging Others: The importance of involving people in your entrepreneurial journey. 52:01 The First Hurdle: Why raising your first funds is the toughest. 01:06:32 The Joy Factor: Johanna shares what makes her truly happy. 01:09:45 Little Pleasures: Does one deserve the small joys in life? 01:12:09 Pearls of Wisdom: Johanna reveals the best advice she’s ever received.

Jun 26, 2023 • 37min

E30: Flight Story CEO: Balancing High Ambitions with Mental Health - Oliver Yonchev

Oliver Yonchev is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flight Story, a marketing, media, and branding power house that he launched in 2021 with Steven Bartlett. He is also a previously failed musician, was managing director at 600M Social Chain AG and is a big fan and current practioner of the art of kickboxing. Key Topics: 02:00 Key Moments in Your Life 03:06 Key Learnings on Scaling a Big Company 04:47 Why Company Culture is Essential 09:09 Balancing Entrepreneurship with Personal Time 14:40 The Importance of Personal Branding 22:34 Launching a $100M Fund 24:20 Understanding Web3 29:32 "Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right" 34:17 Addressing 90% of All Problems #Podcast #OliverYonchev #FlightStory #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #Innovation

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 1min

E29: Blockchain Branding Leader: From zero to branding hero, making crypto adoption as easy as ABC

Anthony Logan is the Founder and CEO of Noir Ventures, a leading web3 Brand Venture Studio working with the biggest companies in the blockchain space. From his early days growing up in a small UK village to his current « self engineered » dream life in Dubai, Anthony is living the proof that an almost « delusional » sense of self-belief is what separates those who go on to achieve the greatest things from those who chose to stay within their comfort zone. But building a multi million business wasn't smooth sailing. Anthony cuts through the bullshit and goes straight into the reality of building a company: from startup struggles to the inevitable hard moments in his company's journey that forced him to accumulate too much debt making him almost lose his entire company, savings and reputation. We also talk about Anthony's mission to make Web3 accessible to everyone through branding and user experience , how to start from the bottom, how to select the right clients, and why he decided to fully quit drinking alcohol to get ahead in life. Key topics 00:00 Intro 03:43 Getting into Branding 08:06 Starting from the bottom 15:42 Learning from failures 19:10 Why you don't always need a business partner 23:29 The definition of a great brand 25:46 Personal Brand vs. company brand? 26:42 Why web3? 39:13 Branding for crypto mass adoption 48:58 Quitting alcohol

Jun 7, 2023 • 51min

E28: Former Model: From the Sins of Social Media to the Promise of Web 3.0

Vanessa Ho, a former model turned tech pioneer at SoCol shares her journey from the digital temptations of social media to the transformative promise of Web 3.0. Discover how she's disrupting the digital world, transforming vices into virtues with SoCol, a groundbreaking Web 3.0 social platform enabling creators to take full control of their future. In this episode we talk about the transformative power of NFTs, the future of social media, and the art of personal branding in the new digital era. Vanessa also shares her personal journey, how social medias impact her mental health, and her strategies for navigating the ever-changing social media algorithms. CHAPTERS 00:02:00 Key turning points in your life 00:05:00 From nothing to a real business 00:13:00 The content war 00:17:00 How to monetize your Audience 00:20:00 web3: the game changer for content creators 00:22:00 Owning your digital assets 00:29:00 SOCOL 00:32:00 The real addon value on NFTs 00:36:00 Behind the scene of social medias 00:39:00 It's not a competition 00:42:00 The 7 sins 00:45:00 Disconnecting is very important

May 30, 2023 • 1h 1min

E27: Maison21G Co-Founder: Scents of Success, Real Estate Investing and Venture Building

Maxime Patas is the Co-Founder of Maison 21G, one of the fastest growing bespoke fragrance company in the world. From his early foray into real estate investment to his current venture, Max's journey is a testament to strategic time and money investment, and relentless hustle. In this episode, we explore his unique approach to money, his investment strategies, and his passion for creating a successful business. This isn't just about making money; it's about making smart, strategic decisions that pay off and compound over time. KEY TOPICS Key turning points Why Asia ? Create your long term investment plan early It's all about sacrifice and putting it into work Building a business impact your personal growth Market fit Adapt quickly Valuation of a business NFT applying into perfume

May 24, 2023 • 1h 2min

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