Unleashing Blockchain, Web3, & Cryptos to Build Better Communities: Onchained with Rachel Brissenden

Amber Stitt
7 days ago
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Unleashing the Future: Blockchain, Community, and Legacy with Rachel Brissenden on Pathways with Amber Stitt

What happens when technology, legacy, and heart-driven entrepreneurship collide? The result is a vibrant, forward-thinking conversation between Amber Stitt and blockchain innovator Rachel Brissenden, captured in a dynamic episode of Pathways Unleashed. This special edition podcast celebrates the confluence of personal stories and global innovation, offering listeners a window into how purpose, technology, and community can create lasting impact.

From Personal Legacy to Digital Frontiers

The episode opens with Rachel reflecting on her journey: navigating the complexities of blockchain while honoring the memory and aspirations of her late father, a creative spirit whose dream was to become a published author. Rachel shares how, just a month after his passing, a serendipitous introduction at a USC blockchain event led her to co-author the bestselling book "Impact Entrepreneur". This experience not only fulfilled her father's legacy, but also empowered Rachel to envision new possibilities for her own future as a writer and thought leader.

"Writing a book with a community pushes you to hit deadlines and realize what’s possible," Rachel acknowledges, highlighting how collective creativity fuels individual achievement.

Blockchain as a Tool for True Ownership and Global Connection

Diving deeper into her field, Rachel breaks down the often-misunderstood world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. She explains how, unlike traditional banks, blockchain allows individuals to be true custodians of their own assets—without intermediaries or restrictions.

"What crypto is, what blockchain technology does for people, is it gives you a solution to truly own your money in a permissionless way," Rachel states. This principle, she notes, is especially transformative for individuals in parts of the world where financial freedom is not guaranteed.

Rachel shares her global perspective, recounting workshops she’s led from Ghana to Sierra Leone. Many people in these regions, she says, lack access to basic banking services—a challenge blockchain can help solve. "It’s actually quite interesting to see on the global stage how many people don’t have access to basic financial liberties, or even human rights to custody your own assets," Rachel reflects.

Creating Community—Both Online and Offline

But Rachel’s passion extends beyond fintech. For her, blockchain is a gateway to building robust, borderless communities that transcend traditional limitations. She describes her work with Decent Labs and participation in global conferences, from Tokyo to Dubai, as part of a larger movement uniting like-minded innovators around the world.

“It’s not just about entrepreneurship. It’s beyond that. It’s community,” Amber summarizes, drawing out the episode’s central theme.

Rachel also highlights the exciting evolution of the “onchain” creator economy. New platforms like Zora and Farcaster allow content creators to be rewarded for their work in real time—a stark contrast to the fragmented incentives of traditional (Web2) social media.

The New Global Economy and the Metaverse

Looking ahead, Rachel envisions a truly borderless global economy, powered by blockchain and onchain technology. Whether it’s owning assets through NFTs, attending virtual conferences in the metaverse, or leveraging digital platforms to amplify one’s voice, she sees the future as both limitless and inclusive.

She offers practical ways for listeners to join this movement: follow her on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn (@RachelOnchain), or explore emerging blockchain platforms.

Taking Action Today!

The episode closes on a note of gratitude, with Rachel and Amber recognizing the power of strategic partnerships, shared values, and the ability to shape one’s destiny. Their conversation is a reminder that innovation is not just about codes and coins—it’s about people, legacies, and the courage to design life on your own terms.

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