In this heartfelt episode, we dive into JJ's journey into the world of cryptocurrency, starting from late 2020 when he got hooked on Dogecoin. The episode takes a deep turn as JJ opens up about personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife and best friend to suicide and how he's managed to cope while raising his two young children. He talks about the support he's received from family and friends, and how connecting with others who have faced similar losses, including fomoPhil, has helped him navigate through these tough times. This episode sheds light on the complexities of dealing with grief and offers insights on providing meaningful support to those who are suffering.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and JJ's Crypto Journey

01:43 Diving into Pudgy Penguins

03:41 Personal Tragedies and Coping Mechanisms

08:29 Raising Kids as a Single Parent

10:56 Community Support and Moving Forward

16:10 Reflections on Loss and Support Systems

34:22 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

Meet Fifi: Coffee Entrepreneur Turned Pudgy Penguin Builder

In this episode of FOMO FRIENDS, we chat with Fifi, a French coffee entrepreneur deeply involved in the Pudgy Penguins NFT community. Fifi shares his journey from studying business in France, North America, and Asia, to starting a coffee business, and diving into the exciting world of Web3 and crypto. Find out how he became a 'pengfluencer' and what makes the Pudgy Penguin community so special. Plus, get insights into the benefits of attending real-life crypto events and some personal stories about traveling across Europe and North America.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:24 Getting to Know Fifi

01:14 Fifi's Journey into Web3 and Crypto

01:56 The Penguin Community and Fifi's Role

04:08 Fifi's Coffee Business

07:37 Pudgy Europe and Community Events

13:11 Travel Stories and Personal Interests

26:28 Advice for Newcomers to Crypto

33:21 Why Join Pudgy Penguins?

35:21 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of FOMO FRIENDS, we chat with Pavel about his recent trip to Miami for the inaugural Dirty Boxing event. He shares his thoughts on how Dirty Boxing differs from UFC and its potential to bridge the gap between casual and hardcore fight fans. Pavel also delves into his involvement with the Kanpai Pandas NFT community and PandasAndFrens show, and gives us a sneak peek into an entertaining new project involving a dating simulator series. We wrap up with insights into his side hustle Born2Rug where he creates custom high-quality NFT-themed rugs, and his advice for newcomers to the crypto space. Tune in for an exciting and informative conversation!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Recent Trip to Miami

01:41 Dirty Boxing vs. UFC: Key Differences

03:09 John Jones and the Future of Dirty Boxing

04:35 Pandas Community and Miami Adventures

10:35 Getting into Pandas: The Origin Story

19:28 Life Outside of Crypto: Fitness and Hobbies

26:44 Pandas and Friends: The Show

31:55 Born to Rug: Custom NFT Rugs

37:08 Advice for Newcomers to Crypto

39:36 Conclusion and Farewell