New Money With Spencer and Solo
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"New Money With Spencer and Solo" is a 12-episode series from CoinDesk. Hosted by Spencer Dinwiddie of the NBA and his business partner, Solo Ceesay, "New Money" explores what it means to be part of the new "creator economy." In "New Money," we hear from pro athletes, celebrities, and social media stars who are on the cutting edge of interacting directly with..
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
How can the barrier to entry to crypto be lowered so that everyone can take advantage of new technology?
Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are OG reality stars Gabrielle Victor and Danielle Victor, better known as the “Victor Twins.” The twins have successfully monetized their life since their rise to popularity while on reality show “Bad Girls.” They’ve worked to be their genuine selves while posting to social media, and their fans love the authenticity that comes with their content. Even better, the two have found a way to monetize their personalities and daily live ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
“You don’t need to be all the way into crypto, but you do need to know that crypto is here to stay.”
In this episode of “New Money” with hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, sports and big tech collide. The hosts are joined by former WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford, linebacker Foye Oluokun of the Atlanta Falcons and Renee Montgomery, retired WNBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream.
The guests discuss the importance of learning about the financial pathways for professional athletes. More and more, investing in crypto is being discussed in the locker rooms and on the field as an ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
“The sooner you hop on, the better,” Biddl3 says.
In this episode of “New Money,” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are joined by recording artists Biddl3, actress GG Townson and producer Carey. The three explain their corners of the entertainment world, contributing their unique views on the challenges of the industry.
The guests see social media as a powerful tool to advance their careers and reach worldwide audiences. They aren’t afraid of new technologies, either: Biddl3 believes that those who “are ahead of the curve, or are quick to adapt, are the ones who succeed” when it co ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
Gamers have been familiar with online marketplaces and in-game currencies for years now. They’ve been exchanging fiat currencies for digital, in-game money, character skins, mods, all tools to enhance the gaming experience.
Maybe that’s why the gaming community is uniquely primed to take on crypto. Popular gaming experts Denver Moore, known as “That Denver Guy,” and Cole Rodey from The Rodey Bros join forces on this episode of “New Money” with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to discuss the lifestyle, hustle and future of gaming. The two exchange stories of their triumphs and struggles throug ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
Social media has given individuals new ways to connect with a global audience. These influencers are using that reach to inspire and encourage their followers.
Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Naya Rose, basketball non-profit organizer and influencer; Jake Bain, LGBT advocate and football player; and Chef Hoppie, celebrity chef for pro athletes like the Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott. Though each influencer’s domain is very different from the others, they all share a similar goal: to use their social currency to inspire the next generation.
The influencers each encoura ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
Blockchain tech is enabling direct fan-to-artist relationships and can bring the power back to the artists.
If you’re a big artist signed to a big label, there’s a high chance that label will have significant control over your music, production, tours, releases and more. R&B legend Mario knows this better than anyone because he’s recently transitioned from a major label to working as an independent artist.
Mario joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to pull the curtain back on the inner workings of the music industry, revealing the secrets of streaming, music rights and ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
“The value in my brand is a really high-quality product.”
Austin Mills, a TV host for NBA Entertainment, joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to give viewers a backstage peek into the challenges and daily tasks of being a video content creator. Mills, a former Baylor University basketball player, is an extremely talented producer and has noticed significant payoff to improving the production quality in his content.
Recognizing the unique value a personal brand presents can hugely improve content reach. Enhancing and advancing that content even further will improve the ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: Which to Choose? With so many popular social media platforms today, content creators may feel lost in the sea of apps.
Chaz Smith, Eric Struk and Chozus join “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to weigh in on the benefits and challenges of the many social media platforms. These influencers take a methodical approach to their content, homing in on their audience, branding and “it” factors. Each creator’s unique talents are represented better by one platform or another, and identifying that selection is a key step towards success.
Outside of g ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
There’s no guidebook, no course for marketing in the social media age. Yet platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram have proved to be fertile ground for marketing and presenting personality-first ad campaigns.
Two influencers-turned-brand-founders Sabrina Sadeghian of the skincare-focused makeup brand 4AM SKIN, and Nicole Shiraz of Nalia Swim join “New Money” hosts Solo Ceesay and Spencer Dinwiddie to discuss how social media helped take their brands to the next level. The benefit of a social-first marketing strategy is that creators are empowered to showcase their work alongside their pe ..read more
New Money With Spencer and Solo
1y ago
The modern era of social media has created the new career path of the influencer. These individuals create online content to share with the masses – and brand collaborations are fruitful, too.
This episode of “New Money” with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay features Chavah Grant, Yanira Pache and Samya Mohamed, three content creators intimately familiar with what it means to be an influencer. The three explain their hacks for the balancing act that is maintaining their personalities in their content while appealing to changing audiences and dynamic trends.
Each influencer has to present thei ..read more