Women 3.0 — Issue #1
On Wednesday’s, we wear… our latest NFT as our profile picture across all social media platforms. 💁♀️
OK — let’s be real — we do that every day.
So I want to start taking a moment to highlight them each week. 🙌
Mean girls, move over. Diving into the #NFT community has shown me such support, such love — the kind of gal pals we need to really make a movie about. 🎥
{Nominating @MilaKunis, @GwynethPaltrow and @Brit to be the leading ladies plz. And yes, a @ReeseW x @ShondaRhimes crossover production.}
We’re all heading to the moon — together — so let’s celebrate each other. Share what’s up. Spread the news. And clap our hands for everybody who’s dipped their toe into this crazy #Web3 world. 👏
{Lord knows I need it. As a #cryptochick who quit her day job to try and make a go of her physical art turning into #phygital art… there’s ups. And there are downs — like falling down on the sidewalk in some skinny heels after one too many tequila shots in college-type-downs. But hey, guess who picked me back up from those? My girls! Duh 🤗}
So who knows, maybe one day this newsletter will be the new book club. We’ll be sipping our coffees in the metaverse, chatting about what Yam is wearing to her next virtual Christie’s auction or hyping each other up for a collaborator gig with Paris Hilton’s Superplastic collectibles, or getting the inside look at Eva Longoria Baston’s very own metaverse art gallery thanks to @Some_Place… a girl can dream right? 🔮
#WAGMI 💙 >>> [see our AKA section below to get up to speed on all the acronyms you’ve been seeing… gm to you too 😉]
☕️ Spillin’ The Tea (Or The Black Cold Brew In My Case)
I’m old fashioned. I like newspapers. Kind of bummed I don’t have one thrown on my doorstep of my new condo each morning. But I will pick one up from the 7/11 every now and then. I usually just use them for my art or make some blackout poetry… but there’s something special about reading the news in print. That’s not what you’ll get here… but it’s close enough. We’re all quick digesters on our phones nowadays anyway, so here you have it: The week’s top news about women + Web3. (Or just stuff I think is cool.)
Disney Is Hiring Experts to Leads Its Investment in NFTs
Across the Walt Disney Group (Hulu + ESPN too) — we’re seeing calls for NFT expertise. Polish up your resume and start applying here.
The Time is Now: Web3 Must Make Good on its Promise of Inclusivity — The Defiant
This is what we’re here for. Izzy Howell reports that from Jan. 2020 to Sept. 2021 — only FIVE % — I repeat 5 % — of NFT sales went to female artists. Meanwhile 53% of women are #crypto-curious… so let’s get them INNNN frens.
Celebrities are buying into emoji-identifiers called Yats — and the creator has raked in $20 million
Rapper G-Eazy’s Yat is a batman-rose combo to show he’s a “creature of the night who’s a hopeless romantic”… andddd the Yat Labs creator is a genius. I’ll #yat myself rn: 🐘🌻☕️ >>> tweet me yours.
UN to Mark International Women’s Day With Boss Beauties Ethereum NFTs
On International Women’s Day, the United Nations will display a collection of Boss Beauties NFTs at its New York headquarters.
🎙 Who We’re Talking To
Anna Stoilova x Rogue Fox Guild! YO she is up to some incredible, super fun things. She’s been in this space since before the ‘metaverse’ was called the ‘metaverse.’ AKA she’s a boss. Peep her mint ((launched this week!)) here.
Anna Stoilova on LinkedIn: 🔴️ A snapshot taken during a Riverside.fm recording session
Great podcast chat with Carly Long! (Crazy thumbnail chosen on purpose)…
*Anyone who purposely selects the crazy thumbnail to post publicly — instead of the perfectly-lighted selfie — is an OG in my book.
🎨 What I’m Working On: A Step-By-Step BTS Look At A Gal Trying To Make It With NFT Art
My roadmap! And boy is it a journey.
Not sure what I’m talking about? Mintable breaks it down pretty good.
What is an NFT Roadmap? — Mintable Editorial
An NFT Roadmap is a document that maps out the goals and strategies of an NFT project in order to communicate its long-term value. NFT roadmaps usually include key project milestones, short and long-term goals, and plans for marketing and growth. Having a clear and well-planned roadmap is important because it’s one of the first
Who I’m looking up to: @AmazonasNFT‘s work isn’t just gorgeous… {Have you SEEN her 1/1 Genesis collection? She’s doing 1 every day of the year. To say I’m obsessed with the concept is an understatement}… They also have a solid roadmap released that shows each stage of their NFT project — going all the way to DECEMBER. Talk about being prepared.
Amazonas NFT 🦜🌳🦎🐍 on Twitter: “Roadmap out now”
Check it out on her website here.
🗓 You’re Gonna Want To Pencil These In…
OK — let me tell you ‘bout the first NFT event I went to. It was on YouTube. It was by @MyBFF. And they airdropped me a BFF bracelet afterwards!! Seriously, this community is amaze. ✨
NFT Thought Leaders Live: NFT Masterclass
📍WHERE: LinkedIn
⏰ WHEN: Tomorrow, 2/10 at 2PM ET
❓ WHAT: John Kraski is speaking. ‘nuff said
Shira Lazar: “Women in Web3 Weekly!”
📍WHERE: Twitter
⏰ WHEN: Tonight, 2/9 at 9PM ET
❓ WHAT: @Shiralazar is chatting with @meta_angels tonight!
Not sure who’s speaking this week, but these Friday meetups look bomb. I might have to become a regular.
💬 AKA: What Web3 Acronyms Actually Mean
gm = good morning ✋
ser = sir (they just replace the I with an E? Not sure I get this one)
frens = what you are to me! AKA Friends.
WAGMI = we are all gonna make it ✊
PFP = profile picture 🤖
moon = AKA we goin’ to the moon = when the price of your token/coin/NFT goes to the moon/up/skyrockets
shilling = promoting an NFT project on social
Honestly, this list could be a newsletter in itself. There’s a TON of new slang and probably more to come. If you’re ever confused, a quick Google will likely do the trick. If not — drop me a note and I’ll investigate.
Taking votes on making our own W3 acronym… Drop me some ideas. #grool
That’s all for now folks! See you next week.
xx, Carly
~ Sponsored by my good frens @ WELD Recruiting ~
