Episode #289: Chrissa McFarlane
First-generation immigrant and founder of Patientory, Chrissa McFarlane is on a mission to return healthcare data control to the people it belongs to—patients. In this Clicks & Bricks conversation, she shares how a career spanning research, hospital programs, and consulting led her to build a web3, blockchain-based platform that gives consumers true custodianship of their medical records. If you care about access, prevention, and real-world innovation in health tech, this one hits home.
Episode #255: Jasveen Kaur
Jasveen Kaur, Clime DAO — Tokenizing Everyday Climate Action Jasveen Kaur is the founder of Clime DAO, a Web3-powered platform designed to turn everyday sustainability steps into verifiable, tradable rewards. With 15+ years in software and product management across giants like Bosch and Fidelity, she’s channeling deep tech experience into a practical path for households, employees, and communities to reduce carbon footprints and get rewarded for it. Clime DAO’s thesis is simple and bold: make climate action easy (Web2 UX), verify it transparently (blockchain + AI/ML), and incentivize it meaningfully (tokens + marketplace). Jasveen’s team positions the product as a “carbon bank as a service”—so organizations can launch pilot programs fast, no crypto wallet required on day one. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Start Web2, graduate to Web3: Onboarding is frictionless—users complete actions first; wallets and on-chain elements come later when value is clear. Work tokens, not pay-to-play: Tokens are earned via real climate actions, then used for DAO participation and carbon-credit monetization. Action Journeys people can actually do: Launching with Energy and Mobility categories (e.g., LED lighting upgrades, eco-driving, hybrid/EV adoption) with clear dollar savings and token rewards. Trust through verification: Clime DAO uses proof-of-stake plus AI/ML to validate emissions reductions and create a transparent provenance trail for every token. Built for scale and efficiency: Runs on Polygon for low fees and a carbon-efficient chain; offered to organizations (employees, customers, residents) as SaaS with flexible, pilot-friendly pricing. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyvlZvZ96yA Memorable Quote: “We don’t want technology to be a barrier… we want it to be an enabler.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Jasveen Globe
Justin Gallo – Founder of Gallo Labs and Creator of Raging Roosters NFTs
Tania Khazaal (Tanya the Herbalist), CEO of Your Life Tania Khazaal—better known as Tanya the Herbalist—is a coach, creator, and community builder helping people reclaim health, purpose, and agency. After witnessing her mother’s decline on pharmaceuticals, Tania dove into herbalism, rebuilt her own well-being, and transformed a tea side-hustle into a seven-figure, mission-driven brand. Today, through CEO of Your Life and her She’s Empowered community, she champions faith, emotional resilience, and practical daily habits that create lasting change. In this episode, Tania shares how she shifted from corporate life and basement tea packing to digital products, courses, and coaching—while keeping her compass set on faith, family, and service. Her framework centers on four pillars (inner world/spirituality, lifestyle & well-being, relationships, and vision/legacy) and a deceptively simple cadence: 18 minutes a day. Top Takeaways From crisis to calling: Her mother’s health battle sparked a deep dive into herbalism and holistic healing, leading to a purpose-led business. Product → platform: Moving from physical teas to ebooks, funnels, and courses unlocked scale and financial freedom. Four-pillar operating system: Inner world (faith), health, relationships, and vision—progress across all four creates durable happiness. Relationships matter: She spotlights estrangement as a “silent epidemic” and teaches emotional regulation over cut-off culture. 18 minutes a day: Small, daily commitments compound to ~100 hours/year—enough to change your health, business, and life. Ready to be the CEO of your life? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42QHMV4EYW0 (search: “Clicks and Bricks Tanya the Herbalist”) Memorable Quote: “You can literally change your entire life in 10 years with 18 minutes a day.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Tania Linkedin Instagram Facebook
Episode #191: David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant
David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant David Wald is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aclaimant, a Chicago-based risk management platform helping businesses keep their people safe and reduce workplace risk. With a background in consulting, venture capital, and startup growth—including time with Groupon’s early venture fund—David brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience and operational discipline. His journey shows how risk management, when digitized, can transform business safety and efficiency at scale. Key Takeaways from the Episode From Investor to Founder: David began his career at Bain & Company before joining Lightbank, Groupon’s venture fund, where he learned firsthand how successful founders iterate and scale. The Spark for Aclaimant: What started as his girlfriend’s (now wife’s) father’s insurance idea became a thriving company with 60 employees and Series B funding. Fixing Outdated Systems: Aclaimant moves risk management out of the “paper form era” into digital workflows—helping companies prevent accidents, manage incidents, and reduce insurance costs. Family Business Done Right: Building a company with his father-in-law wasn’t without challenges, but David credits honesty, trust, and shared passion as the keys to success. The Future of Risk & Tech: Beyond insurance, David sees Web 3.0 and blockchain as technologies that will revolutionize industries—though like 3D printing, it will take time to mature. Catch the full conversation with David Wald and host Ken on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRF9c8hv9kY Memorable Quote: “If you don’t know how to lose, you can never really win. In startups, you’re getting your butt kicked all the time—what matters is how you learn from it.” – David Wald Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with David Linkedin Globe
Episode #141: John Medina Buys Houses – Julio
Julio Saiz of The Motor Chain: Driving Classic Cars Into the Future with Blockchain Julio Saiz is the founder of The Motor Chain, a cutting-edge platform that merges blockchain technology with the love of classic cars. A lifelong car enthusiast and seasoned IT executive, Julio left his high-powered corporate job to solve a major problem in the classic car world—preserving and verifying a vehicle’s full history in a trustworthy, tamper-proof way. Julio’s story is a masterclass in commitment, vision, and marrying passion with profession. On Episode 141 of Clicks & Bricks, he walks us through how he turned his idea into a global platform—and how The Motor Chain is helping car collectors preserve not just cars, but legacies. Top 5 Takeaways from Episode 141: Preserve Vehicle History with Blockchain: The Motor Chain lets users create a “digital twin” of their car, complete with service records, ownership timeline, and more—secured by blockchain. From Corporate to Creator: Julio left his executive IT job and built his startup from a PowerPoint and a vision. Web3 with Purpose: He didn’t use blockchain because it was trendy—he validated it as the right tool to solve a real-world problem. Cash Flow Is Oxygen: Julio stressed the importance of planning both personal and business cash flow before taking the leap. Classic Cars Are Big Business: Proper documentation alone can increase a vehicle’s value by 10–15%. Julio is helping car owners protect their history—and their investment—with every vehicle added to The Motor Chain. Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or entrepreneur looking to build something new, this episode is a must-watch. Watch the full interview now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLPAFlDVZtc Memorable Quote: “If blockchain didn’t exist, I would’ve had to invent it to solve this problem.” — Julio Saiz Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Julio Linkedin Globe