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How to Redirect Anxiety and Spread Inpathy? Ziarekenya Smith (Founder) | Inpathy | (Detroit, MI) | (Season 4: Episode 1)
Tired of the highlight reel? Craving genuine connection and emotional honesty online? Inpathy (https://www.inpathy.co/) is here to revolutionize social media by embracing your full human experience.
Co-founded by Ziarekenya Smith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziarekenyasmith/) and Kathryn Young (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-young-inpathy/), Inpathy rejects the "perfect or nothing" pressure of traditional platforms. Instead, it fosters transparency, empathy, and authentic expression.
Why? Because Ziarekenya (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziarekenyasmith/), struggling with real emotions, felt silenced by the unwritten rules of social media.
He realized: life has valleys, not just peaks, and sharing only the good paints an unrealistic picture. Kathryn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-young-inpathy/)'s background in mental health confirmed the harm this inflicts on young people, leading to anxiety, depression, and disconnection.
Inpathy (https://www.inpathy.co/) is different. It focuses on three core human principles:
Emotions. Sharing how you feel, good or bad, is encouraged. You'll see moods fluctuate, reflecting the true human experience.
Stories. Share your authentic stories, the triumphs, and struggles, through video and audio, fostering deeper connection.
Community. Forget "likes" and followers. Build genuine connections by communicating directly, just like in real life.
Here's what makes Inpathy unique:
No likes, views, or followers: Focus on real connection, not validation.
Open & inclusive: Express yourself freely without judgment.
Human-centered design: No more comparing curated highlight reels.
Promotes emotional well-being: Normalize moods and reduce social media's negative impact.
Ready to ditch the fake and reconnect with your humanity? Join the Inpathy (https://www.inpathy.co/) waitlist and be part of the social media revolution!
Additional Information:
Website: https://www.inpathy.co/ (https://www.inpathy.co/)
Waitlist: https://linktr.ee/inpathy (https://linktr.ee/inpathy)
Ziarekenya Smith's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziarekenyasmith/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziarekenyasmith/)
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Ranked in the top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.
See you inside…
12 Dec 2023
How to Create Palm Wine Without Chopping Down Trees? Onye Ahanotu (Founder) | Ikenga Wines | (Oakland, CA) | (Season 3: Episode 17)
Onye Ahanotu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) is the founder of Ikenga Wines (https://ikengawines.com) (Bev Tech). Did you come of age christening weddings and graduations with palm wine? Have no idea palm trees could even produce wine?
Growing up in wine country, Sonoma County, right next door to Napa Valley, Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/)'s curiosity about palm wine began as he merged his Nigerian heritage with his African American surroundings and culture. This curiosity ultimately led Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) into the lab where he used his elite chemistry education to produce a first of its kind beverage.
Join us in the Oakland studio as we try Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/)'s palm wine for the very first time.
Inside you'll learn why the palm wine industry is ripe for domination in the United States and how Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) built a defensible moat around his product.
Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) and I dive deep into palm wine history and culture, including some unexpected turns in food culture in the United States.
Why Interview Onye Ahanotu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/)?
Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) is an educator at heart, and you'll learn what many people don't know about traditional palm wine.
You'll hear exactly what Onye (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) was going for in his taste testing experiments.
As a founder, you'll discover how to find founder-market-fit.
As an investor, you will learn a new way founders are filling a growing need to satisfy tastes for the newest Americans.
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Ranked in the top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.
See you inside…
Questions Answered Inside:
1. Who is Onye Ahanotu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/)?
2. Why his Palm Wine lasts so long?
3. Can you really tell the difference between red and white grape wines?
Connect With Onye Ahanotu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/) ->
LinkedIn: Onye Ahanotu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyeahanotu/)
Website: Ikenga Wines (https://ikengawines.com/)
17 Nov 2023
How Blockchain Can Disrupt Hollywood? Sharif Bennett (Founder) | CineBlock | (Los Angeles, CA) | (Season 3: Episode 16)
Sharif Bennett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/) is the co-founder of CineBlock (https://cineblock.info/) (Film Tech). As the topic of AI becomes central to the future of Hollywood, three co-founders are looking to give content creators a boost, to get their films funded.
After seeing the inside of IBM and GitLab (including its IPO), Sharif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/) and fellow co-founders decided to leverage their love of movies with their financial acumen to build CineBlock (https://cineblock.info/), a platform where fans, directors, and writers can bring their stories to life.
CineBlock (https://cineblock.info/) is launching its go-to platform where you can save time and resources in producing films.
Download CineBlock (https://cineblock.info/) and tell your story here.
Sharif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/)and I dive deep into film and comedy history and discuss the recent writer's strike.
Why Interview Sharif Bennett?
Sharif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/)discusses several stories about his personal film and tech journey.
You'll learn everything you thought you wanted to know about how films are made by an actor.
As a founder, you'll learn how common objections you'll hear when building a FinTech company.
As an investor, you will learn trends in film tech.
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Ranked in the top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.
See you inside…
Questions Answered Inside:
1. Who is Sharif Bennett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/)?
2. Why do award-winning filmmakers struggle to make money?
3. How can you support your favorite content?
Connect With Sharif Bennett ->
LinkedIn: Sharif Bennett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharif-bennett-99b1a449/)
CineBlock Website: CineBlock (https://cineblock.info/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CineBlockFilms (https://www.youtube.com/c/CineBlockFilms)
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