Consensus Conversations: WendyO Unplugged – ‘I’m Moving to Bermuda’
Explore the captivating world of crypto with WendyO, the OG female blockchain voice and “Hash” host, as she dives into global regulations, the SEC, women's wealth and overcoming postpartum depression while revolutionizing the industry.
May 4, 2023
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WendyO is a guest we’ve been wanting on the show for a long time – and not just because she’s a mom AND an OG crypto celebrity. Wendy originally worked in the health-care industry and, realizing the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionize and improve the quality of life for many, she shifted and evolved into the largest female voice in the crypto space (check out her YouTube). Her genuine personality shines through in all her videos as she focuses on providing transparency marketing and media solutions for blockchain companies and individuals globally! When she talks, you know you’re going to learn something valuable. So buckle up for this wild ride as we interview WendyO IRL at Consensus.
Which btw, yes, Wendy’s even more epic in person.
On this show, we discuss:
👩⚖️ The SEC, and why it is taking so long to catch up with crypto
🤑 Bitcoin and the global value of crypto
🌎 Bermuda, Japan, MiCA and other global examples of crypto regulation going in the right direction
🤰🏻The real real on women, postpartum depression and the wealth gap
💸 Taxes, recession and inflation
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This Episode of Consensus Conversations has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Music is Get Down” by Elision and Image credit: Kevin Ross.
HOSTS
Kamala Alcantara
Kamala Alcantara, aka Kamz, is on a mission to empower women across the globe to unlock the unlimited potential and earning power inside themselves through technology and Web3. She’s currently a UX Researcher at Blockdaemon, focused on humanizing blockchain access. She’s an avid women-led non-fungible token (NFT) project investor and was a Discord community moderator of a NFT project. As the host of the “Women Who Web3” weekly podcast on CoinDesk, she elevates the voices of unapologetic women to share their crypto knowledge and insights, advice on creating belonging, equity and inclusion, invaluable how-to’s and tips on investing. Kamz is a happy boy mom and Goldendoodle mommy. She has traveled to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. She proudly holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard and a dual bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication from Arizona State University.
Michele Musso
Michele Musso is a Senior Producer and Audio Editor. She joined the CoinDesk team in 2020. Michele loves NFTs, is Bullish on Women Who Web3, and holds BTC and ETH.
Wendy O
Wendy O runs the largest and most-watched female-run crypto YouTube program globally, "The O Show," which focuses on bringing tech-heavy information to the masses in a clear and easy-to-understand format. Prior to going full-time crypto at the end of 2018, Wendy worked at the largest infectious disease company in the world. Her role there consisted of working with newly diagnosed and existing patients to coordinate their care. Working with 300+ patients per month gave Wendy the ability to effectively communicate complex information to people from all different cultures and backgrounds which she uses while creating content. Wendy was born and raised in Los Angeles County, California and takes pride in hosting free events for her community and making sure the unrepresented have access to free crypto education. She holds BTC, ETH, GALA along with other cryptocurrencies along with NFTs above CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000.
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