Proof of Change: Recent Episodes
ChangeDAO
Proof of Change is a podcast dedicated to elevating the stories of changemakers using NFTs as a Force for Change™. The podcast is created by ChangeDAO, the NFT marketplace for change.
In this podcast we engage in deep conversations with Changemakers about the power of web3 technology to bring people together, how art and community can drive change, and how, collectively, we can make the world a better place. We give them a platform to share their stories, be vulnerable, and elevate their causes. We bring the community together by creating dialogue around change.
Change starts with a story. Listen in and be a part of our stories of change.
Welcome to Proof of Change, Change.Gallery’s podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns.
In this story, David All and Meera Chakravarthy of Change.Gallery join Ash in a conversation about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, or UN SDGs. This conversation was recorded live on a weekly Twitter Space; follow @changegallery on Twitter to experience future stories live.
The United Nations, an international organization dedicated to finding shared solutions for humanity, adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. These goals aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
At Change.Gallery, we believe in the power of art to address the SDGs and create measurable social impact, and specifically focus on building leading edge Web3 technology to enhance the capabilities of artists and changemakers in contributing to these goals.
In an exciting technical development, version 1.1 of our product, which is being released this month, takes a critical step forward by incorporating UN SDGs on-chain as a fundamental part of every Changemaker project.
By utilizing Web3 technology, NFT projects aimed at social impact include a UN SDG classification in both on-chain data in the Ethereum public blockchain and as metadata stored in decentralized storage on IPFS. This ensures real-time accessibility of information to stakeholders without the need for intermediaries.
To learn more about Change.Gallery, visit: https://linktr.ee/changegallery
To watch a video we created for the UN demonstrating our product, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGFcRGXKYfg
Learn about UN SDGs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_Development_Goals
In this story, Proof of Change host Ash Cooper Kerns explores the transformational NFT Collection, TRASH, by glitch artist The Visceral Glitch.
The artist's statement:
TRASH speaks to the grit and beauty of our world. In each piece, discarded remnants of our consumerist society are given new life and transformed into something undeniably unique. This collection is a celebration of the unconventional, a redefinition of what it means to see the hidden potential in the everyday. Join us in embracing the unexpected and discovering beauty where it was least expected.
A portion of NFT sales benefit the Psychedelic Access Fund (PAF), a nonprofit that breaks down the financial, psychological, and societal barriers that prevent individuals from experiencing psychedelic healing. PAF joins the conversation to talk about their work and why art and Web3 are crucial aspects of their strategy to make a measurable social impact.
Sound healing artist GL1TCH collaborated on the collection and joins the conversation.
Learn more about the changemaker at linktr.ee/thevisceralglitch
Change.Gallery empowers artists to create measurable social impact through art. And we do that with Web3 technology.
In this story, we get to hear from Change.Gallery's senior solidity developer to learn more about Web3 and how we are scaling our platform with Layer 2 technologies to meet the needs for Changemakers.
This story explores the Climate Change changemaking of video artist Marissa Sher and her latest drop, Capsules: Earth Day Collection.
Capsules: Earth Day Collection is artwork aimed at elevating climate change by video artist Marissa Sher (a.k.a. @whelkEye).
The NFT celebrates the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. The three pieces are part of Capsules – a larger series of work documenting the melting landscapes of Iceland and Antarctica. The work draws a parallel between miniature ice sculptures and celestial bodies – highlighting the fragility of life and the urgent need to address climate change.
A portion of the proceeds from NFT sales benefit nonprofit Mercy Corps (via Endaoment) and their ongoing work to address climate change throughout the world.
Learn more about the artist at linktr.ee/marissasher
Change.Gallery is the go-to platform for creating social impact through art. Welcome to our podcast episode on measurable impact on our platform. In this story we discuss some of the language and terms already being used across continents, communities, cultures, industries and sectors around social impact that we adopt on our platform.
One of these terms is ESG, which stands for Environment, Social, Governance. ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business. By integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, stakeholders build businesses that might create positive change in society.
Another term we use is DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. DEI is a framework for creating a workplace or community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, stakeholders create a more productive and innovative environment in their business and organization that benefits everyone involved.
Lastly, we also incorporate the UN SDGs, which stands for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to create a sustainable future for all. These goals cover a wide range of topics, from poverty and hunger to climate action and gender equality. By aligning our platform with these goals, we provide easy access for artists to attach the social impact they created through their art to these broader goals.
By using a common language such as ESG, DEI, and the UN SDGs, we empower stakeholders to come together to make even more of an impact regardless of their knowledge of technology. By measuring our impact against these established frameworks, we can track our progress and ensure that we are making a meaningful contribution to society.
In order to achieve our mission of creating a sustainable future for all, we understand that we need to work with stakeholders who are already providing these services to businesses and organizations. If you are a brand, consultant, or agency working towards similar objectives, solutions, and goals, we would love to collaborate with you and introduce you to our community of artists.
Change.Gallery is a platform that can help streamline impact reporting and create even more meaningful change through art. Reach out if you would like to learn more.
A warm introduction to Change.Gallery, the go-to platform for creating social impact through art. Learn more at change.gallery.
In this episode, we share the story behind Awaken Your Inner Child, the inaugural NFT Giving drop on ChangeDAO’s first-of-its-kind independent platform for NFT Giving. Awaken Your Inner Child is an NFT collection featuring “refrigerator-worthy” art by the Inner Children, a group of 27 altruistic NFT artists and Web3 thought leaders. Funds raised through primary mint sales benefited Upbring’s Crypto Endowment Fund for Better Childhoods, a fund dedicated to fueling innovation in child welfare. In this episode, we hear from lead Changemakers Bryan Brinkman and Rizzle, the artists behind the drop, the cause that was at the heart of the project, Upbring Innovation Labs, and ChangeDAO Core Team members David All and Kelsey Driscoll.
In this story of change, we highlight:
- The story behind Awaken Your Inner Child
- Upbring Innovation Labs, and their involvement in the project
- The Impact of the project
- Stories from the artists who contributed to it
- Reflections from ChangeDAO Core Team members
The Inner Children include:
Led by Bryan Brinkman (@bryanbrinkman) and Rizzle (@NFTland), the Inner Children are a collective of 27 artists including: Aaron Huey (aaronhuey) and Juno Huey (JunoHuey), Adamtastic (@ItsAdamtastic), Arty Guava (@artyguava), Blue Moon (@bluem0xn), Doc Peace (@metadocpeace), Dylan Michael (@Out_Numbered_), Empress Trash (@EmpressTrash), Felipe Lopez (@sunnnfts), Fiona Aboud (@fionaaboud), Fly Frog (@FlyFrogsNFT), Jessica Greenwalt (@jessgreenwalt), Kevork Mourad (@kevork), Killer Acid (@killeracid), Klara Vollstaedt (@kvollstaedt), Leah Ibrahim Sams (@leahsams), Mango (@MangoDogwood), Meghan Hendley Lopez (@sunnnfts), Molly Dickson (@savemolly), Nicole Ruggiero (@_NicoleRuggiero), Sam Clover (@planttdaddii), SarahScript (@sarah_script), Stackles, sugaH (@sugaH75531996), wondermundo (@wondermundo), and Yosnier Miranda (@Yosnier_).
In this episode, we continue our recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. We share the conversation between ChangeDAO Founder David All, and NFT Seattle Co-Founder and Host of the Marketing in the Metaverse Podcast, Mark Robinson, where they discuss Mark’s entrepreneurial journey, the metaverse, advice for artists looking to break through the noise and share their art with the world, and much more.
In this story of change, Mark shares insights on:
- Their entrepreneurial journey and path to the world of web3
- An introduction to the metaverse
- Merging his passions for art and web3
- How artists can break through the noise and build their brand
- The building of NFT Seattle
More at changedao.org
In this episode, we continue our recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. We share the conversation between ChangeDAO Founder David All, and Seattle NFT Museum Curator and Content Strategist at Art Blocks, Joana Kawahara Lino, where they discuss Joana’s journey to the world of NFTs, the importance of social change art, advice for those interested in breaking into Web3 and NFTs, and more.
In this episode, we continue our recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. We share the conversation between ChangeDAO Founder David All, and NFT Seattle Co-Founder and Builder of Satoshi’s Index, Lennox Matsinde, where they discuss Lennox’s journey to becoming a web3 entrepreneur, and why the world needs cryptocurrency.
In this story of Change, Lennox shares insights on:
- Why the world needs cryptocurrency
- Immigrating to the US and becoming an entrepreneur
- Overcoming challenges to start a web3 business
- The creation of NFT Seattle
In this episode, ChangeDAO Founder David All, and Core Team member Drew Simon reflect on their experiences from the recent NFT Storytellers Seattle event, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. They discuss the importance of community in web3, the power of authentic storytelling, and share reactions from community members who attended the event.
In this episode we discuss:
- A recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle
- Merging virtual and IRL experiences
- The importance of authentic storytelling in web3
- The power of the web3 community
Follow David and Drew:
Twitter - David
Twitter - Drew
LinkedIn - David
LinkedIn - Drew
In episode 6 of Proof of Change, we welcome Kelsey Driscoll, activist, social impact strategist, and GM of ChangeDAO. We discuss giving season in the charitable sector, how NFT Giving can uplift Nonprofits, and the launch of the first NFT Giving Season, a global grassroots Web3 tradition and opportunity for the NFT community to give back and uplift causes they care about. About Kelsey Kelsey Driscoll is the GM of ChangeDAO, social impact strategist, activist, and trained policy wonk. Born and raised in rural New Jersey, she has worked all over the United States and abroad advising and supporting private sector, public, and nonprofit organizations, and has advised multiple social impact web3 projects.
We discuss The first NFT Giving Season NFT Giving uplifting Nonprofits Crypto endowments Elevating Changemaker stories with NFT Giving
Links from the Episode https://twitter.com/kelseykdriscoll (Twitter - Kelsey) https://www.linkedin.com/in/driscollkelsey/ (LinkedIn - Kelsey) https://linktr.ee/ChangeDAO (ChangeDAO Linktree)
In this episode, ChangeDAO Founder David All, and Impact Storyteller Drew Simon reflect on key moments from past interviews with Changemakers Bryan Brinkman and Kelsey Driscoll, where they dove into some of the pain points Changemakers face when selling their NFTs and donating to a cause, and how NFT Giving powered by ChangeDAO helps address these pain points. In this episode we discuss: NFT Giving enhances Changemaker impact It solves a real problem for Changemakers donating proceeds to a cause And strengthens a movement of change by involving stakeholders NFT Giving powered by ChangeDAO is less fees, less work, and more giving
Follow David and Drew: https://twitter.com/DavidAll (Twitter - David) https://twitter.com/DWSimon (Twitter - Drew) https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidall/ (LinkedIn - David) https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-simon (LinkedIn - Drew)
In episode 4 of Proof of Change, we welcome internationally recognized Artist and Changemaker Kevork Mourad. We chat about the release of Kevork’s Genesis NFT, Future, a dedication to the Ethereum community celebrating the Ethereum merge to a Proof-of-Stake blockchain, his transition to web3 and why it’s a compelling new medium for artists and what’s coming next. Full shownotes available https://medium.com/changedao/podcast/home (HERE). In this episode we discuss: The artistic process behind the creation of his Genesis NFT Future His experience being supported by ChangeDAO to bridge to Web3 How NFTs are a compelling new medium to change the world Advice for traditional artists interested in launching their own NFT project Kevork’s upcoming NFT project, The Ancients
Follow Kevork: https://linktr.ee/kevork (Linktree) https://twitter.com/kevork (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/kevorkmourad/ (Instagram) https://www.kevorkmourad.com/ (Website)
In episode 3 of Proof of Change, we welcome Kelsey Driscoll, activist, social impact strategist, and GM of ChangeDAO. As GM, Kelsey has played a key role in operationalizing ChangeDAO and driving its social impact mission. We discuss NFT Giving, Kelsey's journey as a changemaker, creating safety and practicing inclusion in web3, the different layers of social impact across the ecosystem, and more! About Kelsey Kelsey Driscoll is the GM of ChangeDAO, social impact strategist, activist, and trained policy wonk. Born and raised in rural New Jersey, she has worked all over the United States and abroad advising and supporting private sector, public, and nonprofit organizations, and has advised multiple social impact web3 projects. We discuss NFT giving and crypto philanthropy Social impact in web3 Creating safe spaces and practicing inclusion in web3 Advice for nonprofits looking to get involved in web3 DAOs and Co-ops
Follow Kelsey: https://twitter.com/kelseykdriscoll (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/driscollkelsey/ (LinkedIn)
In episode 2 of Proof of Change, we welcome Bryan Brinkman, Digital Artist, Changemaker, and ChangeDAO Spokesartist. As Spokesartist, Bryan played a core role in helping ChangeDAO define the problems being faced by Changemakers with NFT Giving. We discuss Bryan’s journey from Late Night TV animator to NFT artist, web3 community and culture, and how NFTs have helped him embrace his inner Changemaker. About Bryan Bryan grew up in Omaha, NE, before heading to Philadelphia where he attended art school and was classically-trained in animation. Bryan has worked as an animator for a number of fascinating projects including Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street and Jimmy Falon’s late night show. Following this, he stepped into NFTs, where his artwork has taken off, and he has grown a massive following. His art has been featured on Art Blocks Curated, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, SuperRare, and Nifty Gateway. We discuss Transitioning from traditional art to NFTs Advice for those looking to pursue NFTs as a new medium How NFTs can elevate Changemakers NFT giving and crypto philanthropy Web3 culture and community
Follow Bryan: https://www.bryanbrinkman.com/ (Website) https://twitter.com/bryanbrinkman (Twitter) http://discord.gg/SJhS7x4PqA (Discord) https://linktr.ee/bryanbrinkman (Linktree)
In the inaugural episode of Proof of Change, we welcome David All, Founder and CEO of https://www.changedao.org/#/ (ChangeDAO) - the NFT marketplace for change. We discuss David's inner changemaker, and how this is driven by his passion for storytelling, ultimately leading to the founding of https://www.changedao.org/#/ (ChangeDAO). About David David All is the Founder and CEO of ChangeDAO - the NFT marketplace for change and smart contract factory for changemakers. David is a storyteller, but moreso a great listener. He understands the interconnectedness of our stories, how to navigate big systems and involve stakeholders by crafting stories that folks can hear, and believes that together, we’re all gonna change the world for the better. Throughout his career, David has embraced the role of storyteller. He was a speechwriter in the US Senate and pioneered social media in politics and advocacy. He has worked with organizations including Intel, Google, Burning Man and Better Business Bureau, and has organized 60+ events aimed at bringing people together with stories. More recently, he co-authored a paper published in an open science journal identifying opioid treatment deserts. We discuss The importance of storytelling in movements of change What makes a changemaker The Founding of ChangeDAO Blockchain and NFTs as a Force for Change™. The Proof of Change Protocol Cooperative Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Follow David: https://twitter.com/DavidAll (Twitter) https://instagram.com/davidall (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidall/ (LinkedIn) https://www.bellystory.com/ (Check out David's Podcast: Belly of the Beast)