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Million Dollar Playbook: Empowering Talents in Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability19-Year-Old Teen Mom Accidentally Becomes a Millionaire by Reselling and Investing in Bitcoin, Later Builds a Successful Tech EmpireIn this episode, Kuan-Ning Tseng interviews the visionary founder of 8SIAN, Nicole Yap. Alongside her professional endeavors, Nicole shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into balancing business with motherhood. By sharing her experiences, Nicole aims to empower more women to pursue their passions and succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of Web3 and NFTs.
8SIAN's main product is an NFT collection of 8,888 intricately crafted artworks featuring Asian women, each rich in historical significance and hosted on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection quickly sold out, with notable buyers like Steve Aoki and Matt Higgins of Shark Tank, and reached nearly $10...2024-05-201h 04
MOMPRENEUR SPACE POD WITH KENNETH CHOOEP101: “How to run a successful NFT project” with Nicole Yap, 8SIANMOM
Welcome to Season 6 of Mompreneur Space LIVE show podcast where I interview inspiring moms from around the world so that you can LEARN HOW THEY OVERCOME THEIR CHALLENGES AND STRUGGLES AS MOMPRENEURS!
I'm your host KENNETH CHOO, and today is the 101th episode of Mompreneur Space Live Show podcast.
In this episode we will be talking about “How to run a successful NFT project”.
Nicole is an independent young female entrepreneur and a mother of 2 kids who have successfully built a multi-million dollar brand aimed at empowering Asian women.
Nicole founded 8SIAN.io, a project of 8888 NFTS to create a gl...2023-11-1757 min
Million Dollar Playbook: Empowering Talents in Tech, Entrepreneurship, and SustainabilityNicole Yap - An Exclusive with Nicole, the NFT Maven, 26 Years Old Mom & Serial EntrepreneurWelcome to Million Dollar Voices! Today, we have a very special guest. Meet Nicole, a 26 years old young mom of two who is also an amazing businesswoman. She started 8SIAN, an NFT project that created beautiful digital art pieces, and all of them were sold in just a few months. Big names like music star Steve Aoki and business expert Matt Higgins from the TV show Shark Tank bought in her collection!
She's done lots more than just that. She's been a part of FallingInSand as a director, she is also a business owner at 8CONSULTANT, she's changed the...2023-05-3030 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEP09: Lily Wu, co-founder of Wow Pixies DAO, Startup Partner lead at Stripe, and an illustratorIn this episode, we speak with, Lily Wu, co-founder of Wow Pixies DAO, Startup Partner lead at Stripe, and an illustrator. Lily Wu is a huge advocate for women in the Web3 space, and passionate about bringing diversity into tech.
Topics covered:
What is WOW Pixies and how she got it started?
Discussed about WOW Pixies DAO and the benefits to holders
1st business was an arbitrage business buying-selling sneakers
2nd business was an education business
How does Wow Pixies decide on what NFT to purchase?
The curator club and a char...2022-10-2433 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEP08: Debbie Soon, Co-founder of HUG, former VP of ONE Championship, and entrepreneurIn this episode, we speak with, Debbie Soon Co-Founder of HUG alongside Randi Zuckerberg, and former VP of ONE Championship. HUG is a Web3 platform that supports creators through various means including growth, fund-raising & pre-minting programsInvestor and builder of consumer businesses. Prior to that, she also founded Southeast Asia's first boutique indoor cycling studio.
Topics we covered:
- What is on the HUG platform?
- How did Debbie get into Web3 originally?
- Is now the best time to get into Web3?
- How she transition from one career to another?
- Be...2022-09-1937 min
SIMP InvestingEpisode 39 - Nicole Yap (8SIANMOM) the Founder of 8SIAN on Web 3, Crypto and Building a NFT Project that made $10mil in Trading Volume in 24 hoursNicole Yap is the founder of 8SIAN, a global, inclusive community that brings together members who share admiration for Asian cultures. The project gathers a large list of influential supporters such as Steve Aoki, Matt Higgins of Shark Tank, and Jaeson Ma, the founder of 88Rising. For us, whose only single NFT buy almost went to zero, this pod is a masterclass on what a successful NFT project and community should be like when managed right.
In today's episode, we covered: Nicole's start to entrepreneurship by reselling luxury fashion wear like Supreme, finding out a...2022-09-081h 11
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp07: David Choi, an independent singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneurIn this episode, we speak with David Choi, an independent singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He recently launched Happy Voices NFT.
Topics we covered:
He used to hate practicing music, so how did he get started in producing music?
The two main factors that contributed to his early success
What's his biggest break into the music industry?
Advice on how not to get too effected by other people's comments or opinions?
His experience venturing into Tech and Web3
Pivoting from his failed projects
Launching Happy Voices NFT
Future projects
More about 8sian:
https://twitter.c...2022-08-3135 min
Eyes of Fashion PodcastWhy We Need More Women in Web3 with Nicole YapCreative mom, and NFT curator Nicole Yap started 8SIAN after seeing the lack of women and Asian representation in the amazing world of Web3. Now she pursues uplifting the minority and putting them on a pedestal for the metaverse to see. If you’re a woman looking to dip your toes in NFTs, all it takes is a curious mind and the courage to ask. ▶️ Why We Need More Women in Web3 with Nicole Yap of 8SIAN [00:05:57] Minting and creating NFTs is a journey. [00:14:36] Nicole’s life motto: Do everything at least onc...2022-08-301h 13
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp06: Sylvia Kwan, actress, star of Grey's Anatomy and movie 'List of the Lifetime'In this episode, we speak with actress Sylvia Kwan. She got her start in theatre acting and now the star of Grey's Anatomy and movie 'List of the Life Time', champion of Asian American representation.
Topics we covered:
How Sylvia originally got into acting
Her journey and transition from theatre acting to TV and Film
What's the hardest or most challenging role she had to play?
What keeps her going?
Her thoughts about the before, now, and future of Asian representation in TV/film
What's the best part about being an actor?
Her love of cooking
...2022-08-0432 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp05: Bianca Bustamante, 17 year old rising star race car driver in the W seriesIn this episode, we speak with Bianca Bustamante, a 17 year old race car driver and the first Filipina to compete in the W series. The team recently launched the NFT access pass, Dark Horse Bia.
Topics we covered:
What it means to be in the W series
Challenges from karting to racing
Dad is her inspiration (racing since age 6)
Money is the biggest hurdle to get into professional racing
What the Dark Horse NFT access pass project means to her and the broader community
CBR media's Creative Director, Adrian Fu, talk about the NFT project
How c...2022-07-1730 min
iSearch Malaysia - Business Podcast for EntrepreneursHow Brands Can Launch Their NFT Successfully! Common FAQs Answered & Debunked - Nicole Yap (8SIAN)In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have Nicole Yap from 8SIAN to share how brands can successfully launch their own NFT.
The areas of discussion include:
- Things to know before entering the NFT space
- How NFT has enabled brands to enter the global market
- How brands can create hype during the pre-launch stage and marketing strategies that were effective for 8SIAN
- The role of Discord in the Web3 space
- The type of ads that have been effective for 8SIAN
2022-07-0930 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp04: Yu Oppel, Co-founder of Cider, a billion dollar value company focusing on GenZ fashionIn this episode, we speak with Yu Oppel, co-founder of Cider, a billion dollar value company focusing on GenZ fashion
Topics we covered:
How the co-founders started the company
Challenges & opportunities in starting Cider during the pandemic
Focus on authencity and community
How to appeal to Gen Z audience
Key elements to Cider's success
How did Yu get in to Web3 and NFTs
Fashion shows in the metaverse
Upcoming projects
More about 8sian:
https://twitter.com/8sianNFT
https://linktr.ee/8siannft
More about Joyce Yung:
https://twitter.com/rawdoodles
...2022-06-2935 min
Ben and Bergs3. Raising Capital In New York, NFT Alpha and How To Create A Great Customer ExperienceIn this episode, Ben reflects on his week in New York meeting with investors, partners, and clients and what NFT NYC was behind the scenes. How to network and make the most of events? We discuss the key things to get the most value from in-person events. Creating a great customer experience, Aaron shares a story recently that left him extremely happy. Plus bonus NFT alpha at the end of the episode.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:49 Building The Podcast
05:20 Meme of the Week
06:20 What is the Podcast + New Discord
07:10 Ra...2022-06-281h 15
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp03: Kelly Mi Li, Netflix Bling Empire's Producer and starIn this episode, we speak with Kelly Mi Li, entrepreneur, producer, mental health advocate, and star of Bling Empire on NetFlix.
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Topics we covered:
Importance of Asian representation in TV/Film
Key challenges to breaking barriers in the field
Challenges in starting 8sian NFT
How Kelly reinvented herself with various careers
What is the best part of being an entrepreneur
Why is being a mental health advocate so important?
Let go of what you can't control
Have good organization and structure to manage all the...2022-06-0326 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow to make money with NFTs in 2022 (the right way)In this episode, we are going to talk about how you can make money with NFTs and what are the crucial things you need to consider when investing in one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:32] - My own NFT Wallet (Ft. Space Doodles, WOW, 8sian) [01:34] - Buying and Verifying NFTs [02:30] - Long-term hold [03:17] - Invest what you can afford to lose! [04:12] - NFT Project checkbox [08:00] - (Veefriends) Do I believe in Gary V? [11:00] - Get involved! Leveling Up Heroes NFT: 👾 Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM 📲 Follow Our Twitter For Upda...2022-05-1412 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow to make money with NFTs in 2022 (the right way)In this episode, we are going to talk about how you can make money with NFTs and what are the crucial things you need to consider when investing in one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:32] - My own NFT Wallet (Ft. Space Doodles, WOW, 8sian) [01:34] - Buying and Verifying NFTs [02:30] - Long-term hold [03:17] - Invest what you can afford to lose! [04:12] - NFT Project checkbox [08:00] - (Veefriends) Do I believe in Gary V? [11:00] - Get involved! Leveling Up Heroes NFT: 👾 Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM 📲 Follow Our Twitter For Upda...2022-05-1414 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp02: Isabel Lanz CMO of Quoth.ai, the google for NFTsIn this episode, we speak with Quoth.ai founder & CEO, Chris Boundikas, and CMO, Isabel Lanz. Quoth is a protocol to search, authenticate, and bridge NFTs by using AI and Machine Learning, allowing user to get rarities & metadata tracked dynamically for free. Learn about their journey, their upcoming launch, and their grand plan for the future.
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Topics we covered:
What is Quoth.ai ?
How and why did Chris start Quoth?
Index and Rank all NFTs across chains
One authentication protocol - to stop all scams...2022-05-1036 min
8sian Powerhouse NFT TalkEp01: Kelly Cheung, Hong Kong actress, model, and NFT collectorIn our inaugural episode, we speak to Kelly Cheung, an 8SIAN holder, Hong Kong-born American actress, TV presenter, model and NFT collector. We talk about how Kelly got into the gaming, crypto, and NFT space. Listen to some of the pitfalls and advice on how to get and navigate into this space.
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Topics we covered:
How Nicole and Kelly got started in the web3 & NFT space
Pitfalls of the NFT space
Challenges to starting an NFT collection
What to look for in a NFT collection?
K...2022-04-2635 min
So This Is My WhyEp 76: How to Sell Out a 8,888 NFT Collection & Run It As A Business | Nicole Yap (Co-Founder, 8SIAN NFT Collection)Nicole Yap, co-founder of the 8SIAN NFT Collection, began her cryptocurrency journey back in 2013 when she stumbled across an article on digital currency and its future implications while she was in high school. Despite its challenges & the dodgy sites available then, she figured out a way to purchase Bitcoin (it was being sold for $60!!) and soon after, managed to buy a Chanel bag from her crypto investments!She joined the world of NFTs in early 2021 after noticing the serious lack of representation of Asians and Women in the space. Together with 2 other co-founders, she launched 8S...2022-03-2242 min