Kelianne Stankus for Style Issue

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Faces and Figures of fitness

November-December

is all about showing your confidence and vibing your aura with style! Upgrade this season with some charisma, resilience, and an optimism to unlock your potentials for a better you!

LIVE WELL: GENERATION SUPERWOMAN BY CLAIRE MUNNINGS

KELIANNE STANKUS

SEARCY

REYNOLDS

YOUSSEF

TOM BRADY

ANDREW GARFIELD

YOUR SHORTCUT TO STAYING LEAN FOR THE LONG RUN PHOTOS BY PHILIP HAYNES, CALLUM TRACEY HEALTHY SCALP, GORGEOUS HAIR BY SHAUNA BENI

FASHION FORWARD WITH TOM BRADY: SPEAKS HIS MIND BY JASON GAY PHOTOS BY MARIO SORRENTI

SHOULD I START JOURNALING? BY GRACE MCGEEHAN

GUT-FRIENDLY BITES BY ARMANDO RAFAEL

IN THE KITCHEN WITH ROCHELLE HUMES

7 WAYS COPE WITH SAD

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR BETTER SLEEP BY SARAH DIGIULIO

YOUR GUIDE TO LOVING YOUR OWN COMPANY

THE GOOD GUT WORKOUT BY KRISTOPH THOMPSON ELLIE GOULDING’S 40-MINUTE AFTER-WORK WORKOUT

YOUR PERFECT BODY GAME PLAN BY PETER KOCH PHOTOS BY MARIUS BUGGE

TRANSFORM YOUR BODY IN THREE WEEKS BY MICHAEL JENNINGS PHOTOS BY PHILIP HAYNES

GET KINSTRETCH STRONG BY ANDREO SPINA PHOTOS BY PHILIP HAYNES

SUPERFOOD SUPERFAD BY TROY DA COSTA

PARLEZ-VOUZ WOKE? BY STUART HERITAGE

ART AND SOUL BY ZEYNEP YENISEY PHOTOS BY GILLES BENSIMON

X-FACTOR FITNESS PHOTOS BY MICHAEL NAUMOFF

AS TIME GOES BY BY ADINA ILIE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SCHWARTZ

GOLDEN BROWN BY SHANE KURUP PHOTOS BY PHILIP SINDEN

YOU DON’T KNOW SQUAT PHOTOS BY BETH BISCHOFF, SEAN LAURENZ, CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITH

THE ENERGY CHALLENGE BY ALEX DAVIES PHOTOS BY STOCKSY, PAT SUPSIRI, SALLY O’NEILL I’M ALL ABOUT TRUTH BY IMOGEN CLARK PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SCHWARTZ

LET IT RIDE BY LAUREN DEL TURCO, JENNIFER NIED PHOTOS BY LEE MORGAN

THE SOCIAL ADVANTAGE PHOTOS BY ROWAN FEE CLEAN YOUR BRAIN BY TOM WARD, DAN MASOLIVER PHOTOS BY ROWAN FEE

FROM CHILD ACTOR TO GLOBAL STAR BY IMOGEN CLARK PHOTOS BY ROSALINE SHAHNAVAZ

ROLE MODELS PHOTOS BY MARK SELLIGER

DIRTY WORK PHOTOS BY DEAN RYAN MCDAID

What Does It Take To Be An Individual Who Exudes Aura With Style?

Get the tidbits on what is the right way to vibe a stylish character and empower people that can make you an astounding con dent person.

Jessica Spohr

COVER EDITORIAL BY Ian Carlo Bajada

Kelianne Stankus

FLOURISH WITH INNOVATION

Digital world and its contents is the new jungle that in uences the new generation. In uencer, digital and content marketing are the new trends to motivate or persuade others. It will continue to develop and evolve. One must keep on top of the industry changes, latest features and team up with like-minded contents and brand ambassadors to thrive.

So, how can you ourish? You have to develop your personal brand because this is your blueprint. It is everything. It’s either you stand out from the rest or you get trampled on. An e ective yet authentic in uencer or brand is obviously genuine. There’s a thin line of good intentions and toxic deception. Build trust and respect the people you work with. As you in uence others, you should continue to grow and stay on top of the creative trends. There are so many resources over the World Wide Web which can help you bring your A-game to the next level. It takes a ton of work to become a thriving in uencer, but I hope that a er reading this you will feel that this is a passion you are inspired to continue. Eventually, what you have created or

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you put in will be what you will get back. If creating valuable content or creative delivery is something you are passionate about, you will grow and prosper. Being an innovative in uencer comprises the fundamental combination of creativity and strategy; community and originality.

IAN CARLO BAJADA Editor-in-Chief

FROM BEHIND THE

SCENES TO COVER: KELIANNE STANKUS

IS THE WOMAN TO WATCH

Meet the gymnast and former member of U.S. National Acrobatic Gymnastics Team who is making waves. across the social media platforms. The American singer, actress and businesswoman speaks about the worth of embracing your talent, the real essence of being a confident person, and the other ways to maintain happiness. Get to know the young star beyond the world of social media.

COVER STORY BY IAN CARLO BAJADA PHOTOGRAPHED BY Jess ICA s p O h R PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON p R

COVER STORY BREAKTHROUGH

JESSICA SPOHR

Kelianne Stankus expresses how healthy lifestyle can impact your life and the embodied assertiveness in your career and business could lead to exceptional outcomes.

IAN CARLO BAJADA

In the face of uncertainty, you have to be respectful of others including their belief system. You have to always educate yourself.”

Show your style and confidence with her guide to working with passion: all the rational skills you need to advance your career to another level.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

KELIANNE: As challenging as 2020 was, I did my best to show up every day and be the best I can be.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

KELIANNE: In the face of uncertainty, you have to be respectful of others including their belief system. You have to always educate yourself.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

KELIANNE: I think being confident and feeling sexy go hand in hand and you can’t have one without the other.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

KELIANNE: In an industry that is competitive or accelerating, you have practice embracing your own talents and the uniqueness of being who you are.

I think being confident and feeling sexy go hand in hand and you can’t have one without the other.”

KELIANNE: I exuded assertiveness by staying true to myself with a laser focus attitude.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

KELIANNE: I look forward to getting married in 2022, releasing my first EP and having the opportunity to meet and see my supporters or fans.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

KELIANNE: Staying focused, having a professional work ethic and always working hard to be the best that you can be.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

KELIANNE: Everything is possible. If you work really hard, your dreams can become your reality.

Growth Mindset Equates Results

Are you at a place that you feel you’re not making headway with your aspirations? Do you struggle to undertake what you set out to do? You can achieve progress by forming and attentively working towards your goals that align your mission. A growth mindset enables you to work on any problem which can shorten the fulfillment of your goals.

Photographed by Jessica Spohr Cover Editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada

A mindset involves your beliefs –how you distinguish skills, abilities, facts or behavior. The belief system affects someone’s perspectives concerning ambitions and achievement. A rigid mindset hinders progress, but a progressive outlook allows someone to attain health, pleasure, connection and harmony.

Planning your goals is an easy task. Attaining those objectives is a whole new level and that is also the reason why so many people fail to seize their goals. This could lead to some people never setting goals again because their confidence has been knocked around by their mistakes or past experiences. These setbacks are caused by flawed process for planning and evaluating your progress.

A structure can help. It’s simple, but a powerful plan. A solid and effective plan should include measurements for progress, clear timeframes for completion, and planned forums to probe and learn.

Get things done while being mindful. Consider the results that you created and the unexpected encounters. It’s not about getting things done, but getting the right things done. Revised implementation should accommodate change. Looking back is not a bad thing, but useful to obtain vital information. It comprises of what worked and what needs improvement depending on its complexity. Always review developments and contemplate any adjustments to move forward.

Debriefed details should be actionable. Don’t leave any significant details. Hold yourself accountable and integrate what you have learned. You must be responsible with your actions and your commitments. If this is overlooked, nothing will work. Some are distinctly tenacious, but most people are not. Progress cannot be achieved without accountability. Goals are vital in life because it gives you a sense of purpose. Purpose also helps you to overcome difficult days and eventually, this could also contribute to your overall happiness, contentment, peace, health and wellbeing.

CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

KELIANNE: Our bodies need energy to survive and what you put in your body dictates a healthy lifestyle.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain focus and happiness.

KELIANNE: Vital skills that you need to maintain focus and happiness are positive attitude, plenty of sleep and making time for rest and rejuvenation.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

KELIANNE: I want to always take care of my body, so that when I become a mother, I’ll be a healthy, hot mom with a healthy and strong body.

CSM: Describe the most essential exercises to keep you active.

KELIANNE: I’m always moving to keep myself active and fit! Whether it’s dancing or running on a treadmill or doing gymnastics, these are the activities that are essential for me.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

KELIANNE: People should always practice cleanliness, good hygiene and respect inside the gym.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

KELIANNE: Yes, endorphins can make you happy.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

KELIANNE: This is very important so that they are aware of any potential health issues of any clients.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

KELIANNE: It is a fact! A healthy mind is a healthy body.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

KELIANNE: If you want to achieve you goals, you have to be realistic with your goals , take it step-by-step and do not give up.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

KELIANNE: If you want to see the results faster, be aware of what they’re putting inside which could affect their bodies.

Our bodies need energy to survive and what you put in your body dictates a healthy lifestyle. Vital skills that you need to maintain focus and happiness are positive attitude, plenty of sleep and making time for rest and rejuvenation. ”

A DOSE OF CHARISMA AND A DASH OF CONFIDENCE

jennifer searcy

Center Stage Magazine presents THE STYLE ISSUE

Photographed by Casey Withers

A CHARACTER

Jennifer searcy

WITH STYLE

Throw out the old playbook and become a new kind of strong woman.

Photographed by Casey Withers Feature editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada and Sybil Grace Hann Distributed and published by Viewpoint Media International and Innov8 Digital Inc.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

JENNIFER: My life didn’t change, work was still busy. I created a home gym and did a lot of running. My kids did online school but it was good.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

JENNIFER: Breath, analyze the situation, come up with a plan and work hard to get through it.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

JENNIFER: Listen to the person, help them to see what they can do the change the action. Most of the time its our perspective on the situation.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

JENNIFER: I have achieved my goals. I have a beautiful family, great career, health, love and self-confidence. I have ran marathons, changed my body to where I wanted it. Living everyday to the fullest.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

JENNIFER: It the way you carry yourself. Knowing that you love yourself and don’t care what others think.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

JENNIFER: Be yourself, the only person you need to compete with is the one you see in the mirror. Challenge yourself daily

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

JENNIFER: Be real.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

JENNIFER: Stop staring, put your weights up, and no one wants to watch you flex in the mirror.

jennifer searcy

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

JENNIFER: Always stay true to yourself, learn what you like and want in life. Things are always changing, we change our bodies change. Stay focused.

ON FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

JENNIFER: It’s almost everything. You have to eat, but eat clean and healthy. Learn that healthy foods are good, but it’s okay to have that piece of cake at the party.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

JENNIFER: Weight lifting. Women with muscles are sexy.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

JENNIFER: More muscle, less fat. To influence someone to live a healthier life.

CSM: Describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

JENNIFER: It’s all based on where you are and your goals. Everything works, walking, running, weight lifting, HIIT, cross fit; it all works. Just decide what you want to do and do it. Then, change it up to have fun.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

JENNIFER: I think it is the best time to work out. It gets your mind clear and off of the situation.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

JENNIFER: Because there are foods, or exercises that a person can’t have or do, if you don’t know what is going on with your client then you won’t know how to help them.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

JENNIFER: Fact. Our minds are very strong. We can create a lot of feelings good or bad.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

JENNIFER: Stay focused, work toward your goal every day. Think positive and take pictures because you will forget where you started.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-today routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

JENNIFER: Drink water, stay positive, and have likeminded people around them.

JENNIFER SEARCY

TALKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, EQUITY AND MUSIC

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

JENNIFER: Everyone has a voice and a right to what they want and believe.

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

JENNIFER: I wouldn’t if it’s not important to me, everyone and company has the right to choose what they want to do.

JENNIFER: Having people listen to you when they feel they are above you, show them they aren’t and work your ass off.

CSM: What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds?

JENNIFER: Ask questions and listen.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

JENNIFER: I would say something to them, if I saw it and felt it was important.

CSM: Discuss a time when you advocated for diversity and inclusion.

JENNIFER: I used to volunteer at a children’s shelter, they are there and it’s not their fault.

CSM: Describe an ideal brand that has a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?

JENNIFER: Our products are for everyone and for whatever you need at this time in life.

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

JENNIFER: Nothing. It is their choice. Just like it’s our choice to purchase what they are selling.

I would say something to them, if I saw it and felt it was important. Ask questions and listen. Everyone has a voice and a right to what they want and believe. ”

Photographed by Anthony Smith

A CHARACTER

DEANDRE REYNOLDS

WITH STYLE

Throw out the old playbook and become a new kind of dedicated man.

Photographed by Anthony Smith Feature editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada and Moeka Taniuchi

Distributed and published by Viewpoint Media International and Innov8 Digital Inc.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

DEANDRE: I’m a firm believer in that if your mental state is strong, everything else will follow. Issues or anything that are brought to my attention that begin to discourage me; I get my mind right, then go about solving said situation in the way it needs to be handled.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

DEANDRE: Assess the situation, and act on it with a clear mind.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

DEANDRE: Bring everyone to a calm state, and let them know how things will be ran, to have things go smoothly.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

DEANDRE: My, “I made it moment” will be when I see myself on billboards, and runway shows overseas.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

DEANDRE: Being completely comfortable within your body, and mind state.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

DEANDRE: You keep that head held high, and go about everything 100%. Show the industry why you deserve to be there.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

DEANDRE: It takes a stone set idea on where you want to be and how you want to project yourself.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

DEANDRE: Understand that things happen so very fast in life. Stay humble, but go about things in a very confident way, because you never know who you will come across.

deandre reynolds

ON FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

DEANDRE: The right intake of food and regular exercise help shape you in to the best version of yourself, mentally and physically.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

DEANDRE: A proper eating habit, and regular exercise.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

DEANDRE: I’d like to be the best version of myself, weight wise and physically.

CSM: Describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

DEANDRE: Cardio is an excellent way to lose fat quickly, and since muscle does weight more than fat, working out will help the cause as well as the right intake of food.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

DEANDRE: Routine work, it’s underrated and helps you get towards the goal you are trying to achieve.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

DEANDRE: Yes, working out elevates and takes away the stress and funnels it into a constructive way that’s beneficial for yourself.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

DEANDRE: A personal Trainer should know your medical history in case you were looking for certain results, they can find a work around, and of course for emergency reasons.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

DEANDRE: Fact. I actually have experienced the direct connection from where my mental health wasn’t at its best and it started to affect my body. I was sent to the emergency room because of it so I know firsthand.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

DEANDRE: Consistency is key, the time that you put in, will get you closer and closer to the results you want.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-today routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

DEANDRE: Eating better, watching and regulating eating habits.

DEANDRE REYNOLDS

TALKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND EQUITY

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

DEANDRE: Diversity means to me that everyone is unique in their own individual way. Equity and inclusivity both mean to me, to allow each and every one to have fair game towards and resources, and opportunities as needed.

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

DEANDRE: Not everyone has the same

CSM: Discuss a time when you advocated for diversity and inclusion.

DEANDRE: Being of the African American community, I’ve been a middle ground for those who are African American and not. I’ve heard and voiced how I felt personally and how others felt, on rules and regulations. My hometown made it an issue to wear durags and headwraps because they believed it had a connection with the ongoing issue of violence and gang affiliations that circulated the area, which wasn’t the case. I explained to those who didn’t understand that, the

mindset, lifestyle and beliefs as the others, can cause turmoil amongst the crowd.

CSM: What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds?

DEANDRE: Everyone had their own walk of life, accepting who they are and where they come from, is the first thing I do when meeting anyone.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

DEANDRE: Address them specifically, let them know that the world is ever changing, how they grew up and their beliefs may be set from a young age but explain to them that the world is more accepting. If they are still set on their ways and not willing to be educated on the topic at hand, then part ways.

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

DEANDRE: I would be sure to stand behind those who aren’t very outspoken, and back their views, ideas and beliefs.

actions of those who partake in that, don’t have a connection to those who wear headwraps and durags, letting them know it’s more so pertaining to hair maintenance.

CSM: Describe an ideal brand that has a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?

DEANDRE: Nike; they have been open to working with all beliefs, ideas and ways of life that side with people who haven’t been given that opportunity. Example being the hijab they incorporated to given the Muslim women to wear, and still allow them to practice their Islamic beliefs.

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

DEANDRE: Express why being more open-minded can be beneficial and better overall for the brand, company and business.

Diversity means to me that everyone is unique in their own individual way. Equity and inclusivity both mean to me, to allow each and every one to have fair game towards resources, and opportunities as needed.”

youssef esawy

Stage Magazine presents THE STYLE ISSUE

by Charlotte Myatt

Photographed

A CHARACTER

youssef Esawy

WITH STYLE

Throw out the old playbook and become a new kind of resilient man.

Photographed by Charlotte Myatt Feature editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada and Naoki Kobayashi Distributed and published by Viewpoint Media International and Innov8 Digital Inc.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

YOUSSEF: I worked out from home to keep up my strength and resilience throughout this rough time.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

YOUSSEF: To always face your fears and never hide from what you scare of.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

YOUSSEF: I always like to lead and know exactly how I want my photos and videos to look, I make the decisions.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

YOUSSEF: To be a famous model and travel all over the world for people to know my name wherever I go and to influence people to do the same things to follow them dreams.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

YOUSSEF: Having a body you feel confident in always makes anyone feel sexy.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

YOUSSEF: I always strive to make myself a better person, always staying in shape, staying on top of the trends, making creative content constantly to make sure I stand out from the crowd.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

YOUSSEF: Consistency and confidence.

youssef e sawy

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

YOUSSEF: To not take fast decisions and to never listen to negative comments.

ON FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

YOUSSEF: Food and nutrition is the most important factor more than fitness to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you feed your body; you should feed it the best to maintain a healthy mind.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain focus and happiness.

YOUSSEF: Always having goals and a clear plan of what you want to achieve in life. I go to the gym five times a week to maintain my focus and happiness. It always helps to have a supportive team behind you, like family!

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

YOUSSEF: There are no aspirations, I always want to be pushing myself, gain that extra personal best record and push beyond that consistently.

CSM: Describe the most essential exercises to keep you active.

YOUSSEF: I bike to the gym everyday

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

YOUSSEF: Clean your own equipment

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

YOUSSEF: Of course it’s a good idea! Whenever I’m feeling stressed, a good gym session always releases that stress and makes me feel mentally better.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

YOUSSEF: Or course its logic for a PT to know, if that PT doesn’t know and pushes their client too far it could cause irreversible damage.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

YOUSSEF: Fact. To me anyway, having good physical health and working out consistently releases endorphins to make your mental health better.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

YOUSSEF: To be consistent and start with realistic goals.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-today routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

YOUSSEF: Maintain good diet and nutrition and wake up early.

YOUSSEF ESAWY

TALKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND EQUITY

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

YOUSSEF: Treating everyone equally and making sure everyone from every background have equal opportunities. Just because someone is different to me doesn’t mean they should have less opportunities or be treated differently.

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

YOUSSEF: I feel that I currently feel that I am an advocate for diversity being from a cultural different background. I like to think I’m promoting that anything is possible for people.

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

YOUSSEF: Being from a different ethnic group to the minority, I was expecting to be treated differently but the environment has welcomed me with open arms. I don’t see any discrimination towards myself or my peers.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

YOUSSEF: I would explain to them their actions are not appropriate and they were being extremely disrespectful. I would tell them in an informative way to not create any hostility.

CSM: Describe an ideal brand that has a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?

YOUSSEF: The influencing world is becoming a lot more inclusive of people from different backgrounds and ways of life. Everyone is becoming inclusive and it’s really heartwarming to see.

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

YOUSSEF: The public. The public can be vicious especially behind a keyboard.

Treating everyone equally and making sure everyone from every background have equal opportunities. Just because someone is different to me doesn’t mean they should have less opportunities or be treated differently