Sophia Kianni

Sophia Kianni, the youngest UN advisor in U.S. history and founder of Climate Cardinals, teams up with Phia co-founder Phoebe Gates to explore a revolutionary approach to secondhand shopping. They share their journey from Stanford dorm brainstorming to launching a tech-driven platform aimed at making resale seamless and sustainable. The duo discusses targeting Gen Z shoppers, the importance of radical transparency in fashion, and how their backgrounds empower their mission for a greener planet. Their insights into consumer identity and mindful buying are particularly compelling.

Sophia Kianni, founder of Climate Cardinals, discusses leadership dynamics, collaboration, delegation, and self-care in effective leadership. She explores the significance of open communication, guidance, and collaborative authority in modern leadership, highlighting English improvement programs by the Open University and promoting Shopify, the global commerce platform.

Sophia Kianni, an activist and social entrepreneur, is on a mission to make climate knowledge accessible to everyone through Climate Cardinals. She discusses the alarming knowledge gap created by English-only scientific literature, impacting 75% of the global population. Kianni highlights her work in translating vital climate resources into over 100 languages, particularly focusing on the urgent need for non-English speaking communities to engage with climate education. She emphasizes that inclusivity is crucial for effective climate action and protecting our planet's future.