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Apr 22, 2022 • 46min

Creative Freedom for Musicians with Sir Mix-a-Lot

NFTs are a great income stream for artists, including musicians. We’re starting to see the impact of NFTs on the music industry. Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot shares how Web3 has provided more freedom in his craft. In the past, musicians have had to write songs under a label contract they may not have wanted to write.  Now, thanks to Web3, there’s more autonomy and financial freedom for artists. It’s up to the market to decide. Sir Mix-A-Lot is a rapper, DJ, radio host, and house flipper who is launching a NFT collection called “Bit Butts” with META X Studios to support cancer research for the Colorectal Initiative.  Resources Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for access to the Women.NFT mini-series  Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Learn more about the Bit Butts project Follow Sir Mix-A-Lot on Twitter Listen to Sir Mix-A-Lot on Spotify  Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Apr 15, 2022 • 42min

Zuckerberg has Entered the Blockchain | Theater, Motherhood, and HUGs with Randi Zuckerberg

It’s not very often you find someone who’s gifted in both tech and the arts. But that fits Randi Zuckerberg to a T. With a passion for the theater arts and experience on the front lines of Facebook, Randi describes herself as someone with a “launch entrepreneurial brain and an artist’s heart”. It’s the best of both worlds, especially in the metaverse. The intersection of art and technology is growing in Web3. Hear how Randi got her start in NFTs and now is running the HUG platform for creators and curators. Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur investor, mom, Tony Award Winning Producer, and founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media among other things. Randi recently launched the HUG ecosystem, which is an inclusive community for Web3 creators and collectors.  Resources Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for access to the Women.NFT mini-series  Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Learn more about HUG Follow Randi on Twitter Watch Randi’s WAGMI music video Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Apr 10, 2022 • 4min

NEW Mini Series | Women.NFT | Subscribe Today

We are launching a new mini series for our wonderful community to highlight some awesome conversations we had in LA during the Women.NFT event.Subscribe using this link to stay up to date!Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Apr 4, 2022 • 50min

Female Leadership and Environmental Issues in Web3 with Katherine Boiciuc

If you’re involved in Web3, you know community is the foundation. The people are the core of what makes the metaverse what it is. However, there is still a need for more women to join the space. Not only as participants, but as leaders. Katherine has worked in the tech world for the past two decades, and she knows the need for great female leaders. As the Director of Maximus, Katherine has over 20 years of experience transforming enterprises from the inside to drive change. Katherine is passionate about the intersection of humanity and technology, which makes her leadership role in Web3 a critical one. Listen in as Katherine explain how she got started in NFTs and how more females can navigate community vetting and building. Environmental issues around NFTs have been a hot topic recently. Tune into the conversation to hear Katherine discuss female leadership and the impact of Web3 on the environment.  Resources To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website.  Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates.  Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Learn more about Maximus  Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn Follow Katherine “StemQueen” on Twitter Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Mar 24, 2022 • 44min

How to Navigate the Web 3.0 Learning Curve and Leverage in Your Physical Business with Lauren Turton

Technology has changed the way we live. Limitless resources and opportunities are at our fingertips. Yet, there are so many functions to learn and opportunities to tap into. Lauren Turton turned her personal NFT collection into a profitable start to getting her restaurant off the ground. There are financial advantages to Web3, you just need to be teachable. As a NFT speaker and educator, Lauren teaches people how to add Web3 as a tool in their toolbelt. For example, social media is a great tool to do your own research for NFT projects and avoid scams.  On this episode, Lauren explains how to leverage social media to get started in NFTs. Web 3.0 doesn’t have to be scary. Take the first step on the Web 3.0 learning curve today. Listen to the conversation.  Resources To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website.  Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates.  Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Check out the Tribe X project mentioned on this episodeFollow Lauren on Twitter  Follow Lauren on TikTok Follow Lauren on Instagram  Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Mar 19, 2022 • 56min

Collaboration | Community | Culture . . . How Partnerships Deliver Incredible Value with Catharsis NFT

Collaborations are becoming a core strategy to growing NFT projects and delivering value. Similar to featuring an artist on a single in the music world, NFT projects are banding together for what are called “collections”. Catharsis, a NFT project with fashion roots, is seizing the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded projects for new drops. Meg and Ty launched Catharsis in 2018 as a fashion brand. Now, the couple designs NFTs with in real life implications for their growing community of fans. Catharsis has collaborated with Fame Lady Squad to create awesome NFTs with the opportunity to claim a beautiful piece of handmade custom jewelry. Check out the project on OpenSea.Check out the jewelry here.Catharsis NFT is a fashion brand with the goal of bringing utility to beautifully designed accessories, clothing, and more. Upcoming drops include a collab on Toddlerpillars, Project Godjira, and others.  Resources To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website.  Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates.  Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Learn more about Catharsis Follow Catharsis on Twitter  Follow Catharsis on Discord Check out the Catharsis x Fame Lady Squad “Redemption” collection  Check out the dev team mentioned a few times Golden XSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Mar 12, 2022 • 47min

How NFTs & Web3 Partnerships will Change the Game in your Professional Life with Kelsey Cole

This episode is jammed pack with alpha on your favorite NFT projects, actionable insights on growing your network and career in Web3, and a strategic roadmap for success with any professional endeavor you take on.Ashley & Danielle invited Kelsey Cole onto the show for her second appearance on From The Blockchain. She joined the crew in studio during NFT.NYC last November and joins again to bring tremendous knowledge and insight on how to grow your Web3 career.Kelsey has an incredible track record and encourages the listeners to follow her on her LinkedIn and Twitter. She engages in productive conversations there daily.Kelsey walks through her myriad of experiences such as working with Boss Beauties to form and nurture key partnerships, to helping Web3 brands build successful marketing campaigns, to breaking down how a DAO may end up competing with some of the largest consumer goods companies in the world.Here are some actionable insights she brings for listeners to consider how they can excel in their professional careers in Web3 . . .·       Find advisors and people with more experience then yourself to learn from and grow·       Lead with your heart and not just your mind or track record·       Don’t be afraid to invest your time instead of your money especially when you are young and just starting out·       Know when to make your ask and consider it a dance instead of an attack·       Focus on giving instead of taking·       Be patient as you build. It takes time to build credibility and a good garden takes time to grow·       Do your homework and dive deep before taking actionLINKS:Kelsey’s LinkedInKelsey’s TwitterCathy Hackl’s LinkedInMVM Inc.Boss BeautiesUnited Nationsgmgn supply co.Support the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Mar 5, 2022 • 48min

New Era of Brand Marketing in Web3 with VaynerNFT’s Avery Akkineni

As more consumers use various blockchains and become familiar with the space, businesses are looking to NFTs as another marketing channel.  Avery Akkineni, President of VaynerNFT, is building the bridge for companies to join Web3. Avery joined Gary Vaynerchuk’s team in 2018 from Google to help grow VaynerMedia in the Asia Pacific region and is now the President of VaynerNFT. Like any type of marketing, NFT branding/community building has evolved and will continue to evolve. We cover a broad range of topics from how brands plan to leverage the utility of NFTs to how a digital wallet can be a form of self-expression online. Avery chats about her experiences working with brands, like Pepsi, US Open, and Budweiser, to incorporate NFTs into their marketing efforts. The impact of NFT utility will be critical, especially for the world of marketing with big brands. Whether you work at a large corporation or own a small business, this is a great episode to start learning about NFT branding and Web3 marketing. If you are a new comer to Web3 and NFTs, check out One37pm for accessible, easy to understand information to learn the basics.Be sure to check out GaryVee, VeeFriends, & VeeCon to learn more about this blue chip project closely connected to VaynerNFT and absolutely worth your attention.ResourcesTo learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates. Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on TwitterFollow Avery Akkineni on Twitter Learn more about VaynerNFTFollow VaynerNFT on Twitter  Learn more about One37pm Follow One37pm on TwitterSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Feb 26, 2022 • 39min

Leading Investor in Web3 & Philanthropist Brings Diversity to the Blockchain with Jay Rosenzweig

Jay has four key areas he focuses on in his life. Listen to hear all four but many of them have an awesome connection to the blockchain. Jay is an avid investor in technology and sees the blockchain as an essential component to growth in our world. Blockchain technology can change the way we think about health, tech, and beyond. Jay Rosenzweig believes the technology has the power to build better teams and as an advisor for tech startups, Jay brings phenomenal expertise in acquiring equitable talent for the businesses he serves. He also has a passion about onboarding women in tech. Check out this rich conversation about the opportunity on the blockchain and listen to wide ranging topics from the demographic represented on the blockchain to how to support the right companies and projects in Web3.As the CEO of Rosenzweig & Company, Jay Rosenzweig is passionate about diversity and human rights in technology and investments. What’s next for Jay Rosenzweig?Why does this man fight for women in the Web3 space? . . . Listen to the end to find out!Resources To learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates. Follow Fame Lady Squad on Discord Follow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on Twitter Learn more about Rosenzweig & Company  Check out his report mentioned on the showCheck out the diversity tab on Jay’s websiteAdditional ResourcesRaoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights   Irwin Cotler Nelson Mandela Black North Pandemic of Love When WSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...
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Feb 19, 2022 • 46min

NFT Ownership with Dapper Dinos

What does it mean to be an NFT owner in an NFT community? Rick, the co-founder of Dapper Dinos, breaks down the benefits of NFT ownership and the significance of community for projects. As a leader of a popular project, Rick talks about building their customer experience through direct ownership privileges like breeding and voting. For instance, Dapper Dino token holders can participate in the breeding process, which works to create an original NFT with distinct attributes on the blockchain. Rick is the co-founder of Dapper Dinos, which supports STEM education among other causes.  ResourcesTo learn more about Fame Lady Squad and our NFT project, visit our website. Subscribe to our podcast newsletter for news and updates. Follow Fame Lady Squad on DiscordFollow Ashley “Bored Becky” on TwitterFollow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on TwitterFollow Dapper Dinos on Twitter Learn more about Dapper DinosSupport the showWANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN website youtube NEW! linkedin tiktok instagram threads NEW! facebook NEW! twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedin tiktok instagram threads twitter Music by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad...

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