{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d8270aaf1d043055fc4187/69de8182964c5cf3163c0705?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" How to Build Wealth Before Everything Changes: AI, Crypto & The New Economy – Alex Howell (@some_ai_guy)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d8270aaf1d043055fc4187/1776189130720-6ff483ae-ff69-4792-b41e-d065d8f032c6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this week’s episode, we sit down with <strong>Alex Howell </strong>(Sophia Kirgiopoulos husband) to dive into one of the most important conversations of our time: <strong>money, technology, AI and where the world is heading.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The global economy is shifting, and many are asking: What does the future actually look like?</p><p><br></p><p>We explore everything from <strong>bitcoin, crypto, gold and investing</strong> to the rise of AI and how it’s already transforming the way we work, earn and live.</p><p>Will AI take over our jobs? Is it too late to invest in crypto? And how do we build wealth in a world that feels increasingly unstable?</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about how cryptocurrency is disrupting traditional financial systems and opening up new opportunities for people who previously didn’t have access to wealth-building tools.</p><p><br></p><p>We also break down: what a portfolio actually is and how to get started as a beginner.</p><p><br></p><p>At the same time, we zoom out and look at the bigger picture - global shifts, media narratives, and how to stay grounded and present in a rapidly changing world.</p><p>This is a conversation about <strong>awareness without fear, opportunity within uncertainty, and how to position yourself for the years ahead. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch with Alex: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.somesaystudio.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.somesaystudio.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/some_ai_guy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/some_ai_guy/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-howell-designer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-howell-designer/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong></p><p><strong>@manualenkomaldrig</strong></p><p><strong>@sophiakirgiopoulos</strong></p><p><strong>@ninamedicina </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00:00 Intro – this week’s theme: AI, crypto, money &amp; the future + guest Alex Howell</p><p>00:03:40 The shifting economy &amp; “The Great Reset” – what’s happening now and what’s coming</p><p>00:06:15 From crisis to opportunity – 2030, AI, global instability &amp; future scenarios (utopia vs dystopia)</p><p>00:08:00 AI vs authenticity – will we crave more real human connection? / How to use AI as a spiritual entrepreneur</p><p>00:13:30 Bitcoin &amp; crypto for beginners – especially for women in wellness / How to start building a portfolio &amp; grow your money</p><p>00:20:55 Can Bitcoin crash? Bull vs bear markets explained</p><p>00:25:00 What is a stablecoin?</p><p>00:26:00 Gold &amp; silver – how they work and why people invest in them</p><p>00:31:20 What is money really? Questioning the system &amp; the idea of a cashless society</p><p>00:33:00 How to actually buy crypto, gold &amp; silver – practical steps</p><p>00:39:00 Beginner guide – where to start with investing (crypto, metals, funds)</p><p>00:46:00 Is the world as we know it changing? / How to prepare if systems shift or travel becomes limited</p><p>00:50:00 Rent vs buy property – pros and cons</p><p>00:58:00 The rise and fall of empires – is the US declining? / Global shifts &amp; the potential rise of new powers</p><p>01:01:50 The world as a “theatre” – narratives, distractions &amp; forming your own perspective</p><p>01:05:00 Media &amp; control – how do we stay present in the chaos?</p><p>01:08:00 3 simple steps to get started with your finances in the next 3–5 years</p><p>01:15:40 What Alex would add to “The Manual That Never Arrived”</p>","author_name":"Sophia Kirgiopoulos & Nina Medicina"}