What will you learn in this episode? The ways that Blockchain is empowering the next generation of artists through entrepreneurship. Perspective on the unique challenges faced as a female BIPOC founder and strategies to overcome these.  A look at the evolution of NFTS and what the future holds for them   About the guest: Lisandra Martinez, is the founder and CEO of Bloqsy, the first blockchain-based marketplace that enables anyone to commission custom art while aiming to empower professional artists by providing them with a platform to monetize their skills and connect with customers.  Show notes: In this episode of Web3 Disruptors, Lisandra Martinez, the founder and CEO of Bloqsy, talks about her passion for helping underrepresented communities and empowering professional artists by providing them with a platform to monetize their skills. She also discusses her personal goal of eliminating the "starving artist" label and how the Bloqsy marketplace will provide a comprehensive spectrum of solutions to help artists succeed.   Ginnette Harvey also discusses Lisandra's impressive career, including her experience in business training, Web3 consulting, and competing in the NFT marketplace. Lisandra also shares her journey from helping founders to being a founder herself, and her community-owned Web3 initiative called Our Guild.  Links and resources: Lisandra Martinez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisandramartinezjd/ Bloqsy: https://www.bloqsy.art/ - Bloqsy is a blockchain-based marketplace where anyone can commission affordable custom artwork from a professional artist for a flat fee. Ginnette Harvey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnetteharvey/ Web3 and Blockchain recruitment: https://www.bloc-haus.com/ Are you being paid fairly? Take the survey: https://www.bloc-haus.com/salary-survey/ Time stamps: [00:00:21] Empowering professional artists through blockchain. [00:07:09] Empowering artists with blockchain. [00:09:17] Building a strong network. [00:13:41] Overcoming skepticism as a female founder. [00:18:29] Establishing royalties for artists. [00:23:46] NFT rebranding and experiences. Keywords Web3, blockchain, marketplace, artists, empowerment, entrepreneurship, NFTs, NFT, artists community, blockchain, female founder, diversity, commissions, royalties, digital art