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The Shot Caller Podcast; lifting the veil off the future by sharing the stories of revolutionaries, game changers and innovators building a better tomorrow.  PS:  Share, like, subscribe; holistic wealth is like duct tape, it fixes everything. This podcast has a very special meaning to me and I share my very recent & personal breast cancer diagnosis in the intro.  The timing of my interview with Irmi and my subsequent diagnosis make this discussion about our health wealth, early diagnostics, bioligical vs. chronological age & more so, so much more raw and critical.  I implore everyone reading and listening to continue to inform yourself on how you can advocate for your own health. I am here to be a cheerleader as well as perhaps an inspiration for early diagnostics.  Ultimately, it is my goal to help spread the power of metabolic health so we never actually get cancer or other insidious diseases! Dr. Irmi Huber has more than 25 years experience as a serial entrepreneur and is co-founder of NEOTES, a longevity driven start-up that is translating cutting edge science for the benefit of those who want to extend their health span! Neotes seeks to enable people to live longer and better or even reverse their biological age using data-based personalized longevity recommendations.  In addition to diagnostics, they provide access to medical professionals as well as supplements that are designed to support your individual needs.  (no one size fits all solution here!) What are the 12 Hallmarks of Aging? Telomere attrition Genomic instability Mitochondrial dysfunction Cellular senescence Stem cell exhaustion Chronic inflammation Altered intercellular communication Loss of proteostasis Deregulated nutrient sensing Epigenetic alterations Disabled macroautophagy Dysbiosis Dr. Irmi and I discuss her journey to the longevity start-up world, many different sliding door moments, her personal journey caring for and losing her partner to colon cancer and how she is motivated to help put all of us in the drivers seat of our own longevity.  Before you go to down any longevity enhancing road, it is quite important to check where you and your body are at first.  This will avoid spending money on supplements and treatments that may not be necessary.  NEOTES has the same philosophy.  Diagnostics are a key pillar for optimising your health. (I have learned this quite poetically myself) NEOTES Diagnostic Tests: (Read more on the website in German. English coming) bioAge test NAD test Hormone test Collagen test Microbiome test Omega-3 test Thank you for listening.  I think this is such an important topic and podcast.  I will share more of my journey with you all in the coming weeks and months. **************************************************************** The Wealth Alchemist is in search of holistic wealth and focuses on the 4-pillars of wealth: Financial, Time, Health & Social Wealth.   Grab a cup of tea and join us on this fun and vital podcast for skin and overall health. Connect with Dr. Irmi: Dr. Irmi Huber Linked In NEOTES LinkedIN NEOTES webpage NEOTES Instagram NEOTES Facebook    .  .  .

The Shot Caller Podcast; lifting the veil off the future by sharing the stories of revolutionaries, game changers and innovators building a better tomorrow.  "Buckle up buttercup; it's time for you to get paid." PS:  Share, like, subscribe; wealth is like duct tape, it fixes everything. Danijela Schenker , co-founder of Forever Beautiful by Science, is not only a true expert on how to use the body's own resources to create healthy skin, but she is also a warm and generous person.  Danijela started her clinic 20 years ago after having been an ICU nurse for many years.  She loved the topic of health and beauty as well as the idea of biohacking to reverse the hallmarks of aging.  Her experience as an ICU wound specialist helped her to quickly see the benefits of microneedling. Danijela is now the official microneedling trainer for Dermapen and has a thriving clinic in Zürich.   The Wealth Alchemist is in search of holistic wealth and focuses on the 4-pillars of wealth: Financial, Time, Health & Social Wealth.  When you have healthy, glowing skin; you know you are taking care of both your internal health as well as your mental health.  They are all connected.  Danijela is both a walking advertisement for beauty, inside and out, as well as a science first expert in how best to treat the skin and body! Who is this podcast for? Anyone who wants to understand core principles around healthy skin Anyone who has noticed their skin deteriorating and wants a deeper insight into how to slow or reverse some of the damage Those in GenerationM! (generation Menopause) Anyone of any age who is interested in microneedling Those who are curious about the incredible benefits of red light therapy! (I am a huge fan!) People who want to know what the absolute basic treatments and products are for healthy skin. Those who want to learn more about the incredible advantages of a retinol serum People who want to understand the connection between internal health and our skin health Those who want to hear what her biohacking routine is!  Methylene Blue Redlight Face Therapy Redlight Sauna Cold Plunging Those who want to hear what some of her "current" favourite products are; Young Goose Skincare Neotes Dr. Julie Hunter Current Body Grab a cup of tea and join us on this fun and vital podcast for skin and overall health. Connect with Danijela: https://foreverbeautiful.ch/ https://www.instagram.com/forever_beautiful_by_science/ https://www.facebook.com/frischinstitut/ LinkedIn    .  .  .

The Shot Caller Podcast; lifting the veil off the future by sharing the stories of revolutionaries, game changers and innovators building a better tomorrow.  "Buckle up buttercup; it's time for you to get paid." PS:  Share, like, subscribe; wealth is like duct tape, it fixes everything. Laura Spaulding's story of poverty, discrimination by top military officers for being gay, struggling to feed herself to going into the police force and then starting her own crime scene clean-up is something that Hollywood would make a movie out of. Her Youtube channel, Crime Scene Cleaning, has over 50 million views.  She has the fastest growing crime scene clean-up franchise in the US.  She started her business with a home equity loan, because banks would not loan her money for her crime scene clean-up business.  Today, that business is worth over $25 million. Who is this podcast for? Anyone who has come from poverty and had to fight their way out Anyone who has been discriminated by people who are tasked with actually protecting and serving us, as Americans and humans! Those looking for start-up inspiration People who don't fit the typical "education" mold; those who want to blaze their own path and need a mentor People who need to hear about the importance of resilience  Anyone interested in the crime scene cleaning business! Connect with Laura: Spaulding Decon Crime Scene Cleaning YouTube channel Instagram Laura on LinkedIn *****************************************************************    .  .  .

My hot take on a few things surrounding the downfall of Credit Suisse, a 167 year old Swiss institution along with some demands for accountability, transparency as well as hope and encouragement for all those employees impacted by this nightmare. I have lived through multiple booms and busts; professionally and personally.  One of the best services I performed as a wealth manager was to maintain calm and prevent clients from making hasty, knee-jerk reactions that they would later regret. Who might like this introspective podcast? People outside of Switzerland who want some insight into the shitshow unfolding in Zürich People working for the company who need some encouragement and support People who want to understand why building holistic wealth and a net worth that is NOT only based upon a bank balance.  Understanding the importance of your emotional and physical well-being as well as honing your networking skills. People who want to Internalizing the important of having a "financial go-bag" as well as build multiple sources of income.  *********************************************** The Wealth PACK private membership GenZ & Wealthy private membershp The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website    .  .  .

An ode to those fighting oppression, fighting for human rights, fighting for reproductive rights. The Mullahs will die and the young GenZ and GenAlpha cohorts are ready to replace them with transparency, inclusion, equality and economic prosperity. Inspiration from being a latchkey kid and GenZ parents.   GenX as the Jan Brady generation. The economics of abortion. Hope

Today's guest is the founder of the company IQBAR, a smarter way to refuel and rehydrate your brain and body!   Who might this podcast really resonate with? People curious about how food, nutritious food, can boost cognitive and physical performance. Those who are keen to learn about how a "fast moving consumer goods" company gets it initial funding.  Angel investors and running a Kickstarter campaign. You are curious about improving your overal health; learn about some of the missing minerals in our current diet and why something like Magnesium L-threonate is so important to brain health.  Pregnant and lactating mothers; Hear why this unexpected consumer group market  started buyin a LOT of their hydration product, IQMix. Generally interested into Start-up and founder life.  Insights from the Covid trenches. Will is a generous guest in that he talks us through their revenue growth history and upcoming year projections.  He enlightens us on how he met his first early angel investor, the world blueberry King, based in Fall Creek, Oregon.  (The state I hail from!).  Follow IQBAR on Insta and Facebook.  Or follow Will Nitze via LinkedIn. ******************************************* The Shot Caller podcast is produced with a lot of love and my way of giving you all insight into some of the most revolutionary, game changing and passionate people making our world a better place.  Please like and follow us as well as give us feedback, especially when you loved one of my podcasts! You might also impact someone else's wealthy life if you share this podcast with them; especially a mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbour.... The podcast is my love letter to all of those as passionate as I am about leaving the world just a little bit better than you found it.  If you want to build on-going financial and investment literacy, hear about important new investment trends, be inspired by building a holistically WELLTHY life, think about joining us at The Wealth Pack membership for women or via the new GenZ & Wealthy platform.  Both platforms will absolutely put you on a path towards financial confidence, freedom and a compelling future. The Wealth PACK private membership GenZ & Wealthy private membershp The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website    .  .  . 

Today's guest, Nikita Michelsen, founder and CEO of Pearlita, is set to positively disrupt the trash cans of the ocean- OYSTERS! Hear how Nikita set out, less than 1 year ago, to launch a cell-based oyster company to solve the problem of the pending collapse of the world's oyster reef's.  As much as 85% of the world's oyster reef's have disappeard in the last 200 years! As a young founder, Nikita tells us how her upbringing in Sweden & Danish roots prompted her to create a product that honored the culture of her childhood while simultaneously protecting this key part of our oceans. She also tells us how they quickly pivoted to create a "plant based" oyster line as a short-term product win as well as to learn more about what customers are looking for.  They have had rave reviews in blind taste tests and also created a "biodegradable" oyster shell to go with their vegan oysters! Did you know? One oyster filters 50 gallons of water! The world consumes 2 billion tons of oysters per year They are harvested between 1-3 years of age, but can live up to 20 years in the wild; filtering out our oceans They sequester carbon & are considered key ecosystem engineers in the ocean Their shells can be used to help plants if broken up and spread around the garden to improve the Ph balance of the soil They are great source of vitamins A and D, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and ascorbic acid. Eating just six of them more than meets the daily recommended intake of iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus for adults. Higher ocean temperatures are creating new, intense bacteria that is killing the mollusk ecosystem as well as hosting dangerous diseases for humans In just about an hour, you will be inspired and informed on how important it is to keep our ocean temperatures down and to champion innovators such as Nikita and Pearlita! **New Wealth Alchemist Course Launch Determine the Price of Your Dreams: How to achieve your financially vibrant retirement in 4 weeks; resulting in less vulnerability, uncertainty and anxiety about your future.  Design a plan that reflects your needs and stick to it. Launching November 9th. In 4 short weeks you will determine if you are on track to fund a financially vibrant retirement, design a tangible & tailored funding plan to achieve or surpass your dream future lifestyle, eradicate the anxiety of an unknown future and become a financially empowered woman.  Read more here... **************************************************************** Please rate and leave me feedback.  It is so important that I serve you well in building a wealthy life! You might also impact someone else's wealthy life if you share this podcast with them; especially a mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbour.... You can also find me on : The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website The Wealth PACK private membership  .  .  . 

If you consider your health to be part of your wealth or your "wellth," this is the podcast for you. Dr. Mike Belkowski, founder of Biolight, discusses the "insane" benefits of red light therapy.  It really is not an overstatement!  Once you start to understand how important light is to our body's natural circadian rhythm, it starts to make a lot of sense.  In fact, I was quite suspicious when I read, years ago, how important sleep is to fat loss. I thought that sounded ridiculous. However, scientific research after scientific research continues to point to the importance of maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm. There are a series of important events, like domino's in our body.  When we forsake one or more of these, the system gets off balance. Mike trained as a physical therapist and made an early pivot when he went into a private, cash based business. He found that the major insurance companies would not pay for some of the alternative therapies he was using and were really effective; such as dry needling.  He did not want to be beholden to an "old" school medical ideology.  I make it my mission to seek out and interview these types of revolutionaries, game changers and disruptors.   It is of paramount importance to me that you are given the most up-to-date data on anything that will improve the quality and length of your life. Some of the topics we cover include: How lightbulbs are circadian wreckers The benefits of morning sunlight- with peer reviewed research! The difference between Red Light and Nir Infrared Light Mitochondrial disease and how red light helps repair the cells Why sunglasses might be bad for your health! The gut/brain axis and how treating your gut with red light has the side benefit of improving brain function! An overview of some of the biggest health benefits of red light therapy: Women's Health Sleep Gut & Brain health Oral health Fat/Weight Loss Inflammation Pain Skin- anti-aging!  hell to the yes! Pet Health! (Biolight is launching a pet friendly red light therapy mat!) Significantly more This was both a fun and informative podcast that I really think will pay "dividends" to you and your health. Biolight has an entire page on its website dedicated to red light therapy research on key areas of the body.  Check it out here Mike also has his own podcast, The Red Light Report, where he goes into detail on everything red light and our health!  Also a must listen!  The bottom line is that red light therapy is a pretty inexpensive (when you amortize the years of use and the reduction in health issues), convenient and non-invasive way to take charge of your own health and healing.   At the end of the day, our health is our issue.  We should do all we can to make sure this one body is treated well and it will in turn, treat us well. #holisticwealth is the way to live! **New Wealth Alchemist Course Launch Determine the Price of Your Dreams: How to achieve your financially vibrant retirement in 4 weeks; resulting in less vulnerability, uncertainty and anxiety about your future.  Design a plan that reflects your needs and stick to it. Launching November 9th. In 4 short weeks you will determine if you are on track to fund a financially vibrant retirement, design a tangible & tailored funding plan to achieve or surpass your dream future lifestyle, eradicate the anxiety of an unknown future and become a financially empowered woman.  Read more here... **************************************************************** Please rate and leave me feedback.  It is so important that I serve you well in building a wealthy life! You might also impact someone else's wealthy life if you share this podcast with them; especially a mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbour.... You can also find me on : The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website The Wealth PACK private membership  .  .  . 

Todays guest, Robert Kennedy is the managing director and founder of Swiss Diamond Collection in Switzerland.  Robert gives us a very personalized overview of the current and historic diamond markets.  He explains how he works with UHNW families around the world in both managing their diamond portfolios as well as sourcing new gems.   This conversation was so in-depth that I decided to make 2 segments. In segment 2, Robert goes deeper into the evolution of diamond pricing, why diamond ETF's are quit a perfect solution yet, some examples of how he has advised his clients by not following the crowd, an explanation of what blood and conflict diamonds are as well as how the blockchain is helping to increase transparency.   Robert is such a wealth of knowledge.  If you inherited diamonds or are actively investing or want to begin investing in diamonds, this is the podcast for you. Robert is a gemologist and his firm specializes in the finest diamonds the world has to offer.  He was an absolute joy to sit down with and will also partake in a private, bespoke event for The Wealth Pack members, my new holistic wealth platform for women.  You can sign up for a 1 month trial membership to experience all the goodness of this holistic wealth sisterhood.  A community that values and builds physical, mental, planetary and financial well-being! ************************** Robert has a series of courses available here...  .  .  . 

Todays guest, Robert Kennedy is the managing director and founder of Swiss Diamond Collection in Switzerland.  Robert gives us a very personalized overview of the current and historic diamond markets.  He explains how he works with UHNW families around the world in both managing their diamond portfolios as well as sourcing new gems.   This conversation was so indepth that I decided to make 2 segments. In segment I, Robert enlightens us on the current diamond trends; from pink, to blues and even red diamonds.  Robert explains how the pricing has evolved, how diamonds with a story hold their value even more, and he gives us insight into what % of a portfolio his clients put into rough and polished diamonds for investment purposes.  Robert is such a wealth of knowledge.  If you inherited diamonds or are actively investing or want to begin investing in diamonds, this is the podcast for you. Robert is a gemologist and his firm specializes in the finest diamonds the world has to offer.  He was an absolute joy to sit down with and will also partake in a private, bespoke event for The Wealth Pack members, my new holistic wealth platform for women.  You can sign up for a 1 month trial membership to experience all the goodness of this holistic wealth sisterhood.  A community that values and builds physical, mental, planetary and financial well-being! **************************  .  .  . 

Hello Shot Callers and everyone else listening. Today's podcast is actually a Solocast!  I take you on a slightly "random walk" from relaying some science around NOT always having a plan B, meandering into Stoic & Epicurean philosophy; unravelling the quote that nations start STOIC and die EPICUREAN(with context of course), continue on with the backstory of Nick Hanauer and his pitchfork/middle out economics theory; strongly advocating for a thriving middle class and END on my passionate new private membership: THE WEALTH PACK! This is only 30 minutes long and will give you both a nice historical brief on topics that are of VITAL importance to those nations-especially America- who value democracy and economic prosperity.  This isn't rhetoric, this is economics. Any thriving, successful nation since the beginning has had one critical element; A STRONG MIDDLE CLASS!  Ignore this at your peril. How many extra haircuts can a billionaire get? How many more meals can a billionaire eat?  How many refridgerators are billionaires buying?  Quote from Nick Hanauer, "The US made plutocrats, not the other way around.  A thriving middle class is the source of prosperity in capitalistic economies NOT a consequence of it."  Nick's Ted Talk can be found here. His Pitchfork Economics podcast here. How backup plans can harm goal pursuit: The unexpected downside of being prepared for failure. Epicurus Stoicism Will Durant quote Thank you for listening to this podcast.  It is my singular goal to exponentially increase female financial wealth and thus improve the well-being of the planet.  I WANT MORE FEMALE PLUTOCRATS! (around the world)  Plutocrat: a person whose power derives from their wealth. What is the Wealth Pack and why should you join? The Wealth Pack wants women to thrive in all aspects of their life and recognizes that we can't focus on all the big buckets of life in a vacuum.  Strong mental health is necessary to tackle the other issues of your life.  Strong financial health helps you to stick to your values and live your dreams.  Strong physical help allows you to participate in an active life.  Strong planetary health means we all thrive!  I am building a platform & community that will help you thrive;  It is a dynamic source for financial literacy & news as well as a support system for redefining and building wealth; inclusive of mental, physical and planetary well-being. Mind, body, wallet and planet are the top priorities. My goal is to reach 50,000 women in the next year. It is radical and it is achievable.  I believe that what I am building will be revolutionary for women but also for the world.  I believe we can find a more harmonious middle way.  But, we need more women PLUTOCRATS!  We need you to not just build wealth but to utilize your existing wealth in a way that will actually ensure our legacy is able to be enjoyed by our loved ones. *************************** Please rate and leave me feedback.  It is so important that I serve you well in building a wealthy life! You might also impact someone else's wealthy life if you share this podcast with them; especially a mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbour.... You can also find me on : The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website The Wealth PACK private membership  .  .  . 

Hello Shot Callers and Wealth Achemist Warriors, I grabbed 25 minutes to put some of the global rough seas we are all experiencing; war, inflation, political strife, environmental stress and beyond into a bit of "stoic" context. How can you apply the 4 Stoic virtues to both your day to day life as well as how to build and manager your wealth! This is curated to be both informational and inspirational. Freedom is the highest dividend money pays and it is priceless!   *************************** The Wealth Alchemist, me, has just launched a stunning new 3-session Wealth Road Map Coaching program to help you REVIEW, REVITALIZE & REIMAGINE  your wealth and future!  Full energy, full impact, full empowerment! Check it out... You can me on : The Wealth Alchemist_LinkedIn The Wealth Alchemist Website  .  .  . 

John Belizaire, CEO Soluna Computing; Disrupting Crypto Mining with Clean Energy Power! John and the Soluna team are creating green data centers that enable crypto currency's energy consumption to be a feature and NOT a bug! John recently spoke on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to try to help legislators understand just how disruptive & important their clean energy, small footprint data centers can be. John had this to say; "The reality is that if we execute well, computing can be a catalyst for growth in clean energy — a crucial component to meeting our goals of pollution reduction AND rural job creation. And you in this room have the ability to shape policies that can encourage more sustainable cryptocurrency, deter bad actors and redefine our thinking regarding what grid infrastructure should look like." In our podcast, John explains his varied and profitable entrepreneurial background, how he has worked with a core team throughout much of his career and the very compelling economics behind creating "additionality" for the clean energy operators by putting these data centers on sight! Reducing curtailment, the lost clean energy that the grid cannot absorb, is a total game changer.   $144 billion Private Equity and Venture Capital dollars has gone into the renewable energy sector in the first 5 months of 2022.  That is up from $48 billion in the same period of 2021.   Savvy Shot Caller listeners will understand how this will have a serious impact on the investment landscape for investors. It is my goal to scale global financial equality by giving you insight into the mega investment trends of the future.  Despite the volatile stock and cryptocurrency markets, there is tremendous long term opportunity in both economies for patient and well diversified investors. Bonus: Soluna Computing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Soluna Holdings.  Soluna is traded on the NASDAW under the symbol SLNH.   *************************** The Wealth Alchemist, me, has just launched a stunning new 3-session Wealth Road Map Coaching program to help you REVIEW, REVITALIZE & REIMAGINE  your wealth and future!  Full energy, full impact, full empowerment! Check it out... You can find Expat Ladies Zürich on: LinkedIn Soluna Computing  .  .  . 

Hey Shot Callers, get ready for a fun and fiesty episode with Dancoise Köchler, founder of Expat Ladies Zürich and me, your Shot Caller host! What is sexy, sexy time?  Well, it is a bit of a mash up between two women who met in Zürich over 10 years ago when both were practising their entrepreneurial chops at a trade fair- Dancoise with her Cake Lady brand and me with my Prêt á Party e-commerce business.   In 2020,  I invited Dancoise to come on the podcast to talk about race, divorce with small children, financial confidence and her self-love journey. Fast forward to May 2022 and we have just as great a connection; discussing hot topics like Roe v. Wade, owning your power, being unafraid to go for it as entrepreneurs, preventing financial vulnerability and a whole lot of sass and excitement about the fast growing sextech and "love making" creator economies! Depending upon the age of your children, you may want to listen to this with earpods or a headset:) There is nothing inappropriate; just two women talking about real, sexual topics that empower.  If you love this episode and would like to hear more from this dynamic duo in the future, please reach out; rate the podcast, leave a review or check us out on all the social media links!  *************************** The Wealth Alchemist, me, has just launched a stunning new 3-session Wealth Road Map Coaching program to help you REVIEW, REVITALIZE & REIMAGINE  your wealth and future!  Full energy, full impact, full empowerment! Check it out... You can find Expat Ladies Zürich on: Instagram Facebook  .  .  . 

Welcome to Episode 1 in our 4 part "Start Up" series that we initially only published via YouTube.  This 4 part series was curated to give curious listeners, viewers and followers direct insight into of what a start-up looks like from the inside. Antara Roy and Archana Kanabar are two good friends who had completely different professional careers but decided to turn what started out as a bit of a small exercise by Antara into a proper business. These two ladies welcomed us into their world to follow their progress from organic cosmetics start-up to market entry then acceleration over the last 16 or so months. Body By Organic is a cruelty-free vegan, organic and unisex skin care company. Their flagship products are the 24k Gold acne solution that teens & I love, a hair repair serum, glow facial oil, a charcoal detox mud mask, a mud cleanser (Archana's favourite product!) and more! Podcast Episode 2 YouTube Episode 1 YouTube Episode 2 YouTube Episode 3 ***********************************  .  .  . 

My guest, Ilana Jankowitz is the founder and CEO of Mindful Money Coaching.  She is from South Africa, but now based in Zürich, Switzerland. Ilana has counselled a wide variety of women who have emotionally to fill that hole with endorphins; from shopping to plastic surgery to even drug addiction.  Once you peel back the layers of behaviour, what you are often left with is an unresolved trauma.  This is where you start to heal. This podcast with Ilana Jankowitz addresses the why and how to fix our relationship with money; if it isn't serving us. Where do we get our money patterns and beliefs from? Do you mirror how your parent(s) handled money? How can you identify your limiting beliefs around money, release past trauma and create a positive energy around money?   Do your beliefs around money spill over into your personal relationships?  Is it time to shed these old beliefs and live without shame & guilt to thrive? Equal parts practical information and behavioural science insight; this is a short, punchy and transformative podcast for anyone wanting to change their relationship with all aspects of money! Other Mentions: The Book of Joy Chicken Soup For The Soul The Secret  .  .  . 

Episode 6- In our final episode from this wonderful series, Stefan Labas and I finish with the topic of energy and surrounding yourself with people who are positive, happy and successful.  Why it is important to build your own board of directors to accelerate your goals. Stefan explains that where are thoughts go, our energy flows. We are made up of about 30 billion cells and each one has .07 volts.  Together, that equates to 3.5 billion volts!  For perspective, a high voltage electricity wire carries 380k volts.   We are ENERGY! So take care of the energy you emit as well as what you let in around you. At the end, Stefan gives us a real life example of how he uses energy to move a very heavy key! ******************************************* This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and tapping into the subconscios to achieve these goals. Ep. 4-Fears, Eastern vs. Western Wisdoms; understanding fear and the differences between healing in Eastern and Western philosophies  Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- Stefan guides us through a Super Learning exercise but he precedes this with a special "chakra fire breathing" session to tap into our powerfuld THETA waves! Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback and increasing your positive energy field Links and Mentions: Eckhart Tolle Wim Hof Jo Dispenza Sahdgur Nikola Tesla Super Learning with Bruce Lipton ***************** Sign-up for our newly launched "Building A Wealth Road Map"- Three 1 hr coaching sessions For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant podcasts to this topic on the show: Stefan Labas, Episode 1 Stefan Labas, Episode 2 Stefan Labas, Episode 3

Derek Pew, Chairman of Hashwatt and Harena Data gives us a mini masterclass in building a Bitcoin mining operation with an ESG focus, the misunderstanding of quantitative easing and why printing money creates inflation, why inflation is called "capital gains" if you own real estate or other assets, the credibility of digital assets, the future of gaming and the metaverse!  SO MUCH MORE! Timings: 3:45- Rolodex Ice Breaker! 10:00- Bitcoin, Energy, Fear based affirmations 17:00- Coal, Natural Gas, Fossil Fuels and the reality of the historical mining industry. 21:00- Hashwatt wants to be a good bacteria in the belly of the electric ecosystem market. Playing by the regulatory rules. 25:00- Electric Cars (lithium batteries) vs. Bitcoin/Crypto 31:00- Cost per hash, Chinese miners, Kazakhstan, frequency of verifying a Bitcoin 52:00- Our emotional "fear" crisis, negative confirmation bias, emotional affirmations driving misinformation.  FOMO & FUD 57:00-History of money; limited supply, compact, utility, geo-politics, gold, quantitative easing and inflation 1:00:00- Democratization of finance, the profound nature of Bitcoin, the use case for cross border interaction and community, false assumptions around fraud 1:10:00- The Silk Road case and the Tim Ferriss Podcast with Katie Haun. 1:11:00- Chinese Digital Yuan; a cautionary tale that is an anethma to what crypto currencies were originally created to do.   1:17:00- Esports, Harena, Gaming and the Metaverse. 1:22:00-The social side of multiplayer gaming in the metaverse, Ray Kurzweil, Futurists, Lisa Randall Other Mentions: Bretton Woods Lisa Randall, Knocking on Heavens Door More Podcasts on Crypto & Bitcoin: Luzius Meisser, Chairman Bitcoin Suisse Diversifying your portfolio with crypto  .  .  . 

Episode 5- Stefan explains to us how certain breathing exercises help us tap into the "operating" system of the body, in order to connect the subconscious to the conscious.  A combination of specific breathing exercises that awaken the Theta waves in our body with meditation is incredibly effective at reaching our goals. (Do not operate a vehicle and participate in the breathing and meditation exercies)  You will feel very relaxed at the end of this podcast! ******************************************* This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and tapping into the subconscios to achieve these goals. Ep. 4-Fears, Eastern vs. Western Wisdoms; understanding fear and the differences between healing in Eastern and Western philosophies  Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- Stefan guides us through a Super Learning exercise but he precedes this with a special "chakra fire breathing" session to tap into our powerfuld THETA waves! Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback Links and Mentions: Theta Waves Wim Hof Jo Dispenza Brené Brown Sahdguru Nikola Tesla Super Learning with Bruce Lipton ***************** Sign-up for our newly launched "Building A Wealth Road Map"- Three 1 hr coaching sessions For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant podcasts to this topic on the show: Stefan Labas, Episode 1 Stefan Labas, Episode 2 Stefan Labas, Episode 3

As we celebrate International Day 2022, we are publishing our 3rd podcast in a special "Start-Up" series with the two founders of Body By Organic in the UK, that began in Dec. of 2020, in the midst of the Covid pandemic.  I love to showcase women entrepreneurs and this series is part of my committment to help increase the wealth of women around the world. In Episode 3, Antara and Archana tell us about their successfull trademark application for Body By Organic , their experience with trade shows, what surprised them about their customer interaction and how they are already kicking off a new branding strategy to prepare them to go into the retail skincare industry! **** This 4 part series was curated to give curious listeners, viewers and followers direct insight into of what a start-up looks like from the inside. Antara Roy and Archana Kanabar are two good friends who had completely different professional careers but decided to turn what started out as a bit of a small exercise by Antara into a proper business. These two ladies welcomed us into their world to follow their progress from start-up to market entry then acceleration over the last 16 or so months. Body By Organic is a cruelty-free vegan, organic and unisex skin care company. Their flagship products are the 24k Gold acne solution that teens & I love, a hair repair serum, glow facial oil, a charcoal detox mud mask, a mud cleanser (Archana's favourite product!) and more! Watch Episodes 1 & 2 on YouTube

"If you don't like the road you are walking, start paving another one!" -- Dolly Parton In this 40 minute podcast, I give you insight into the following, important topics; Female Economics- 1 billion women do not have access to financial services around the world The Great Wealth Transfer- $30 Trillion will pass through a significant amount of female hands in the coming 8-10 years The Rise of the Chinese Daughter 24 new female billionaires in China in 2021 The Female Financial Abdication-by the numbers. (But only highlights) A very real Food Crisis because of; Russia invading Ukraine- two of the world's largest global wheat exporters A complete breakdown of access to fertilizer for global agriculture Brazil may destroy more of the Amazon to get at the Potash reserves. (Given the lack of Potash and Potassium from the war in the Ukraine) The Nasdaq officially entering a "bear market." The potential liquidity crisis facing the FUTURES markets, kicking off with Nickel.  (Trades were halted by the London Metals Exhange.  It reached an all time high of $100k!)  

Eszter Tanczos Olver & Trudi Haemmerli have backgrounds steeped in entrepreneurship, academia, big pharma and angel investing.  Both women are part of SNGLR, a venture capital fund investing in exponential tech, focusing particularly on longevity, smart mobility and smart cities. In this episode, Eszter and Trudi explain how they got into business angel investing, the importance of networking-especially as a woman, what they think are some of the most disruptive opportunities in the future and how the both VR and the Metaverse will help people improve precision healthcare and recovery! Eszter talks about how European VC has actually outperformed American VC in every time period over the last two decades! Wow, even I did not know that! We talk about the importance of increased funding for women's health, femtech and agetech!  We have a brief discussion about MRNA technology as well, given Trudi's deep background in the pharma industry. ***************************************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: https://the-wealth-alchemist.com/podcast/ If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant guests to this topic on the show: Evelyn Pflugi, CEO The Singularity Group    .  .  .   

Hello Shot Callers, This is an investor friendly overview of our economic & market reality meant to help you breakdown the current economic environment through the lense of the global economy as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This short podcast covers some key economic indicators that have been bubbling to the surface, leading up to the current and stressful geo-political environment causing the markets to become very volatile. What do I discuss? The December 3% drop in real personal discretionary income. Consumer Confidence Labor Market Differential number and why this is something to look at now.  It has just hit a cycle peak not seen since the mid 1960's. What could this mean for the performance of the S&P 500? Inflation concerns and the potential response from the Federal Reserve Expecting a 25-50 bps increase in March. Explanation of what it means when High Yield Bond spreads are increasing.  Why should investors pay attention to this? Real Estate- What could be the impact to real estate asset prices if the fed raises rates, inflation continues and consumers discretionary income is dropping?  Reference to the 2008 Financial Crisis Rental inflation is rising rapidly The recent return differential between growth and value stocks David Einhorn "recession" prediction Rent of Income is the biggest component, at 32%, of the Consumer Price Index. The potential global economic impact from the Russian invasion of the Ukraine Russia's biggest trading partners The Russian impact on their markets and the Ruble  Financial Sanctions and their impact: SWIFT, etc. The ability for the US/Europe/Japan to continue growing as they represent 50% of the global economy UBS CIO & Economist discussion on Feb. 24th Historically 3 months after a global shock due to conflicts over oil, the markets were back up Sanctions will have a material impact on the Russian economy The situation Germany is in, being the most vulnerable to Russian energy, reinforces the need for more green energy. Some specific action points existing investors and new investors can do now to put themselves in a good position- managing risk/reward!  Warren Buffet's advice is included:) Listen to  my podcast on FEAR with Stefan Labas, executive health coach.  If nothing else, our timing was good to release a podcast on fear this week. I highly encourage you to listen as these global shocks have consequences beyond wealth. If you need personal coaching to establish ongoing financial confidence, reduce uncertainty, and build a road map; check out the new 3 session coaching course.  Other references: Eckhart Tolle  

Episode 4- We discuss the power of fear, how to redefine your relationship with it and how to recognize the triggers that may stem in childhood.  As humans, we have 50,000 thoughts a day; only 10,000 of these thoughts are positive.  Stefan and I tackle how to work towards improving your understanding of fear so it does not prevent you from living.  *******************************************This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and tapping into the subconscios to achieve these goals. Ep. 4-Fears, Eastern vs. Western Wisdoms; understanding fear and the differences between healing in Eastern and Western philosophies  Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- where are you now; emotionally, physically and spiritually. Stefan will guide us through a Super Learning exercise! Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback Links and Mentions: James Clear, Atomic Habits Brené Brown Sahdguru Nikola Tesla Super Learning with Bruce Lipton   ***************** Sign-up for our newly launched "Building A Wealth Road Map"- Three 1 hr coaching sessions For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant podcasts to this topic on the show: Stefan Labas, Episode 1 Stefan Labas, Episode 2 Stefan Labas, Episode 3

Cindy Stibbard, CEO of Divorce Redefined, is a professionally guided divorce and career transition coach; advocating for a BETTER divorce and BRIGHTER new future.  |Podcast sponsored by Pause Well Aging| Cindy, like many successful entrepreneurs, started her business out of a void.  Having struggled through her divorce on many different levels, Cindy decided to start a business that could help with pre-, during and post-divorce support, for the benefit of the entire family. Cindy discusses the four key segments where divorce will impact you; financially, legally, socially and emotionally. She also emphasizes that she is not pro-divorce but rather an advocate for healthy relationships. She helps people get "unstuck" when she recognizes behaviours that are not serving her clients.   From The Shot Caller and The Wealth Alchemist perspectives, one of the biggest areas of vulnerabilities that shows up time and time again is the financial piece.   She knows this piece well because it happened to her.  It is an important part of our discussion; helping woman to be less vulnerable in marriage often means educating them on financial and investment topics.   Cindy works with mostly women, but men are approximately 25% of her client base and she hopes that continues to increase.  While divorce is not gender specific, nor is Cindy's professional support, it is very common for her to find women who are the most vulnerable.  90% of her female clients come to her without any bank account in their own name!  Gray Divorce is on the rise.  While studies show that the average age of divorce in the US is 30, the rate of people divorcing over 50 has doubled since 1990. (A report by Business Insider found) Additionally, the LA Times did an article that said divorce over 50 is truly financially devestating, especially for women, whose standard of living drops on average by 45%.  For men, it is a drop of around 21% after divorce over 50. Clearly, helping people to navigate these potential landmines and ideally avoid them, especially for women, is a smart thing to do. I believe this podcast will resonate for a wide range of people.  Ultimately, both Cindy and I want to see more women empowered and in less vulnerable positions. Our podcast sponsor, Pause Well-Aging, is specifically addressing the big challenges women face during peri-menopause and menopause from a skincare perspective.  From their Collagen Boosting Moisturizer-I am a raving fan, to their fascia stimulating tool and their Cooling Mist spray for HOT FLASHES, Rochelle and team are making sure women in their 50's have skincare suited to their skin!  Share this podcast with anyone you think could really benefit. Cindy is also kicking off a special series with VoiceAmerica called- “Divorce ReDefined: Changing the Experience of Divorce” On March 16th, yours truly, The Wealth Alchemist-Shannon Sagawe, will be a guest!  ***************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: https://the-wealth-alchemist.com/podcast/ If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant guests to this topic on the show: Rochelle Weiztner, CEO Pause Well-Aging Screen Schooled Part 1, The Dumming Down of Our Children  .  .  . 

Episode 3- Understanding the power of the subconscious mind and how to tap into this powerhouse to achieve your goals!  Stefan really gives us a very vivid explanation of how the subconscious can imprint limiting beliefs as well as some examples of how he "hacks" the subconscious mind to help his clients achieve their goals in a sustainable and happy way! **********************************************This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and tapping into the subconscios to achieve these goals. Ep. 4-Fears, Easterny vs. Western Wisdoms; understanding fear and the differences between healing in Eastern and Western philosophies  Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- where are you now; emotionally, physically and spiritually. Stefan will guide us through a Super Learning exercise! Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback Links and Mentions: James Clear, Atomic Habits Brené Brown Sahdguru ***************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant podcasts to this topic on the show: Stefan Labas, Episode 1

Episode 2- Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life **********************************************This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and giving a voice to fear- to release it's power. Ep. 4-Myths, Legends, Wisdom; building a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophy (Qigong) Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- where are you now; emotionally, physically and spiritually Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback Links and Mentions: James Clear, Atomic Habits Brené Brown Sahdguru ***************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant podcasts to this topic on the show: Stefan Labas, Episode 1

Episode 1: This 6 part special series will take us on a journey of discovery that we believe will give you the insight, the inspiration and the tools to help guide you towards discovering, designing and delighting in your own personal masterpiece! What is it about?  With the help of Stefan Labas, executive health coach, personal trainer and entrepreneur; we have curated a discussion that encompasses identifying health priorities, mental, physical, and financial strength training, myths, legends, ancient wisdoms, getting curious in order to create the ideal “recipe” of you; revealing the masterpiece inside! Here are the episode topics we will cover over the next 2.5 months. Ep. 1- Intro to Stefan; his why, his health and financial struggles and his holistic approach to well-being. Ep. 2-Meeting with Myself; Creating sacred time and place to build your best life Ep. 3-Setting the right goals and giving a voice to fear- to release it's power. Ep. 4-Myths, Legends, Wisdom; building a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophy (Qigong) Ep. 5-Sherlock Holmes: Getting Curious & Investigative- where are you now; emotionally, physically and spiritually Ep. 6-Building your personal board of directors; mechanisms for feedback ***************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: Discover & Design Your Personal Masterpiece Blog Post If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant Swiss guests to this topic on the show: Tobias Reichmuth, Founder Maximon  Shira Kaplan, CEO Founder Cyverse AG    .  .  . 

Nikolina Lauc- CEO of GlycanAge, a precision health company that has the only biological age test that accurately measures your unique response to lifestyle change, explains to us the 30+ years of glycan research that has helped them develop their unique blood test.  | This episode is brought to you by Pause Well Aging, a well-aging company that is more than just skincare. It's a movement affirming that beauty gets better with age. | This father and daughter duo are unlocking the human glycome for preventative health and longevity.  Nikolina, however, did not become an entrepreneur with Glycanage.  Nikolina has ONLY been an entrepreneur, starting as a teenager. Coming from a family of academics, she was hindered by dyslexia.  Reading Richard Branson's biography was a breakthrough moment when she realised there was more than one way to be successful in life.  Hearing Sir Richard's story of both struggle but passion was a huge influence in her decision to walk her own "entrepreneurial" path. Her father, Prof. sc.D Gordan Lauc, is a molecular scientist and on the forefront of advanced glycan science. Glycans play a vital role in keeping us healthy but are also involved in most major diseases. As we age, the balance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory glycans in our body changes.  She explains how glycans have a large influence on your unique biology and are regulated almost equally by our genes on one side and environment and lifestyle choices on the other. Nikolina has become a major advocate for educating women on the impact of peri-menopause as it is during this time that women see the greatest increase in biological age- up to 9 years.  She discusses the current, unsatisfactory healthcare support for women in both peri-menopause and menopause.  Nikolina explains the misleading HRT study that created a huge controversy around breast cancer risk. We also hear about her personal $250k investment into the firm, their venture capital fundraising efforts and the fact that GlycanAge is already at break-even financially! If you want a sneak peak into how glycans inform what diseases you may be at risk for, 7-10 years ahead of time, this is a podcast for you.  If you want to learn, with more precision, what your personal disease risks may be, take one of their at-home blood tests. At the end of the podcast, I actually do a finger prick GlycanAge blood test live!  Listen to the end to see how well I do. ***************** For a more detailed write up on this podcast visit: https://the-wealth-alchemist.com/podcast/ If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Follow Shannon On: Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Other relevant guests to this topic on the show: Dr. Elisabeth Yurth: Episode 1 Dr. Elisabeth Yurth: Episode 2 Dr. Nichola Conlon, Nuchido NAD+ Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, Maximon-The Longevity Company Builder Daniel Dietz, Spermidine Life+ .  .  . 

What happens when you cross a cat rescuing microbiologist with another cat rescuing MBA student?  You get a passionate and purposeful team who has set out remove animals from factory farming and the pet food supply chain by creating cultivated mouse meat!  BOOM, we have Because Animals! That is what we call SHOT CALLERS! Shannon Falconer and co-founder Josh Errett bonded at a Toronto cat rescue organization and realized they had the skills and passion to help take animals out of the pet food industry supply chain.   Shannon, having completed her post-doctoral fellow in microbiology and immunology at Stanford, realized she had the scientific knowledge to create cultivated meat for the pet food industry.  It would be the first step in removing animals from our pet food supply chain.   Because Animals has already launched their first non-cell based pet products; probiotics and treats for cats and dogs. In 2021, they also successfully raised over $3 million in venture capital from big name firms Draper Associates, Orkla, SOSVC and many more. Their first limited edition cultivated "Mouse Meat Cat Cookie" is set to launch in 2022.  In early 2022 they will launch their A round of venture capital fundraising to expand their test facility for larger production capability.  From a health perspective, it makes a ton of sense to give cats a "native" diet, instead of the left-overs from an awful chemical process from animals they would NEVER normally eat in the wild.  So many of you listening to this podcast will have a precious pet at home.  You will want the very best for your fur baby.  But how many of you know the origin of the pet food you are feeding Snoopy and Garfield?   The answer is that most of us, including me, are oblivious.  Not only does Shannon Falconer explain to us what "fallen animals" are in the entire food supply chain, but also how awful the condition of meat is in these "rendering" facilities. Shannon enlightens us some of the challenges behind "feeding" the cells they are growing. The common ingredient used is called "fetal bovine serum."  This was obviously NOT a solution for them.  These protein "media" are also very expensive.  This was one of the first hurdles they needed to overcome.  As a chemical biologist, she relied on her training to find a better, more ethical solution. They have made great progress, but it is a process that will continuously be refined and improved.   As a business, Because Animals intends to be very price competitive with the premium and ultra-premium segment of the pet food industry.  She tells us, by the way, that these two segments are the only current "growth" markets in the pet food industry.  This is a comforting statistic as consumers, ie. pet parents, are becoming more discerning about what they feed their dogs and cats.  Rapid Fire: Shannon's favourite book: The God of Small Things Leader she respects: CEO Impossible Foods, Pat O. Brown ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course.  We just launched a new Web 3.0 course that will help you navigate this exponential new world.  Web 3.0 Course (NFTs and DeFi) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

Henrik Lund, CEO of Naturli- tells us how Naturli is not just a plant-based food producer; they are a MOVEMENT, that also happens to produce and sell plant-based food products. Naturli was founded in 1988 and for quite a few years, their products were only to be found in the specialty allergy section in a remote corner of Danish grocery stores. The Dragsbeak firm, a Danish firm around since the 1920's, saw an opportunity to expand their product range with Naturli and invested in the company.  Eventually they bought them out and developed a great partnership. Henrik regales us with several stories on creativity, innovation and building community as accelerants to their success story. They created the first private Naturli "chillers" in the grocery stores in Denmark to showcase their plant-based milk products- "creating envy" amongst the other grocery chains who were not yet carrying the "Naturli chillers" in their stores.   Naturli embraced the plant-based community to get feedback on what was the most important future products they wanted. Naturli and Henrik have taken a positive, humorous and often ingenious approach to building their brand and staying ahead of the pack. Naturli is now a fast growing "global" firm, with a firm fan following in the UK, especially at Sainsbury's, in Coop Switzerland, recently in the Ukraine, Scandinavia of course, Europe, Australia via Woolworth's and now the US! Naturli has teamed up with other plant based food makers such as OATLY to fight the non-sensical proposed EU Legislation to restrict plant based food companies from using terms such as "creamy," "veggie burger," "butter and cheese substitute," and more.  Given the HUGE impact that animal farming has on climate change, the preaching from the EU to slow the warming of the plane, this was a massive hypocrisy by the EU, showing their spinelessness to the EU Dairy lobby, that fortunately failed.   This podcast is a great "case study" for anyone out there looking to build a consumer food company, understand inclusive leadership and embrace change.  Henrik is so positive, reflective and a great inspiration for how to connect with consumers in a meaningful way.  Follow Henrik and Naturli via their FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages.  Please also ask your local grocery store to carry their products, if they don't already!  They are fantastic. ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

WELCOME TO OUR 50th EPISODE!!!!  Thank you for all of your support.  As October is both Breast Cancer Awareness and Menopause Awareness month; we are ending the month with a very cool story from another revolutionary entrepreneur! Rochelle Weitzner is a seasoned C-Suite executive and beauty industry veteran. She is the founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging, a barrier-busting skincare brand that has provided effective solutions for women experiencing this life stage, as well as made women more comfortable sharing their menopause stories.  She was the CEO of Erno Laszlo, CFO of Laura Mercier & Revive Skincare and spent the 19 years before that with International Paper in various SVP finance roles for $1+ billion businesses within IP. "Sparked by a hot flash, created by science.  Finally skincare made for all 3 stages of menopause." Rochelle walks us through her decision to go from a hot flash to entrepreneur, deciding to start a skincare company that helps mature, hormone changing skin!  On this journey she has also had to become an advocate for policy changes on the topic of menopause; so women are truly able to be informed.  She regales us with some truly unbelievable stories about working with the lawyers at QVC to allow the word "menopause' to be used on TV and how she is still working with Google to allow them to "re-market" their products because it has the word menopause on it! Rochelle is such a thoughtful and dedicated entrepreneur.  She is a wonderful inspiration to anyone out there over 50, about how to create a business from a pain point.  Menopausal skincare was one of the rare "white spaces" within the entire skincare industry! As an advocate for financial and investment literacy, there is tremendous investment upside in the entire "menopause economy" and the Femtech industry!   Rochelle tells us why the Pause Skincare line is so awesome and about some of their recent awards and accolades.  Their products are proving so popular, young people and men are also buying them up quickly! The lucky Shot Caller listeners will get a 15% discount on all of their products through the end of the year!  Use code: shotcaller15 and get yourself some fresh, plump, happy skin!  Some statistics to really open your eyes to the problem and opporutnity: According to Forbes, By 2025, there will be over 1 billion women experiencing menopause in the world, which will be 12% of the entire world population of 8 billion. Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats, are experienced by approximately 75% of them. Forbes also estimates the economic impact to be about $600 billion! According to findings from a survey conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons in 2017-18, only 1 in 5 women in the US received a referral to a menopause specialist. Of the 60% of women who seek medical attention, an appalling 75% of them are left untreated. “Women are derailed financially by consistently and universally being paid less than men.  They are minimized legally, even considered a form of property in many ways and in many parts of the world.  They are hindered intellectually, as women make up two-thirds of the 774 million illiterate adults on the planet, figures that have not budged in twenty years.  As surely as women's social, financial and physical security remain inequitable, women's health is in deep jeopardy.  Dr. Lisa Mosconi, The XX Brain ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

Dr. Nichola Conlon, a leader in longevity science since 2014, is a passionate advocate for education in longevity science. As CEO and Co-Founder of Nuchido Laboratories, She wants to help YOU be YOU for longer! Why is Nuchido different from many other supplement companies?  They are "systems pharmacologists" who approach the the body's many challenges with multi-targeted solutions that address the underlying biological complexity that is required for optimal cellular health. They translate scientific advancements into simple and effective products for broad consumer use. Nichola tells her story as a young researcher finding many different molecules that she believed could be very effective in increasing longevity and "health span."  However, many of these molecules were patented for drug use and would not generate the kind of financial returns that most drug companies require.  Dr. Conlon decided to start her own company, starting with the powerhouse molecule, NAD+. Why NAD+?  NAD+ is a critical coenzyme found in every cell in our body, and it's involved in hundreds of metabolic processes.  It plays a significant role in turning nutrients into energy in our body AND is a key player in our metabolism.  Unfortunately, it is estimated that your NAD+ levels halve every 20 years- from birth!  By the time you are elderly, you most likely have only a small amount of NAD+ working for you in your system.  Thus, it is such a huge problem and one she wanted to create a science first, effective supplement to help the body increase NAD+.   Nichola explains how this is not a straight forward process and that many companies out there are just trying to "load" more into our system; which Nichola and Nuchido believe to be an "ineffective" solution.  The Nuchido team works on the "recycling pathway" that the body uses very effectively.  The problem is not the "raw materials" but the "recycling pathway." For those of you who want to understand how the body has evolved and uses NAD+ in our system, this is a fantastic podcast.  Nicola explains the process so that everyone can understand. You will walk away with more motivation and clarity on where to spend your time and money on slowing the aging process and most importantly increasing our HEALTHSPAN! Dr. Conlon and I discuss the other important ways to upgrade your health and live longer; intermittent fasting, eating whole foods and exercising.  You can NOT supplement your way out of a bad diet.   Lastly, we spend some time hearing how having a higher level of NAD+ as a woman in or around menopause is proving to be a great way to minimize many of the symptoms women suffer from; lack of sleep and brain fog to name a few.  October is both Breast Cancer and Menopause Awareness Month.  According to Dr. Lisa Mosconi, over 850 million women all around the world, have just entered or are about to enter menopause.  Nichola has had many female customers report back a significant drop in some of the worst menopause symptoms.  She has been so intrigued that they are starting a study on this topic alone, so that they can back up these experiences with scientific results. Nuchido is offering all the Shot Caller listeners a 10% discount off their purchase of the TIME+ supplement!  Use code TWA10 (The Wealth Alchemist) at https://nuchido.com/pages/nad-supplements Nichola is passionate about bringing their longevity science to everyone and not just those in the biohacking world.  Please share this podcast with anyone you think might be suffering from a lack of energy, menopause symptoms or someone who is fascinated by science!  I believe you will be doing them a great service. ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

"There is a term sometimes used called 'toxic positivity.'  For sure our thoughts have power and ultimately we want to see the glass as 'half-full,' but absolutely, not at the expense of suppressing emotion."  Sylvia Beasley-Suffolk, Founder Shine True In this very special episode, Sylvia explains the very significant impact our thoughts have on every aspect of our life.  Our thoughts can of course serve us or make us miserable. Sylvia uses my Oktoberfest story, where I unravelled over not finding my dirndl hours before the event and how that brought up surprisingly strong emotions for me around not feeling confident and comfortable in my own body.  She explains the concept of the energy body and its components; mental, emotional & physical body.  It holds our subconscious beliefs as well as our suppressed emotions.  So many of our core beliefs, learned in childhood, we may not even be aware of. Beyond explaining why we live in these vicious circles, she gives us the tools to break-out of this unhealthy cycle and get back into the emotional "driver's seat," to live a more balanced and happier life.   Humans are absolutely wired to AVOID pain and seek pleasure.  We are far more driven by "loss aversion" than the prospect of gain.  These "dinosaur" brain reactions can inform how we both see and react to our environment.  Sylvia explains what an "amygdala hijack" is and how to recognize when this is happening.  Science continues to uncover just how connected our physical health is to our emotional state.  Not addressing our emotional pain can be at our personal physical peril.  There can be no "wealthy warriors" without both physical and mental well-being.   Health is an unremovable piece of living a wealthy life.  For this reason, I have asked Sylvia to do this podcast along with a lovely meditation at the end.  Her meditation is to help get you "grounded" and return to a more balanced state of mind. I truly hope you bookmark this podcast and come back to it whenever you are feeling untethered or ungrounded.  Let Sylvia know if this podcast resonated and helped you.   SHINE TRUE COACHING & BUSINESS CONSULTING Sylvia Beasley-Suffolk Linked In Sylvia Beasley-Suffolk Instagram ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

"Humans almost never enter a period of resource deprivation. That's what led to fasting because this creates Autophagy, which cleans our cells. We need to go back to our evolutionary processes and realize that our technology has gone far beyond our body in recognizing our new environment. We need to intentionally invoke Autophagy. Whether that be through Spermidine supplementation or fasting to clean out that dead toxic matter to extend our health and lifespan."  Daniel Dietz, CEO Longevity Labs, Inc.  Daniel Dietz, CEO of Longevity Labs US and SpermidineLife+ tells us the fascinating story of how Dr. Frank Madeo from the University of Graz discovered Spermidine's role in turning on "Autophagy" in our cells. He shares with us how Dr. Gerald Sitte and Herbert Pock then worked with Dr. Madeo to license and develop SpermidineLife+ supplementations, ALWAYS as a "science first" company.  The Headquarters for SpermidineLife is in Graz, Austria.   This podcast will get you up to speed on what Autophagy is, why it is important in living a long AND healthy life and the various ways to support this mechanism via intermittent fasting and the breakthrough peptide supplement SpermidineLife+ that his company manufactures.  Daniel also gives us insight to the US regulatory environment around supplements and how consumers can be a bit more savvy in understanding what to look out for in the wild world of supplements.  We get into the topics of #ketosis, #biohacking, #cellularscience, #bioavailability and more. This podcast is for all you budding #biohackers out there who want to "upgrade" and "renew" your cells to live your BEST and longest LIFE!  For those of you who would like to try their groundbreaking supplement, The Wealth Alchemist has a code to use: Shannon5 I absolutely LOVE this supplement and have seen my fingers nails grow hard as rock, my eyelashes become darker, my blood pressure slowly come down and even bouncier hair!  I recommend trying it for 3 months as it will take some time to build up in your system.   **************** Avoiding "Financial Learned Helplessness" with the Revolut Card and App! The Wealth Alchemist, me, is a HUGE fan of the new REVOLUT JUNIOR Card!  (link to referral code) They have features like; tasks and goals that align pocket money, school accomplishments, good behaviour, etc. to earning some extra money.  Both parents can transfer money via their Revolut accounts.  Your child can have limited access to only their account to see their account balance.  I particularly love the feature that sends me a text whenever one of my boys is using their card.  It helps me to have "teachable" moments if I see spending patterns that might be unhealthy.  (lot's of $1 to $2 Itunes purchases that actually add up to a lot of money!) Referral code here: https://revolut.com/referral/shannogjiz!SEP1AR This is a great way to start your young adult children out on the right financial path!  *********************** If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITune at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

In Part 2 of the Screen Schooled Podcast, Joe Clement and Matt Miles , two veteran teachers from the Washington DC area, do a deeper dive with Alex and I on how the over exposure to gaming and especially social media is contributing to the teen mental health crisis. "Learned Helplessness" and a prolific lack of resilience among the teenagers they teach is a big theme in this episode.  Joe and Matt give examples of how parents are overly controlling their students schedules, tests, homework and complaining about grades.  This trend to prevent any "failure" in our children means a lack of accountability and resilience later in life that may come back to bite, hard. Joe and Matt discuss the trend for boys to be more addicted to gaming and girls to be more addicted to social media.  In their book they sight a tripling of teen death by suicide from 2007-2017, coinciding with the invention of the smart phone.  Other problems like anxiety and depression are also massively on the rise.   If we know, and science has demonstrated, social media is toxic, why aren't we as parents, teachers and as communities doing more to help them?   This is a big question that requires big, sweeping contribution from our entire society, including the tech firms and the educators who are embracing technology in a way that does not actually serve their students.  As educators, Matt and Joe are often subjected to school administrators who think they should not be left behind in the school "tech" proliferation trend.  They don't use digital devices as as A TOOL, but rather as proof that they are modern and up-to-date with trends.  Students of all ages are now overdosed with screens and digital devices, much to their detriment, Joe and Matt argue.  Grab a copy of Screen Schooled to inform yourself on both the problems and the solutions for raising well adjusted and balanced adults.  If you have children, you will be doing your entire family an important act by listening to what these two veteran teachers have to say.  We are in the midst of teen mental health epidemic and avoiding the worst outcomes for our children should be our top priority.   Highlights from Episode 2: The gamification of our children's education Social media is not "actually' enhancing our kids' social interactions because they lack the skills and knowledge that are supposedly being enhanced Cutting the "digital umbilical cord." Technology firms and a lack of ethical responsibility to children and young adults; The lobbying of firms like Twitter that result in school administrators forcing teachers to attend 1.5 hour meetings on how to get students to TWEET more!!!!  Adam Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments Major decline of student involvement in school pride activities; sports games, school concerts, plays, etc. What the skills of the future will be... *** Avoiding "Financial Learned Helplessness" with the Revolut Card and App! The Wealth Alchemist, me, is a HUGE fan of the new REVOLUT JUNIOR Card!  (link to referral code) They have features like; tasks and goals that align pocket money, school accomplishments, good behaviour, etc. to earning some extra money.  Both parents can transfer money via their Revolut accounts.  Your child can have limited access to only their account to see their account balance.  I particularly love the feature that sends me a text whenever one of my boys is using their card.  It helps me to have "teachable" moments if I see spending patterns that might be unhealthy.  (lot's of $1 to $2 Itunes purchases that actually add up to a lot of money!) Referral code here: https://revolut.com/referral/shannogjiz!SEP1AR This is a great way to start your young adult children out on the right financial path!  *********************** If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITune at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  .   

Joe Clement and Matt Miles are two veteran teachers from the Washington DC area who could no longer stand by and watch the systematic "dumbing down" of the students they were teaching.  As the proliferation of digital devices increased, both at home and in schools, they saw direct correlations to cognitive decline, lack of critical thinking, short attention spans, apathy, addictive behaviour, fragile sense of identity, anxiety and depression explode. Their book, Screen Schooled, was published as a wake up call to parents and school administrators.  According to Matt and Joe, "Rather than becoming better problem solvers, kids look to Google to answer their questions for them. Rather than deepening students' intellectual curiosity, educational technology is too often cumbersome and distracting, causing needless frustration and greatly extending homework time. Rather than becoming the great equalizer, electronic devices are widening the achievement gap." Joe and Matt want to empower parents with this "wake-up" call to engage with educators on the proliferation of digital devices and screens in every day education as well as to take a long, hard look at the amount of time your children are spending on devices in a purely "passive, entertainment" mode.   Highlights from Episode 1: Schools are double down on  removing accountability from students Students complain that school is "harder" because it is "easier and less challenging." Our children are losing out on resilience by our insistence, as parents, to protect them from every failure and bump in the road.  Their future will not be so protective and we need to give them the tools to cope, not remove all resilience from their lives. 78% of screen time is devoted to "passive" involvement vs. only about 3% in "active content creation." In 2017; Infants were spending on average, 90 minutes a day on a screen, Toddlers about 2 hours a day By age 4, they were spending 4 hours a day Tweens (8-12) averaged 6 hours a day Teenagers were spending 9 hours a day on a device The awful invention of the Apptivity Seat by Fisher Price; allowing babies and toddlers to be strapped into a chair with an IPAD projected in their face. They have no tactile interaction and have no ability to move away from these screens. Truly an insidious invention. Proliferation and access to pornographic material from very early ages. 88% of pornographic material displays physical violence 50% of pornographic material displays verbal abuse In a 2002 study, Viagra prescriptions rose 312% amongst 18-45 year olds! The discussion of Operant Conditioning in education The detriment to lower income and single families whose parents may be working more than one job.  Screen time in these families is worryingly high.   The metrics on boys vs. girls on almost every measure shows boys being savaged by girls in accomplishments.  Their analysis is the higher "addiction" to gaming with boys is acting as an accelerant to this issue.  Additional Resources: Publishers Weekly review of Screen Schooled In Part II, we discuss further the mental health impact and some best practices for parents going forward. *********************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .   

Early pandemic, March 2020, Martica Wakeman found herself without a job and a bit shaken by this experience.  She quickly reacted to her circumstances by networking extensively to find like-minded people and job opportunities, as well as throwing herself into social work, something she has a long history of.  Working at a local soup kitchen in San Fransisco was a great way to give back but also recognize that her problems were fairly insignificant to many others around her.  Martica was introduced to Miles Pepper, inventor and entrepreneur who co-founded Final Straw in 2017.  Miles had already started designing a concept for Sanikind and the two of them immediately saw an opportunity to work together to create a meaningful and impactful company to address single use hand sanitizer.  Thus Sanikind was born, in the middle of a pandemic.  Miles' experience with Final Straw meant he had experience with a very successful Kickstarter campaign as well as manufacturing contacts for recycled plastic pellets.  Miles and Final Straw had raised $2 million for his collapsable straw.  This meant they could get up and running with fundraising and production design quite quickly.    By August 2021, they had raised $317,736 from Kickstarter contributions and were able to launch their first product by November of 2020!  That is no easy feat in the middle of global lockdowns due to a rampant pandemic.  Passion and Action mobilized!  Hear how valuable the Kickstarter community was to their product design and development, how no product is truly "sustainable," but you can be a "responsible" business.   We discuss her entrepreneurial inspirations; Swell Water Bottle and Blueland! Two amazing companies with two inspiring entrepreneurs; giving consumers a chance to make positive environmental choices. I also have a moan about how unbelievably unresponsible and unsustainable my former favourite company Bath & Body Works is.  When I delved into their recycling program, I was woefully disappointed and truthfully sick to my stomach. How many of these 1oz. mini hand sanitzers get thrown away a day?  They have 1600 stores in the US.  My god, the scale of virgin, non recyclable plastic that this company is contributing to makes me super angry.  Here is a look into a report on their grade as a company from a CSR perspective. (Corporate Social Responsibility) https://bettergoods.org/bath-body-works/ Martica discusses the concept of "good debt" vs. "bad debt," and how getting her MBA and Masters in Sustainability were excellent examples of important investments she made in herself.   She highlights how critical the state of our oceans are and what we do matters. Sanikind has recently started to start collaborating with corporates as well as other eco-conscious influencers such as Echobabe Monica Richards. We hit upon some other interesting topics: Mark Carney's speech "Breaking the tragedy of the horizon." Beyonce Carbon Off-Setting Books The Alchemist by Paul Cohello (of course we love The Wealth Alchemist loves this book as well) Braiding Sweet Grass by Umes Santilal Check out our other podcasts with equally disruptive, revolutionary and change making guests on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and wherever else you get your podcasts!  *********************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .    

Grace Glass & James Mount created the Natural Paint Co. with an uncompromising purpose to integrate sustainability, nature and quality into their paints. Starting with a 20,000 NZD loan they have been growing 50% yoy and were profitable in their first year. The Natural Paint Co., based in New Zealand, is part of the wave of disruption hitting old, pollutive and unreflective industries. Their paints come from plants, are VOC free and for every 1 sqm of area you paint or oil with their products, Natural Paint Co saves 1 sqm of Amazonian rainforest through a rainforest trust. This means for every 10-litre pail you buy, you will be directly saving around 8 car parking spaces of precious forest from deforestation. Grace was a practicing nurse and James had been working in the paint industry.  Together, these two millennials decided to build a company with quality, beauty and nature at the core of it all.   One look at their Instagram page and you will see just how beautiful their colours and washes are.  They have created a community who share pictures of all their products put to good use; wooden toys, luxury AirBNB homes, interior and exterior oils, inspiring home design and more.  Is is worth noting that they offer a 25 year paint performance guarantee, the paint is washable and has exceptional coverage rates!  They have sythnesized the choice down to 100 colours, to avoid decision paralysis. Hear how they bootstrapped their way to profitability, used crowd funding to raise capital, product awareness and build a tribe of fans!  We hear about two innovative financial companies; the Snowball Effect & Sharesies as well. Grace and James are fans of self-love in the entrepreneur's journey, love personal development books and floating, support each other and are simply a great example of how two people can really make a difference. *********************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .    

Isabel Aagaard tells us how they were inspired to create products that had massive and positive environmental impact via the Last Object. Learn how this group of Millennial Danish designers took their love of creating beautifully designed products into the world of sustainability. Isabel and I discuss the delicate balance of motherhood and entrepreneurship as well as how they ingeniously used Kickstarter to validate their products. Isabel's mom is the founder of the massively successful global company Troll Beads. We discuss how her mom was a great source of inspiration as well as a guiding light for knowing how to keep relevance with consumers throughout decades not just days!  Troll Beads grew with their customer base both in time as well as in geography.  Founded in 1976, they are still going strong, although a smaller company, still very successful and beloved around the world.  The Kickstarter campaign that launched them; attracting 30,000 backers for their first product "The Last Swab!"  Isabel explains how they used Kickstarter for product feedback and to establish a great community of supporters. At 30 years old, Isabel is a great example of how all of us can make a difference.  They were profitable after year one and continue to develop innovative products that truly have that 10x environmental impact they set out to accomplish.  Check out their products and think about gifting them to friends for birthdays and other holiday celebrations! If you love this topic, check out our other podcasts with Brianne West-founder of Ethique and Elisabeth Dewey-co-founder of Organic Mondays. *********************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .    

I am publishing this podcast on my 50th Birthday!  Why? Because I love this planet, I love innovators and I love people who fight to make this world a better place for those who don't have a voice. Brianne West, Founder and CEO of Ethique, is a heavy-weight, world-class, environmental warrior; forcing the consumer goods industry to either significantly improve their business practices around product waste and toxicity or become a cautionary tale as the next generation finds cures to their established environmental hangover. Let me tell you about Ethique!  Ethique is revolutionising the cosmetics industry by removing the excess water used in the packaging and creating beauty bars that are cruelty free, palm oil free, do not cause harm to your body, sustainably produced and biodegradable! Thus, they are: 100% Plastic Free Carbon Neutral Shipped Plastic Free Plant a tree for every online order Donate 20% of profits to charity In this episode, Brianne gives us a bit of background on her Ethique journey, insight into her crowdfunding experiences and how many of her early investors now have the ability to pay off the mortgages on their homes and gives us insight into the tricky world of sustainable innovation. 75% of Ethique's investors were female!!!! She is straightforward and a realist.  She recognises that being overly idealistic excludes too many options for incremental improvements. Brianne has a passion for animals, the oceans and our planet.  She is a true leader and change maker.  The next generation of young sustainably driven scientists will haver her as a model and we will all be the better for it!   As a consumer, you will both LOVE her products as well as feel all warm and gooey inside because you have bought a product that does NOT contribute to our environmental hangover and they are awesome cosmetics! I finally got my hands on two shampoo bars, one conditioner and one face conditioner! I am in LOVE! They do NOT strip my thin, 50 year old hair:) They lather beautifully! Mentions: Unilever Campbells Soup The Green Queen (Sonalie Figueiras) Cellugy Seaspiricy 30x30 - A drive to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030 Wonder of the World: A Journey from Modern Science to the Mind of God- by Roy Abraham Varghese *********************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .    

In our second episode with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, double board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation and Anti-aging/regenerative medicine,  she gives the Shot Caller listeners a deeper dive into the world of peptides. Her core methodology is to Replace, Restore & Regenerate.  She highly recommends that people start their health journey with a blood test that includes looking at hormone levels.  She then helps clients to "replace" what might be missing or imbalanced at a mineral and hormonal level.  She moves on to "restoring" the body to a more balanced existence- looking at circadian cycles of sleep and light as well as intermittent fasting to encourage Autophagy.  From there, she goes into "regeneration" mode with peptide therapies!  She explains the various use cases for peptides such as Ipamorelin, BPC, TA1, Epigallocatechin, Interleuken 1 and the powerhouse peptide Spermidine! If you want a simple yet very effective overview of some of the most useful peptides for injury and longevity- this is a podcast for you! She also has a great hack on alkalinity by using Alkaseltzer Gold to hack your PH balance!   If you are an athlete- professional or amateur- she has some sage advice when dealing with injuries to prevent future and almost certain arthritis.  Dr. Yurth has just launched the BLI Academy to help you take charge of your health and longevity.  A multi-layer resource center to optimize your body for ultimate performance!  They have free membership until July- so hurry on over to check it out. ***This podcast is sponsored by SpermidineLife+ US.  SpermidineLife+ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Longevity Labs, based in Graz, Austria.  Their supplements are now available in both Europe at SpermidineLife+ and the US.  It is important to note that their supplement is the ONLY one to have been in clinical trials.  They are a science first company.  They do NOT use synthetic extraction methods. Instead, they use a very special, natural water extraction method from extremely high quality wheat germ.  They go to great lengths to make sure the wheat germ does NOT have glyphosate, that awful ingredient found in round-up.   I have been taking SpermidineLife+ for one month now and can definitively say that my eyelashes have grown and become darker and my nails have also become stronger.  It normally takes about 2 months to make a material difference, so I am happy for what I have seen so far.  I have also put my 76 year old mother-in-law on them!  They just won “The Most Innovative OTC-Product” at the German 2020 Pharma Trend Image & Innovation Awards in Munich, for their novel dietary supplement, spermidineLIFE®. ******************************************* Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my confidence building investment courses. .  .  .    

In this first episode with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, who is double board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation and Anti-aging/regenerative medicine, gives the Shot Caller listeners a masterclass in how we do NOT need to accept aging gracefully.  Dr. Yurth started her career as an orthopaedic doctor and was an early adopter of functional medicine.  In 2006, Dr. Yurth embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by co-founding the Boulder Longevity Institute. She is renowned for her “patient first mentality” and commitment to “empowering the patient's role in their health.”  Dr. Yurth was selected as one of the 25 mastermind physician fellows in SSRP (Seeds Scientific Research and Performance) which allows her to stay abreast and teach others in the emerging field of cellular medicine.  Dr. Yurth has consulted for numerous sports teams including the San Francisco 49ers and the Stanford University women's basketball and soccer teams.  In episode 1, Dr. Yurth encapsulates the topic of increasing longevity into bite size and digestible-pun intended- information.  You will walk away with an understanding of “what to fix first” and avoid decision “paralysis” that many of us face when standing in front of what may seem like a huge undertaking.  She explains the evolution of medicine: from Traditional medicine, to functional medicine to now cellular medicine.  She explains zombie cells, autophagy, oxidative stress, why progesterone is so important-especially for women and how the traditional birth control pill may be causing us much more hormonal stress than we realize. I have the extra pleasure of having my daughter Sophia join us in this podcast as she is about to become a pre-med student in Switzerland.  She is also fascinated with bio-medicine. In Episode 2, we do a deeper dive into the world of peptides. ********************************* Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my courses. .  .  .      

After graduating from Harvard (JFK School of Government and the business school)Diane went into investment banking.  She began her banking career over 25 years ago.  A fortuitous trip to the UK and falling in love meant she decided to build a life there.  Her interest in making sure bank legal documents "reflected" the intent of the transaction.  This led her to get a law degree with Kings College in London.  She has been a transactional, legal banking lawyer since then.  Diane became a single mother as she continued to build her career-which was no small feat.  She eventually relocated to Zürich with Credit Suisse and continued to thrive.  A variety of changes at the bank and her approaching a "certain age" meant that she was faced with some very challenging career decisions at a point in her life when she should have been reaping the rewards of years of hard work.  In this podcast, Diane shows us her tenacity, her vulnerability and her willingness to invest in herself by learning new subjects and skills in the midst of one of the most difficult times in her life.   We get an insight into trying to survive those "banking reorganizations," the importance of not tethering all of your personal self-worth to your career status and how being open to learning as an adult can bring wonderful, exciting new opportunities! After leaving Credit Suisse and figuring out her next career move, Diane pursued the topic of "social responsibility" with absolute gusto.  She rallied a wide variety of top alumni groups in Zürich to work together to host events around the most pressing social issues we are facing.  This had the side benefit of massively increasing her network and exposure to a plethora of fast growing businesses. Thanks in part, to her enrolling in the Oxford University Blockchain course  Diane has since gone on to nab the CEO position of a social media start-up with blockchain technology, Vitae.   This podcast is for anyone who has had a door shut "on them" and needs to hear how this could instead be a door shut "for you!"  This podcast is about inspiration in the darkest of times.  Investing in yourself and knowing your worth- holistically- is what we should all be doing.  Topics like age discrimination in the workplace need to also be addressed.  As we age longer and better- the definition of 'mature' needs to also change.  Corporations need to look at their diversity and inclusion from a "multigenerational" perspective as well as the other metrics; sex, race, etc. Interestingly, the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs in Australia is the over 55 segment!  Please let us know if this podcast moved and inspired you!   Reach out and connect with Diane on LinkedIn.  I am sure she would love to keep you updated on her very exciting start up- Vitae- as they go to launch. ****************************** Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, check out some of our other podcasts with revolutionaries, change makers and inspiring people! Please follow us where ever you get your podcasts and think about joining one of my courses. .  .  .    

Sonalie Figueiras began her Green Queen media journey 10 years ago in Hong Kong to fill a much needed void- Eco-Wellness; bringing health and wellness together in harmony with the planet. Green Queen is now the largest eco-wellness impact media platform in Asia-winning awards on the way. In Part 2 of our 2 part interview, Sonalie and I dig deeper into their mission at Green Queen.  Sonalie does not believe we can solve our climate problems with technology alone.  She does not think we should leave our future in the hands of "tech, finance or industry titans!" Sonalie also makes a very strong point regarding the need for governments to get onboard with more regulation on climate change, less or even zero subsidies for the meat and fishing industries and to stop placing all the responsibility on the consumer! We discuss some of the biggest points illustrated in Seaspiracy and how many of the topics in this documentary, they have been writing about for over 10 years. Enjoy Part II with Sonalie! ***************************** The Shot Caller & The Wealth Alchemist Echosystem www.the-wealth-alchemist.com .  .  .  

Sonalie Figueiras began her Green Queen media journey 10 years ago in Hong Kong to fill a much needed void- Eco-Wellness; bringing health and wellness together in harmony with the planet. Green Queen is now the largest eco-wellness impact media platform in Asia-winning awards on the way. In Part 1 of our 2 part interview, Sonalie and I take a diversion down the path of empathy and its role in either thriving or languishing societies. Empathy may well be, along with adaptability, one of the best skills we can arm our children with to thrive in a world where robots and computers will handle many of today's tasks. Sonalie is a 2x TedX speaker and in Generation T's 2019 leadership class. As Editor-In-Chief, she curates content for some of the most exciting new developments in plant-based and novel meat, sustainable beauty, zero-waste living, environmental activism and much more. Her experience as a Xennial- a term I had not yet come across- gave her unique insight into both Generation X-who were heavily 80's and "me me me" oriented- and the Millennial's who had been royally screwed by coming of age during a global financial crisis.   Enjoy this first episode with Sonalie! *********************************************** The Shot Caller & The Wealth Alchemist Echosystem www.the-wealth-alchemist.com .  .  .  

Isabel Álvarez-Martos, the CEO of the award winning Danish start-up Cellugy, tells us how they are leveraging sustainability to protect both your food and the planet. Isabel, the co-founder of Cellugy, explains how their cutting edge bio-cellulose "coating" material is transparent, flexible and resistant to temperature & water but harmless to the environment. If compared to oil-based plastics, the carbon footprint and energy consumption through Cellugy’s material can be reduced up to 60-80%. Cellugy has won a significant number of awards as well as successfully participated in several "accelerator" programs. Go To Awards Rapid fire gems: Most gifted book is "Bad Blood: secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou Best purchase for around Euro 100 is her Thermomix Robot machine What does her team most agree on? Where they want to go with their product and what kind of company they want to be! Their mission What does their team most disagree on? structure vs. creative (messy:) What song does she play when she wants to celebrate? I WILL SURVIVE by Gloria Gaynor! *********************************************************** The Shot Caller & The Wealth Alchemist Echosystem www.the-wealth-alchemist.com    

A fascinating discussion with Maximon founder Tobias Reichmuth on the topic of longevity, the hallmarks of ageing, supplements that actually help to slow the ageing process, creating a Longevity Valley in Switzerland and much more! Thomas is definitely someone who can see trends and the opportunities behind them.  in 2009, Tobias founded Susi Partners, a private fund manager investing in sustainable energy infrastructure to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients and their beneficiaries while contributing meaningfully to global carbon neutrality.  This was not the "hot" sector at the time.   With Maximon, Tobias and team will build companies along the longevity value-chain; from enablers such as science-based supplements, genetical improvements, and personalized treatments, to necessities such as life-long learning, healthspan-insurances for centennials, to sustainable asset management solutions replacing today’s pensions and co-living for active and healthy seniors. They are also hiring and looking for entrepreneur partners in this disruptive space! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing with a friend or loved one you think would also benefit from this exciting mega-trend! If you want to increase your financial literacy, visit our "courses" section of The Wealth Alchemist and sign up yourself or your teen for one of our fun and informative courses! Show Notes: Superhuman by Dave Asprey Lifespan by David Sinclair Women's Brain Project Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene activity caused by mechanisms other than DNA sequence changes. Epigenetic analysis research can involve studying alterations in DNA methylation, DNA-protein interactions, chromatin accessibility, histone modifications, and more. (Illumina) ********************************** The Shot Caller Echosystem    

Blanka Campbell is an energetic, positive and motivated certified nutritionist who focuses on teaching women how to balance their hormones with food, get their digestion, sleep and energy under control in order to FLOW through their days with ease. Blanka strongly advocated getting the hormones under control to avoid experiencing peri-menopause too early.   Blanka spends a lot of time helping people get their digestion under control. She tackles those "awkward" discussions to help clients who suffer from bloating, excessive gas, diarrhoea, constipation, binge eating, weight gain, or stubborn belly fat. Blanka also talks to us about the role INSULIN plays in our body and cycles.  She ANALYZES at all of her clients BLOOD RESULTS.  She then can help guide them on what food they personally need to help their hormonal and insulin balance.  She explains to me some of the controversy over soy that I have been wondering about.  She also explains how to eat foods rich in phytoestrogens for women whose blood work shows lower estrogen.   We also hear how too much estrogen during menopause has been linked to increased chances of cancer, especially Breast Cancer! There is also strong scientific evidence that is pointing to dementia beginning around the time women are beginning menopause-possibly due to these massive hormonal changes.  Shockingly, 2/3 of ALL Alzheimer's patients are women!   This episode is my International Women's Day gift to all of my listeners.  I strongly BELIEVE a WEALTHY life includes living a healthy life!  I am doing a HUGE amount of research on all things LONGEVITY and WOMEN's Health at the moment.  Here are some of the books I am reading or experts I am following.  We will continue to discuss, blog, podcast and post on this topic for all of our benefits! The Shot Caller Podcast will also be working with Health Boosts in Switzerland as they have some amazing supplements that include Enzogenol and other superfoods!   OF course, I bring this all back to the investment world.  The markets addressing women's health, dementia, menopause (VMS) and dietary supplements is massive!  We will help you curate the the biggest investment opportunities in the coming months! The XX Brain- Dr. Lisa Mosconi The Women's Brain Project -Zürich, Switzerland  The Women's Brain Initiative - New York The Whole30 How Not To Die - Dr. Michael Greger Super Human - Dave Asprey www.blankacampbell.com The Shot Caller Echosystem    

Shira Kaplan is the founder and CEO of CYVERSE AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland. Cyverse is a next-gen cyber-security company that brings best-in-breed and the most cutting edge cyber tech companies coming out of Israel to large enterprises in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.  Shira has a background that would make Lara Croft and Tony Stark jealous!  Shira is an alumna of the Israeli 8200 Elite Technology Unit of the Intelligence, a Harvard BA (with Chinese) and an MBA from St. Gallen University in Switzerland. Shira brings a decade of business activity in leading global corporations including Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Israel (NASDAQ: TEVA) and Bank Julius Baer & Co. in Zurich (SIX: BAER). In this podcast, we hear about how growing up in Israel under some tense security environments shaped her path.  She is a major advocate for women joining the military as a way to boost confidence, skill development, networking and as a major career differentiator.    Shira tells us how losing her Swiss banking job was gone after a re-organization at the end of her maternity leave was both hugely disappointing but also the catalyst for starting Cyverse. Shira's background in cyber intelligence and her access to best-in-breed Israeli tech companies gives her an edge that others could only dream about.  Not only does she have over 100 European multinationals as clients in cybersecurity defense, she also launched Cyverse Capital to be an equity investor in these companies as well.  A simply brilliant business combination. Shira is a HUGE advocate for women in the military, but argues she is still absolutely dedicated to peace.  She tells us of her passion for a charity called "Seeds of Peace" that tries to bring children and teenagers together from often opposing backgrounds to become leaders that drive change and understanding for each other.  Lastly, Shira believes strongly in the value of mentoring young people, especially girls who want to pursue a career in cyber security.  I hope you enjoy this episode and share it with others you think will benefit. ***** This episode was brought to you by Cogitanda, a fast growing and award winning Cyber Insurance company.  They have been rated #1 for their Cyber Insurance Tarif in 2020 by Assekurata and 2021 by “Die Welt.” (among 28 insurance companies) They have also been ranked as a top 3 cyber insurer by German brokers in 2019.  If you run a small, medium or even large enterprise Cogitanda should be a top consideration for managing your Cyber Insurance risk. The commercial cyber insurance coverage of COGITANDA allows a highly flexible and strong protection tailored to the specific needs of any customer ranging from small business to industrial clients with up to 5 billion € of yearly revenues.  The Shot Caller Echosystem        

Luzius Meisser is back on the podcast! Luzius tells us about his new venture; Swiss based AKTIONARIAT.  On February 1st, 12:01 am, AKTIONARIAT became the first firm in Switzerland to tokenize their shares; 100,000 in total! Those who listened to the podcast back in September 2020 with Luzius, he told us he was helping to write the Swiss legislation that would allow the tokenization of shares for small and medium enterprises.  True to his word, they have done it. The new “Swiss Federal Act on the Adaptation of Federal Law to Developments in Distributed Ledger Technology” allows companies to develop a framework that links financial and real assets ownership to a DLT-based asset token. Luzius does a great job of explaining the "use cases" for some of these new technologies. In addition, Luzius and I discuss the Robinhood/Gamestop/Reddit Wall Street Bets Saga that gripped the world last year.   He also kindly explains what has been behind the recent Bitcoin price explosion, what a Dogecoin is and enlightens me on CryptoKitties as well!  Enjoy this episode which is packed full of great advice and crypto enlightenment! Luzius is a board member at Bitcoin Suisse, Founder of Aktionariat and Meisser Economics in Switzerland. #bitcoinsuisse #Aktionariat  The Shot Caller Echosystem