Ashley Smith

From The Blockchain

“From The Blockchain" brings you today’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders to unpack the true potential of smart contract technology , web3 , and the digital frontier! Host Ashley Smith is thrilled to have you join today’s top tier community of forward thinking trailblazers. This show brings substance over hype - 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,...

Author

Ashley Smith

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.fromtheblockchain.org

Latest episode

Dec 16, 2023

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Episodes

OpenSea Creator Fee Changes and Navigating an Artist’s Career in the Digital and Web3 Landscape with Amber Vittoria 01.03.2023

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 move...

Lessons for Entrepreneurial Artists in Creating a Successful NFT Project with Sara Baumann of Women and Weapons 21.02.2023

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...

Otherside Metaverse, NFT’s and a Deep Dive into Intellectual Property in Web3 with Baron Von Hustle 08.02.2023

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 ha...

Why You Should Document Your Journey as a Creator in Web3 with Travie.eth 24.01.2023

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 a...

Blockchain Brings New Opportunities to Charities with Nick Daze 17.01.2023

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 bett...

Year in Review | Part 3 | June to December 09.01.2023

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:        ·        “...

Year in Review | Part 2 | April to June 08.01.2023

Welcome to a special three-part episode of From the Blockchain of The Ladies Behind the Podcast! Ready for the 2022 year in review? In part two, Ashley continues her chat with Danielle and 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 1. Some topics touch...

Year in Review | Part 1 | January to April 06.01.2023

On this episode, we cover all the happenings from January to April in the Web3 space specifically around NFT’s. If you were living under a rock or simply missed a few big shifts, take a listen to this episode how learn all about 2022 and what it held for NFT’s. We cover everything from a $23 million crypto punk sale to the resurrection of Pudgy Penguins. Fun fact, this is actually the first episod...

A Journey into the NFT Space with Crystal Groves 19.12.2022

Everyone’s journey into Web3 is unique, and Crystal Groves is no exception! We dive into her back story, all the way back to when she first built websites at 14 in the mid-nineties, to working with one of the largest NFT communities on Discord.  Crystal has a deep professional background in Web in general, is present in the NFT community, and has also been integral to Fame Lady Squad's commun...

The Future of Fame Lady Squad 09.12.2022

The Fame Lady Squad has blown up their Discord! This is your chance to find out more about what has been going on behind the scenes at FLS and to dive into what they’ve been thinking about as business leaders and within the Web3 space.  Topics such as long term strategy, what is being prioritized, and two exciting new projects (Nerd Collective and Fight Back Apes) are all touched on.  In this epis...

Building a Web3 Future with Atari X 14.11.2022

Welcome to Atari X – the Web 3 division of the much loved and historical company Atari! This division was formed in early 2022, and it was a consolidation of Atari’s interest in the Web 3 blockchain space. Our guests believe that there is room for everybody in the Web 3 space, and that gaming has a huge potential.   Scott is focused on the NFT side of things, while Carly manages the social media a...

Discussing the Mass Adoption of NFTs with Shanon Kelley from Nifty's 02.11.2022

Nifty’s is a marketplace, but they aren’t what you’d typically expect. Shanon Kelley describes the reasoning behind the creation of Nifty’s and discusses the fact that she believes that the NFT space needs mass adoption. Having a lower price point, if not free, NFTs helps consumers to easily start their collection and to ramp up mass adoption. Shanon Kelley has been the Chief Commercial Officer at...

Tapping Into the Power of Community in Web3 with Maggie Xu 24.10.2022

There is so much power in collaborating, and Maggi Xu doesn’t believe there’s competitors – period. Everyone has a unique skill and a unique position, and it's about being aware of what makes your community and your brand unique and then able to start partnering up with everyone. And as you work with these partnerships, they are getting a new audience as well. Maggie thinks that is really the...

Bringing Effective Corporate Leadership and Team Development Into Web3 with Jayne Peressini of Dapper Labs & NBA Top Shot 07.10.2022

In today's episode, we're joined by an unstoppable woman in the Web3 space, Jayne Peressini. With a career spanning the beginning of mobile gaming to currently leading some of the biggest projects in Web3. Jayne has successfully executed career-defining problem-solving at Reddit (launching new revenue streams when there was no revenue), to DraftKings (becoming the #1 sportsbook in the US...

Owning Social Identity with Cara Ricketts 03.10.2022

In today's episode, we are joined by Cara Ricketts, an actress, producer, artist, and Web3 builder/ creator. She is currently the Director of Collabs and Partnerships at Fame Lady Squad.  Today she lays out her journey from acting to working at a major video game company, her entry into Web3 and her current role at Fame Lady Squad. She is enthusiastic about bridging the gap between art and te...

What Does the Ethereum Merge Mean (and Not Mean) for You? with Allen Hena 10.09.2022

With the Ethereum Merge expected to debut sometime next week (September 14th or 15th), there are wrong narratives going around.  In today's episode, we seek to shed light on the whole transition from a reputable source, someone that has and is still influencing the Web3 community; Allen Hena. He is a technology, cryptocurrency, and digital asset consultant and advisor focused on developing st...

Building Decentralized Digital Identities and Advocating for Unstoppable Women in Web3 with Sandy Carter 06.09.2022

Recent study shows only 8% of people in the Web 3 space that are building or creating are women. Even though there has been significant growth since last year, there's still a need for women to leap into the NFT space. This is one of the reasons why Sandy Carter started Unstoppable Women of Web 3.  Sandy Carter is Senior Vice President at Unstoppable Domains and is responsible for driving new...

The NiFTy Chicks, Their NFT Journeys, Life in Puerto Rico, and Why They Want to Bring More Women into the NFT Space 30.08.2022

Crypto winter is upon us and weathering the storm can be challenging! This pod has brought some great people together who believe in the space and can bring many insights into why NFTs are here to stay. We get to dive into a conversation with some awesome ladies covering a lot of ground. Fame Lady Squad is on a mission to bring more women into the NFT space. This episode, we joined forces with the...

Rethinking CPG Brands in a Web3 Era with Maggi Xu of GMGN Supply Co. 22.08.2022

Could you name the major conglomerates of consumer products? Truth is you’ve probably purchased something from them (i.e. Kellogg’s, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson) recently. Those products are controlled by a powerful few. Maggi Xu wants to change that. She founded GMGN, which is short for “good morning, good night”, to launch 100 consumer packaged goods (CPGs) and give consumers more contr...

The Great Decentralization with Wendy O & Brooke Lacey 13.08.2022

The growing popularity of cryptocurrency has built interest in decentralized banking. More people are shifting towards decentralization. The opportunities available in the metaverse is attracting a wide audience. However, the space lacks a large women population. Brooke Lacey and Wendy O are on a mission to change that. Both ladies attended the Women. NFT event in LA where this conversation was re...

Year of the Woman Founder Yasmin Shima on Building a Bridge for Traditional Art to Join Web3 #Women.NFT 08.08.2022

Traditional art has made a new place in the digital world. More artists are recognizing the opportunities in Web 3.0 and are creating phenomenal collections. As a traditional painter, Yasmin Shima joined the digital art world and later Web3 after a procedure that kept her from standing at her easel to do her traditional art. She stared off with her Ride or Die collection minted on OpenSea. She the...

Follow the Lead of doc Peace with a Pivot into NFTs and Web3 02.08.2022

The world is beginning to see the potential in Web 3. More and more people are pivoting into NFTs. As a coach and public speaker, Doc Peace has experienced a variety of career shifts. Doc Peace pivoted her services into the NFT space. On the podcast, she discusses the opportunities available for coaches and entrepreneurs in the space. If you’re curious to learn how a public speaker got involved in...

Web3 Media, NFTs, and Make Your Own Avatar with Kelvin Troy 22.07.2022

As avatars soar in NFT popularity, the opportunity for personalized media is wide. Kelvin Troy, founder of NFT Avatar Maker, appreciates the importance of customized media. He walks through unique ways to use NFTs as well as opportunities for token holders and creators.  NFT Media Box works with studios and celebrities to help launch NFT projects. On the episode, Kelvin discusses how Web 3.0 will...

Monetize Music in Web3 with Spottie WIFI 16.07.2022

With the option to monetize music in Web3, more artists are entering the space. The traditional entertainment industry rewards only a select few. In Web3, musical artists can break into the space much easier than using traditional methods. CryptoPunk Rapper artist Spottie WiFi has experienced this firsthand. His popularity has grown as the only CryptoPunk rapper in the space. In August 2021, he di...

Girl Tech Power in Web3 with Brooke Lacey #Women.NFT 12.07.2022

When Web 1.0 started, women were practically nonexistent in the industry. Now we’re entering Web3 tech, and we still need more women in the field. Brooke Lacey has experienced this firsthand. As a developer, Brooke recognizes Web3 is a different era of technology, so there’s a growing need for new perspectives. Brooke teaches women to learn code and encourages them to learn about Web3. Tune into t...

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