S1E40 Don Pietranczyk - Walking the Runway to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Join me this week as I sit down with Don Pietranczyk, a visionary leader in merging innovation, education, and inclusivity with over 25 years in the Fashion Industry. As the creative force behind bespoke onsite experiences and educational programming for MAGIC, Don leverages his extensive industry expertise, educational certifications, and fashion insight to craft transformative experiences for diverse audiences within the fashion world.In addition to his professional contributions, Don is the U.S. lead for Informa’s LGBTQIA+ colleague network, Rainbow, and plays a pivotal role in Informa Markets’ sustainability initiatives. As a founding member of Informa Markets Fashion for Change, he champions allyship, diversity, and equality in fashion. During our time together, Don shares his touching journey in finding his true authenticity and living a life dedicated to making a difference in the world around him.  Don's story is one many of us can relate to and I am so grateful that he joined me for this candid conversation.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.You can follow Don on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-pietranczyk/To learn more about DE&I, visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/11/20/despite-dei-pushback-new-report-shows-companies-stay-committed-to-dei/Send us Fan MailThank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts!  Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates!  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll?  Visit:  https://ericnicoll.com