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Watch and listen to episode 2 of our special 3-part book club series featuring Bitcoiner, TED speaker and leadership expert Raj Hayer as we explore her new book, Every Voice Matters.In a world of centralized noise and systemic distraction, Raj’s book offers a powerful framework for ‘Social Leadership’ that mirrors the core values of the Bitcoin community. While the book focuses on inclusive innovation, it has many parallels to Bitcoin:* Decentralized Influence: Just as Bitcoin removes the need for a central authority, Raj teaches that influence isn’t reserved for ‘senior leaders’ at the top, it’s built from the ground up through the consistent actions of every individual ‘node’ in an organization.* Proof of Work: Raj’s blueprint isn’t a ‘feel-good slogan’; it’s a manual for taking responsibility and showing up consistently showing ‘proof of work’ to earn influence and trust.* Trust as Currency: In Chapter 8, Raj identifies trust as our ‘most valuable currency.’ We’ll discuss how the transparency and integrity she advocates for in leadership are the same principles that make Bitcoin the world’s most trusted, immutable ledger.🛍️ Get your copy HERE today.📺 Watch here:Follow Raj here:* x.com * Linkedin* Substack - Raj Hayer See you next week for Episode 3! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

We recently had the opportunity to interview Suman Kumar, author of an incredible book about bitcoin for beginners. The book takes readers on a journey from the origins of bitcoin, to how it is being used by individuals and communities around the world.About SumanA multidisciplinary artist and educator, Suman's journey into Bitcoin began after a brief but illuminating experience with cryptocurrency markets and trading. Driven by a passion for financial literacy and self-sovereignty, she wrote this book as both a learning tool and an inspiration for others seeking to understand Bitcoin's transformative potential.About the BookWhat do money, freedom, passion and love have in common? BITCOIN.In Reclaiming Sovereignty, Suman Kumar weaves together powerful, deeply personal stories from the global Bitcoin community—dreamers, builders, and everyday individuals using Bitcoin to reimagine their lives.This is not just a book about technology; it’s the story of a woman's attempt to make sense of a complex subject—one that led her on a two-year global journey into the heart and soul of a misunderstood system.Along the way, she fell in love. Through the voices of the people she met, she dismantles myths and uncovers the true nature and value of Bitcoin: the power to fulfill a universally shared longing to be architects of our own destinies.🌟 Discover the humanity behind Bitcoin—why it’s more than an asset; it’s a social movement that transcends boundaries.🌟 Learn how people worldwide are using Bitcoin to escape inflation, censorship, and financial repression.🌟 Understand Bitcoin through the eyes of a newcomer—breaking down intimidating tech and finance into digestible, relatable insights.🌟 Explore the social side of Bitcoin—the people, the impact, and the global movement shaping our world.🌟Challenge what you thought you knew about Bitcoin, and uncover the reality behind the innovation.Have you ever felt stressed about money? Dissatisfied? Wondered if there’s another way? There is. Discover why so many are choosing an alternative path. Reclaiming Sovereignty is an inspiring, thought-provoking guide to the digital currency that is transforming lives and redefining our understanding of money.Perfect for:✔️ Bitcoin beginners and enthusiasts✔️ Anyone trying to make sense of the confusing crypto space✔️ Readers interested in decentralization, personal freedom, and real-world stories of financial empowermentFind out why Bitcoin has captured the hearts of so many, including this author, and begin to understand why it matters—and what it could mean for you.🛍️ Get your copy HERE.📺 Watch the full interview here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

This week we chat to Bam Alasi, a Syrian Bitcoiner and Lightning Engineer, about privacy, the Bitcoin Lightning Network, his awesome new bitcoin wallet (or “vault” as he prefers to call it) Cypher Box, the situation in Syria and both technical and political solutions for humanity.Bam has been a huge support to Access Tribe and recently “fact-checked” our Islamic Finance presentation for the University of Calgary, as well as providing lots of support on technical matters over the last couple of years, particularly as it relates to the Lightning Network.It was a huge pleasure to finally get to talk to him face to face, and gain a greater understanding of the evolution of Bitcoin adoption across the Middle East.About BamSystems Engineer Basem Alasi (Bam), founder of Bitcoin 21 Arabic media & educational platform Bitcoin21.io and founder and designer of the newly released open-source Bitcoin-Lightning app: Cypher Box, a non custodial progressive wallet Cypher Box 📺 Watch the full conversation here:📺 Watch his English content on YouTube and read his articles on Substack that explore Bitcoin wallets, apps and guides on how to choose the best custody set up for your subjective situation:Cypher Box Substack:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basem-alasi/YT: https://YouTube.com/@Cypher_BoxX: https://x.com/BamskkiNostr: bamskki@nostrplebs.comSupport Cypher BoxYou can show your support and read more Cypher Box updates, new releases, and milestones posted on their Geyser Fund https://geyser.fund/project/cypherboxBitcoin Lightning Community on TelegramBam also likes to create open grassroots online communities on Telegram. He co-formed Barqnet, an Arabic-speaking Bitcoin-Lightning community T.me/@BarqnetSyrian Economics Research (Think Tank)Bam recently created a Syrian Economics Research think tank called the SFER on Telegram T.me/SFER (English speakers are welcome to these communitees!)The SCFR came up with a Bitcoin policy proposal that went viral on crypto media space and many famous Arabic and international news outlets picked it and reported on it like Al Arabiya and Sky News.Learn more about the think tank HERE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

About DarinaDarina Oumanski is the CEO and co-founder of Slice, reshaping adtech by giving users control over their data and a share of ad revenue. She previously scaled SteelSeries’ DACH market, led performance transformations at DHL, and built ventures in gaming, esports, and digital media. With deep expertise in monetization and AI-driven adtech, she’s on a mission to create a fairer internet economy.About SliceHow it works: Slice offers the most effortless path to personal monetization in the history of the Internet. And money.You browse. Slice pays.Take back what belongs to you - monetize your browser, get paid for ads, cash in with Slice.Web: https://addslice.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/addslice/about/Follow DarinaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinaoumanski/📺 Watch the full interview here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

I caught up with Joyce Brand this week, Free Cities blogger and resident of Morazan, a Free City in Honduras.We had a great conversation in 2024, and given that so much has happened on the political scene in the last few months, I thought it was a great opportunity to get Joyce’s take on the latest. She has incredible, balanced insights, and has lived much of she advocates for. We covered:* Technocracy (are we headed for a digital panopticon?)* Discussed this article by Am I crazy here? Joyce Brand offers a few rebuttals.* USAID* US Tariffs - how do they work and are they actually any good? Joyce shared a TikTok with a good explainer HERE* Is there a global conspiracy?* How do Free Cities actually work?* What about “public lands”* and much, much more!I hope you enjoy our conversation!About JoyceJoyce Brand is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience as a writer, editor, film editor, manager, consultant, and free city pioneer. She is dedicated to the promotion of voluntary, contractual communities with governance as a service, emphasizing the potential of special jurisdictions to enhance freedom and prosperity.Joyce is the author of "Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazan Model for Free Cities," a seminal work that explores the innovative governance model of Ciudad Morazan. Additionally, she co-authored "Economics and the Spiritual Life of Free Men" with Spencer Heath, further establishing her expertise in the intersection of economics and human freedom.Currently, Joyce serves as a writer and editor for the Free Cities Foundation, where she contributes to the discourse on special jurisdictions and better governance. She also consults with the Adrianople Group, providing geopolitical market research and business intelligence solutions. Her professional journey includes roles as a creative copywriter, film editor, and story consultant.Joyce has written compelling success stories and case studies for the commercial real estate industry through her company, Joyce Brand, Storyteller. Her tenure at Renegade Studios saw her editing feature films, shorts, and promotional content, as well as developing various media projects.Joyce holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Kentucky, where she was an active member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies.She is proficient in Spanish and enjoys a broad range of interests, including engaging with thought leaders like Lex Fridman.Follow Joyce:Free Cities Substackwww.morazanmodel.comwww.morazan.citywww.free-cities.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joycebrand/With her vast experience and dedication to innovative governance models, Joyce Brand continues to be a leading voice in the free cities movement, advocating for communities that thrive on freedom and voluntary association.Get her book “Pioneering Prosperity” HERETake a Course on Free Cities:https://lookingglasseducation.com/courses/the-course-on-alternative-governance/📺 Watch the video recording of our conversation here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

It all began with Billi’s childhood trip to San Francisco, where the billboards of vibrant artistry stretched across the cityscape. As a young teen, Billi stood mesmerized beneath their glow—a moment of epiphany under the Californian sun and smog—this was where Billi’s future lay, in crafting designs that didn’t just exist but spoke, transforming ordinary spaces into realms of experiential imagination.Growing up with entrepreneurial parents who pivoted to emergency response after Hurricane Katrina, Billi inherited a legacy of resilience and innovation. Billi’s family roots in Southern Louisiana, coupled with firsthand experiences of rebuilding and providing emergency aid, instilled in them a profound understanding of impact and purpose. By the time Billi started driving, they knew they wanted more than a career; they wanted a calling—something that would blend personal passion with meaningful change, something they could build alongside a partner, mirroring their parents’ unique partnership.At Voss Alan & 202Ware, where Billi is a Co-Founder, their designs are more than visual—they are experiences crafted through the lens of someone who navigated the world partially unseen until middle school. Billi’s early years, blurred without proper glasses, taught them the power of color, pattern, and light over clarity. Today, these elements are foundational to their human-centered design approach, ensuring their creations are accessible and impactful, reaching out to touch everyone, even those who view the world through different eyes.These experiences have crystallized Billi’s commitment to cultivating a workspace not just for achieving but for thriving, ensuring that those who journey with them find a balance that fuels both their inner and outer worlds.This is more than Billi’s career; it’s their story—one of vision, resilience, and boundless creativity.Join the waitlist for the Web3 Designer apprentice program:Apprenticeship Waitlist FormSubscribe to the Magazine here:Purchase MagazinesFollow Billi here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/billirogers/https://x.com/BitsOfBilli📺 Watch the full episode here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

About NaomiA natural adventurer with a rebellious spirit, Naomi is an inspirational speaker, Bitcoin artist, photographer and designer of BTC Aloha. She connects freedom seekers, soul surfers and the young at heart with their own sovereignty, creativity, healing power and flow states through transformative events, fine art originals, prints, and elegant handmade beachwear.Naomi has had a consistent art practice for over 30 years, plus a rich background in esoteric healing arts. Her photography mentors were David Ulrich, author of 'Zen Camera' and Paul Chesley of National Geographic. Her artwork has graced the walls of the Milwaukee art Museum, the Honolulu Museum of Art, The Bitcoin Art Museum, plus corporate and private collections all over the world.She continues to exhibit internationally and spread BTC Aloha everywhere. You can find her surfing mellow waves in Mexico, walking barefoot in the sand, or wearing her own designs at Bitcoin conferences.Follow Naomi:X: https://x.com/SEAisMEDICINENostr: https://primal.net/p/npub15x4z39e8l52s7ql29q9z385pymjw8g67220exvck7uqt3ll2y0pq3myf4yLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/btcaloha/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCAlohaDotShopPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BTCAloha/Websites: BTCAloha.shopnaomiolsonphoto.com📺 Watch the full conversation here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe

About TaniaTania Lea has over seven years of experience in the Bitcoin ecosystem, establishing herself as a regional leader in the space. She currently serves as the LATAM Marketing & Business Development representative at Azteco, a company driving financial inclusion across Latin America by making Bitcoin accessible for everyday use. Combining her background in sports discipline with her technological expertise, Tania has become instrumental in helping individuals seamlessly integrate Bitcoin into their daily lives.Follow Tania here:* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-lea/* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanialea___/* X - https://x.com/tanialea_/* Website: https://azte.co/📺 You can watch a recording of our conversation here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.accesstribe.com/subscribe