Katie Ananina on Resilience and Being Self-Sovereign

Written by Alexandra Moxin This episode features Katie the Russian [https://twitter.com/KatieTheRussian] a competitive sailor, proponent of self-sovereignty, flag theory, opting-out, and fellow member of the Bitcoin Toxic Ladies [https://twitter.com/Toxic__Ladies]. We cover the right of the individual to be self-sovereign, guns and self-defense and cultivating a culture of strength and resilience. Katie introduces her new app Kvell [https://kvell.app/] available for preview [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kvell-app/id1520267452] and shares the story of her early start in competitive sailing. We discuss finding your tribe and censorship free alternative media platforms such as Flote and Rumble. Anarchapulco, open source data and the dangers of blindly believing in authority without having the ability to question sources. In closing, Katie encourages you to find your confidence and believe in your ability and learn to do your own research. Sage advice. Reach Katie on twitter at Katie the Russian [https://twitter.com/KatieTheRussian] for expert guidance on flag theory, self-defense, resilience and self-sovereignty. You can preview the Kvell app [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kvell-app/id1520267452] and find out more about it here [https://kvell.app/]. Show Links * Katie on Twitter [https://twitter.com/KatieTheRussian] * Plan B Passport [https://www.planbpassport.com/] * Kvell [https://kvell.app/] * Kvell app preview [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kvell-app/id1520267452] * Toxic Ladies [https://twitter.com/Toxic__Ladies] * The Bitcoiners Who Live ‘Permanently Not There’, by Daniel Kuhn, August 19, 2020. Coindesk [https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoiners-permanently-not-there] * From Russia with Bitcoin - Katie Ananina #136, by Gary Leland [https://coil.com/p/GaryLeland/-From-Russia-with-Bitcoin-Katie-Ananina-136/fVl2q6Ivs] * Katie on Medium [https://medium.com/@katie.ananina] * Bitcoin Kindergarten Live Q&A Ep isode 3 w/ Katie Ananina. Recorded 5/14/2020 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rLi7KvACiArbWq9WIYEd] * Bitcoin Rapid Fire with Katie Ananina - Bitcoin, Anarchy, Flag Theory, Selling Islands and Being a Badass, Oct, 2020 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6E1YIfODatl6VyWpjg7Ibs] * The Bitcoin Matrix with Katie the Russian: The Bitcoin Nomad on Flag Theory & 4D Chess, Nov 20, 2020 [https://bitcoinmatrix.libsyn.com/katie-ananina-the-bitcoin-nomad] * The Bitcoin Matrix: A Very Bitcoin Thanksgiving, Nov 25, 2020 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lE7FhCksR4] * Flote [https://flote.app/] * Anarchapulco [https://anarchapulco.com/] Transcript timing points by otter.ai, edited by Alexandra Alexandra933 0:07 Joining me today is Katie Ananina. Welcome, Katie. Katie 0:25 Thank you. Thank you for having me. Alexandra933 0:36 One of the reasons for the show existing is to talk about the concept of self sovereignty and empowerment. Your Twitter bio says Bitcoin, sailing, music, self sovereignty, flag theory, opting-out and voyager. Can you explain what self sovereignty is to you? Katie 0:53 Through my lifestyle, all the experiences that I had somehow led me to this concept of self sovereignty. For me, self sovereignty is self reliance. So ideally, when there’s nobody between you and all the necessities you have in life, such as safety, food, water. When, as a default, in tough situations or decision making, you turn to yourself instead o