Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 57 - Welina NFT - From Nurse Practitioner to Web3 Practitioner - on a mission to support medical charities, ft. Ann Marie Mallory
In Episode 57, we welcome Ann Marie Mallory, Founder and Artist behind Welina NFT, a Female led, Charitable NFT project with a goal of raising funds for International Medical Charities working in Ukraine. Anne Marie is a board certified family nurse practitioner, artist, woodworker, philanthropist, and most recently, a web3 practitioner. She has always had a desire to provide medical care to underserved communities, which led her to found Welina NFTs. In this episode we discuss her journey from nurse practitioner to web3 practitioner, the role NFTs can play in supporting charitable causes, and some advice for those looking to enter the world of web3.
Three Key Takeaways
The web3 space should be inclusive for everyone, regardless of their professional background. Positive role models are needed in the space.
Relationships are key in building a successful web3 movement. There is a lot of “noise” in the space, and plenty of bad actors, so it’s important to invest in building an authentic and tight-knit community.
NFTs and web3 can be powerful tools for change if used properly. There is power in numbers, and web3 enables people to organize and form movements in new ways.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:25 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
02:50 Before we dive into Welina NFTs, I’m really excited to hear about your story, I understand that not only are you the founder and artist behind this project, but you are also a certified nurse practitioner, woodworker, and philanthropist. So, tell me about your journey from nurse practitioner, to web3 practitioner.
4:00 – What have been some of the most interesting and appealing things about the web3 community that you’ve noticed?
05:30 - Tell me about Welina NFTs, and how it all got started.
07:20 - Why the focus on medical care?
09:25 - Tell me about some of the charities you are supporting.
12:45 - Why pineapples? Tell me about the inspiration behind the art.
14:00 - What is the long-term vision for the project?
14:45 – What have been some of the biggest challenges you’ve encountered building this project?
16:15 – What advice do you have for individuals who want to make the transition from their “traditional careers” to the world of web3?
17:45 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Welina NFTs
18:30 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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