A podcast series cohosted by Mission’s founder Karina Givargisoff, and singer song writer of the UK band Texas, Sharleen Spiteri.
Our sixth episode, which was our first live recording of “My Mission is…” is a conversation between Fisher Stevens, director of award-winning climate change documentary Before the Flood (co-produced with Leonardo DiCaprio for Nat Geo) and Ethan Novek, chemical engineering student at Yale who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018 and holds 12 patents for CO2 technologies.
Both cynical and optimistic, this engaging and thought-provoking discussion between two generations, offers some insight into how the fighting spirit of individual action needs to be supported by the synergy of businesses, technological innovation, and policy all working together if we want to solve climate change. Is it possible? Who knows…but have a listen now and see for yourselves.
This fascinating panel, moderated by Mission founder, Karina Givargisoff was open to the public and features a Q&A. Hosted by Public Hotels.
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FIND FISHER
Personal: @fisherstevens
Website: beforetheflood.com
FIND ETHAN
Twitter: @ethannovek
Website: innovatorenergy.com
FIND MISSION HOSTS
Karina: @missionmagazine
Sharleen: @sharleenspiteri
MY MISSION IS… SEAN ELLIS ON HOW TO TELL A STORY ON FILM
In this episode, Mission speaks to the Oscar-nominated filmmaker and photographer on the differences in working across artistic mediums, and why even making a bad movie is a challenge.
MY MISSION IS… SHARLEEN SPITERI ON STAYING ATOP THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR 30 YEARS
With the release of a new album, the frontwoman for Texas talks to Mission about collaborating with Wu-Tang Clan, dealing with high school bullies, and staying creative in a tumultuous year.
MY MISSION IS… ANNETTE RICHARDSON ON WHY ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE IS A LONG-TERM PROJECT
In this episode, the global philanthropist speaks on why advocacy for equality and justice must go beyond 2020, and the connection between doing good and making a profit.
MY MISSION IS… TOBIAS PEGGS WANTS TO INVOLVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN FARMING
In this episode, the entrepreneur discusses how he founded the urban indoor farming company Square Roots, and why upcycled shipping containers could change the future of farming.
MY MISSION IS… KELLY BUSH NOVAK ON FOUNDING ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP PR AGENCIES
In this episode, Kelly tells Mission about how she founded ID in 1993, the secret to a healthy work/life balance, and how to steer a team through a pandemic.
MY MISSION IS… BURAK CAKMAK ON WHAT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REALLY ENTAILS
In this episode, Burak tells Mission about how he believes lockdown has impacted the creative fields, preparing tomorrow’s students for what’s to come, and what sustainable design truly entails.