ATHLEISURE MAG #109 | CARISSA MOORE

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with 5X Women's World Champion of the WSL and Team USA Olympic Surfing Gold Medalist in her first year, Carissa Moore. We have had the pleasure of her being a cover previously and are excited to check up with her to see about what she is up to as she prepares to have her first child, the importance of the sport, and her need to continue to give back! 

This month we caught up with WNBA Washington Mystics and Unrivaled Lunar Owls BC star, Shakira Austin. We talk about her passion for the sport, why she enjoys playing, recovering from injury, the inaugural season of Unrivaled as well as the upcoming WNBA season.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Dominique Ansel who is known as the creator of the Cronut, Frozen S'more, and Cookie Shot! We talk about becoming a pastry chef, his passion for creating, Dominique Ansel Bakery, and more.

This month, we also sat down with Simone I Smith and her namesake jewelry line. She talks about her love for fashion and accessories, her creation process, essentials in her collection, her collaborations with Mary J Blige and Misa Hylton, launching her men's portion of the brand - Majestic where her husband Todd Smith aka LL Cool J and her sons appeared in this campaign, and more.

We also sat down with Terracea founder, Eric Hui as part of our Athleisure Mag Summit Series to talk about his brand which focuses on pieces that can be worn when enjoying your favorite sport outside as well as in your everyday life. We talk about why he created it, innovations from the brand, and what we can expect in upcoming seasons.

This month's The Art of the Snack takes us to the Theater District in NYC to Dilli Dilli which is a merge between Old Delhi and New Delhi. We find out about the ambiance of the restaurant as well as dishes that we should have in mind for our next visit.

This month's Athleisure List comes from SaltDrop, a fitness method whose studio is located in Astor Place in NYC. In addition, we also have Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla as we think about warmer clients. in

This month we have our 9PLAYLIST from Rapper/Producer Kendrick Lamar and singer, SZA. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from WNBA star, Shakira Austin. This month's THE 9LIST 9CH3FS and THE 9LIST 9B-L-D comes from Chef Gaurav Anand of Dilli DIlli in the Portland, Chef/Restaurateur Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery and Michele's, and Chef Richard Ingraham. We also have our N3W YEAR N3W YOU from Carissa Moore, STARZ Outlander star Charles Vandervaart, and 3X X Games Aspen Medalist Hailey Langland. 

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IN TIME | CHARLES VANDERVAART

Currently, you can enjoy the second half of the S7 of STARZ's Outlander which is a historical romance time travel series based on the books written by Diana Gabaldonof the same name. It follows Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), a British nurse who travels from the 20th-century to 17th-century Scotland. In the new timeline, she meets and falls in love with a Highland warrior, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). With only 1 more season left, we're looking forward to see what other stories will be told in future spin-offs which we're looking forward to.

We sat down with Charles Vandervaart (Holly Hobbie, The Craft: Legacy, Murdoch Mysteries) who plays Jamie's son, William Ransom to find out about how he came to this show, what he loves about it, as well as upcoming projects that he is involved.

ATHLEISURE MAG: What was the first film or series that made you fall in love with acting and when did you realize that you wanted to be an actor?

CHARLES VANDERVAART: I was very young. I remember going to a play at my local theatre when I was about 6, and I was just enthralled by it. In the car home I asked my parents if I could try to do a play. I got my first ever gig at that same theatre. I fell in love with acting playing Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol.

AM: What do you enjoy about storytelling?

CV: Storytelling is so very human, we come together in the telling of stories. We can learn to empathize with and learn from others and in doing so, learn more about ourselves and the world around us. We endure through stories. Beauty that may otherwise be lost is protected and preserved in story.

AM: We've enjoyed watching Outlander and we know a number of fans also enjoy the book, how much did you know about this series before you came to it?

CV: My aunt has been a really big fan for years now. I remember her talking about the show when we would get together for holidays. I watched a couple of episodes on my own before I auditioned, but after my first audition I binged the whole thing and fell in love with the story.

AM: You play William Ransom. Can you tell us about your character and how he fits into the world of Outlander?

CV: William Henry Clarence George Ransom is the bastard son of Jamie Fraser, however he believes he is the biological son of the 8th Earl of Ellesmere, who died on the day of his birth along with his mother. He was raised by Lord John as the 9th Earl. He grew up in affluent circles, learning about the world through the lens of the ultra wealthy in England. English patriotism and a loyalty to the crown became major aspects of his identity. When William learns of his true parentage, his entire identity shatters. He becomes this tornado of rage, feeling betrayed by Lord John and everyone else who kept this secret from him.

AM: How do you approach playing William and what is it like acting in a period piece?

CV: Well I get a lot of help from the writing, costumes, accent, etc to create William. Carol Ann Crawford, the dialect coach on the show was a tremendous help in finding William’s accent. Once I start talking like him, the rest of William quickly followed.

AM: We know fans of the show enjoy the cast and of course, Sam Heughan. What is it like playing against him?

CV: I remember one of my last scenes in season 7 was with Sam, even though we’ve been filming for a year at this point it only hit me then that my character’s dad was Jamie Fraser. It felt a little like I was watching the show in real time. I was feeling very grateful for this amazing journey. He's a hell of a scene partner.

AM: A few weeks ago, S7 part 2 began releasing episodes what can you tell us about this portion of the season?

CV: Identity crisis is central for Mr. Ransom. S7 part 2 involves a great deal of pain for William. He also hurts a lot of people this season. Let's hope he grows from his pain and becomes better. I think he needs some therapy for sure.

AM: In terms of filming a show such as this, we imagine that it can be long hours - what do you do to prepare when you're going on set and what do you once you complete filming for the day?

CV: Coffee coffee coffee!! The long days and early starts can be a lot, no one likes to wake up at 4am. The Scottish Highland air help wakes you up though, one of the many perks of shooting in such a wonderful country.

AM: When you're not on set, how do you stay in shape and what are 3 workouts that you do that we should consider adding into our routines?

CV: Rock climbing has been my go to over the last couple of years. I absolutely love it. It feels nice to have such a simple task to complete that requires creativity and athleticism. As far as gyming goes, my three go to’s are probably hip thrusts for legs, pull ups for my back, and shoulder press for shoulders and triceps.

AM: When you're taking time for yourself, what would we find you doing?

CV: I love a good hike, outdoor rock climbing, gardening.. get me outside and I’m happy.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS | PG 87 Dio Anthony/Groomer Valissa Yoe | PG 88-93 STARZ/Outlander |

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63MIX ROUTIN3S | CHARLES VANDERVAART

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ATHLEISURE MAG #108 | JACK HUSTON + MICHAEL C. PITT

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with actor Michael C. Pitt (Boardwalk Empire, Asphalt City, Reptile) and Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Expats, House of Gucci) who makes his directorial debut in Day of the Fight. With Michael playing Mike Flannigan and Jack directing, producing, and writing, this film which also stars Joe Pesci, Steve Buscemi, and Ron Perlman to name a few - this film which centers on boxing, redemption, and the future is one that should be seen! We had the pleasure of speaking with both of them about the film, its themes, the power of cinema, and more! 

This month, we launched THE 9LIST 9TASTING by having a fun virtual event with Doreen Winkler, Founder of Orange Glou. We talked with her about natural wines, natural orange wines, the history of orange wines, and we delved into the world of this category that is available at this LES wine store with a retail front and tasting room.

We're excited for the X Games Aspen which takes place Jan 23rd - 25th and we're excited that we had some time with Hailey Langland, 2X Team USA Olympic Snowboarding and 3X X Games medalist who will be a sports analyst at this year's games! We talked with her about the sport, her passion for it, competing in the Olympics as well as medaling in Bronze, Silver, and Gold at the X Games, and how she will approach her role at this year's games!

While you enjoy the second half of S7 of STARZ's Outlander and anticipate the release of S8, we took some time to chat with Charles Vandervaart (Holly Hobbie, The Craft: Legacy, Murdoch Mysteries) who plays William Ransom, the son of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). We talk about being an actor, what drew him to it, how he came to this role, playing in this beloved series, and more.

This month, we have a Glamping Editorial that shares must-haves to enjoy when you find yourself camping in a luxurious way. These are great items to gift yourself as well as to give to others as we continue to navigate this long holiday season.

This month's The Art of the Snack comes from Clock Tower Grill in Brewster, NY. We chat with Rich and Cassie Parente to talk about how the restaurant, what we should enjoy for our next meal, and their focus on sustainability with their farm. 

This month's Athleisure List comes from Peck Slip Social in Lower Manhattan in NYC and Fomo Momo in NYC's East Village.

This month we have our 9PLAYLIST from EDM DJ/Producer Paul Van Dyk as well as Saraya who shares the songs that are on their playlist. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Olympic and X Games snowboarder, Hailey Langland and actor in Netflix's Griselda - Maria Camila Giraldo who share their must-haves in beauty, fitness, and style. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from STARZ Outlander star, Charles Vandervaart as well as Celeb Fitness Trainer, Jenna Willis who share their routines on what they do, enjoy, and have for the Morning, Afternoon, and Night. This month's THE 9LIST 9CH3FS and THE 9LIST 9B-L-D comes from Chef Bryan Donaldson of Nostrana in the Pacific North West, Chef/Restaurateur Matt Baker of Gravitas and Michele's, and Chef/Restaurateur and TV Personality Curtis Stone.

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