EP.116 In the latest episode of Girl In The Verse, Melina sits down with Paul Craig, a talented web developer who has created a revolutionary new service called TaxGPT. Melina and Paul discuss how TaxGPT, an AI tax advisor, helps Canadians navigate the complicated world of taxes in 2023. The goal is to empower people to file their taxes accurately and efficiently without relying on expensive tax preparation software. As a public servant, Paul recognized the need to level the playing field and gi...
May 01, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 116
EP.115 On the latest episode of Girl in the Verse, Melina sits down with Joey, a self-proclaimed NFT enthusiast, to discuss the current state of the NFT market. Throughout the conversation, Joey provides valuable insights and perspectives on the world of digital collectibles and the role that NFTs play within it. Specifically, he addresses topics such as the sustainability of selling JPEGs as a revenue source, the key factors that make an NFT project successful, and whether or not the hype surro...
Apr 24, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 115
EP.114 Welcome to the latest episode of The Girl In The Verse podcast, where Melina, shares her tried-and-true creative process with her followers. In this episode, Melina answers pressing questions from her followers, revealing the secrets behind her content creation strategy and process. From the initial spark of inspiration to the final edit, Melina divulges every aspect of her creative process, explaining how she infuses her unique perspective into each and every piece of content she creates...
Apr 17, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 114
Ep.113 In this episode of The Girl in the Verse podcast, Melina speaks with Brittany, a leader in enterprise-grade blockchain security solutions. She shares her experience of being a mom in the tech industry and offers advice on how to succeed as a woman. Brittany talks about her recent recognition as "Woman to Watch" at CES 2022 and "40 under 40" by Dealerscope in 2023. Tune in to hear her insights on networking, mentorship, and breaking down barriers in the industry. TOPICS: What’s it like bei...
Apr 10, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 112
EP.112 In this episode of the Girl in The Verse podcast, we sit down with Joe O'Rourke, co-founder and head of web3 strategy at Forum3, and co-founder of dGEN Network. Joe is helping to lead digital transformation in the loyalty space for some of the world's largest brands, including Starbucks. We dive into the details of Starbucks' new blockchain-based loyalty program and NFT community, Starbucks Odyssey. This innovative initiative includes coffee-themed NFTs that translate to real-world experi...
Apr 03, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Ep.111 In this episode of the Girl In The Verse Podcast, Melina interviews Nicolle Lafosse, a knowledgeable crypto lawyer, on the topic of businesses entering the web3 world. Together, we explore the world of NFTs and Intellectual Property, shedding light on what they are and how they work. Nicolle unveils how NFTs can hold valuable intellectual property rights, such as digital artwork, branded goods, and logos. We also chat about how some NFT creators restrict commercial use, while others offer...
Mar 27, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 111
EP. 110 In this episode, Melina sits down with Juliette Blake, founder of Miss O and Friends®. Juliette started the platform at the young age of 16 to help her younger sister and has since turned it into a media and lifestyle brand empowering tween girls to safely express themselves and connect with a community of like-minded girls. Juliette talks about her recent project, Miss O Cool Girls NFTs, which educates and empowers girls in the blockchain space. With more and more people, including kids...
Mar 20, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 110
EP. 109 In the latest episode of the Girl In The Verse podcast Melina and Heather from Coin Queens chat about Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions also known as Bitcoin NFTs. In February 2023, the number of inscriptions using Ordinals crossed the 100,000 mark as users from all over the world flooded the network with images, video games, and other types of content. Melina and Heather delve into all things related to Bitcoin Ordinals, including how to buy one. Coin Queens is creating the first all-women O...
Mar 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 109
EP.108 In this episode, Melina sits down with Dori Desautel Broudy, a traditional artist and former lawyer who is making waves in the world of NFTs. Dori shares her journey navigating web3 as a traditional artist and how she is using her skills to explore new frontiers in the world of digital art. She also talks about her sophomore NFT collection, which is being presented during Women's History Month. Dori also shares the meaning of non-fungible and why Dori decided not to include royalties in h...
Mar 06, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 108
EP.107 What is cryptocurrency? And should you care? In this episode of the Girl In The Verse podcast, Melina sits down with Ron, the Co-Founder of NFDaddys, a family friendly learning center, to dive into the exciting world of cryptocurrency. With the crypto market evolving at a rapid pace, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest trends and innovations. But fear not, as we have got you covered! In this episode, we discuss all things crypto basics, including what exactly cryptocurrency i...
Feb 27, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 107
EP.106 It's tax-filing time, and you're not alone if you're feeling overwhelmed. Are you hoping to correctly guess how much you owe so the IRS doesn't haul you off to jail? Do I have to pay crypto taxes in the US and in Canada? Don't worry, I’ve got your back! In this episode of the Girl In The Verse podcast, Melina sits down with crypto tax professional, Squeeze Taxes to discuss everything you need to know about how crypto taxes work! Are you wondering when to pay crypto taxes, how does crypto ...
Feb 20, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 106
EP.105 In this episode of the "Girl In The Verse" podcast, Melina takes listeners through her journey entering the world of crypto and NFT Twitter. She shares valuable insights on how to build a strong and engaged community through content creation, including the importance of having a personal brand on Twitter. Having a personal brand can lead to numerous opportunities, such as launching an NFT collection or finding your dream job. To make a lasting impact, it's crucial to differentiate yoursel...
Feb 13, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 105
EP.104 In this episode of the Girl In The Verse podcast, we take a closer look at the recent ~$2M phishing scam that affected Kevin Rose, the founder behind the NFT community Proof and the NFT collection Moonbirds. Despite being a leading figure in the NFT world, Kevin Rose fell victim to the scam, which resulted in the loss of millions of dollars worth of rare tokens. But what if this tragedy could have been prevented? That's where Harpie.io comes in. Harpie is an on-chain firewall that provide...
Feb 06, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 104
EP.103 Discover the easy way to understand cryptocurrency with the help of Alice Huang's book, "Crypto Dictionary for Beginners: The First and Only Practical Web3 Cryptocurrency Basics Handbook with Everyday Examples in the Web2 World.” Melina chats with the author in a recent episode of the Girl In The Verse Podcast about how to start learning about cryptocurrency. The book provides practical definitions for 274 of the most commonly used terms in the crypto world, paired with real-life examples...
Jan 30, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 103
EP. 102 Want to know how to start a blockchain, crypto, NFT company? In this episode of the Girl In The Verse Podcast, Melina chats with Nicolle Lafosse, a crypto lawyer, about businesses entering Web3. They discuss the various aspects of starting a cryptocurrency business, including the reasons why businesses should care about this technology, how it affects current businesses, and the legal priorities that businesses should consider. They also delve into the topic of registering an NFT project...
Jan 23, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 102
EP. 101 In this episode of the Girl In The Verse Podcast, we dive into the world of crypto security with special guest Mac, a Web3 expert and Crypto Security Guru. With holiday FOMO in full swing, the last few weeks have been a scammer's paradise, resulting in multiple large wallets being compromised. But fear not, as Mac provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to create different MetMask Wallets to keep your crypto, NFTs and digital collectibles safe, even in the event of a compromise. Join Mel...
Jan 16, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 101
EP. 100 The tech industry is fast-paced and online 24/7. So, how can we avoid Web3 burnout? Melina chats with Carlee Lloyd, writer and community builder, on how to step away from the screen. Carlee also shares why building community is important in the crypto and NFT space and how to start actually building a community from scratch! Carlee and I would like to hear from you: What is your idea of community building? How will you build in 2023? Let us know in the comments below! TOPICS: How to avoi...
Jan 09, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 100
EP. 99 How can we help onboard more people into Web3 and NFTs? Meet Nova. Artist and founder of Women and Weapons, Sara Baumann is bringing characters to life. Join Melina as the girls chat about the Women and Weapons brand. How Melina turned her NFT into her iconic brand + more. FOLLOW GIRL ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/girl_intheverse IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheve.. . TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlintheverse For more on Women and Weapons: https://womenandweapons.io/...
Dec 27, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 99
EP. 98 What is your NFT strategy? Are you a HODLer or do you buy and sell quickly? Do you prefer buying at mint or on secondary? Join Melina as she discusses NFT selling strategies with DiKayo as we navigate our way in web3. Let's go! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse...
Oct 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 98
EP. 97 Are you multi-passionate? Do you have a side hustle? Or do you love your 9-5 job, but would like to start something new? I get it. You are just like me. The good news. You are not an alien and there is nothing wrong with you. Here are 4 tips to help you grow. Press Play! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse...
Oct 03, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 97
EP.96 In this week’s episode, Melina joins a Twitter conversation about being a woman in web3. She shares her journey when entering the web3 space and what the future looks like for herself. Join this conversation amongst women in the space and what they hope for in the future of blockchain technology. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse...
Sep 26, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 96
EP.95 The biggest mistake I see people making on social media... not playing the long game. Your customers don't need to sell every day. They need you to be you. Here's how I have built a community over the last 10 years. Buckle up, you may need to keep your job first! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse...
Sep 19, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 95
EP.94 My creativity and decision-making skills have felt depleted the last few weeks, until a few moments ago where something switched and I felt a burst of thoughts that I felt were worth sharing. In today's episode, I share how nothing is the same as what it was in 2020, investing in your business, feeling burned out without knowing the signs. Press PLAY! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheve...
Sep 05, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 94
EP.93 Are you craving change, but you’re afraid of it? Press PLAY! I’ve been feeling this way for a very long time, and while I didn’t want change, I’ve come to love it. In the last year, entrepreneurs have had to change quickly, adjusting to running their businesses during some extremely unusual times. It’s been a lot and it’s been hard. Here are my tips to help you embrace the changes. I’m excited to meet her! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_inthev...
Aug 29, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 93
EP.92 Do you feel weird when selling on Instagram? The key to selling on social media is not selling. In this episode, I share with you my top 4 tips that I use to sell on Instagram without feeling awkward. You need to start treating your followers like friends. People buy from people they know, like and trust! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse...
Aug 22, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 92
EP91. *SPONSORED BY FAZZME* What would make being on social media fun again? Are you feeling burned out from creating content on Instagram? I feel you! That's why I have found this new app that allows you to create content and sell them as NFTs. Learn how I made over $650 USD in just a few weeks. It's fun, easy and its FREE. Press play! Use my referral link for FazzMe here . Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmeli...
Aug 15, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 91
EP.90 I can still remember the very first day I found out about web3 almost a year ago. With so much to learn here is extensive guide covering the dos and don’ts in the crypto space. In this episode learn about being safe and how to avoid hacks and stolen NFTs. I hate to break it to you, but there is no safety net in the crypto and NFT space. Grab your pen and paper, it's showtime! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.whereton...
Aug 08, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 90
EP.89 It's awkward being a woman in the Web3 space. It's also somehow scary to talk about your journey as a female learning about cryptocurrency, NFTs and the blockchain technology. This week I share a snippet of The Nifty Chicks show where these ladies interview myself on my journey in the space. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlintheverse/ Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse Check out The Nifty Chicks here....
Aug 01, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 89
EP.88 A weird podcast episode about not winning an award and why this does not hinder success. Because winning awards, being told you are outstanding and getting the gold from those you respect and admire, well that’s literally like walking on air - amazing! Well I didn't win. Sometimes we don't win. For every success someone says ‘no’. There may be a lot of reasons to feel down. Toxic positivity is all over social media, insinuating that if you aren't being upbeat and optimistic, then you're do...
Jul 25, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 88
EP. 87 Communication in business is important to convey clear, strong messages about strategy, customer service and branding. This week Melina chats with Randall Almeida who manages communications between business & retail partners and why the best NFT projects practice transparent and consistent communication. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina Twitter: @girl_intheverse Blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/girlintheverse Follow Randall: https://twitter.com/r...
Jul 18, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 87
