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Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastAdvice from a Lawyer with Candice Cook Simmons (Color Farm Impact)Candice S. Cook Simmons is a multi-talented entrepreneur, lawyer, and business strategist. In this episode, we dive deep into her fascinating career journey, from trademarking the iconic cronut pastry to her current role as president of Color Farm Impact.Candice shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of film financing and distribution, highlighting the importance of understanding audience dynamics and the power of community in the entertainment industry. We discuss the shift towards data-driven decision-making, the impact of global trends on local storytelling, and the necessity of maintaining creative integrity in the face of market pressures.2025-05-2053 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Break Into the Film Industry with Alece OxendineAlece Oxendine is a multitalented film industry expert and distribution strategist. She's worked in streaming tech at Fandor and GoDigtial, was director of Industry and Festival Outreach at Columbia University and is now serving as the Executive Director of Film Durham. Alece shares her expertise on breaking into the entertainment industry, maximizing the benefits of film school, and the importance of film festivals for emerging filmmakers.In this episode:🎬 The role of audience understanding in filmmaking and distribution🎬 Practical advice for filmmakers at various stages of their careers🎬 The significance of community and regional filmmaking2025-05-1926 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastWhat is Social Listening with Jo Jensen (Touchdown Strategies)Jo Jensen is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, public affairs, and entertainment. Currently the SVP of Digital and Entertainment at Touchdown Strategies, Jo also founded MovieGoer, a film marketing and distribution company that bridges entertainment and advocacy.In this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital campaigns, focusing on the importance of social listening. Jo shares her unique approach to building online communities, amplifying messages, and recognizing superfans. We discuss the various platforms she utilizes, the significance of engaging with audiences, and...2025-05-1925 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastLegal Advice on Independent Distribution with Steven Beer (Lewis Brisbois)Let's talk legal with Steven Beer, a partner at Lewis Brisbois and the national chair of the firm's entertainment, media, and sports practice. With extensive experience in film, television, and music, Steven shares invaluable insights into the world of independent filmmaking and distribution.In this episode:🎬 When independent filmmakers should engage a lawyer 🎬 Why early legal advice is crucial.🎬 The importance of understanding distribution models and how they impact your film's development.🎬 Key considerations for negotiating contracts, including performance benchmarks and rights reversion.🎬 The evolving landscape of distribution, including hybrid models and the significance...2025-05-1928 min
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 2, Episode 40: Friday Edition, with special guest Alyssa MastromonacoHappy Friday, you pop culture junkies! Well, better late than never as the saying goes? Thank you for your patience this week. We had some technical difficulties which prevented us from publishing on Thursday. And while the audio is still a little wonky in areas, it was saved! And I would like to personally thank the incredible Rachel Sklar and Ron Passaro the producer extraordinaire who made this entire thing possible and brought it back to life. I am SO grateful. This was the first guest we have had in a long time so it was so sad to...2025-05-0946 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Build Your Brand as a Filmmaker with Stephen Meier ('Woodbridge')Stephen Ross Meier is an accomplished screenplay writer, director, and producer known for his recent works, including the coming-of-age thriller ‘Woodbridge’ and the feature film ‘Lake George.’ Stephen is one of the most generous and prolific filmmakers on LinkedIn. He generously shares with us how and why he uses LinkedIn to share his indie filmmaking knowledge. Stephen shares his journey as an indie lifer, his thoughts on the current state of the film industry, and the importance of merging the business side with the creative process. We explore the impact of social media influencers on film promotion, the real...2025-04-2933 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Work with Influencers with Matt Hoklotubbe (Influential)Matt Hoklotubbe is a film producer and head of entertainment partnerships at Influential, the largest influencer marketing company in the world. With a network of over 3.5 million creators, Influential collaborates with 300 brands globally, including major studios and streaming platforms.In this insightful conversation, Matt breaks down the difference between influencers and creators, explaining how each plays a unique role in movie marketing. He shares his experiences working with brands like AMC and discusses innovative strategies for engaging audiences through influencer content.Discover how to effectively analyze and reach your target audience, the importance of boosting...2025-04-2925 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastSocial Media and Digital Marketing for Indie Film with Dor Dotson and Matt Delman (Genuine Impression)Join Dor Dotson and Matt Delman, social and digital media experts, as they dive into the world of digital film promotion. Together, they launched Genuine Impression, an agency dedicated to leading digital and social media campaigns for Oscar hopefuls and independent films.In this episode, Dor and Matt share their expertise on social media strategy, ad buying, and the importance of building an audience for your film. They discuss the evolution of social media, the significance of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and when to consider TikTok for your marketing efforts.🔗 Links2025-04-2935 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Build an Online Film Community with Maurizio & Zaya Benazzo (Science and Nonduality)Join us in this enlightening episode as we chat with Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo, the visionary founders of Science and Nonduality. With a lifelong passion for science and mysticism, they have created a global community that bridges timeless wisdom traditions with modern science, all grounded in direct experience.In this episode, we dive deep into their journey as filmmakers and the impactful documentaries they've produced, including "The Wisdom of Trauma" and "Where Olive Trees Weep." Discover how their innovative digital marketing strategies led to millions of views and a thriving community around their films.We'll...2025-04-2932 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Throw the Perfect Film Screening Event with Carla Santiago (Stori Digital)Carla Santiago is the founder of Stori Digital, a point of connection agency that specializes in creating transformative partnerships between talent and brands. And whoa we learned a lot about what makes an incredible screening event! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of strategic partnerships, intentional networking, and community engagement, drawing from Carla's extensive experience at Netflix and her current work at Stori Digital. Carla shares her unique perspective on what makes a successful partnership, the importance of understanding your target audience, and how to create memorable events that foster genuine connections...2025-04-0828 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastThis is What a Great Indie Distribution Strategy Looks Like with Catherine Gray (Show Her the Money)What does it look like to develop a long term plan for your independent release? From fundraising to distribution Catherine Gray, the producer of the award-winning documentary film Show Her the Money and author of the book by the same name, tells us how!Catherine is a venture capitalist, general partner of the Silicon Valley Women Founders Fund, founder of SheAngels Investors, and co-founder of the SheAngels Foundation. She is also a TEDx speaker and host of the popular podcast Invest in Her.In this episode, we dive into Catherine's journey of independently distributing her...2025-04-0826 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastWhat is an Impact Producer with Asif Khan (Picture Motion) and Eliza Licht (Red Owl)We've got two impact experts in this episode! Hear from Asif Khan, Head of Impact Strategy at Picture Motion, and Eliza Licht, Founder of Red Owl. These two experts have worked on loads of films on a range of social issues, all with unique strategies. In this episode, we explore:🎬 What an impact producer does🎬 The difference between outreach, engagement and impact🎬 What makes up an impact campaign🎬 When and how to start working with an impact producer🔗 LinksAsif Khan / asifrskhan / asifpicmo Picture Motionhttps://picturemotion.com/2025-04-0838 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Leverage Your Crowdfunding for Distribution with Emily Best (Seed&Spark)With over $70 million raised for creators, Emily Best, CEO of crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark, shares her insights on crowdfunding, audience engagement, and the importance of building relationships with your audience from the very beginning of your project.In this episode, we discuss:🎬 The evolution of Seed&Spark and its unique approach to crowdfunding and distribution.🎬 Key principles every creator should know before launching a crowdfunding campaign.🎬 Emily's recent documentary, "Ratified," which explores the 101-year struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment and how she successfully engaged audiences through her crowdfunding efforts.🎬 The significance of community-dr...2025-04-0833 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Manage Film Distribution Revenue with Irina Albita (FilmChain)How can you most effectively manage your revenue streams from distribution, including theatrical releases, digital platforms, and international sales? Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, has the scoop!Learn about the various revenue streams filmmakers might encounter, the potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to empower yourself with financial knowledge BEFORE entering negotiations.In this episode we discuss: 🎬 What is a "waterfall" of revenues🎬 The importance of a Collection Account Management Agreement (CAMA)🎬 Complexities of revenue collection🎬 The role of technology in automating payments🎬 The significance of transparency in financial dealin...2025-04-0821 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Engage Social & Cultural Groups with Chana Ginelle Ewing (littlebigworld)In this episode, we sit down with Chana Ginelle Ewing, the founder of littlebigworld, a marketing and communications agency specializing in digital marketing for film and media. Chana shares her expertise in engaging marginalized communities, social groups, and cultural communities in a film release and discusses the importance of centering care in marketing strategies.Join us as we explore:🎬 Definitions of marginalized and underrepresented communities🎬 The significance of audience targeting in film marketing🎬 What digital marketing encompasses, including affiliate marketing🎬 The impact of centering queer imagination and care-centered politics in campaigns🎬 Practical advice for film...2025-04-0829 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastWhat is Audience Targeting & Outreach with Sarah Mosses (Together Films)Another insightful conversation, this time with Sarah Mosses, the founder and CEO of Together Films, We dove deep into the world of film distribution and audience engagement! With over a decade of experience in film marketing and impact campaigns, Sarah shares her expertise on how to effectively target audiences for community screening tours and large-scale events.🎬 The importance of data in understanding film audiences🎬 Sarah's unique C-A-S-T approach to audience segmentation: Commercial, Affected, Supportive, and Tactical🎬 Practical strategies for outreach and engagement to drive bookings for screenings🎬 The significance of setting realistic goals and understanding yo...2025-04-0846 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastWhat is Windowing with Barbara Twist (Film Festival Alliance)In this video we chat with filmmaker and exhibition consultant Barbara Twist (Film Festival Alliance) and dive deep into the art and science of windowing in film distribution. With over a decade of experience in the independent exhibition sector, Barbara breaks down for us how and why all films should have a windowing strategy. In this episode, we explore:🎬 The evolution of film windowing from theatrical releases to streaming platforms.🎬 The importance of strategic marketing and audience engagement in maximizing revenue.🎬 Practical tips for independent filmmakers on how to navigate the distribution landscape.🎬 The significanc...2025-04-0825 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastHow to Set Distribution Goals with Jon Reiss (8above)In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker, author, and media strategist Jon Reiss (8above) to dive deep into the world of film distribution. With over 15 years of experience helping filmmakers connect with audiences and profitably release their films, Jon shares invaluable insights on how to set effective distribution goals.Join us as we explore:🎬 The importance of having a singular distribution goal and how it can guide your decision-making process.🎬 The four primary distribution goals: Money, Career, Change the World, and Audience.🎬 Real-life examples of filmmakers who have successfully navigated their distribution strategies...2025-04-0840 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastWhat is Hybrid Distribution with Peter Broderick (Paradigm Consulting) and Pulkit Datta (Tikkun Olam)Join us for our very first episode of "Have You Seen My Film?" as we interview industry expert Peter Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, and filmmaker Pulkit Datta. We dive deep into the world of film distribution, focusing on the concepts of hybrid distribution and self-distribution.In this episode:🎬 The differences between hybrid distribution, direct distribution, and self-distribution.🎬 The importance of maintaining control over your film's distribution strategy.🎬 How to effectively partner with distributors and other organizations to maximize your film's reach and revenue.🎬 Real-world examples from Peter's extensive experience advising over 1,900 films and Pulkit's su...2025-04-0835 min
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema PodcastKinema Podcast: Have You Seen My Film?Hi there, and welcome to Have You Seen My Film?: A Kinema Podcast on Independent Distribution. I’m Christie Marchese, the founder and CEO of Kinema and your host for this series. In each episode, I interview an industry expert or filmmaker (or both), and we focus on one specific aspect of a good film distribution strategy. And with a good strategy, your film can find its audience. If you’re a filmmaker or work with filmmakers, this is for you. More on Kinema for Filmmakers here: https://bit.ly/kinemayoutube 🎙️ Hosted and co-prod...2025-04-0802 min
OMAKASEOMAKASE 464 GOLD CODEOMAKASE, episode 464
Airdate: 11-17-2024
DJ: GOLD CODE
TRACKLIST: [#. Artist, Track Title, Label]
1. Lightning Head, Bokoor Sound Special, Tru Thoughts / Lion Head Recordings
2. The Backwoods, Pass It On, Ene Records
3. Kiki Gyan, Disco Dancer, Boom Records
4. Lightning Head, Bokoor Sound Special, Tru Thoughts / Lion Head Recordings
5. The Backwoods, Pass It On, Ene Records
6. The Bayara Citizens, The Healers (LP Version), Sacred Rhythm Music
7. Recloose, Soul Clap 2000, Planet E
8. Jungle Fire, Slipshot, Nacional Records
9. Unknown Artist, I've Got No View (Afro Boogie '82 Edit), Mukat Edits
10. L.T.D. feat. Jeffrey Osborne, Love To The World [Joe Claussell edit], Sacred Rhythm...2024-12-172h 02
Art ProblemsEP 81: 10 Professionals Helping Artists You Need to KnowIn honor of Thanksgiving, I'm reflecting on the professionals I'm most thankful for—those supporting artists. The field is vast; honestly, this list of ten could easily be five times the size. But there's only so much space in one show! This episode is for you if you want to know who is doing good work and supporting your practice.
A few quick and dirty links below PLUS don't forget to take advantage of our VantaBlack Friday deal before it slips away. You get $100 off the annual membership when you join before Monday December 2nd.
...2024-11-2912 minArt ProblemsEP 81: 10 Professionals Helping Artists You Need to KnowIn honor of Thanksgiving, I'm reflecting on the professionals I'm most thankful for—those supporting artists. The field is vast; honestly, this list of ten could easily be five times the size. But there's only so much space in one show! This episode is for you if you want to know who is doing good work and supporting your practice.
A few quick and dirty links below PLUS don't forget to take advantage of our VantaBlack Friday deal before it slips away. You get $100 off the annual membership when you join before Monday December 2nd.
...2024-11-2912 min
O Poema Ensina a CairAndré Tecedeiro (I):"Eu sempre quis escrever mas nunca achei que isso fosse uma profissão possível."André Tecedeiro nasceu em Santarém, em 1979. É poeta, artista plástico e dramaturgo. É licenciado em pintura, mestre em Artes Visuais, e tem um mestrado integrado em Psicologia. Entre outras publicações, é autor de A Axila de Egon Schiele, Porto Editora, 2020, um livro recomendado pelo Plano Nacional de Leitura.
É trans, e activista pela visibilidade da diversidade de género.
Poemas primeira parte:
María do Cebreiro, Temos, como o leão, a boca cheia de sangue
Wislawa Szymborska, O Ódio
Kobayashi Issa, O Pequeno Caracol, "Os Animais: haikus", edição Assírio & Alvim
Ron Padgett, Varrer, Poemas Escolhidos, tradução de Rosalina Marsha...2024-05-251h 07
Web 2.5Robin Arzón, Founder of Swagger Society: Cultivating a Web3 Community for Go-GettersHow can the limits of community building in Web2 be overcome with Web3 technology?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Robin Arzón, a former lawyer turned ultra-marathon runner and global fitness leader who currently serves as the VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton. In addition to her roles at Peloton, Robin is a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner, a 2x New York Times bestselling author, and the Founder of Swagger Society, an NFT-enabled lifestyle membership club aimed at helping members set and achieve their life goals.Swagger Society is a s...2023-05-0926 minWeb 2.5Sandy Carter, Unstoppable: Building Your Web3 Digital IdentityHave you ever wanted a universal username that serves as your login to the decentralized web?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Sandy Carter, the COO and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable, a digital identity platform.With an Unstoppable domain (e.g., Sandy.nft), you get a universal username that serves as your name, wallet address & login for web3.In her role, Sandy is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Unstoppable, as well as driving strategic partnerships and growth opportunities for the company.In today’s episode, we’ll d...2023-05-0227 minWeb 2.5Kit Codik, Liquid Collections: Bringing Web3 to Wines & SpiritsHow could the blockchain bring new capabilities to the beverage / alcohol industryThis week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Kit Codik, the Founder and CEO of Liquid Collections, a web3-powered wine and spirits platform.Kit is a serial entrepreneur with three decades of operating and investing experience across wine and spirits, media, structured finance, venture capital, consumer tech, and apparel industries. Notably, he served as the Founder and CEO of Liquor.com for over a decade before jumping into web3 to launch Liquid Collections.Liquid Collections began as a platform that democratized...2023-04-2541 minWeb 2.5Sam West, Mars: Unlocking Brand Value via Web3-Enabled ProgramsWhat value does a large global CPG company see with web3 technology?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Sam West, the Senior Global Marketing Manager of Web3 at Mars.In her role, Sam explores the transformational opportunities that web3 can unlock for Mars Pet Nutrition brands. She leverages the Metaverse, NFTs, Blockchain, and AI to accelerate Mars’ purpose and make the world a better place for pets.Through her role, Sam has helped launch an NFT-enabled membership community working to restore coral reefs through Sheba’s Hope Grows program and helped Pedigree driv...2023-04-1831 minWeb 2.5Tom McLeod, Arkive: Building a Participatory MuseumWhat if the Smithsonian was owned and curated by the Internet?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Tom McLeod, the Founder and Executive Director of Arkive, a decentralized, democratized, and participatory museum.Arkive’s goal is to flip the script on how society thinks about museums, art, and who gets to decide what is historically significant and worthy of being displayed.In this episode, Tom gives a behind-the-scenes look at Arkive, how it works, and some of the big works they have acquired.Show Notes:0:00 Episode announcement0:34 Show in...2023-04-1144 minWeb 2.5David Rodolitz, Flyfish Club: Building a Members-Only Dining ClubWhat would you get if you combined the exclusivity of NYC’s famed Rao’s restaurant, the members-only programming from Soho House, and the power of the blockchain via NFTs?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is David Rodolitz, the Founder and CEO of Flyfish Club, an NFT-enabled members-only private dining club. Token holders gain access to the NYC-based restaurant as well as various culinary, cultural, and social experiences. Flyfish Club is one of the signature projects coming out of VCR Group, a partnership between Rodolitz, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck, Chef Josh Capon, and Chief Culinary Officer Conor Hanl...2023-04-0447 minWeb 2.5Chika Uwazie, Afropolitan: Building an On-Chain NationThere have been many communities built on-chain. But what would it mean for there to be an on-chain nation?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Chika Uwazie, the Co-Founder of Afropolitan, a digital nation with a mission of enabling all Africans to build and live abundant lives. Afropolitan took inspiration from a thesis by Balaji Srinivasan, the ex-CTO of Coinbase and former Andreessen Horowitz partner. Balaji sees a future of cloud-first, land-later countries that are built around a shared ideology rather than history or DNA.In today’s episode, Chika shares Afropolitan’s founding stor...2023-03-2836 minWeb 2.5Jasmine Xu, Bitski: Simplifying the Crypto Wallet ExperienceWhy does a crypto wallet have to be so complicated and so confusing?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Jasmine Xu, the Head of Product at Bitski, the self-described NFT wallet for everyone.Crypto wallets are one-stop shops to buy, sell, transfer, and collect cryptocurrencies and NFTs. And Bitski believes that the key to greater crypto participation is creating a more user-friendly, mobile-friendly, and secure wallet experience.In today’s episode, Jasmine gives us the inside scoop on crypto wallets, how they work, how Bitski’s product is improving the user experience, and...2023-03-2137 minWeb 2.5Lin Dai, OneOf: Connecting Fans to Iconic Brands, Artists, and AthletesHow can web3 technology better connect fans to their favorite brands, artists, and athletes?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Lin Dai, the Co-Founder and CEO of OneOf, a mass-consumer web3 company connecting the next 100M non-crypto native fans to iconic brands, artists, and athletes.OneOf’s technology enables global brands and enterprises to reimagine commerce, loyalty, and engagement, allowing consumers to seamlessly collect or trade digital assets with no prior crypto expertise.OneOf’s roster of partners includes iconic artists like Doja Cat and the estate of Notorious B.I.G., athl...2023-03-1433 minWeb 2.5Matt Voska, Origami: Mobilizing Ambitious Communities via a DAOHow can brands and creators organize existing communities with Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)?This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Matt Voska, the Founder and COO of Origami, a platform that helps communities create and grow Decentralized Autonomous Organizations or DAOs.Origami assists its clients with the end-to-end services needed to set up and run a DAO, from the NFTs that serve as token-gated membership passes, to the software, documents, and voting protocols that determine how a DAO makes decisions, to the token issuances that can be used to reward DAO members.Origami...2023-03-0732 minWeb 2.5Julien Genestoux, Unlock: Shifting From The Attention Economy To The Membership EconomyHow can brands and creators monetize their work without competing in the “Attention Economy?”This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Julien Genestoux, the Founder and CEO of Unlock, a web3 protocol for memberships and loyalty.Julien was motivated to find a way to avoid the “Attention Economy,” the rat race in which brands and creators are forced to compete for attention by publishing a never-ending stream of divisive content. Instead, he sees an opportunity to empower these brands and creators with tools to monetize their work through memberships.As a result, Julien and his...2023-02-2837 minWeb 2.5Kate Brady, PepsiCo: Building Deeper Customer ConnectionsHow can web3 and the metaverse drive deeper consumer connections for one of the world’s leading CPG brands?Our guest on our Season 2 premiere is Kate Brady, the Head of Next Gen DTC Connections & Innovation at PepsiCo. Kate and her team enable and accelerate PepsiCo’s engagement directly with its customers, including by leveraging web3 technologies & metaverse experiences.In this episode, Kate explains how PepsiCo leverages web3 to forge direct customer connections, discusses some of the big case studies from PepsiCo’s portfolio using NFTs, POAPs, and metaverse experiences, and shares key learnings and insigh...2023-02-2141 minWeb 2.5Avery Akkineni, Vayner3: Unlocking Value for the World’s Most Iconic BrandsWhy do big brands and IP owners enter the world of Web3? What have they hoped to get out of it? And what new trends and themes can we expect from them in 2023?This week, on our Season 1 finale of Web 2.5, our guest is Avery Akkineni. Avery is the President of Vayner3, a Web3 consultancy that guides some of the world’s leading Web2 enterprises through their journey into Web3. Their services cover cryptocurrencies, NFT program development, immersive digital experiences (aka the metaverse), and more – and they work with some of the world's most iconic bran...2023-01-1030 minWeb 2.5Justin Breton, Walmart: Building Deeper Brand Engagement With Customers in The MetaverseWhy does the world’s biggest company launch into the metaverse? What’s their approach? How does it go? What are they learning? This week, our guest on Web 2.5 is Justin Breton, the Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart. Justin and his team are responsible for driving meaningful engagement with Walmart customers via brand engagement programs, including shoppable livestreams, augmented reality activations, and now, Walmart’s presence in the metaverse.Justin was behind the launch of Walmart’s first foray into the metaverse with two immersive experiences on Roblox — Walmart Land & Walmart Universe of Play. Ac...2023-01-0330 minWeb 2.5Shondra Washington, Black@: Powering New Ownership Opportunities for the Black CommunityHow can the blockchain power new ownership opportunities for Black creatives, investors, and entrepreneurs?Our guest on Web 2.5 this week is Shondra Washington, the Co-Founder & CEO of Black@, a token-gated private community for Black creatives, entrepreneurs and investors.Black@ first took shape at Art Basel 2021 – and since then has grown into a full-blown digital community with token-gated chat rooms, member-only events, coordinated NFT group buys, and a burgeoning roster of technology apps that the community builds and monetizes. Black@ also recently announced a partnership with Andreessen Horowitz to support Black artists.On the sh...2022-12-2034 minWeb 2.5Michelle Reeves, Mavion: Unlocking Economic Rewards for Women Through FashionHow could the blockchain make fashion more social, more interactive, and drive new economic opportunities for women?This week, host Dana Hork sits down with Michelle Reeves, the Co-founder and CEO of Mavion, a leading Web3 company focused on empowering women through fashion.Mavion’s first NFT collection has been a pioneer in the physical meets digital realm, where NFT holders have access to the physical jewelry pieces featured in their NFT. Plus, Mavion teamed up with iconic fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff this fall to create NFT collections for fans who want exclusive access, perks, an...2022-12-1332 minWeb 2.5Rebecca Minkoff, Fashion Designer: Ushering an Iconic Web2 Fashion Brand Into the World of Web3Why does an iconic fashion brand spend time experimenting in Web3? And why would they partner with a Web3-native community as part of their go-to-market plan?This podcast episode is part of a special back-to-back two-episode series featuring two powerhouses in the fashion world, Rebecca Minkoff and Michelle Reeves.On this episode, show host Dana Hork sits down with Rebecca Minkoff, the co-founder, designer, and entrepreneur behind the global fashion brand bearing her name, to discuss her company’s foray into the world of Web3 and NFTs. Rebecca discusses her recent NFT collaboration with Ma...2022-12-0619 minWeb 2.5Amber Vittoria, Artist & Poet: Accelerating Artist Opportunities with NFTsHow are NFTs transforming opportunities for artists?On this week’s show, we have Amber Vittoria, the NYC-based artist and poet, to talk with us about how web3 and NFTs are changing the game for artists and collectors.Amber is known for her bold, vibrant, and colorful artwork – using ink, colored pencil, and acrylic paint to create her signature rainbow gradients. And she is also one of the leading artists building her brand and business at the intersection of web2 and web3.She started her career working in all facets of design, having been...2022-11-2939 minWeb 2.5Special Educational Episode: Zeneca Explains Web3, NFTs, DAOs, and MoreWhat is the blockchain? What are NFTs? What is Web3?This week's podcast is a special educational episode where “Zeneca explains it all.” Host Dana Hork sits down with Zeneca, the founder of ZenLabs, an educational company that is working to onboard billions more people into web3, to help define and explain a series of terms -- in simple terms. We cover everything from what are NFTs, to what is the blockchain, to what is web3, and more. It’s perfect for anyone new to the space trying to learn -- and it’s great...2022-11-2226 minWeb 2.5Zeneca, ZenLabs: Building the “McKinsey of Web3”How DO people learn web3? And what would it take to help educate the next billion users (and more)?This week’s episode is the first show in a two-episode series with Zeneca, one of the leading builders, influencers, and educators in web3.This week is an in-depth, behind-the-scenes interview exploring Zeneca’s personal journey into web3, his success as a content creator and project founder, and how he’s now transforming his organically built community into a full-blown company called ZenLabs. He’s aiming to build, as he calls it, the “McKinsey of Web3,” helping to e...2022-11-1545 minWeb 2.5Tejpaul Bhatia, Axiom Space: Creating Off-Earth Economies in SpaceWhat if we could make space travel free (well, free-ish)? What if something like NFTs could create a store of value that subsidizes future missions to space? What if NFT-enabled communities, not the government, could decide what goes up, who goes up, and why we go up to space?On this episode of Web 2.5, host Dana Hork sits down Tejpaul Bhatia, the Chief Revenue Officer of Axiom Space, a privately owned space infrastructure company that is building and operating the world's first privately owned commercial space station. Tej and his team are tasked with figuring out how...2022-11-0830 minWeb 2.5Matt Smolin, Hang: Powering Brand Loyalty Programs On-ChainWhat if there was a much simpler, cheaper, and more effective way for brands to reward and engage loyal customers? In a world where the cost of acquiring a customer is rising, many brands are focused on retaining and enhancing relationships with their existing customer base. But building a loyalty program is challenging. It's expensive to build from scratch, and inherited legacy systems can be clunky. Yes, you can send more marketing emails and SMS messages, but competing for attention is hard. In-person events and personalized customer outreach are great, but they are also expensive...2022-11-0128 minWeb 2.5Alex Cavoulacos, Meta Angels/HUG: Building Tokenized Networks to Drive Real World ValueWhat if our personal and professional networks could be reimagined and improved? We're talking about networks like school alumni groups, technology accelerators, parent support groups, and more. What if we could take everything we loved about them -- how they were sources of support, comfort, knowledge, growth, and more -- and then fix some of their limitations, like making them permissionless to join and liquid to trade or even lend out. Alex Cavoulacos, CEO of Meta Angels, talks with host Dana Hork about the NFT-enabled membership community she co-founded and how the team is building a global, d...2022-10-2539 minWeb 2.5Leanne Bats, New Zealand Rugby & Tres Cool: Ushering a Global Sports Franchise into Web3Have you wondered why a global sports franchise would enter the world of web3? Have you ever wondered how the blockchain can be used to tackle something as important as climate change? Have you ever imagined that you could get the answer to both questions on the same podcast? Wonder no more. Leanne Bats, Head of Web3 Strategy for New Zealand Rugby and Founder of Tres Cool, talks with us about New Zealand Rugby’s entry into web3 and their purchase of 33 World of Women Galaxy NFTs, how she’s using the blockchain to create a perpetual fundi...2022-10-1830 minWeb 2.5TrailerWelcome to Web 2.5, a show about innovation at the intersection of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. 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Raya's ParadiseRaya's Paradise Podcast: Episode 7 - Special Guest Ron Passaro talks about Placement Agency's Role in Selecting the right residence for your loved ones.Raya's Paradise Podcast: Episode 7 - Special Guest Ron Passaro talks about Placement Agency's Role in Selecting the right residence for your loved ones #assistedliving #placementagency #passarogroup #rayasparadise #longtermcare #seniorliving THE PASSARO GROUP:Senior living placement services at NO COST to you.Call now toll free: (855) 525-5565www.thepassarogroup.comRAYA'S PARADISE RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMUNITIES: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.RayasParadise.com | Tel: (310) 289-8834 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raya’s Paradise, Inc. is a residential care community with multiple locations throughout Southern California and licensed by the State of California. Our communities are mode...2021-02-1622 min
SketchCraftAudio Commentary: Overwatch Mercy Color PencilAudio Commentary: Overwatch Mercy Color Pencil
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Roundabout: Creative ChaosEpisode 53 - Ron PassaroOn this episode we talk with Ron Passaro.
Ron is an award winning composer based in New York City. Recent projects include scoring "Queen Mimi," a feature documentary by Yaniv Rokah featuring Zach Galifianakis, and writing the music for the new musical, "Queen of Mean: The Rise and Fall of Leona Helmsley." Tovah Feldshuh from The Walking Dead and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, will be performing the role of Leona Helmsley in two concerts at the Actors' Temple in April.
He's also the founder of My Hero Design, a creator of quality assets for video creators.
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