Eda Aguilar and James Costa, Clubhouse Archives founder, share their NFT journeys, their dream collaborations, their hot takes on how the Web3 space could be improved, and their vision for the future of the blockchain.

▶️ Eyes of Style with James Costa of Clubhouse Archives NFT

[00:07:27] Eda’s and James’ introductions.

[00:10:37] What brought Eda to Paris, how she discovered NFTs, and working with Eyes of Fashion.

[00:17:56] James first dabbles with NFTs and the opportunity he found in Web3.

[00:27:40] Promoting diversity and Eda’s honest opinions about fashion in the Web3 space.

[00:32:36] Points for improvement from James and the importance of producing well-made products.

[00:39:59] Eda’s and James’ dream NFT companies to work with.

[00:51:33] Eda’s and James’ visions in five years.

[00:58:51] The future of NFTs with memberships and loyalty programs.

[01:04:26] How James’ Hodl sweatshirts work.

James Costa is the founder of Clubhouse Archives, a blockchain-born luxury apparel NFT experience that converges fashion and digital asset ownership. He is a Phygital fashion designer and consultant and helps bridge companies into Web3, the Metaverse, and NFTs.

Twitter: @clubhousearcNFT

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Eda Aguilar goes one-on-one with Fontini Kostouli, jewelry designer and founder of Aelia Selection, to talk about her sources of creativity, her brand, how she incorporates Greek culture in her designs, and her optimism in dipping her toes in Web3.

▶️ The Art of Jewelry Making with Fontini Kostouli, Accessory Designer from Greece

[00:13:47] Fontini’s start in jewelry making and the meaning of Aelia.

[00:18:37] Fontini’s inspirations, the Evil Eye, and its relevance in Greek culture.

[00:24:20] Appealing to the unique and dynamic woman, what jewels mean for Fontini, and an unlikely meeting with a client.

[00:32:10] Career highlights, Twitter, and plans for 2023.

[00:40:33] Visiting Paris, integrating NFTs, and working with Eyes of Fashion for a future collection.

Fontini Kostouli began discovering the jewelry world and the magic of working with various materials and techniques 20 years ago. In 2014, she founded the brand Aelia Selection, creating a series of jewelry, utilizing art elements and providing an expression of glamor. Each individual piece offers a unique combination of colors and textures, articulating people’s individuality. 

Fotini divides her collections into themes, providing a cohesive flow. Her concepts, apart from being displayed in numerous concept stores, have also been displayed in galleries, museums & fashion shows all over Greece, as well as in Paris, London, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest & New York. Her vision is to motivate women to dare to show their unique personalities in their everyday outfits, utilizing art to express them­selves. 

Website: https://aeliaselection.com/

Instagram: @aeliaselection

Twitter: @aelia_selection

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Eda Aguilar and Talia Zoref welcome Michelle McCormack, the Founder and Creative Director of Fierce Studios, and go in-depth on the need for a decentralized platform for NFT holders, the potential of the metaverse in education and more immersive interactions, and the call for seamless wearables.

▶️ Community Platforms, Education, and the Future of the Metaverse with Michelle McCormack

[00:07:29] Michelle discussing her Discord server, the issue of Twitter Communities, and the importance of a decentralized platform.

[00:20:34] Michelle’s desire to protect and teach new NFT enthusiasts.

[00:26:01] Building a studio in Decentraland, the potential in the metaverse, the possibility of hybrid experiences, and lighter hardware.

[00:31:58] Changing people’s misconceptions of the metaverse and the future of an immersive experience between reality and technology.

[00:40:29] Integrating the metaverse in education and Zoom as a metaverse.

[00:44:15] Casting Coin, creating talent verticals for NFTs, and encouraging big brands to get the word out on Web3.

Michelle McCormack has created, dropped, and sold 10,000 NFTs called Fierce Models, which were featured in top publications, including Yahoo News, ONE37, and NFT Culture. She has designed and deployed cutting-edge fashion wearables, including sunglasses, crowns, eye scanners, skirts, and halter tops. She designed virtual environments in two separate metaverses - Decentraland and Cryptovoxels - which gives her the unique experience of building in multiple metaverses.

She is a recognized Web3 and crypto thought leader and is invited to speak at leading national and international conferences. She is a former crypto/blockchain writer for the New York Observer.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michellemccormack

Website: michellemccormack.com

Instagram: @michellemccrmck

Twitter: @Michelle_NYC3

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Eda Aguilar gathers four of the biggest musicians who are spreading their gifts in Web3. Listen as Rae Isla, Violetta Zironi, Sammy Arriaga, and the Crypto Therapist share their experiences and how the blockchain opens brighter opportunities for aspiring singer-songwriters.

 

▶️ Eyes of Fashion Music Spaces with Rae Isla, Violetta Zironi, Sammy Arriaga, and the Crypto Therapist

 

[00:15:11] How Rae Isla discovered NFTs, her passion for music and entrepreneurship, and how NFTs create communities.

 

[00:21:57] Opportunities for musicians in the blockchain and the need for a decentralized platform.

 

[00:30:36] The downsides of Patreon and the significance of supporting the artist vs. the popularity of a platform.

 

[00:42:36] The intimacy of smaller shows, a short performance by Rae Isla, and speaking artfully.

 

[00:56:57] What Violetta Zironi is about and her current NFT projects.

 

[01:00:44] Sammy Arriaga’s music, background, NFT projects, and a short performance.

 

[01:13:07] A short performance by Violetta Zironi.

 

[01:18:31] A hopeful future in the blockchain for musicians.

 

[01:21:00] The power of NFTs crafted by singer-songwriters.

 

[01:25:23] The Crypto Therapist’s current projects, a short performance, and the importance of communities.

 

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With his unique expertise in history and art through the eyes of fashion, Joseph Da’Ponte stays inspired by his Puerto Rican roots and works to preserve and conserve the artistic talents and creative pieces of his people and the newer generations to come.

▶️ Eyes of Style with Joseph Da'Ponte

[00:04:58] How Joseph discovered his love for fashion and his family’s influence.

[00:11:40] Spearheading the Puerto Rican Fashion History Council.

[00:16:27] Designing uniforms for the Olympics.

[00:21:30] Refining fashion design programs for future students and the value of fashion as an art.

[00:27:27] What Joseph’s fashion shows are like and people’s feedback.

[00:33:02] Considering NFTs.

[00:36:48] The future of the Puerto Rican Fashion History Council.

Joseph Da’Ponte is a fashion historian, President of the Puerto Rican Fashion History Council, and an haute couture designer with training in event production.

Instagram: @josephdaponte 

Facebook: Joseph Da'Ponte

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Data shows that women open digital wallets 100% of the time when Web3 piques their interest.

Heather Rae Doyle started out buying NFTs without any reliable sources to learn from, especially for women. With CoinQueens, she sets out to change the Web3 landscape to be more accessible, welcoming, and women-friendly.

▶️ Women in Web3 & Beyond with Heather Rae Doyle, CoinQueens.Eth

[00:10:16] Heather’s NFT journey, from beginner to Web3 educator for women.

[00:15:31] How women are entrepreneurial and her goal for CoinQueens.

[00:21:23] Creating a safe space for women to learn Web3 and success stories.

[00:30:22] The biggest mistake NFT resources make and what CoinQueens aims to do.

[00:35:48] Tips on how to choose your first NFT.

[00:40:01] Why women want to join Web3, her word of advice for newbies, and sharing information for busy women.

[00:44:27] The future of Web3, making things seamless, and how to make money through events.

[00:50:04] Why investing in the bear market is a great idea.

Heather Rae Doyle is the founder of CoinQueens and the co-founder of 2Earn Labs. CoinQueens began as a complimentary Web3 onboarding program for her team's institutional crypto investment fund, CoinKings. What emerged was a successful Web3 adoption model to help bring the power of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to leaders across the globe. CoinQueens has a team of experienced leaders in cryptocurrencies, exchanges, blockchains, smart contracts, and NFTs ready to bring you and your business into Web3.

The creator economy is thriving, and CoinQueens wants to help you invest in it. 

LinkedIn: Heather Rae Doyle

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Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship with Estrat Karine Eve, Director and Founder, Amal Foundation

Working in the slums of Dhaka completely changed Estrat Karine Eve’s life and motivated her to create the Amal Foundation, an organization that aims to protect and empower women through education and skill-building. 

Humanitarian work isn’t just a passion project for her. It’s what keeps her alive and moving in the world.

▶️ Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship with Estrat Karine Eve, Director and Founder, Amal Foundation

[00:05:16] Estrat’s early start creating a foundation, her passion for humanitarian work, and how she empowers women.

[00:14:17] Estrat’s vision for the Amal Foundation

[00:16:54] An unforgettable experience and why the people she meets are her driving force.

[00:23:37] How she convinced her family of her vision and the importance of having the right intentions.

[00:28:49] Meeting people from different backgrounds and creating an impact in your community.

[00:35:38] What her organization needs right now.

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Merging the Old & New in Art with Lisa Thon

Fashion designer and teacher Lisa Thon knows too well the struggles that beginner artists experience as they work to master their craft and break out into the scene. This is why she works to educate young designers and help them discover their styles and passions.

Listen in as she shares her advice and insights in finding one’s footing in the fashion world.

▶️ Merging the Old & New in Art with Lisa Thon

[00:00:44] Lisa’s career beginnings and lessons learned in France.

[00:08:02] Why Lisa chose teaching as a profession and what she brings to her students.

[00:14:18] How Lisa juggles designing and education.

[00:15:10] Lisa’s most valuable advice to her students and to beginners in fashion.

[00:23:18] Why digital fashion will stay forever and the importance of doing art by hand.

[00:30:02] Lisa’s masterclass, why she wants women to follow their dreams, and her future plans.

Lisa Thon was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to a mix of American, Irish, German, and Puerto Rican ancestors. After graduating high school, Thon started her fashion studies at Altos de Chavón in the Dominican Republic and completed her Bachelor's Degree at Parsons School of Design in New York City. In 1996, she became the CEO of Centro Moda School of Design in San Juan P.R. Thon is currently the Design Department Director at EDP University of Puerto Rico.  Singers and actresses like Yolandita Monge, Kany García, Melina León, Olga Tañón, Daddy Yankee, and Don Omar among others have been dressed by Lisa for special events, editorials, magazine covers, CD portraits, and music videos.  In 2006, Thon was the first Puerto Rican designer to feature a collection during the prestigious New York Fashion Week. She was awarded the ‘Puerto Rican Heritage Award’ by the Comité Noviembre in New York City. 

LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/lisathon

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Strategy & PR with Eda Aguilar & Jen Rosa Lopez

Strategic marketing consultant Jen Rosa Lopez has taken every opportunity from different fields to get to where she is now.

In this episode, she shares with us her advice and insights on the differences between marketing smaller brands vs. bigger companies, what to do for visibility, her dream designer to work with, the importance of having a Plan B, and her valuable experiences in Paris. 

▶️ Strategy & PR with Eda Aguilar & Jen Rosa Lopez

[00:00:45] Jen Rosa Lopez’s humble beginnings and work experience.

[00:14:54] The factors when marketing for small and big brands. 

[00:19:20] Three steps to gain visibility for your brand.

[00:21:54] Jen Rosa Lopez’s interest in designing for food companies.

[00:26:06] Having a contingency plan and following your intuition.

[00:30:06] Jen Rosa Lopez’s days in Paris.

[00:36:51] Jen Rosa Lopez’s advice for people starting out in fashion.

Jen Rosa Lopez is a highly-skilled, passionate, and dynamic Strategic MarComms licensed professional with 18 years of experience with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, both domestically and globally. 

She has an excellent track record of successfully launching new products while using influencer presence, capitalizing on white space opportunities, and driving profitability and market share growth. She has expertise in experiential influencer marketing, brand identity and repositioning, strategic business development, integrated comms, crisis management and mitigation, partnerships and collaborations, and storytelling and content. She has proven repeated success in leading high-performance teams across diverse corporate cultures.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeniffer-rosa-lopez-404a37b0/

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Eyes of Fashion Town Hall with Eda Aguilar

 

A promising six months it has been for Eyes of Fashion – partnerships, events, collaborations, and new products galore! Eda Aguilar, joined by founder Talia Zoref, shares exciting news on what the Eyes of Fashion team have been up to and future plans for everyone in the community.

 

▶️ The First Eyes of Fashion Town Hall with Eda Aguilar

 

[00:05:10] Digital wearables, the Women in Tech Summit, humanitarian efforts, and the Frida Kahlo exhibit.

 

[00:16:08] NFT NYC and forming partnerships.

 

[00:22:37] Growing the community and thanking the team.

 

[00:31:21] An Eyes of Fashion internship and exclusive access to events.

 

[00:36:41] Free mints and the credit community wallet.

 

[00:42:55] The future of Eyes of Fashion and financial health.

 

[00:51:03] Surviving the bear market.

 

[00:58:26] What makes Eyes of Fashion stand out.

 

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