Seeking Alpha Pod

Seeking Alpha

About the show

Join two women in their journeys through their careers, dating, and navigating emerging technology. We're here to learn together, be open about our lives (including the struggles and successes), have fun, and give a platform to some of the most interesting voices around the industry.

Newest episodes

Crypto Grifters & Good Boys

Nov 9, 2025 29 min

Justin Sun tried to out-grift the Trumps and got wrecked. We break down the entertaining crypto drama: how His Excellency bought $75M of World Liberty Financial tokens to cozy up to the new administration, then got his wallets frozen when he tried to take profit. Plus, we discuss (objectify) some of crypto's good boys in game of Pump, Hold, Dump. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online. Links:Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedback Follow us:Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSeeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

LIVE Alpha: Evolution of Value, Risk & Love

Oct 27, 2025 41 min

Live from Pubkey, we discuss bitcoin's role as the new gold and real estate, navigating different kinds of risks, love as leverage and MUCH more. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online. Links:Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedback Follow us:Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSeeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Sugar Daddies, Side Chicks & Stocks: Financial Products 101

Sep 19, 2025 34 min

Financial products seem complicated... until you realize they're just like the men in your life. We break down equity, debt, derivatives, insurance, and pooled investments – all as male archetypes. Plus: real talk on careers, ambition, grief, and learning to to less to become more. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online. Register for our LIVE SHOW in NYC on October 22!Links:Compression packing cubesBuy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several!Submit questions and share feedback Follow us:Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSeeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

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All episodes

Crypto Grifters & Good Boys

Nov 9, 2025 29 min

LIVE Alpha: Evolution of Value, Risk & Love

Oct 27, 2025 41 min

Sugar Daddies, Side Chicks & Stocks: Financial Products 101

Sep 19, 2025 34 min

Tokenized Stocks: Finance in Drag?

Sep 13, 2025 32 min

Lindsay and Larissa break down the chaos of tokenized securities and discuss the tension of having unlimited opportunities while also wanting a (semi) stable life. Register for our LIVE SHOW in NYC on October 22! Links: Chirp Wheel Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

What Roblox's 380M Users Can Teach Web3

Sep 1, 2025 28 min

We dive into why a kids' gaming platform is schooling crypto on adoption, white knight performatism and more. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Wall Street: Secretly Buying Bitcoin & Fumbling Employee Loyalty

Jul 21, 2025 31 min

Lindsay and Larissa break down the shady underworld of institutional crypto trading and why you should care about it. Learn why OTC is where the REAL action happens, what it means for the market and why buying bitcoin now still isn't too late. Plus: what Gen Z can do that our parents never could (hint: it's not buy a house), why Goldman Sachs is making junior bankers swear loyalty oaths, and what sunscreen is hot girl summer certified. Washington Post op-ed: “Donald Trump is not a clown. I should know.” (lol) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/10/donald-trump-clown-clowns-without-borders/ Pirate Wires: https://www.piratewires.com/ “The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream” by Patrick Radden Keefe https://amzn.to/3TUI3nY SuperGoop Unseen sunscreen: https://www.amazon.com/Supergoop-Unseen-Sunscreen-SPF-1-7/dp/B08CFVM1TT/?th=1 Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Markets Are Fake, Bitcoin is Real & Lindsay is Mad

Jun 9, 2025 35 min

We get into Bitcoin Vegas, GameStop’s crypto pivot, and why every company suddenly wants to be MicroStrategy. Larissa spills on surviving a Trump mosh pit, Lindsay rants about financial delusion, and we both debate whether turning into a Bitcoin holding company is brilliant or batshit. Also: furries, toddlers, and weed prescriptions. An episode for the ages. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Consensus 2025 Rant

May 23, 2025 20 min

Live from Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Lindsay and Larissa discuss event takeaways, how they use AI, and answer listener questions. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

How to Finance When You're Too Hot to Finance

May 16, 2025 33 min

Being hot is a 24/7 job. Your actual job is a 24/7 job. This leaves 0 time to plan how to use your money – especially when spending it is ALSO a 24/7 job, unless you're Lindsay. Lindsay explains how she budgeted her way to two houses, while Larissa learns how to diversify "financials" beyond holding bitcoin. F*****g around with your finances is out. Financial savviness is in. (Larissa is sobbing) Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Protecting Your Ass(ets)

May 8, 2025 29 min

Death comes for us all, but your Bitcoin doesn't have to die with you—unless you're James Howells, who accidentally tossed $800 million into a landfill. This week, we're talking crypto estate planning with Wasim from Vault12, because nothing says "I love you" to your family like not forcing them to explain to a therapist why they're digging through garbage to find your hard drive. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Too Hot & Online to Handle?

May 2, 2025 40 min

The girls discuss clout-chasing, why “onboarding the next billion” needs to die, and hot smart girl posting strategy. Subscribe for weekly takes on crypto, careers, dating & being very online. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Miami Alpha: Dating, Crypto, Q&A

Apr 1, 2025 33 min

Lindsay and Larissa give updates on dating and crypto + answer questions you all submitted. Buckle up, bitches. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Literal Sweat Equity: Running Around at Conferences

Mar 24, 2025 35 min

Lindsay is joined by the queen of event coverage, Dayana Aleksandrovna (better known as @dee_centralized) for a discussion on what conferences are really like, how we might make them better, and the power of a good conference bag, which of course contains extra packets of hot sauce just in case. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

ETHDenver Rant

Mar 18, 2025 23 min

Live from ETHDenver, the girls discuss the vibe at one of crypto's biggest events. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

The Death of Nuance

Mar 4, 2025 30 min

Crypto is an important monetary innovation, but you'd never hear it from the mainstream media. The girls discuss how the media and our views are shaped – and often skewed. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Dating While Professionally Unfiltered

Feb 2, 2025 37 min

Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

An Attempt at Career Advice

Jan 25, 2025 46 min

Partly career advice, partly peer therapy, wholly fabulous. How did Lindsay and Larissa get to this point in their careers? What drives them? And most importantly... Did Lindsay go to Carnegie Mellon? Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

To The Moon..... For Good

Jan 14, 2025 18 min

This episode features an interview Lindsay did ~*on stage*~ down at Miami Art Week. Mark Sepulveda, a brilliant builder, dev, and overall fantastic person, joins to talk about how crypto can be used in charitable donations, working for the same company for 8 years (!!!!), and more. Please note that right before this talk, the rapper Mims (This is Why I'm Hot) was on stage talking about crypto and music. It was a weird, great day. Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Learn What Lindsay Won't Let Larissa Title This Episode

Jan 1, 2025 47 min

Are we in a dating recession? What is DeFi? What's wrong with TradFi? Lindsay and Larissa conquer this all. Pirate Wires newslettersBloomberg article on the Stanford study about the COVID-fueled “dating recession” Buy us a coffee! Or a drink! Or several! Submit questions and share feedback Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTube Follow us on X and Instagram: Seeking Alpha on XSeeking Alpha on InstagramLarissa on XLarissa on InstagramLindsay on XLindsay on Instagram

Monetizing Dogs, Crypto Ideals & the Nouveau Riche

Dec 20, 2024 1 hr 0 min

Larissa talks with crypto OG Nick Saponaro, founder of DiviSwap. They discuss dog NFTs, crypto's evolution and culture, and much more. Follow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and Instagram at @lindsaytheboss

WTF Are Memecoins?

Nov 29, 2024 32 min

This week we’re talking memecoins and as always, we’re answering your most burning questions, like: WTF are they? Who cares? Who is Pepe and does he have BDE? Article on Dogecoin and Remittances here. Subscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeFollow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and Instagram at @lindsaytheboss

Read, Write & Be Hot

Nov 22, 2024 35 min

Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet by Chris DixonBloomberg: “Elon Musk and Mark Cuban Agree on One Thing: Dogecoin Is No Longer a Joke”Champ Titles, on-chain vehicle title, registration, and lien systemsMeans of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State by Byron TauFollow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and Instagram at @lindsaytheboss

From Cell to CEO: Success & Resilience in Reentry

Nov 15, 2024 1 hr 8 min

Larissa talks with Jason Jones, founder and CEO of entertainment company Everything Entertainment and tech consulting firm Disrupt 2 Innov8. They discuss Jason’s experience reentering society after spending 13.5 years incarcerated, his professional success since returning home, and how tech can be used in reentry to lower America’s recidivism rate – which is currently over 60%. Follow Jason’s companies on Instagram at @_everything_entertainment and @disrupt2innov8. Follow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and Instagram at @lindsaytheboss

Welcome to Blockchain B*tches

Nov 7, 2024 44 min

Learn more about BitcoinLearn more about EthereumLearn more about SolanaLearn more about Tether (if you dare)Learn more about BNB (but don’t)Follow Seeking Alpha on X and Instagram at @seekingalphapodSubscribe to Seeking Alpha on YouTubeSubmit questions and share feedback at seekingalphapod.comFollow Larissa on X at @larissabundziak and Instagram at @larissabundzFollow Lindsay on X at @lindsayposs and Instagram at @lindsaytheboss

How in God's Name Did We Get Here?

Nov 1, 2024 30 min

Season 1, we are here! Lindsay and Larissa dive into what got them into the industry, why they stay in it, the parallels between crypto and dating, and more. Tangents include a very unsavory story about West Virginians (sorry), Larissa yelling at an elder on Dr. Phil (but it was deserved), and Lindsay being a nerd at a nerd school (no surprise for those of you that know her). If you want to support the show, like, subscribe, and share with a friend! If you extra love us, buy us a coffee. All the subscription links you could ever need: linktr.ee/seekingalphapod

[TRAILER] It's a REBRAND! Introducing Season 1 of Seeking Alpha

Nov 1, 2024 1 min

Have you ever thought to yourself, "all that is missing from my life is two women yapping about crypto and dating?" Well, great news for you! Tune in to Season 1 of Seeking Alpha, where we'll be diving into the crypto industry to bring you news, insights, and education all tied into our lives as single, career-driven, passionate women. Join us!

Special Announcement

Nov 15, 2022 1 min

Just checking in! We will be switching our show format to every two weeks. Fear not, we'll be back in your ears with great content after the holiday break and what is hopefully a short recovery from surgery. Until next time!

Living Very Online

Nov 8, 2022 42 min

Today's episode features Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. Each year, The Webbys highlight excellence in digital art, media, design, content, and more. Also each year, you hear your favorite major podcast hosts begging you to vote for their show to win a Webby Award. Claire and I talk about the history of The Webbys, internet trends, and why adding gaming and metaverse content was especially critical to the Webbys.

The Cost of Missing Out

Nov 1, 2022 50 min

Today's fantastic guest is Rebecca Longawa is the Founder and President of Happy Warrior (which helps brands with strategy and partnerships) and the CEO of Women’s Carball, the second largest esports league for women in the world, and features women who play Rocket League. Naturally, we had a lot to talk about, from avoiding activations that are just a logo slap to creating equitable spaces for girls and women to game. Rebecca is a right light in this industry, and remains dedicated to making it a better place.

Bitcoin Cinderella

Oct 25, 2022 41 min

Joining the podcast today is Jacqui Cooper, Bitcoin enthusiast, author, traveler, and more. We talk about why a will is important, how podcasting has the ability to influence people, Jacqui's book, Bitcoin Cinderella, and way more. Jacqui tells me about her journey into the crypto rabbit hole and how she's embracing a lifetime of learning. Episodes: https://cryptomom2.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Cinderella-Blockchain-Adventures-Fairytale/dp/B09WW5S1K2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A99H4XND4HTL&keywords=bitcoin+cinderella&qid=1663701267&sprefix=bitcoin+cinderlla%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-1

Standing with Ukraine

Oct 18, 2022 36 min

Today's episode is incredibly important. Valeriia Voronova, the Media Director of Maincast, joins the show. Maincast is an esports organization based out of Ukraine, where they operate Live Broadcasts, Tournaments, and create original content through their talents and influencers. The war in Ukraine has heavily impacted Valeriia's life, business, and the esports scene, and we discuss the impacts of that. Valeriia explains what the esports scene is like in Eastern Europe, how more women can be involved in the industry, and more. Episode Resources https://www.maincast.com/ https://www.gamereactor.eu/esl-and-maincast-has-extended-their-media-deal-for-four-more-years/

HGTV in the Metaverse

Oct 11, 2022 33 min

Metaverse Designer Gemma Bowen, aka KawaiFoxiita joins the show today! Gemma is a Sims builder and designer, recreating sets, building original sets, and putting her own creative spin on game design sets IN the Sims. With a background in interior design, a passion for creating online worlds, and the talent to build from scratch, Gemma is like if the Property Brothers were one incredibly talented and tech oriented person. Listen as we discuss designing in the Metaverse, building communities, and working with a chronic illness.

It's a Game Changer

Oct 4, 2022 50 min

Joining the show today is Ashley Washington, the Game Changers EMEA Product Manager at Riot, where she works on building spaces for folks in marginalized genders to play, compete, and have fun. We talk about Game Changers, and how it creates a safe space for women who are interested in competitive play and removing some of the negative factors that often keep them from progressing and finding further opportunities. Plus, we both get to flex a little about our foreign language skills (Ashley is the far more talented one in that department). Episode Resources: https://www.theloadout.com/valorant/game-changers-ashley-washington-interview

Problem Curation

Sep 27, 2022 41 min

Today's episode features Maya McClendon, the Founder of Timeout. Timeout is an app designed to specifically aid athletes and other high pressure performers with tools to aid in bettering mental health. While Timeout is focusing first on athletes, Maya believes expansion into all kinds of competitive areas is going to be critical to Timeout's success. We talk about how to build a business, what it's like to get funding, and the intersection between tech and mental health. Maya teaches me about problem curation: figuring out what the issues actually are is the way to actually solve problems.

Dial Up Phase

Sep 20, 2022 47 min

This week's episode features Sandy Carter, the VP of Unstoppable Domains. Sandy has had an illustrious career in tech (so much so that she has her own Wikipedia page, definitely check it out), and is right in the middle of the Web3 revolution. We talk about the transition from Web2 to Web3, the opportunities that are out there, and why the Metaverse is exciting. Sandy's musings show why it's important to keep up with the youths, and help me understand how Web3 can democratize the internet. Episode Resources: https://decrypt.co/106009/unstoppable-domains-reaches-unicorn-valuation-with-65m-series-a-round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdAfucJNC88&ab_channel=SiliconANGLEtheCUBE https://www.businessinsider.com/why-i-quit-amazon-for-web3-sandy-carter-crypto-nft-2022-6

Technical Poetry

Sep 13, 2022 53 min

Nadja Bester, Co-founder of Engage of Earn investment platform AdLunam, Inc., joins the show today! Nadja has a career in tech, journalism, and travel all rolled into one. We talk about building a platform, why crypto and Web3 projects are important, and what tools founders can use to set themselves up for success. Episode Resources: https://adlunam.cc/ https://hackernoon.com/engaging-to-earn-with-adlunam-co-founder-nadja-bester https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/22/05/27186631/women-leading-in-the-journey-toward-web3 https://metaverseinsider.tech/2022/04/28/an-interview-with-nadja-bester-the-ceo-of-adlunam-a-transformational-ido-launchpad/

39. Cliffnotes of Design

Aug 23, 2022 46 min

Today on the show is Ashley Olmested, Associate Experience Design Director at Ripple Studios where she works on Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield Portal. Ashley FINALLY teaches me what the difference between UX and UI (which is actually critical and really interesting), and what life is like as a developer. One especially prominent note: failure (and subsequent feedback from the community) is actually a starting point for making things better. In short: Ashley teaches me not to be afraid of criticism, which is easier said than done!

Becoming a Zen Master

Aug 16, 2022 1 hr 2 min

Swatee Surve, Founder and CEO of Litesprite, joins the show this week. Litesprite is a new way for employers and employees to experience mental health benefits through an interactive environment that teaches people how to master their own zen. Swatee and I discuss mental health, what it's like working in the healthcare space, fundraising, revenue models, and plenty of stories about life and learning. Episode Resources: https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/14/how-game-leaders-can-change-systems-to-improve-employee-mental-health/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/19/swatee-surve-interview-showing-gratitude-to-your-friends-in-a-game/ https://venturebeat.com/2019/11/10/litesprites-game-for-treating-depression-gets-an-endorsement-from-bayers-startup-accelerator/

Neopets That Can Vote

Aug 9, 2022 54 min

Are you interested in putting fun back into esports? This is the episode for you! Paige Cameron, VP of Miscellanea and general wizard from Beastcoast, joins me to talk about building an international esports organization, what opportunities are out there, and what it's like to constantly adapt and switch roles. Digressions include digital goods, fan engagement strategies, how old neopets are, the queer community in South America, and managing more than one Twitter page at a time. Episode Resources: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/state-lgbtq-rights-latin-america-0 https://beastcoast.gg/

Just Keep Swimming

Aug 2, 2022 49 min

Joining me this week is Holly Gray, the Human Resources Manager at Generation Esports. In addition to talking about esports and the importance of HR, Holly and I have a bit of a heart to heart about how to keep going when life is difficult, and also talk all about what Generation Esports is doing for students, veterans, and amateur players. Holly teaches me about the positivity of having kids play games in schools: higher engagement in school, better attendance, better grades because kids are getting to do things that make them happy! Hopefully that means the acceptance and normalization of it is coming. Episode Resources: https://generationesports.com/ https://edgeup.asus.com/2022/asus-gives-esports-programs-a-head-start//

Esports, But Make it Web3

Jul 26, 2022 51 min

Today's episode features Jen Hall, Head of Strategic Partnerships in Southeast Asia and India for Ampverse. Ampverse is an esports company that focuses on team development, influencer relationships, and key strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and India. Our discussion was centered on gaming culture in Asia, taking a different approach to monetization and fan engagement, and what Web3/blockchain gaming have to offer. Plus, we talk about how Nescafe gave fans the chance to play with their esports heroes. Episode Resources https://ampverse.com/jenny-hall/ https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/28/singapore-based-esports-startup-ampverse-lands-12m/

Dolly Parton Hits

Jul 19, 2022 49 min

Katya Dolgova, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Redhill Games, a game developer based in Helsinki, Finland is on the podcast this week! In a fun nod to Dolly Parton (intentional or unintentional), Katya's team just put out their first game, an FPS called Nine to Five. We talk about the startup environment vs. larger publishers, what is missing in the digital economy, and why it's fun to build a shooter game. Episode Resources: https://www.redhillgames.com/ https://www.ninetofive.game/ https://www.theesa.com/resource/2021-essential-facts-about-the-video-game-industry/

Kick the Day

Jul 12, 2022 47 min

Joining me this week is Julievette Jefferson, who started a non-profit called Kick the Day to provide kids with a space to play, learn, and move through gaming and other activities. Julievette's experience in the education world combined with a drive to keep kids sane and happy during the pandemic lead to Kick the Day, which now services her community in and around Philadelphia. We talk about community organizations, the importance of after school activities, and more. Julievette's orgaization is currently doing a fundraiser for this year's programming. If you would like to support the mission, please visit: https://icaniwillktd.com/donate Episode Resources: https://icaniwillktd.com/

Making an ImPrint

Jul 5, 2022 45 min

This week's episode features the first-ever enterprise level conversation. Join Lindsay as she discusses marketing, tech, and breaking barriers with Catherine Valiquette, Go-to-Market Manager and Marketing Strategy and Daniella Guio, AMS Marketing Manager, for PageWide Web Presses for a little known company, HP. Catherine and Daniella share their passions for using tech in marketing, building a more equitable world, and how advertising fits into the whole puzzle. Episode Resources: https://www.hp.com/us-en/industrial-printers/indigo-digital-presses.html - HP Indigo https://www.hp.com/us-en/commercial-industrial-printing/pagewide-web-press.html?jumpid=ps_9ce7964152&gclid=CjwKCAjw_tWRBhAwEiwALxFPobaErB9UQBixcNqMqpGseO97W6Hsin3zjVfVoelHDnebvcPwPx4KfRoC-mgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds – HP PageWide https://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA6-4597EEW.pdf- Personalization and Brand Experiences

Being You is Enough

Jun 28, 2022 50 min

*Major Episode Alert* This week features two incredible leaders in the gaming industry: Dr. Mitu Khandaker (CEO) and Latoya Peterson (CXO) join me from Glow Up Games. In its own words, “Glow Up Games is a game studio centering innovative storytelling about black and brown joy.” Mitu and Latoya walk me through what it was like developing a mobile game based on the hit HBO series Insecure (by amazing creator Issa Rae). Join us for a conversation on race, fundraising, company building, and what it's like to meet your heroes. Episode Resources: http://glowup.games/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kemberliespivey/2021/11/29/hbo-and-glow-up-games-launches-a-insecure-mobile-game-called-the-come-up/?sh=659eee11515c https://igda-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/18113901/IGDA-DSS-2021_SummaryReport_2021.pdf https://www.forbes.com/sites/kemberliespivey/2021/11/29/hbo-and-glow-up-games-launches-a-insecure-mobile-game-called-the-come-up/?sh=659eee11515c https://www.dbltap.com/posts/latoya-peterson-diversity-in-games-01f4wcm7jexg https://www.publicbooks.org/ai-rap-synthesis-tools-black-hip-hop/

BONUS: Dr. Jacquelyn Thomas on Gaming, Education, and Getting Girls into Science

Jun 25, 2022 39 min

For this special bonus episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jacquelyn Thomas, Founder and CEO, Kids In Technology, Curriculum Developer- Beauty of STEM Series (BOSS), and the Founder of Girls Pursuing Science. Dr. Jacquelyn's career and outlook lead us to having an important discussion on the different standards for men and women, how race fits in, and why it's important to get more diverse voices into science and tech. Listen for a timely and relevant conversation on the gaming industry, tech, and how we can get more women and people of color into the industry. Episode Resources https://girlspursuingscience.com/ https://thestoryexchange.org/jacquelyn-thomas/ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/forget-law-school-these-kids-want-to-be-a-youtube-star.html

Mental Fitness in the Metaverse

Jun 21, 2022 52 min

We're back with an episode on mental health and wellness, or as the guest this week calls the combination, mental fitness. Sarah Hill, CEO and Founder of Healium, joins me to chat how emerging tech will change the mental health field. Sarah's own journey with PTSD and the struggles of journalism lead her to creating Healium, an app that uses AR/VR technology to teach good practices and address mental health issues. Join me as I learn about mental fitness, media diets, and what's happening on the Silicon Prairie. Episode Resources: https://www.tryhealium.com/ https://www.startlandnews.com/2022/05/healium-nfl/

What is a DAO Anyway?

Jun 14, 2022 51 min

Joining me this week is May Mahboob, Co-Founder of MBD Financials, a photo-realistic metaverse banking solution aimed at helping people all over the world engage in financial activities on blockchain based technologies. May describes what banking in the metaverse looks like, how it can help people in developing countries, and what it means for international development. As an international policy nerd, this episode really spoke to what's happening in developing countries and how blockchain may help solve problems. Also, if you've been wondering what a DAO is, this is the podcast for you! Episode Resources: https://globalfindex.worldbank.org/sites/globalfindex/files/chapters/2017%20Findex%20full%20report_chapter2.pdf http://mbdfinancials.com/ https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/meta-bank-defi-described-as-worlds-first-decentralized-360-solution-bank-in-the-metaverse-2022-03-02

Word: Play

Jun 7, 2022 52 min

We are continuing our mental health chats! Joining me this week is Eve Crevoshay, the Executive Director of Take This. The mission of Take This, in its own words, is “decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry.” Our discussion is wide ranging, from why building a healthy community is so important to why being a helicopter parent may not be a bad thing. Episode Resources: https://www.takethis.org/ https://www.healthygamer.gg/blog/video-games-and-mental-health-explained https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/10/05/heres-how-instagram-harms-young-women-according-to-research/?sh=b0058fb255ae https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=jade https://gameshotline.org/

How to Endorse Yourself

May 31, 2022 59 min

The past few years have been difficult for so many reasons, and prioritizing mental health has become important. This week, we welcome Summer Scott. Summer is the Director of Team Operations at Counter Logic Gaming, where she incorporates all kinds of programs and initiatives to help players with their mental and physical wellbeing in and out of gameplay. Our conversation was a breath of fresh air about mental health, what we can do to treat ourselves better, and why this is all important in gaming. Episode Resources: https://dotesports.com/general/news/razer-launches-esports-wellness-program-for-players https://digiday.com/marketing/the-protector-how-summer-scott-has-helped-coach-an-esports-industry-into-taking-care-of-itself/ https://dotesports.com/general/news/razer-launches-esports-wellness-program-for-players

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Created by: Seeking Alpha Pod
Status: Inactive
Latest episode: Nov 9, 2025
Episodes: 74
Release period: Every two weeks
Avg. episode length: 42 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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