When Shift Happens Podcast

Irene Zhao is a Chinese Model and Influencer, and one of the most powerful women in crypto. In 2022, her NFT collection 'Irene Dao' generated over $5.5 million within 10 days of launch. This crazy success marked the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey with the launch of SoCol (Social Collectibles), a web3 platform enabling creators to build their own NFT collection and create their own version of the 'Irene DAO success' but bigger, better, and tailored to their own fan base and community. In this episode, Irene reveals her strategy to amass a huge online fan base; living a double life as a commodity trader in the real world while presenting herself as a "cute, school girl" on her Instagram. She then talks about pivoting out of Instagram influencing "looks" to join Crypto Twitter "brains" where she became a personality in a matter of weeks. We end up talking about the entrepreneurship rollercoaster, what she is trying to build with SoCol but also romantic relationship dynamics, boss babes, mental health, and much more. Key topics: 00:00 From China to the vibrance of Singapore. 07:48 A Journey of Evolution. 09:19 Where New Beginnings Unfold. 12:40 Unveiling the Secrets of Rapid Growth. 15:10 Mastering the Instagram Influence Game: A Strategy Deep Dive. 25:35 Strategic Pivot to Twitter: Navigating a New Focus. 30:47 Captivating Crypto on Instagram 32:17 A Journey Through DeFi, NFTs, and More. 40:23 Socol, Where Innovation Begins. 46:02 Web3 Meets Influencers 47:16 Escaping Social Pressures Through Business. 51:07 Raising money 54:27 Building Strength During Bear Markets. 58:27 The Crypto Rollercoaster: Navigating Highs and Lows. 01:03:27 The Best Advice Ever Given. Follow Irene: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b1lgging/ Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/Irenezhao_ Follow Socol: Website: https://www.socol.io/ Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/socol.io/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/

Berwin Tanco is the Founder and CEO of Ekta Chain and Entire Land. He listed his first company on the NASDAQ at the age of 21 and now runs a half-billion-dollar Real Estate empire. He also owns an Island in Indonesia and recently bought the EKTA Tower in Kuala Lumpur - a 100 Million Building located right besides the Petronas Towers - that he plans to transform into a "small city". In this episode, Berwin shares his origin story from competitive swimming in the Philippines to the dot-com boom days in Silicon Valley. He explains the vision behind Ekta's fractional real estate NFT marketplace and how he is democratizing Real Estate investing by helping people buy properties around the world with as little as 100$. Key Topics: 00:00 Meet Berwin 05:36 Dot Com Millionaire Origins 09:51 Heartbreak Hotel To Bali Billions 16:36 Berwin Learns Property The Hard Way 32:38 Get Rich In Real Estate With No Debt 45:03 Don't Trust The Banks 49:50 Bali Property Bubble? 57:00 Discovering Blockchain & web3 01:02:24 Building A Blockchain From Nothing 01:07:21 Real Estate + Blockchain 01:09:37 Fractional Real Estate Explained 01:13:49 Blockchain School For Beginners 01:20:27 Rollercoaster Ride In Crypto 01:30:34 Is Ekta Too Good To Be Real? 01:34:14 Berwin's Big Lightbulb Moment Learn about EKTA: Website: https://www.ekta.io/ Telegram: https://t.me/ekta_community Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7lqOoauK3ndiVrm1-nIAg Github: https://github.com/ekta-ecosystem/ekta-ecosystem-audits Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/EktaChain Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/

Michele Ferrario is the Co-Founder and CEO of StashAway, the largest digital wealth manager in Southeast Asia and MENA with over $1B in assets under management. Before that Michele was the CEO of Zalora, the leading online fashion destination for Southeast Asia. In this episode, Michele reveals how everyone can become a millionaire and breaks down the not-so-secret timeless principles of investing that will help you take control of your finances and your future. He also shares the common traps laid out by the finance industry that despite promising “a safe retirement” actually prevents most people from reaching their true financial potential. Key topics: 00:00 Introducing StashAway 02:37 Why Investing is Critical 10:15 The Power of Dollar Cost Averaging 21:15 Defining Your Values 28:27 Predicting the Next Big Trend 30:19 Staying Ahead of the Game 39:24 Fighting inflation 45:10 Behind the banking system 59:04 The Principles of Successful Investing 01:07:45 The Outsized Impact of Fees 01:23:06 The Origin Story of StashAway

Nicolas Iong Lee is a 1x World and 2x Europe Body Building Champion, a Businessman, and a Fitness social media influencer with close to 2M followers. He is also one of the most transparent, honest, candid and disciplined men I have ever met. In this unfiltered episode, Nicolas explains how you can turn your life's toughest moments into fuel to become the best version of yourself and achieve your wildest dreams. We talk about: - A terrible a car crash that left him badly injured and with $20k in debt as a student - The divorce of his parents left him growing up without his mother, impacting his relationships with women until his mid-twenties - Becoming a bodybuilding world champion despite an unsupportive father - Leaving his 9 to 5 in a Swiss village to move to the Bali paradise as a mega fitness influencer - The power of authenticity - Strategies to dominate the Instagram game in 2023 - Followers don't equal money - How to monetize your influence - Nutrition and fitness tips from a pro Chapters: 00:00 2X Champion Bodybuilder 01:53 From Car Crash to Champion 04:47 Building My Body For 17 Years 09:54 Championship Wins 20:46 Driven to Be the Best 25:30 Quitting the 9 to 5 28:05 Handling Unsupportive Parents 31:41 Moving to Paradise in Bali 32:55 Thriving in Bali During Covid 37:06 Diversifying Income Streams 44:39 Building a substantial following 47:58 Dominating Instagram in 2023 51:27 The Power of Authenticity 52:52 Conquering TikTok Next 56:03 Monetizing Influence 56:31 Knowing Your Niche 01:02:54 Followers Don't Equal Money 01:16:49 Overcoming Jealousy 01:20:12 The Grind of an Entrepreneur 01:27:56 Eating for Happiness 01:35:09 Training Tips from a Pro 01:39:25 Formula for Success __________________________________ FOLLOW Nicolas https://www.instagram.com/nicolasiong/ #Entrepreneurship #News #business #fitness #nicolasiong #bali

Rodrigo Barakat is a brazilian entrepreneur, investor and thinker. In this conversation, we talk about how we can fix broken governments, the problem with laziness and instant gratification today, and why relationships are the key to everything We also discuss how emerging technologies like Web3, AI, and brain-machine interfaces will reshape society. Key Topics: 00:00 Introduction 05:20 Regulation is a Seatbelt, Not a Brake 08:07 People Must Drive Change, Not Politicians 12:34 Are You Really Paying Your Fair Share? 21:19 Happiness is Being Alive 22:08 The Trap of Chasing Cheap Dopamine 23:10 Build Relationships Like Blockchains 33:47 Think Relationships as a Blockchain 36:12 Why Dubai as His Base 55:12 3 Pillars for a New Society 58:59 Language Itself Limits Communication 01:03:20 Effective Communication Needs Intention 01:11:41 The Future of Web3 01:14:34 Luna Crash Exposes Society's Laziness 01:26:46 Relationship With Money

Scott Montgomery is the CEO of a NASDAQ and ASX-listed health tech company. He is not only a health and technology expert, but also a husband, a father and a sport addict. In this episode, we discuss values, money, discipline, the current mental health crisis, the education system, life purpose, and the importance of your close circle. 📌 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Scott Montgomery 01:45 Why Singapore? Exploring the choice of base 05:58 Growing up with values of money 15:01 The secret to a healthy and wealthy lifestyle 18:24 Discipline: The key to life 26:19 Discussing the big health crisis of today 28:49 The journey of starting up 31:02 An eight-year overnight success 36:40 The experience of going public with a company 41:51 What it means to be listed on NASDAQ 47:00 Rethinking the school system 55:43 Finding life's purpose 01:02:40 Why regrets are worse than remorses 01:03:27 Addressing the growing issue of anxiety worldwide 01:10:33 The importance of friends 01:15:12 The best piece of advice ever received

Johanna Monange is a Queen in the perfume industry: she crafted world's best selling perfumes 'La Vie est Belle' by Lancôme and '1 Million' by Paco Rabanne. She is also the Founder and CEO of Maison 21G. In addition to being a true force of nature and a hyper successful woman, Johanna is also a mother of 3, a tennis and polo player and lover of fine wine. 📌 Episode Breakdown: 01:28 Key Turning Points: Johanna reflects on the moments that changed her life. 06:15 Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone? She weighs in on who’s cut out for the entrepreneurial life. 07:59 Golden Advice: Johanna shares tips for budding entrepreneurs. 14:27 Silver Linings: How bad news can sometimes open doors to new opportunities. 17:55 The Power of Persistence: “If you never give up, you never fail.” 20:40 It’s an Ironman, Not a Marathon: Entrepreneurship is more than just a long race. 25:05 The Art of Delegation: Johanna talks about the challenges of handing over tasks. 33:43 Every Penny Counts: The Importance of financial prudence in business. 40:59 A Scent Renaissance: Bringing creativity back into the world of perfumes. 45:24 Engaging Others: The importance of involving people in your entrepreneurial journey. 52:01 The First Hurdle: Why raising your first funds is the toughest. 01:06:32 The Joy Factor: Johanna shares what makes her truly happy. 01:09:45 Little Pleasures: Does one deserve the small joys in life? 01:12:09 Pearls of Wisdom: Johanna reveals the best advice she’s ever received.

Oliver Yonchev is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flight Story, a marketing, media, and branding power house that he launched in 2021 with Steven Bartlett. He is also a previously failed musician, was managing director at 600M Social Chain AG and is a big fan and current practioner of the art of kickboxing. Key Topics: 02:00 Key Moments in Your Life 03:06 Key Learnings on Scaling a Big Company 04:47 Why Company Culture is Essential 09:09 Balancing Entrepreneurship with Personal Time 14:40 The Importance of Personal Branding 22:34 Launching a $100M Fund 24:20 Understanding Web3 29:32 "Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right" 34:17 Addressing 90% of All Problems #Podcast #OliverYonchev #FlightStory #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #Innovation

Anthony Logan is the Founder and CEO of Noir Ventures, a leading web3 Brand Venture Studio working with the biggest companies in the blockchain space. From his early days growing up in a small UK village to his current « self engineered » dream life in Dubai, Anthony is living the proof that an almost « delusional » sense of self-belief is what separates those who go on to achieve the greatest things from those who chose to stay within their comfort zone. But building a multi million business wasn't smooth sailing. Anthony cuts through the bullshit and goes straight into the reality of building a company: from startup struggles to the inevitable hard moments in his company's journey that forced him to accumulate too much debt making him almost lose his entire company, savings and reputation. We also talk about Anthony's mission to make Web3 accessible to everyone through branding and user experience , how to start from the bottom, how to select the right clients, and why he decided to fully quit drinking alcohol to get ahead in life. Key topics 00:00 Intro 03:43 Getting into Branding 08:06 Starting from the bottom 15:42 Learning from failures 19:10 Why you don't always need a business partner 23:29 The definition of a great brand 25:46 Personal Brand vs. company brand? 26:42 Why web3? 39:13 Branding for crypto mass adoption 48:58 Quitting alcohol

Vanessa Ho, a former model turned tech pioneer at SoCol shares her journey from the digital temptations of social media to the transformative promise of Web 3.0. Discover how she's disrupting the digital world, transforming vices into virtues with SoCol, a groundbreaking Web 3.0 social platform enabling creators to take full control of their future. In this episode we talk about the transformative power of NFTs, the future of social media, and the art of personal branding in the new digital era. Vanessa also shares her personal journey, how social medias impact her mental health, and her strategies for navigating the ever-changing social media algorithms. CHAPTERS 00:02:00 Key turning points in your life 00:05:00 From nothing to a real business 00:13:00 The content war 00:17:00 How to monetize your Audience 00:20:00 web3: the game changer for content creators 00:22:00 Owning your digital assets 00:29:00 SOCOL 00:32:00 The real addon value on NFTs 00:36:00 Behind the scene of social medias 00:39:00 It's not a competition 00:42:00 The 7 sins 00:45:00 Disconnecting is very important