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The Romance of Film with Jake Inez
 
Episode 73: Show Notes.
What started as a fun hobby of taking photographs of his friends skating has turned into a full-time career as an analogue photographer for Jake Inez. During this episode, you’ll get insight into some of Jake’s favorite things and some of the formative experiences that have led him to where he is today. Jake also shares what he loves about the NFT space, why you need to download Twitter right now if you’re new to CryptoArt, and the best advice he ever received. We also delve into the hot topic of pricing your art! Tune in today to hear it all. 
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    The hacking incident that Jake was a victim of.
•    Jake’s entry into the NFT space.
•    What drew Jake into the world of photography.
•    Lessons Jake learned through his eight years as a bartender.
•    The animal that Jake would choose to be.
•    Jake’s favorite foods.
•    A reminder to get out of your own way!
•    Why you need to download Twitter if you want to get into the NFT space.
•    NorCal’s advice on pricing your work.
•    The project that Jake has been spending most of his time on.
•    Why Jake loves to shoot on film.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jake Inez
Jake Inez on Twitter
Jake Inez on Instagram
Along for the Ride
NorCal and Shill on Twitter

Enjoying the Journey with Jacob Riglin
Episode 72: Show Notes.
Don’t let your goals get in the way of enjoying the journey! Jacob Riglin, a go-to photographer in the social and digital marketing world, hasn’t let two 6-figure losses stop him from embracing adventure at every turn. From the importance of focusing on your wellbeing to ensuring that you secure your assets, the advice that Jason shares in this episode will benefit artists that are new to the NFT space and those who have been in the game for years. As one of the original thought-leaders in the social media marketing space, Jason is excited about the potential of NFTs to put the power back into artists’ hands, as should you be! 
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    Jacob’s approach to navigating the online spaces that he is a part of.
•    Two brutal financial losses that Jacob has suffered, and the valuable lessons these experiences taught him. 
•    The potential that Jacob saw when he first heard about NFTs.
•    Common challenges that artists face and how NFTs put power back into the hands of creators.
•    Where Jacob’s passion for photography originated.
•    Why not going to university was one of the best decisions Jacob ever made.
•    Jobs that Jason held before becoming a full-time photographer.
•    Why this is Jacob’s ‘year of the lion.’
•    Some of Jacob’s favorite foods.
•    The importance of enjoying the journey rather than focusing on a particular end goal.
•    Words of advice on being mindful of security when entering the NFT space.
•    Why patience is required in the world of NFTs.
•    What makes the NFT community a special one.
•    The dream that Jacob is currently turning into reality.
•    NorCal shares what his journey into the NFT space looked like, his thoughts on the future of NFTs, and his “Desert Island” choices.
•    Jacob’s exciting upcoming project.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jacob Riglin on Instagram
Jacob Riglin on Twitter
Reflections by Dream Lab
Jacob Riglin on SuperRare
NorCal and Shill on Twitter

Michael Boegl
Episode 71: Show Notes.
If you’re new to the NFT space, take Michael Boegl’s advice and “just be you!” Through becoming an NFT artist, Michael has combined his lifelong passion for photography with his fascination with blockchain technology. In this episode, he shares how he rekindled his love for photography almost 4 years ago, after a decade-long hiatus in which he completed marketing and international management degrees and worked a few part-time jobs. Although being a self-employed artist has its downsides, Michael has never been happier, and his long-term goal is to be able to leave client work behind and immerse himself fully in the world of NFTs. After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why! 
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    The best investment you can make right now for $100.
•    When Michael first heard about crypto art and what his first thoughts were.
•    The topic of the paper for which Michael received his highest grade at university. 
•    Michael explains what drew him into the world of NFTs.
•    Where Michael’s interest in photography originated. 
•    An overview of the jobs that Michael has held throughout his life.
•    Michael’s long term career goal. 
•    The pros and cons of being self-employed. 
•    Michael’s favorite food. 
•    The best advice Michael has ever received and his top piece of advice for anyone entering the NFT space. 
•    Where you can find Michael’s collections online.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Michael Boegl Website
Michael Boegl on Super Rare
Michael Boegl on Instagram
NorCal and Shill on Twitter

Pushing Boundaries With Ty Lekki
 
Episode 70: Show Notes.
Ty Lekki is a landscape photographer and digital artist; also notorious for pushing the boundaries of exploration. All of his skills are self-taught, and he is a firm believer in the learning through doing approach. Before entering the NFT space, Ty was an avid adventurer who aimed to constantly push boundaries, which he learned to incorporate into his art. He is renowned for his ability to layer multiple images that blend to create work that emits a psychedelic-like experience for the viewer. In this episode, we learn about Ty’s background, why he enjoys the outdoors, and how hiking helped his photography. We also talk about how he first got involved with NFTs, the opportunities that VR technology offers, why pizza and buffalo wings go together, and much more. Tune in to discover the power of photography and digital art with Ty Lekki!
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    Ty’s background and what he is currently up to. 
•    We discuss some cool NFT event destination ideas.
•    Whether Ty uses his NFT wallet regularly. 
•    He shares how his first ledger broke while riding in a taxi.
•    What Ty thought when he heard about digital art for the first time.
•    Learn how Ty became obsessed with photography.
•    What he appreciates most about photography.
•    Outline of his previous jobs before becoming a photographer.
•    Find out why Ty would choose to be a condor.
•    He shares what his favorite food is and why. 
•    Hear the best piece of advice he has ever been given.
•    Where he would choose to settle if he could live anywhere.
•    Ty asks NorCal what his favorite food is besides biscuits.
•    Find out if NorCal has a favorite meme card. 
•    We discuss the future of VR landscape photography.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ty Lekki on Linktree
Ty Lekki on Instagram
Ty Lekki on TikTok
Ty Lekki on Twitter
NorCal and Shill on Twitter

Photographer and Digital Art with Joelle
 
Episode 69: Show Notes.
Some people struggle to gain traction in the NFT space, while others are naturals at leveraging the technology; today’s guest is one of those innate talents. Joelle is a Canadian photographer based in Banff, Canada, and her style is defined by her minimalistic approach. Her work focuses on creating landscape composites inspired by her interest in astrophotography. In today’s episode, we talk about her journey to becoming an artist and why she chose photography as her medium. Hear about the diverse set of jobs she had before becoming an artist, the major life transition that led her to a simple way of life, the hard lessons along the way, advice she has for new artists in the NFT space, why art is more fun without the pressure of sales, and much more. Tune in, and don’t miss out on this inspiring episode!
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    We start with a brief background about Joelle.
•    Find out why Joelle has two hardware wallets.
•    Why she was initially hesitant about crypto art.
•    Her journey to becoming an artist and why she chose photography as her medium.
•    Hear about her experience as a food photographer. 
•    Joelle tells us about all the jobs she had before becoming an artist.
•    What animal she would choose to be and why.
•    Learn what her favorite food is and why she is a health fanatic. 
•    Our guest shares the two best pieces of advice she has ever been given.
•    Hear why she thinks you should have more than one source of income. 
•    We find out why Iceland is Joelle’s dream destination. 
•    Whether NorCal would buy art from someone he didn’t like. 
•    What motivated NorCal to start buying NFT art. 
•    NorCal shares the best NFT-based decision he ever made.
•    Joelle asks NorCal how he first got involved in the NFT world. 
•    She tells us about upcoming projects she has planned.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Joelle LB
Joelle LB on Twitter
Joelle LB on Instagram
Joelle LB on Facebook
Joelle LB Email
NorCal and Shill on Twitter

Fictitious World Building with Mae
 
Episode 68: Show Notes.
Digital art is transforming the art world and is continually growing in popularity. Today’s guest, Mae, is a proponent of the medium and leverages it to communicate with the world around her. Mae is an Australian digital artist who uses 3D software to create surreal and otherworldly environments. Her work focuses on creating landscapes that invoke both familiar and unfamiliar feelings for the viewer while providing a sense of peace and tranquility. Her work also acts as a form of meditation, and she aims to transport the viewer to her harmonious inner world. In our conversation, we hear about Mae’s background, how she got into NFTs, and the inspiration behind her work. We also talk about the latest in hardware wallet technology, the importance of establishing a community, why being true to yourself is vital, and much more. Tune in to discover the power of 3D art and community with NFT artist Mae! 
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•    A brief introduction to today’s guest.
•    Find out what kind of hardware wallet Mae uses.
•    We discuss a new hardware wallet on the scene: The Stacks.
•    When Mae decided to buy a hardware wallet and why.
•    What she initially thought when she heard about NFTs for the first time.
•    The role social media played in finding a like-minded community.
•    Discover why Mae decided to pursue being an artist.
•    Hear about her current job and what work she did previously.
•    Why Mae would choose to be a manta ray.
•    Mae’s favorite food that she could eat all day and every day.
•    She tells us about the best advice she has ever received.
•    Mae shares insights for people interested in joining the NFT space.
•    Reasons why Mae would choose to stay in the United States.
•    Mae asks whether NorCal collected anything else before crypto and NFTs.
•    How being surrounded by art every day has impacted NorCal.
•    Learn details about her upcoming shows.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Mae
Mae on Twitter
Mae on Instagram
Mae on Pinterest
Mae on Deca
Mae on SuperRare
NorCal and Shill on Twitter