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VeeFam Sessions
by Rob Messer
The VeeFam Sessions dives deep into the stories of people in and around the VeeFriends ecosystem. The host, Rob Messer (mistirmesser), intertwines personal journeys and stories with the timeline of the VeeFriends brand and VeeFam community.
Episodes
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#091: Amit Bhuta (@ALLinMiami)
In this episode, we chat with real estate agent, content creator, and VeeFriends collector, Amit Bhuta. Amit shares his inspiring journey from struggles with mental health to becoming a successful real estate agent and content creator. Throughout the discussion, Amit discusses the power of...
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#090: Josh Vajda (@SenorPantsNFT)
For this episode, we sit down with Josh Vajda aka Senor Pants. Pants, a WhatNot streamer, Gift Goat, & 2026 Topps Chrome Sketch Artist, shares his journey from traditional business to the Web3 and NFT space. He also shares his experiences with VeeFriends, and insights into community building,...
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#089: iBenKind (@iBenKind)
For episode 89, we sit down with Ben Harbuck, (ibenkind) a passionate entrepreneur and artist, about his journey from homeschooling to building a vibrant community around VeeFriends, collectibles, and tattoos. During the conversation, Ben explores the significance of community, the evolution of...
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#088: Jen Luck (@jenluck36)
For episode #088, we sit down with Jen Luck, the dynamic Head of Events and Brand Activations at @veefriends . Throughout the conversation, Jen shares her journey from sports management to leading innovative live experiences in the Web3 space. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from major…
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#087: Joe Atang (@JOEATANG)
For episode #087 we sit down with dad, Day One VeeFriend, Gift Goat, passionate community builder, and creator of the HI-initiative & collective, Joe Atang. Throughout the conversation we talk about his journey from sports and business to the NFT space, community building, and the power of...
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#086: Dan "The Man" Doll (@dantheman72813)
In this episode, we welcome Dan "The Man" Doll, a passionate collectoIn this episode, we welcome Dan "The Man" Doll, a passionate collector, community builder, and co-host of Good Guys Collect. Known for his authentic approach to NFTs, TCG, and community engagement, Dan shares his journey from...
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#085: Ron Jordan (@thestarspodcast)
For episode 85, we chat with day one VeeFriends minter OG, content creator, streamer, and family man. Throughout the conversation, Ron shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a key player in the VeeFriends ecosystem. He discusses the importance of empathy in business, his...
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#084: Johnny “House of” Ren (@House_of_Ren89)
For #84, we chat with Johnny Ren, AKA “House of Ren,” a prominent member of the VeeFriends community who transitioned from being a dedicated fan to a team member. Ren shares his journey from teaching abroad to investing in cryptocurrency and NFTs, highlighting his admiration for Gary Vee and the...
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#083: Mike JY (@MikeJY1984)
For episode 83, we chat with day one VeeFriends minter, family man, Black Cat Maxi and Collector, and stellar human, Mike J.Y. Throughout the conversation we discuss Mike's journey into the world of NFTs, the significance of community and the traits behind the VeeFriends. Mike shares his...
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#082: KT Thompson (@T_RA1N)
For episode 82, we chat with OG VeeFriends, former D-1 basketball player, and stellar human, KT 'Train' Thompson. KT shares her journey from being an athlete to discovering Gary Vaynerchuk and the world of NFTs. She discusses her experiences at VeeCon, the importance of community, and her...
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081: Savannah Demery (@SavageSavyD)
For episode 81, we sit down with Savannah Demery aka 'SavyD.' The mother, veteran, and abuse survivor shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to finding community and purpose through VeeFriends. Throughout the conversation, Savy discusses her struggles with adversity, the...
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#080: Anthony Massucci (@hianthony)
For episode 80, we sit down with journalist, publicist, and author, Anthony Massucci. In addition to diving into his newly released memoir--a tribute to his teachers that helped shape him-- GRADE SCHOOL, Anthony shares his journey from journalism to public relations, emphasizing the importance of...
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#079: Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC)
For #079, we sit down with UFC Top 10 Featherweight, Josh Emmett. Josh and I chat about his journey to becoming a professional MMA fighter, finding his way into the Vayner & VeeFriends world, and ultimately getting his first artist gig in the 2025 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Trading Cards…
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#078: Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee)
For episode #078, we sit down with the Chairman of Vayner X, CEO of VaynerMedia, and Creator & CEO of VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk. Throughout the conversation Gary and I chat about moments throughout the first four years of VeeFriends as the brand closes out the Alpha Age and heads towards the...
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#077: Jeremy "Knows" Jannielli (@jeremyknowsVF)
For #077, we sit down with longtime VeeFriend and current member of the VeeFriends Community Success Team, Jeremy Knows. Jeremy shares his journey from being a passionate community member of VeeFriends to becoming a key player within the organization. He reflects on the importance of…
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#076: Andy Krainak (@krainak)
For #076, we sit down with VeeFriends President, Andy Krainak to talk about the past 4 years running VeeFriends, the evolution of VeeCon, the pillars to build affinity for the VeeFriends character universe, and many other things throughout the 'Before Topps Chrome" era. Andy on X:...
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#075: Jason Koeppel (@JayKoeppel)
This episode brought to you by: To The Moon Cards Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network here: https://tothemooncards.com/Jay on X: https://x.com/JayKoeppelVeeFriends Cards on X: https://x.com/VeeFriendsCardsFollow VeeFam Sessions: https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions VeeFam…
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#074: To The Moon Cards: Tom & Jay (@IJayRob & @TGer_01)
Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/To The Moon on X: https://x.com/ToTheMoon_CardsJay on X: https://x.com/iJayRobJay Episode: • VeeFam Sessions #039: Jason "Jay Rob"... Tom on X: https://x.com/TGer_01Tom Episode: • VeeFam Sessions #028: Tom "TGer" VeeF... Follow...
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#073: Ian "Kowsky" Lepkowsky (@KOWSKY_)
For episode #073, we sit down with Ian "Kowsky" Lepkowsky. Throughout the conversation we xplore Kowsky's journey from his early life, through his discovery of Gary Vee, to his involvement in the VeeFriends community. Kowsky shares his experiences with technology, his passion for art, and the...
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#072: Daniel Donayre (@behindthekit)
For ep. #072, we welcome back for the second time, Daniel Donayre, the Head of Community for VeeFriends. Rob and Daniel Donayre discuss the evolution of the VeeFriends community, VeeCon, and reflects on some of the brand's biggest announcements and collaborations in 2024 and 2025. VeeFam...
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#071: Courtney Knecht (@knechtthedot)
For ep. #071, we welcome content creator and live stream producer, Courtney Knecht. We discuss her journey from sports to music, her experiences in college, and her transition into the world of content creation. Courtney shares insights on building a creative network, her time as a radio host…
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#070: Nick Corso (@Corso52)
For ep. #070, longtime VeeFriend & team member, Nick Corso stops by for his third appearance on the show and first as a member of the @veefriends comics team. Topics of this conversation include: discuss the exciting developments within the VeeFriends community, the growth of the comics team…
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#069: Chelsea Messer (@chelscmess)
For ep. #069, we chat with beloved VeeFriends community member, content creator for To the Moon Cards & Collectibles, and my wife, Chelsea Messer. Throughout our conversation, we discuss Chels’ entrepreneur journey, how she made her way into web3 & VeeFriends, how she landed a job working for To...
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#068: Mikey Caloca (@mikeycaloca)
For ep. #068, we chat with the Senior Designer at VeeFriends, Mikey Caloca. This is Mikey's second appearance on VeeFam Sessions and the first episode live-streamed on the VeeFam Network Twitch Channel. The conversation features Mikey Caloca, a senior designer at @VeeFriends who shares his…
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#067: Jon Troutman (@trouty)
For ep. #067, we chat with the EVP of Commerce & Operations at VeeFriends, Jon Troutman. Throughout our convo, Jon shares his origin story of meeting and interning for Gary before ultimately joining VaynerMedia and co-founding Empathy Wines. Jon also reflects on his role with VeeFriends and much...
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#066: Ed Balloon (@Ed_Balloon)
Recording Date: 10/20/24 For ep. #066, we chat with multifaceted artist & creator, Ed Balloon shares his journey from aspiring musician to a prominent figure in the Web3 space. Ed and I also discuss his early love for music and the challenges he faced from family expectations, how the pandemic...
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#065: Michelle Urso (@themichelleurso)
For ep. #065 we chat with longtime VeeFriend, podcast host, and pillar of the VeeFam, Michelle Urso. Throughout our conversation @mistirmesser and Michelle talk about her entrepreneurial journey that led her to finding Gary Vee and eventually, VeeFriends. We also discuss the power of community,...
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#064: Jake Escobar (@GhostKidArt)
For ep. #064 we chat with Jake Escobar (@ghostkidart) Throughout our conversation @mistirmesser and Jake Escobar, also known as Ghost Kid, who shares his journey from a punk rocker in Utah to a successful entrepreneur and artist in the NFT space. Jake discusses his early life, the influence of…
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#063: Anne Bagg (@theannebagg)
For ep. #063 we chat with beloved VeeFriends community member and content creator, Anne Bagg. Throughout our conversation, we chat about her journey to the United States, leaving the world of teaching, how she stumbled onto a Fanatics Live @veefriends stream, how the community has impacted her,...
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#062: Ross Brown (@lsutiger95)
For ep. #062 we chat with VeeFriends OG and beloved community member, Ross Brown. Throughout our conversation, we chat about his journey into VeeFriends, how the VeeFriends community has impacted him, how it has positively added to the relationship with his father, what attracted him to the Moral...
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#061: Blaze Hirsch (@BlazeRN617)
For ep. #061, we chat with nurse, father, VeeFriend, and co-host of 'VeeDads', Blaze Hirsch. Throughout our conversation, we chat about his journey into VeeFriends, how the VeeFriends community has impacted him, the origin of VeeDads, and how the characters and community can help parents. VeeCon,...
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#060: Valerie Carrillo (@VDizzle777)
For ep. #060, we chat with Web3 Event Planner & Community Builder, Valerie Carrillo. Throughout our conversation, we chat about her journey into web3 & Veefriends, VeeCon, and community. Follow VeeFam Sessions: https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions Valerie on X: https://x.com/VDizzle777...
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#059: "Diamond" Deb Bowman (@DiamondDebBow)
For ep. #059, we chat with Abundance Coach, VeeFriend, and amazing human, Deb Bowman. Throughout our conversation, we chat about abundance, perspective, community, and how she found the VeeFam. Follow VeeFam Sessions: https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions Deb on X:...
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#058: Brendan Hogle (@BogglesTheStoic)
For ep. #058, we chat with entrepreneur and business consultant, Spaces Host, World Traveler, Stocism Advocate, and OG VeeFriend, Brendan Hogle, aka Boggles the Stoic. Throughout our conversation, Brendan and I chat about his journey to web3 & VeeFriends, his memories and thoughts on the…
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#057: Kashvi (@kashviETH)
For ep. #057, we chat with former long-time moderator for the VeeFriends Discord and Community Lead for 'World of Women,' Kashvi. Throughout our conversation, Kashvi and I chat about her journey to web3, her memories and thoughts on the VeeFriends community, her journey into World of Women, and...
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#056: Harry "Burge" Burgess (@BurgeUK)
For ep. #056, we chat with former moderator for the VeeFriends Discord and long-time community member, Burge. Throughout our conversation, Burge and I chat about his journey into finding VeeFriends, what it was like being one of the first moderators hired, and his perspective on all of the ups…
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#055: Laura Petersen (@LaptopLaura)
For ep. #055, we chat with author, mom, and Hangout Hawk, Laura “ Laptop Laura” Petersen. Laura and I discuss her journey which weaves in and out of education and business, how she overcame her fear of public speaking and ended up on the VeeCon Community Stage in 2023, and what it’s like being a...
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#054: Ryan Turner (@foodisfuelnyc)
For ep. #054, we chat with dietician, dad, VeeFriend, and one of the hosts of of the VeeDads podcast, Ryan Turner. Ryan and I discuss his journey into VeeFriends and his career, the significance of sharing the ups and downs of parenthood under the umbrella of the VeeFriends community, and much...
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#053: Zain Gaziani (@zaingaziani)
For ep. #053, we chat with community builder, social media marketer & content creator, NFT project founder, artist, and one of the first people on the VeeFriends team, Zain Gaziani. In our episode, Zain discusses how found Gary and ultimately had a viral moment where he landed a job on the spot.…
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#052: Liza Lopez (@LizaFLopez)
For ep. #052, we chat with VeeFriends OG, Liza Lopez. Liza and I chat about her origins into finding Web3 & VeeFriends, how the community could be a launching point for finding deeper relationships, and how she uses her knowledge of Web3 & NFTs to help onboard Spanish speakers. Follow VeeFam...
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#051: Rahul Brahmbatt (@rahulbtweets)
For ep. #051, we chat with entrpreneur and @veefriendscards collector, Rahul Brahmbatt. Rahul shares about his journey through different career paths, his venture at Day One which partnered with @veefriends in 2022, and what it was like to win the first ever Compete & Collect Alpha Playtest...
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#050: Peg Moore (@_peg_moore)
In episode #050, I chat with professional dancer, tech enthusiast, and educator, Peg Moore. Throughout our conversation, Peg talks about how she began teaching technology to older adults & how she found Gary Vee & VeeFriends. She also reflects on how she found her close knit community in the…
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#049: Tyler Dowdle (@tylerdowdle)
In episode #049 we chat with VeeFriends marketing manager and Optimistic Otter, Tyler Dowdle. Tyler, who was also on ep. #009, has a fascinating origin story of getting scammed and losing his Series 1 NFTs, before buying back in a flipping all the way up to a Gift Goat. His content and…
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#048: Tim Livingston (@T1MLivingston)
In episode #048 we chat with educator, artist, founder, creator, and VeeFriends OG, Tim Livingston. Tim is an artist and founder of Living Bots, formerly Vector Bots, a project that collaborated with VeeFriends through their Mint Mink program. Tim and I talk about being an educator in the...
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#047: Ron & Alissa Jordan (@thestarspodcast & @schmupergirl)
In episode #047 we chat with VeeFam day one OGs & power couple, Alissa & Ron Jordan. Alissa is an attorney (not yours), speaker, and ambassador for ethics while Ron is a web3 creator, podcaster, collector, and host of the VeeFriends Cards podcast, “Ron’s Roundtable.” . Ron and Alissa share their...
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#046: D.J. Coffman (@djcoffman)
In episode #046, we chat with the artist, storyteller, and comic artist for VeeFriends, D.J. Coffman. After being drawn to creating cartoons and comics at a young age, D.J. has been living his passion for over 25 years. In January 2024, he started working for @veefriends as a comic creator where…
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#045: Adam Ripps (@adamripps)
In episode #045, we chat with the lifelong collector, VeeFriends maxi, and head of Collectibles at VeeFriends, Adam Ripps. After building an impressive sports card collection at young age, Adam found his way to a Gary Vee tweet inviting those interested in the hobby to get into a sports card…
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#044: Sid Astir (@astirSID)
In episode #044, we chat with the Executive Vice President of the Gary Vaynerchuk brand, Head of Team GaryVee, and VeeFriend, Sid Astir. Throughout our conversation, Sid and I talk about how he serendipitously got his start at Vayner Media as intern and then worked his way up to running Garys...
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#043: Sara Baumann (@sarasbaumann)
In episode #043, we chat with the founder of Women & Weapons, artist, VeeFriend, and champion of doing good, Sara Baumann. Throughout our conversation, Sara and I talk about her path as an artist, overcoming fear and anxiety to become a public speaker, and what is was like to have Gary Vee be the...
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#042: Dalton Tice (@TheDaltonTice)
In episode #042, we chat with VeeFriend, content creator, community detective, Dalton Tice. In our chat, Dalton and I talk about his origins into finding Gary Vee and the VeeFriends, his thoughts about bringing kindness to the world, and how the VeeFriends community fits the bill to do the same....
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The VeeFam Sessions dives deep into the stories of people in and around the VeeFriends ecosystem. The host, Rob Messer (mistirmesser), intertwines personal journeys and stories with the timeline of the VeeFriends brand and VeeFam community.
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