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8sian Powerhouse NFT Talk 8sian Powerhouse
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Welcome to 8sian Powerhouse, a podcast to talk about all things NFT and Web3. Our mission looks to educate and bring awareness to web3 to a wider audience. The podcast will also place emphasis on topics surrounding women and Asians in the space. Hosted by Nicole Yap, founder of 8sian NFT, and Joyce Yung, photographer, film producer, and podcaster.
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EP09: Lily Wu, co-founder of Wow Pixies DAO, Startup Partner lead at Stripe, and an illustrator
In 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 charity club within the collection
What's next?
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EP08: Debbie Soon, Co-founder of HUG, former VP of ONE Championship, and entrepreneur
In 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 adaptable in this early stage of Web3
- What are some upcoming trends in the NFT space?
- NFT at the end of the day is a technology
- Future projects
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Ep07: David Choi, an independent singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur
In 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.com/8sianNFT
https://linktr.ee/8siannft
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Ep06: 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
What is can everyone do more about Asian representation?
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Ep05: Bianca Bustamante, 17 year old rising star race car driver in the W series
In 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 can we support Bianca and the Dark Horse NFT
Bianca's goal to getting to F1
More about 8sian:
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https://linktr.ee/yungjoyce
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https://twitter.com/darkhorse_bia
https://www.instagram.com/racerbia/
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Ep04: Yu Oppel, Co-founder of Cider, a billion dollar value company focusing on GenZ fashion
In 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:
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https://linktr.ee/8siannft
More about Joyce Yung:
https://twitter.com/rawdoodles
https://linktr.ee/yungjoyce
More about Yu Oppel:
https://twitter.com/ShopCider
https://linktr.ee/welcometociderland
https://twitter.com/thisisno79