"What is beauty?" is the first question Francesca Benedetto answers and it leads towards a conversation that goes beyond just models. Francesca is an agent, founder of the unique Special Beauties agency based in Milan. She shares with us, in this rare interview, what it means to be an agent, how she scouts the people she represents and what it means to fall in love with your talents. In an era when agencies pride themselves of having hundreds of girls (and boys), Special Beauties has a handful of selected candidates... and there is a reason!! This episode is truly one of a kind. Francesca doesn't share her thoughts and way of seeing the fashion world too often. Enjoy! And share with us your views on beauty!!

Links to Francesca Benedetto instagram @specialbeautiesofficial + https://specialbeauties.com/ 

Paola Masperi is the founder of Mayamiko Label, a sustainable brand unlike many others, and Mayamiko Foundation - which run multiple projects that truly work on empowering women and communities in Malawi primarily but also elsewhere. Hence we speak of empowerment and what it means. We discuss the importance of collaboration between organisations. Moreover, Paola explains why organic cotton is sustainable (you might not know for example that sustainable cotton is grown using rain water). Mayamiko is the winner of multiple fashion awards, yet it managed to stay humble and lead the way for a real evolution in the fashion industry. To grow for the sake of growing is not the way they do things, rather they work according to an ethical promise they made to themselves and to the public. Click to listen and know more about it! If you are interested in fashion and sustainability this cannot be missed, or even if you are interested to listen to a meaningful talk starring a great Woman: business woman, mother and friend all in one - Paola Masperi!

Links to Paola Masperi instagram @mayamikodesigned + https://www.mayamiko.com/ 

Harriet Coleman is a British Herbalist, former model and founder of West Apothecary. In this episode we decided to talk about the plants that everyone should have in their house hold for medicinal uses. We also discuss about what is a healer and trust me it is not what you have always been told. Harriet takes us on a journey of time and what is nature's time? We both believe that everyone should have basic knowledge of plant healing, without becoming a herbalist. Enjoy!!

Links to Harriet Coleman instagram @herbalistharriet @westapothecary + https://www.westapothecary.com/ 

Courtney Smith is one of those people that if you have never met you wish you have. And whether you met her in person or just follow her on instagram you just know she makes fashion fun and approachable. Yes approachable even at her level! Courtney juggles between TV shows, editorial sets, commercial photoshoots and her unique Instagram Lives (such as the latest she launched "Closet Confidential"). In this episode, it was felt the need to lighten up the talks... which doesn't mean getting superficial. It takes a whole lot of character to be light yet not shallow! It's ok to love clothes, it's ok to show how much you love doing what you do. And fashion is many many things but also entertainment! Lets not forget about that whilst discussing sustainability and other current issues :) So head over to press play and enjoy!

Links to Courtney Smith instagram @courtneysmithstyle + https://www.courtneysmith.ie/ 

Have you ever wondered why Italians drink espresso, Americans drink filter coffee while many other cultures cherish the so called Turkish coffee? Ever wondered where your coffee comes from and who is the number one producer today? (The answer might surprise you!) Do you ever question your own habits? Or when coffee was even invented? In this episode, the coffee expert Anete Dinne and gastronome Tanya Gervasi discuss history and actuality of one of the most fascinating beverages in the world. It is absolutely not ok to drink that much of something without knowing nothing about it!! So dear coffee lovers this is for you: a beginner's guide that will feed the most curious of foodies. (Yes yes yes it's also perfect for non-foodies :P)

Links to Anete Dinne instagram @anete_and_gastronomy @gastro.connoisseurs + https://gastroconnoiseur.art/ 

In this episode, we begin our discussion on the fascinating and diverse world of beer... and who better than Giovanni Puglisi to ignite us? Giovanni Puglisi is an Italian CRAFT BEER EXPERT and FOOD WRITER. Beer... something we all (more or less) drink, yet not all of us know there is an outstanding culture revolving around this ancient beverage. Craft or Industrial? This is the question. What's your credo? ... But most importantly, why should one opt for a craft product rather than a standard one? Uhm yes I hear you: what's the difference? Hosted by Tanya Gervasi, giving way to the gastronomer in her. And because we are not all connaisseurs, I asked Giovanni to name his "cannot miss" breweries in London, New York, Milan and Rome. You can start from there your personal journey. So get you drink ready and listen!

Links to Giovanni Puglisi instagram @thereal_nabucodinosaur + https://dishipline.com/ 

When a balcony aperitivo turns into an episode of Green World In A Pod!! Krissy's and Tanya's balconies merge, one evening they found themselves sipping beer alone... until a conversation sparked. Krissy is a kiwi living in London for a very very long time, she is an NHS nurse... and a designer "by chance". Or maybe chance does not exist, especially if what has been put on your path goes back to many years ago and you're still doing it. Even when your life doesn't match the success stories making the headlines. I am Tanya Gervasi and I am proud to bring this story to you. A story that speaks of clothes and people, joy and colour. Whether you are passionate about fashion or not, this episode will make you reflect upon other areas in your life.... do your dreams need a little motivation? Enjoy!

Links to Krissy Nemeth instagram @krissyfiedboutique + https://www.silkfred.com/boutiques/krissyfied-boutique + https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/krissyfied-boutique 

Mille Oerregaard has the expertese and life experience of a 40 years old woman, yet it is surprising this wonderful woman is not even 30. Passionate since a very young age about sustainability she landed multiple careers in the fashion world. In this episode of Green World In A Pod we virtually travel to Copenhagen to discuss more about Copenhagen initiatives for Fashion Week and how this city is paving the way for other Fashion Capitals and brands. We also talk about the importance of incorporating the green element into companies' business models... what came out of this is a conversation challenging the conformed thinking that to make a business model look green one must add a few elements here and there. Moreover, have you ever thought of making fabric from algae? ... Come on board to hear Mille talk about her Micro Studio project, a brand making clothes exactly from algae. Enjoy! 

Links to Mille Orregaard instagram @milleoerregaard + https://www.milleoerregaard.com/ 

Nadav Malin is a Jewish chef who studied with Tanya Gervasi at the University Of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. Nadav has studied culinary traditions in Japan, Italy, Spain (at the prestigious culinary institute in San Sebastian) and France (Paris is still in his heart up to this day)... and after years of distancing from Jewish tradition, he is now working for Luiza Catering (a company that is more than just catering, founded by his mother) in Israel. In this episode of #greenworldinapod podcast, we start discussing the origins of HUMMUS and inevitably get into religion and its influence on culinary traditions... but also, we talk about the amazing project/organisation Chefs For Peace. If food and culture is what you like, you cannot miss this one!

Links to Nadav Malin instagram @chef_nadav_malin + https://luiza.co.il/en/about/ 

Natasha Minter is yet another super woman being interviewed for #greenworldinapod - she is a model and founder of Model Me Mission, a platform meant to empower and educate creatives by bringing them together. In this episode, Tanya and Natasha chat about the different kinds of circular fashion available and interesting brands that implement it in their business model in creative ways, reminding us there is not one way to do it. Circular fashion is a way to make business that has at heart the whole production chain and finds ways to re-use the worn clothes or uses products previously used to make something completely new.

Links to Natasha Minter @natashaminter @model_me + https://modelmemission.co.uk/