Gabe Weis - Mixed-Media and NFT Artist and Founder of The Stoics
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
Release Date: 01/14/2023
You’re Not Competing With AI—We're Merging With It - With AI Educator Matt Konwiser
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
In this conversation AI Designer, Educator, Futurist and Educator Matt Konwiser discusses the complexities and implications of Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, with a focus on its impact on creativity, technology, and society. Konwiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential risks and benefits of AI integration into daily life, and the philosophical questions surrounding AI's evolution and its relationship with humanity. In this conversation, host Jay Alders & Konwiser explore the evolving subjective nature of art, the...
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"They Told Us To Trust The Science’—But Whose Science?" - Dr. Michael J. Schwartz
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COVID changed everything—our freedoms, our beliefs, and even how we think about science itself. But in the aftermath of lockdowns, mandates, and mass fear, one question remains: Did we actually follow science, or just a carefully crafted narrative? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael J. Schwartz, a medical expert specializing in genetics, respiratory pathogens, and immunology, who has analyzed over 19,000 patients and 44,000 test results throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a clinic owner, laboratory director, and author of and “,” Dr. Schwartz has firsthand knowledge of how...
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Click Here or Stay Broke: Steal Whitney Bonds’ Affiliate Marketing and Passive Income Secrets to Ditch the 9-5 Forever
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In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and YouTuber Whitney Bonds, who transformed her career from a virtual assistant gig into a thriving online business. Whitney opens up about her path to passive income through YouTube and affiliate marketing, revealing how she built a flexible lifestyle that lets her work from home while raising a family. Perfect for entrepreneurs, career-switchers, and anyone feeling trapped in a traditional job, this conversation dives into the realities—good and bad—of designing a life with financial freedom. Whitney shares practical...
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Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Listen to This First— How You Can Break Free with CEO Aaron Harper
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Ever feel stuck in life, knowing you’re capable of more but unsure how to break through? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, who took an unexpected leap from corporate America into building a thriving national power washing empire. Aaron doesn’t hold back—he shares the raw, unfiltered truth about risk, reinvention, and the mindset shifts that separate successful entrepreneurs from the ones who stay stuck. We talk about why most people never start, how to push past fear, and the unexpected lessons he’s learned along the way. If you’re itching to take...
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Comfort Zones Are Killing Your Soul: Why I Chose to Risk It All with Matt Dawson
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What happens when you leave the corporate grind to conquer the world’s tallest peaks and row across oceans? In this episode, Jay Alders dives into the incredible journey of Matt Dawson, a former investment banker turned world record adventurer. Discover how loss, pain, and stepping outside of his comfort zone transformed Matt’s life—and how it can transform yours. Whether you’re stuck in a rut, craving adventure, or looking for the spark to change your path, this conversation will inspire you to risk it all and find your true purpose. ---- Support our sponsors: The DNA Company: DNA...
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Building Warriors: The Vision Behind The Tactical Games with Nick Thayer
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In this episode, Jay Alders chats with Nick Thayer, President of The Tactical Games, about his journey from U.S. Coast Guard veteran to leader of one of the most intense fitness and shooting competitions in the world. Nick shares how The Tactical Games combines athleticism, marksmanship, and mental toughness, creating a unique challenge for competitors of all backgrounds. Discover how Nick’s unconventional path and entrepreneurial mindset have helped shape the sport, its growing community, and its impact on participants worldwide. Whether you’re into fitness, firearms, or simply love...
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Creative Identity Crisis: Searching For The Joy in Art Again with Artist Bo Bramwell
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In this heartfelt episode of the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, artist Bo Bramwell joins Jay Alders for a deep dive into the vulnerable side of being a creative. Known for his intricate, surreal pen-and-ink and digital art, Bo has collaborated with music legends like , , and and exhibited alongside the visionary artist . But beyond his success, Bo shares the inner struggles that resonate with so many artists: dealing with creative blocks, facing identity crises, and managing the weight of public expectations. He and Jay open up about the intense emotional journey that comes with making...
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Silent Suffering is Killing Us As Men - Practical Advice for Modern Men: Interview with Traver Boehm - Hosted by Jay Alders
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Welcome to the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, hosted by Jay Alders with special guest Traver Boehm, founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement and author of and In this episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles that many men face, especially those in their 30s to 50s, who often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders while keeping their pain hidden. Are you feeling the pressure to be the provider, the strong one, the man who has it all together? Do you sometimes feel like you’re drowning in expectations—both self-imposed and from society—without a safe space to express your...
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The Surfing Entrepreneur Behind Indo Board: Meet Hunter Joslin
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Ever wondered how a simple idea can revolutionize an industry? Meet Hunter Joslin, the surfing Entrepreneur and Founder of a game-changer in fitness and sports. My chats with Hunter, a long-time friend, are always fun and insightful. I'm glad I finally got Hunter on the podcast to talk about his incredible journey. Hunter’s Early Days: Discover how a young Hunter Joslin, balancing on homemade boards in the 60s, laid the foundation for Indo Board. Growing up during the surfing boom, Hunter’s passion for balance and innovation began with makeshift balance boards and evolved into a...
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Kurt Pellegrino’s Unstoppable Journey To The UFC and Beyond: Dyslexia, Bullies & Fatherhood
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Former UFC Fighter, instructor, entrepreneur, and world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial artist . In this interview Kurt opens up about his battles with dyslexia and bullying, and how his mindset has helped him on and off the mats. Early Life and Dyslexia Kurt faced significant challenges from a young age. Born with severe dyslexia, he struggled in school and became the target of bullying. "I've been broken since I can remember," he shared, highlighting his lifelong battle with a learning disability. Despite these obstacles, Kurt's resilience and determination were unwavering. ...
info_outlineGabe Weis is a multidisciplinary artist and an absolute legend in the NFT space. When the Bay area-based fine artist is not selling out 5,000 piece collections in minutes he can be found hobnobbing with A-list celebrities like Paris Hilton and floating around in zero gravity airplanes making art.
Aside from selling millions of dollars in NFTs and artwork Gabe readily admits that he is "pretty good at self-promotion" and an expert in marketing and building communities which no doubt are some of the keys to his massive success.
Weis doesn't hold back in this conversation and openly talks about his beginnings growing up with a cookie-cutter, rather normal childhood to opening his mind with the help of psychedelics and becoming the rising star of NFTs that he is today.
Gabe talked about how The Stoics, his most popular NFT project took off and as of today has a sales volume of about $2.25 million dollars.
From his humble beginnings and a stint in politics, Gabe still focuses on making a difference in the world. Nowadays he lets his art do the work and focuses on family, building his brand, growing his community, and piling up one surreal experience on top of the other.
It was refreshing to speak to Gabe. I can feel the authenticity and excitement come out in the way he speaks about his life. There's no doubt that he is grateful for what he's built and his inner child is still very much still a big part of his persona.
"I don't make it to be perfect...I do like the challenge of kind of getting a piece where I like it...but I haven't spent every day on them...", Gabe says.
As we artists do, we take what we like, make it our own and push forward. The artwork of Gabe Weis could be described as Picasso meets Basquiat and Weis doesn't hide those influences. His cubist artwork is colorful, raw, vibrant, bold, and iconic and his hype extends beyond the boundaries of Twitter and the NFT space.
Please connect with Gabe and me (Jay Alders) on socials, share, subscribe, review, tag and do all that stuff that algorithms love please, we appreciate the love!
But also….
- Artists that influenced Gabe
- Growing up in the burbs of Illinois
- Collaborating with Nyla Hayes and Long Neckie Ladies
- Experimenting with blockchains and new marketplaces
- Going from the captain of the football team to a trippy, intuitive fine artist
- The importance of building a community
- Manifesting and the law of attraction and other woo-woo stuff
- Balancing business and art
- Art that he loves, and doesn't
Gabe Weis Links & Resources:
• Website: https://gabeweis.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabe_weis/
• NFTs: https://opensea.io/collection/art-by-gabe-weis & https://opensea.io/collection/thestoics
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabrieljweis
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• Join Jay’s Text Community: https://jayalders.com/text or text 732-313-0513
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• NFT Collections: https://jayalders.com/nft-art
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