Iconic fashion stylist George Cortina on living through the AIDS epidemic and its enduring impact

In today’s episode, George Cortina courageously shares his poignant journey through the immense grief of losing friends to the AIDS crisis, which had a profound and lasting impact on his life. Despite the weight of this loss, George has discovered a path forward, grounded in sobriety, service, and an unwavering commitment to his core values. Through his resilience and gratitude, he exemplifies the strength to move beyond tragedy and find meaning and purpose in life.

George is currently the Fashion Editor-At-Large at both GQ and V Magazine. His editorial work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, WSJ, W, Interview, and International Vogues. 

George’s advertising clients include Agent Provocateur, Bode, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Charlotte Tilbury, Clarins, Cle de Peau, David Yurman, Dundas, Estee Lauder, Etro, Frame, Furla, Fursac, Giorgio Armani, H&M, Hugo Boss, Kerastase, Revlon, Roberto Cavalli, Sephora, St John, and Theory.

In addition, George Cortina has worked with numerous actors, musicians and personalities including Alexander Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried, ASAP Rocky, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Christian Bale, Daniel Craig, Gisele Bündche, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jared Leto, Jenifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Jodie Foster, Joe Biden, Marion Cotillard, Michelle Pfeiffer, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Pattinson, Ryan Gosling, Steven Yuen, and Winona Ryder.

You can follow George on Instagram @georgecortina 

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Host: Jean Campbell 

Executive Producer: Jean Campbell

Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach

Composer: Edoardo Vella