This week’s My Mission is… podcast guest is Drew FitzGerald, philanthropist and co-founder of JUST, JUST Water, and 501cTHREE. JUST’s first major project, JUST Water, was started to reduce the plastic use and emissions in bottled water packaging. Meanwhile, 501cTHREE is a non-profit that blends innovation and creative storytelling to raise awareness and get people engaged with climate change solutions. Through his work FitzGerald has partnered with several household names including Jaden Smith, Calvin Haris, Lionel Richie, Sony Pictures, and Columbia Records. With a passion for social and environmental impact, FitzGerlad has cultivated a new awareness around energy, food, and water. In this week’s episode, FitzGerlad talks with Mission’s founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about growing up under the banner of kindness, how to best utilize energy, and the power of persistence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Daniel Lismore, an artist, fashion designer, and LGBTQ+ activist who uses his body as his canvas and lives in extravagant ensembles. His outfits consist of an eclectic mix of upcycled fabrics, clothes, and items: from trash to centuries-old jewelry. Described as tapestries of his life, his ensembles are often exhibited in museums worldwide, such as Savannah College of Art and Design and the V&A in London. His signature traveling exhibit, titled “Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken,” made him a fixture in the art and fashion worlds. Still, his otherworldly appearance has also made him a target of hate and homophobia in public. This doesn’t stop him but compels him to campaign for LGBTQ+ rights and advocate for authenticity. In this week’s episode, Lismore talks with Mission’s founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about trans rights, “stealth” activism in the form of persuading influential people through calm discourse, and unexpected reactions to his exhibitions.  FIND MISSION HOST Karina: @missionmagazine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

My Mission Is… is a podcast series hosted by Mission’s founder Karina Givargisoff. This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Daniella Vitale, Chief Executive Officer Salvatore Ferragamo North America. As it happens, Vitale cut her teeth at Ferragamo at the very beginning of her career as a merchandise manager. Since, she has had noteworthy stints at Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and Barney’s, where she made a splash first as the first female chief executive. After leaving Barney’s, she was appointed executive vice president and chief brand officer at Tiffany before being tapped once again by Salvatore Ferragamo, this time as the CEO. Vitale is lauded for her digital-first approach and business acumen and was named one of the BOF 500.  In this week’s episode, Vitale talks with Mission’s founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about creative director Maximillian Davis’s vision, introducing the brand to a younger consumer, and her work with Unicef and the crisis in Ukraine. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

My Mission Is... is a podcast series co-hosted by Mission’s founder Karina Givargisoff. This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Jon Rose, the founder of Waves for Water (W4W), a nonprofit organization working to bring clean water to everyone who needs it. Rose’s life as a pro surfer served as a catalyst for his clean water initiative. Helping over 4 million people, Rose sees his work as more than just giving back; it’s a way of life. In this week’s episode, Rose talks with Mission’s founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about the “divine intervention” that sparked his passion for water access, the pivotal moments he’s experienced throughout this journey, and why bringing clean water to different countries is not one-size fits all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Robert Triefus, Gucci’s vice president for brand and customer engagement. Prior to his role at Gucci, Treifus cut his teeth working with newspapers in the U.K, before establishing his own communications agency and eventually specializing in the fashion sphere with stints at Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani. At Gucci, Triefus has been responsible for overseeing the brand’s trailblazing experiments in the metaverse. In this week’s episode, Triefus talks with Mission’s founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about the experiences that got him here, how Alessandro Michele shook up Gucci, and of course, virtual fashion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week’s My Mission is… podcast guest is Nick Bennett, the founder of a mental health fitness program Fika. Bennett’s goal is to mainstream the concept of ‘mental fitness’ by helping people develop essential life skills that prevent mental health decline. In this week’s episode, Benett talks with Mission founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about the story behind Fika and the importance of mental fitness. He also opens up about the 5 minutes Fika card—a communication technique invented by Bennett whereby one person is given the floor to talk for 5 minutes while the other person listens and can then ask questions (the partners then exchange roles.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week's My Mission is… podcast guest is Imarn Ayton, an activist, actor, writer, and motivational speaker. She is the founder of the Black Reformist Movement, a non-profit organization focused on black empowerment and eradicating institutionalized racism. Imarn rose to prominence during the 2020 wave of the Black Lives Matter movement, following the murder of George Floyd. Before that, Ayton graduated from The Brit School of Performing Arts and later became an actor and part-time teacher. She seeks to build awareness about how racism manifests within the UK, especially the education system. In this week's episode, Ayton talks with Mission's founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about how events in America shaped her identity, how she approaches activism, how she found her purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week’s My Mission Is...podcast guest is John Demsey, executive group president of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Often referred to as “the creative of the suits and the suit of the creatives,” he straddles the line between business and creativity. His skills have brought growth and success to brands like MAC, Tom Ford, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Le Labo, Glamglow, Smashbox, and many more. All while raising over $500 million as chairman of the MAC VIVA GLAM Fund, which provides financial support for people living with HIV and AIDS. In this week’s episode, Demsey talks with Mission founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about his professional journey, how he keeps his finger on the pulse of pop culture, and the importance of honesty, appreciation, and support in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week's My Mission Is… podcast guest is Sophia Wang, co-founder of the California-based startup MycoWorks, which can be partially credited with orchestrating the fashion industry's mycelium (the root structure of the fungi) boom. Alongside her work making the fashion industry a more sustainable (and better) place through partnerships with the likes of Hermès, Wang is a seasoned academic (she has a Ph.D. in experimental American poetry) and heads up Brontez Purnell Dance Company. In this week's episode, Sophia talks with Mission founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about her path to founding a biotech, how the fashion industry can transform itself, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support

This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Annabelle Delir. Following the passing of her brother, Annabelle turned to health and holistic living. With a degree in psychology along with certifications in fitness, Annabelle has found success in practices that integrate modern scientific findings with traditional wisdom. After studying naturopathy, Annabelle created Umoya Botanics, a cruelty-free skincare line that employs the healing properties of plants. She utilizes her social media channels as platforms for publishing healthy recipes and workout tips to teach others the simplicity of a healthy lifestyle, and the long lasting impacts for both the body and mind. She is continuously exploring creative approaches to healthy living, and expanding what it means to live holistically This week, Annabelle talks with Mission founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about Annabelle’s path towards holistic living, her brand Umoya Botanics and Umoya Wellness, and the benefits of herbal medicine. FIND ANNABELLE Instagram: @umoyawellness FIND MISSION HOSTS Karina: @missionmagazine Website: missionmag.org  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mission-magazine/support