My Mission Is… is a podcast series cohosted by Mission’s founder Karina Givargisoff, and singer-songwriter of the U.K. band Texas, Sharleen Spiteri.
This week’s My Mission Is… podcast guest is Sharleen Spiteri. Mission’s usual co-host sits on the other side of the mic for this episode, as she and her band Texas celebrate 30 years together with the release of a new album in 2021. The band already released a new single for the album last December, “Hi,” featuring hip-hop royalty and their long-time collaborators Wu-Tang Clan. With over 40 million records sold, three albums to have gone number one in the U.K, Texas and Sharleen’s journey continues to wow listeners around the world.
In this episode, Sharleen talks to Mission’s Editor-in-Chief Karina Givargisoff about the tumultuous past year and what it’s like to write during lockdown. The Texas frontwoman also delves into her past, discussing everything from her experience with bullies in high school to her 30 years of experience working in the music industry.
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Karina: @missionmagazine
Sharleen: @sharleenspiteri
MY MISSION IS… NORMA KAMALI ON HER BRAND’S TRANSITION TO GENDER-FLUIDITY
In this episode, the designer talks fashion during COVID, the rise of athleisure and more.
MY MISSION IS… JOHN BARTLETT ON FASHION’S CONNECTION TO SOCIAL UPHEAVAL
In this episode, the designer and fashion director at Marist College looks back on early interest in fashion and where the industry is going today.
MY MISSION IS… ARSHAM PARSI ON ESCAPING ANTI-LGBTQ PERSECUTION
In this episode, the human rights activists talks fleeing Iran for Canada and founding an international network for LGBTQ refugees.
MY MISSION IS… TALK TO COCO ON WHY IT’S OK TO BE DIFFERENT
In this episode, the mental health and LGBTQ+ activist discusses opening up about depression and breaking the stigma on mental health.
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.
