Brave, Bold, and Beautiful - Tutti Frutti Women
To say I love this project is an understatement. As you can see below, I mint as many beautiful Tutti's as possible. I was able to communicate with Andreia from Tutti Frutti via dm's on X to provide the background and purpose of this project. I think it's EXTREMELY important to share projects out there that are doing good for others. I would also like to add, the community is simply amazing. Lots of love and encouragement.
I strongly encourage you to read the entire thing 🫶
Brave, bold, and beautiful, just like the warriors they represent
Mikee: What inspired the creation of this NFT project, and what is the core vision or mission behind it?
Andreia: I never set out to create an NFT project. I was just in the space, learning, collecting, and enjoying the community. But then life happened, my godmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the hardest part for her wasn’t just the treatment but the emotional toll of hair loss. The stigma, the fears, it affected her deeply. Around the same time, I was also dealing with my own health challenges.
Then, my best friend and dev of Tutti, Robi, said "You know, you're actually lucky here. Imagine how many aren’t. Maybe we should do something about it.
At first, I brushed it off, I wasn’t thinking about starting a project, I’m a pretty low-key person, after all. But the more I reflected, the more I realized how blessed we were. My godmother’s early detection saved her life and probably mine too. Maybe this was my purpose, to create something that could bring awareness, support warriors, and turn this journey into something meaningful. Looking back, I’m pretty sure that was the purpose.
Mikee: How would you describe the artwork or digital assets in your collection, and what makes them unique?
Andreia: Brave, bold, and beautiful, just like the warriors they represent. Our NFTs defy stigma by celebrating beauty beyond hair, beyond appearance. They are inspired by my godmother, who faced her journey with strength and humor, reminding me that our mindset shapes our reality. These NFTs are symbols of resilience and beauty (the one that actually matters)
Mikee: What blockchain does your project use, and why was it chosen over other options?
Andreia: When we launched in 2023, Ethereum was the natural choice, it was the most solid blockchain at the time. But our journey in Web3 started with the Shib Army, and that’s where our heart is. So, we made sure Tutti Frutti Women was also on Shibarium, becoming part of the family.
Mikee: Can you explain the utility or benefits that come with owning one of your NFTs?
Andreia: Utility for us it’s about impact. If we’re talking about traditional "utility," there’s none in the usual sense. But what we do have is a mission-driven project where 40% of the entire collection supports our nonprofit, Tutti Cancer Warriors.
Last year, proceeds from our NFTs went directly to six cancer warriors, plus donations to Mercy Chefs, World Central Kitchen, and Lads. On top of that, TFW holders enjoy giveaways at every minting milestone, a free eBook I crafted with cancer survivors, monthly airdrops for cancer awareness, a weekly free newsletter, PFP contests and so on.
Beyond all of this, being part of Tutti Frutti Women means being part of a movement of support, awareness, and real-world impact.
Mikee: How large is your community, and what steps are you taking to engage or grow it?
Andreia: We're a bunch of awesome legends! I believe in quality over quantity, and thanks to the mission of our project, only the coolest people have joined so far. I focused on bringing in people organically through collaborations and partnerships, and honestly, the ones who resonate with what we're doing just naturally become part of the fam.
If you've been around in crypto/Web3 for a while, you know it’s not easy to grow a community with a purpose. But I think that's why our community is so special—it’s full of people who truly believe in the cause.
Mikee: What is the minting process like for your NFTs, including costs, supply, and any special mechanics?
Andreia: Super simple! On Ethereum, you can mint directly on our website. On Shibarium, we’re available on Mantra Protocol and ShibCoop platform. The collection is split half on Shibarium, half on Ethereum. Mint price: 50 $BONE or 0.02 ETH
Mikee: Are there any collaborations, partnerships, or notable team members involved that you’d like to highlight?
Andreia: We’ve been so blessed with some amazing partnerships! A few highlights include:
- LTD Token by Shib Dream
- Shiba Soap
- Magical Mermaid
- Shibarium Pups
- ShibWare
- Radball Circus (we teamed up for a diabetes & pancreatic awareness campaign)
- Blockchain conferences: Teamed up for the second year (including ETH Toronto, ETH Miami, and ETH women) And of course, our Tutti fam is always right there, supporting us and each other like a real family. We’ve been together for so long, and we’ve built something special. Also, I can’t forget the few projects that supported us when we first joined the space: Boss Beauties, Meta Angels, WOW Pixels, Shiboshis (Shiba Inu Discord team), and Loner Girls. They really helped us get started and I’m forever grateful.
Mikee: What’s on the roadmap for the future—any upcoming drops, features, or expansions planned?
Andreia: So, we’ve got some exciting things lined up! First off, we’ll be doing monthly airdrops for cancer awareness, and they’ll be exclusive to Tutti Frutti Women holders—so it's a little extra love for our legends. We’re also thinking about staking (but we’re keeping an eye on MiCA regulations, just making sure we’re all good there). Oh, and NFT NYC 2025, we’re coming back for round two!
At the end of the day, for us, expansion It’s about creating real-world change through our nonprofit. That’s where our true mission lies.
Mikee, you are a legend. Thank you so much for doing it. Stay awesome!
Final words
Beautiful huh? Thank you Andreia for taking the time. What a great community y'all have built. Simply amazing.
Thanks again for reading ❤️
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