Giuliana Furci is celebrated for her pioneering work in mycology and is the founder and CEO of the Fungi Foundation, the first organization in the world dedicated exclusively to fungi. Her efforts have significantly advanced the recognition of fungi's ecological importance, culminating in Chile becoming the first country to include fungi in its environmental legislation. She has received numerous awards for her contributions, including the 2022 National Geographic Leadership in Conservation Award and the International Society for Fungal Conservation's President's Award. It’s a truly full-circle moment to have had the opportunity to interview Giuliana, as she’s the very reason this platform is named Funga. In this episode, we delve into her remarkable 25-year journey as a champion for fungi, exploring the transformative power of functional mushrooms, the necessity of structural change, and the profound truth that no one stands alone. For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.