#thePOZpulse June 2023

I love this time of year, warm weather, the pool is open, the backyard hangs, and wrapping up a busy conference travel schedule. Summer is around the corner! Here is a quick recap of my trip to Gary Vaynerchuk 's VeeCon 2023 in Indianapolis on May 18-20th. It was a whirlwind?weekend of recording 3-full days of interviews with attendees and some names you all know with my producer Chris Mueller

I left inspired but physically and mentally exhausted in the best way possible. There were so many amazing speakers like Jesse Itzler , Scooter Braun, Neil Patrich Harris, Jessica Alba, and more.

The full #thePOZcast vlog (keep an eye on www.youtube.com/thepozcast), interviews, and recaps are coming next month! I can't wait to share all of the really personal interviews that tell the full Veecon Story. GaryVee has created an incredible community and brand with Veefriends!

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What's New on #thePOZcast?

E267??Chris Pronger: NHL Hall of Famer Unpacks His Career Journey on and Off the Ice

I used to be a huge Hockey fan, so it was an honor to sit down w/ former Hall of Fame NHL Defenseman Chris Pronger . Chris was drafted second overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1993 and has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers. He’s appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with three different teams and won the Cup with the Ducks in 2007. He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player for the 1999–2000 season.

A mainstay on Team Canada, Chris won Olympic gold medals at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics and is a member of the Triple Gold Club. This is a great conversation about his professional hockey journey and life after retirement, building Well Inspired Travels alongside his wife.

Listen Up: https://thepozcast.com/e267-chris-pronger-nhl-hall-of-famer-unpacks-his-career-journey-on-and-off-the-ice

E268 Erica Anderson Rooney Empowering Women to Get Seen, Heard & Promoted https://thepozcast.com/e266-erica-rooney-empowering-women-to-get-seen-heard-promoted/

Erica Rooney is the Chief People Officer at Acorn iCi, a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant, as well as the host of the Podcast “From Now to Next.”?

With 10 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling.

E269 Joe Marchese: VC Investing in and With Human Positivity, Optimism, and Connection

https://thepozcast.com/e268-joe-marchese-vc-investing-in-and-with-human-positivity-optimism-and-connection/

This is a great chat about entrepreneurship, building and selling brands, and what motivates success. Joe Marchese is the Founder of Human Ventures?and Chairman of our favorite Mexican spirit, Tequila Komos. He created his first startup, Truex, in 2006 which he later sold to Fox Networks for $200 million.

Besides being an expert and thought leader in the attention economy, Joe is also a prominent and socially driven investor through Human Ventures.?What makes Komos special is that they take a non-consensus approach of not being a celebrity-sponsored Tequila. They depend on the product and authenticity of the process to stand out and be loved and enjoyed by those who drink it.

Be sure to catch up on past episodes at www.thePOZcast.com, thanks!

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E14 Brycent Johnson: Why Your Next Favorite Game Will Be On The Blockchain

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Bryce(not) is a former software developer turned Web3 gaming sensation is revolutionizing the gaming industry. As co-founder and CEO of Loot Bolt, a venture-funded startup, Brycent is an expert in blockchain content creation and innovation. He's also the first Web3 gaming content creator for Xset, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization. With his vision of a mainstream Web3 gaming future, Brycent is a leading voice in the field.

Kevin Logan Jr and I dive deep into the financial side of Web3 gaming, discussing its impact on the gameplay experience, community building, content creation, and brand building. The conversation covers pivotal elements like community development and integration with Web3-aligned games. Valuable insights are shared on the future of #web3 gaming, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the exciting world of Web3 gaming that you simply cannot afford to overlook!

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Thanks & have a great start to your summer!

Adam