{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#201: WTF is the metaverse?","description":"The very first thing I need to make clear when talking about the metaverse, is that it is NOT owned by Facebook, nor are people that interested in what Facebook is building. Why?  Because most people in the web3 space, myself included, are most interested in decentralization. Meaning no one person, government, entity or company has full control or ownership.  The other reality is that we already live in the metaverse. I am writing this while in Rio, Brazil, and you will read it wherever you are. I host many workshops, Lighthouse Collective calls and sessions with clients via zoom. I take photos and videos of what's happening around me, post them on social media and you are able to see those regardless of where you are. The metaverse isn\u2019t this official place you go to, it's simply the integration of technology into our lives, and that is already here.  On this week's episode I dive more into this, as well as why it's okay to resist and not want to partake, and also some reasons why I hope you remain curious.  The same way social media and email  has transformed the ways people run businesses from over a few decades ago, the metaverse (think more an evolution of tech than a place) will also transform how we run our businesses in the future.  Being aware of what's shifting isn\u2019t to make us fomo into jumping on \u2018the next thing\u2019 as there will always be the next thing. It\u2019s more about being open and curious, learning a bit here and there and when we feel ready exploring in a more serious and tangible way.  As always you\u2019re doing far better than you\u2019re giving yourself credit for.  You\u2019ve got this and I\u2019ll chat with you next week.  Lana  If you enjoy these conversations, check out The Lighthouse Collective. It\u2019s a community for socially and spiritually conscious entrepreneurs building a better world together. We talk about topics like this in even more interactive and supportive ways. If you are interested in working 1-on-1 with me to help grow your business, I would love to connect with you on a free coaching call here. Learn more about my coaching services here ","author_name":"Changing The Story with Lana Dingwall","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lanadingwall.com","html":"