My Crypto Journey Interviews
A show for people and stories who have made it in the crypto world
The Crypto Radio goes beyond charts and headlines – we uncover the stories of those who’ve found success, battled setbacks, and defied the odds in the crypto space.
Because behind every win is a journey. Welcome to My Crypto Journey.
9 interviews that stood out
Erik Finman
Future PAC – Founder
Eric Finman, the youngest Bitcoin millionaire at 18, started investing at 12 with $1,000 from his grandmother. He later launched an edtech company, a crypto satellite, and now invests in crypto, space, and politics through his PAC and Nobel DAO incubator.
"Some kids had video games, some kids had sports. I had Bitcoin."
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A bet with his parents that changed one teenager’s life
Maria Frackowiak (Crypto Girl Dubai)
Crypto Girl Dubai – Brand Ambassador UAE
Maria Frackowiak shared her journey into crypto, stressing the need for user-friendly solutions, education for web3 novices, a balanced view on crypto wealth, and predicting a potential AI bubble burst in 2025 while calling for more functional AI innovations.
"We live longer than one crypto cycle. Don't focus on making it all in one cycle."
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Why learning crypto is like learning a language
Carl Runefelt
The Moon Group – Founder and CEO
Carl Runefelt, known as "Carl The Moon", shared his journey from supermarket worker to crypto YouTuber, stressing vision, persistence, and the law of attraction. After months with no income, he found success, bought a Bugatti Veyron, and moved to Dubai.
"I put all my grocery store money into Bitcoin every month, like, all my salary, what I didn't need for living straight into Bitcoin."
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From grocery store to Bugatti: The meteoric rise of Carl 'The Moon'
Chezka Gonzales
Blockchain Council of the Philippines – VP for Internal Affairs
Chezka Gonzales, a pilot, Air Force reservist, and super mom, entered crypto during the pandemic, later founding Philippine Blockchain Week and the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, emphasizing networking, business integration, and new opportunities.
"I'm not a trader. I just stick to my strength and do crypto as a business, not crypto as my everyday life."
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Chezka Gonzales is helping crypto land in Manila
Anita Kalergis (Krypto Granny)
Krypto Granny – BizDev
XPRIZO – Global Brand and Communications Manager
"Krypto Granny" shared her journey into blockchain, stressing trust, real-world use cases, cautious investing, and the importance of community, education, and curiosity in understanding and participating in the crypto space.
"Blockchain technology is the technology that would allow us to trust again."
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Krypto Granny: Generation Why
Julien Paredes
MEMECON – Co-Founder
Julien Paredes, co-founder of MEMECON (joined by co-founder Jax Langston), discussed the cultural impact of memecoins, comparing them to digital silver, highlighting their role in onboarding users to crypto, and emphasizing community, consistency, and upcoming events in Paris and Lisbon.
"Memes are the simplest way to understand what is a cryptocurrency. After more than 10 years working in that vertical, now my parents can finally understand what I am doing."
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Memecoins take over: Inside the rise of MEMECON
Chantel Elloway
CEPR – President and Founder
Chantel Elloway, an angel investor with a background in politics, PR, and tourism, shared her journey into crypto, her early Bitcoin investment, focus on DeFi, belief in AI’s role in web3, and her push for ethics, compliance, and empowering diverse leaders.
"Protect yourself, learn every single day, because it's adapt or die."
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What it takes to spot the next big thing
Luiz Claudio (IAmCryptoGuy)
IAmCryptoGuy – Crypto Trader
Luiz Claudio, known as "IAmCryptoGuy", shared his journey from Brazil to London, his FTX collapse losses, rebuilding with high-leverage futures, and stressed starting small, managing risks, focusing on Bitcoin, and maintaining emotional control.
"The market doesn't owe you anything."
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From Brazil’s favelas to crypto millions
Efe Kelemci (Crypto Kid)
Crypto Kid – Founder
The "Crypto Kid" talked about bridging web2 and web3 creators, highlighting crypto’s high-value content despite smaller audiences, balancing entertainment and education, and urging young enthusiasts to focus on learning.
"The crypto audience is a lot more likely to watch your content on a daily basis and follow up with you because you give analysis that provides actual potential financial value."
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The Crypto Kid's rise to stardomMy Crypto Journey explores the depth of a person’s story. From first steps to defining moments, these journeys reveal the passion, grit, and creativity driving the next generation of innovation.
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Ann Marie McQueen
Hotflash Inc – Founder
Ann Marie McQueen, journalist turned crypto investor, shared her learning journey, emphasizing education, emotional discipline, avoiding hype, and the importance of self-trust, financial literacy, and real-world utility in crypto investment decisions.
"Crypto is investing in technology, not just coins."
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From $100 investment to $100K milestone: One investor’s Bitcoin story
Maria Vovchok
Dubai Blockchain Center – Head of BD & Media Lead
Blockchain Association of Ukraine – Ambassador
Maria Vovchok, Head of BD & Media at Dubai Blockchain Center, shared her journey from journalism to web3, focusing on education, decentralization, and tech adoption. She highlighted partnerships like Cardano, Ukraine's crypto talent, and the future of blockchain in healthcare, finance, and supply chain sectors.
"Crypto is the future, but education is the foundation."
Zina Ashour
Women in Crypto Arabia – Founder
Zina Ashour, founder of Women in Crypto Arabia, discussed breaking barriers in the male-dominated crypto space by educating women through workshops, emphasizing blockchain fundamentals, risk awareness, accessible investing, and building a strong, supportive community for long-term growth and empowerment.
"Most of the time, their answer is, 'Oh, we've heard about it, but we've never done anything.'"
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Maria Andersen
Crypto Investor & Educator
Maria Andersen, crypto investor and content creator, shared her journey from quitting her 9-to-5 to going all-in on crypto in 2020. She discussed trading strategies, memecoin hype, portfolio discipline, and emphasized informed investing, risk management, and long-term vision, especially for beginners.
"If you want to play, please know the rules of this game."
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From stocks to memecoins: A trader’s leap
Will world leaders everywhere jump on the memecoin trend?
Jin Dao Tai
Jin Tao Dai – Founder & Trading Coach
Jin Dao Tai, known as the "Million Dollar Trader," shared his evolution from FX to crypto, highlighting short-term scalping, emotional discipline, risk management, and building balance through trading education. He advocates starting with Bitcoin, managing expectations, and embracing volatility with a long-term perspective.
"Leverage helps you profit, but can also multiply your losses."
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Jax Langston
MEMECON – Co-Founder
Jax Langston, co-founder of MEMECON, shared his journey from traditional finance into crypto, highlighting how MEMECON blends pop culture with blockchain to drive community engagement. He emphasized meme utility, decentralization, and empowering retail investors in web3.
"Memecoins are incredibly powerful, almost like the perfect marketing tool."
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Elio DeFi
Emerald Tech Solutions – Founder and CEO
Elio Defi shared his journey from stockroom manager to crypto success, highlighting how early Ethereum investing, Solana conviction, meme coinstrategy, and NFT community learning fueled his rise. He stressed mindset, risk management, security, and building support systems in navigating alt seasons and long-term gains.
"Every dollar I made, I put 99% into crypto. That was my strategy."
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Vincent Klingler (Krypto Vincent)
Crypto Portfolio Manager
Vincent Klingler, aka "Krypto Vincent", shared how he started trading at 14, inspired by his mother’s banking career and early YouTube research. Now managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, he emphasizes emotional control, risk strategy, and educating newcomers on navigating crypto with discipline and resilience.
"The biggest mistake beginners make is not taking profits."
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JALUCEWORLD
International KOL
JALUCEWORLD, social media star turned crypto trader, shared how a friend’s tip led him from music to trading. Known for emotional discipline and bold futures strategies, he emphasized learning from losses, market manipulation awareness, and crypto's power to build wealth young and fast, especially in Dubai’s driven culture.
"I hate work for my whole life. I want to make money now in my young years."
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Scott Kirscher (Tradinglord)
Crypto Investor and Trader
Scott Kirscher, aka "Tradinglord", opened up about his rise from teen investor to crypto millionaire, his brutal losses, and mental resilience. He emphasized emotional discipline, learning from past mistakes, blending intuition with technicals, and using sports – especially boxing – to stay grounded in the high-stakes world of web3 trading.
"The worst part is not losing money, but questioning if you're meant to do this."
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