Uprising

Philip Manghisi was born in Manhattan and fell in love with fashion at an early age. He'd watch The Wizard of Oz on repeat bc those sparkly red shoes were a #statement. Growing up, he loved to explore luxury department stores on his own, and by the time college rolled around, it was clear that attending the Fashion Institute of Technology was his dream. He serendipitously started working at a store called Jeffrey New York that changed his life forever. His mentors at the store opened his eyes to the world of buying and he quickly realized he'd found his calling. Tune in to hear what goes on at Chanel fashion shows and inside luxury show rooms!

Thank you for tuning in to Season 1 of Uprising! 20 episodes later and that's a wrap. Stay tuned. xo

Jon Alston talks to Avianna about his upbringing, adversity early on and setting his sights on the NFL. He shares about leaving Stanford to go pro, deciding that he was done with football and transitioning to Hollywood to tell stories. He discusses his ambitious first swing making a feature film, getting a writing job on the Netflix show All American and taking his current short film, Augustus, on the festival track. He shares what matters to him, focusing on truth telling with his art and what he hopes for the future. Check out Jon's links below:

http://www.jonalston.com/about

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Alston

https://vimeo.com/cgfilmco

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4679707/

https://www.instagram.com/the.alston/

Sanni talks to Avianna about climbing and her serendipitous path toward taking part in the Oscar winning documentary, Free Solo. She talks about being a child of two coasts, starting her own coaching business and bringing people in support of outdoor, value-driven lifestyles. She shares about her her newest endeavor, Outwild, a community & event series that's helping people get outside and make new likeminded friends. They finish with a chat about van life, the realities of Sanni's covid marriage and how to design a meaningful life. Check out Sanni's links below:

https://www.outwild.co/

https://www.sannimccandless.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sannimccandless/?hl=en 

Eleanor talks to Avianna about her Japanese-British heritage, going to drama school and pursuing an acting career. She shares her point of view about the difference between UK and US acting, auditioning for iconic franchise shows/movies and deciding to have her baby daughter amidst a busy time in her career. She shares stories of breastfeeding on set, training for the Wonder Woman movie and finding joy in exploring Atlanta as she films The Walking Dead. They finish with a discussion of the future that Eleanor aspires to and the truth telling she seeks in her work and in the world.

Annette talks to Avianna about her Colorado roots, being adopted, growing up as an only child and her unexpected path toward medicine. They chat about medical school, the imposter syndrome, mentorship and founding her nonprofit organization, The Shop Docs. She shares how she balances a 90 hour work week at the hospital with serving as CEO of her company. They touch on mental health, race and owning your power. For more, check out Annette's links below:

https://www.theshopdocs.org/

https://www.forbes.com/profile/annette-grotheer/?sh=75840b75f8e2 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrotheer/

https://www.instagram.com/oohsonatural/

Chloe Arnold talks to Avianna about growing up in a low income household, attending an ivy league college and finding her own path in the entertainment industry. She shares the harsh realities of training in a male-dominated tap world and how that impacted her determination and work ethic. She talks about what it was like to work with Beyonce, building an all female tap group, Syncopated Ladies, and finding a mentor in Debbie Allen. Chloe also reveals what a whopping 70 million views online feels like. Check out her links below:

https://www.chloearnold.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chloearnoldtaps/

https://twitter.com/chloearnold

https://www.youtube.com/user/chloearnold

Davis Clute talks to Avianna about his childhood, his obsession with economics and his path toward founding Hiccapop. They chat about sourcing products abroad, prototyping and being willing to fail. They laugh over their common admiration for Warren Buffet and Davis gets transparent about his company's finances. They chat about working with Amazon, teaching and promoting financial literacy. Overall, Davis wants people to know that "boring is sexy."

Jess talks to Avianna about her love of politics and the whirlwind of working on two presidential campaigns. She shares about her early days trying to break into the industry and what she's learned since then. Jess lights up over her undying passion to change the world and describes how this manifests in her work/entrepreneurship. They also discuss domestic workers, advocacy, immigration, trendy eyeglasses and playing with makeup.

Guest and affiliated links below: 

https://twitter.com/JessLivMo?s=20

https://www.instagram.com/jesslivmo/

https://time.com/collection/time-100-next-2019/5718869/jess-morales-rocketto/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-morales-rocketto-39516015/

Naila talks to Avianna about her Lebanese upbringing, adventurous spirit and desire to explore the world. Naila shares about her first experience skydiving and how it blossomed into her passion. She admits that she was originally scared of heights, but conquered that fear, one jump at a time. They discuss the serendipitous way that Naila met her husband, Oliver Webb, a professional race car driver, and that the couple will be welcoming their first child to the world very soon. Naila and Avianna finish the conversation with transparency about motherhood, the pregnancy journey, miscarriage and what lies on the horizon for future generations raised in a digital age. 

Raul Ernesto Henriquez III talks to Avianna about his early years in El Salvador during a time of political unrest. He shares his family's immigration to the US and his early working years as the personal aide to former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush. Raul discusses his pivot into venture capital and his present strategy with Candor Ventures, a fund he co-founded in 2020. They chat about some portfolio companies, diversity & inclusion in VC and the importance of gratitude, presence and family.