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July 12, 2025 102 mins

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Siamo onorati di dare nuovamente il benvenuto a Roberta Sparta—ma questa volta ha portato con sé qualcuno di davvero speciale: suo padre, Giovanni Sparta, in collegamento in diretta dall’Italia 🇮🇹

In questo episodio pieno di cuore, Giovanni ci racconta il suo incredibile percorso di vita—dall’infanzia in Sicilia, al servizio militare, fino alla costruzione di un’azienda di abbigliamento insieme a sua moglie. Tra risate, saggezza e racconti profondi, ci trasmette le lezioni di vita che lo hanno reso l’uomo che è oggi.

Roberta ha tradotto perfettamente dall’italiano all’inglese, aiutandoci a immergerci nelle esperienze di suo padre, e ha anche tradotto le mie parole (Brandon Rush) dall’inglese all’italiano per suo padre. È stato uno scambio bilingue bellissimo, pieno di connessione, comprensione e eredità familiare.

Giovanni è davvero una luce brillante—uno spirito che ci ricorda quanto siamo tutti collegati, ovunque siamo nati. Questo episodio è ricco di saggezza, calore e risate, e siamo davvero fortunati ad aver condiviso questo momento con lui. Ascoltatelo. Questo è speciale. 🌍❤️

Today on the Buckle Up Podcast Universe

We’re honored to welcome back Roberta Sparta—but this time, she brought someone very special: her father, Giovanni Sparta, joining us live from Italy 

In this heartfelt episode, Giovanni takes us on a journey through his incredible life—from growing up in Sicily, serving in the military, to building a clothing company alongside his wife. Through laughter, wisdom, and rich storytelling, he shares the life lessons that shaped him into the man he is today.

Roberta translated beautifully between Italian and English, helping us dive into her father’s experiences while also translating my words (Brandon Rush) back to Giovanni in Italian. It was a beautiful, bilingual exchange filled with connection, understanding, and family legacy.

Giovanni is truly a bright spirit—a light that reminds us how connected we all are, no matter where we come from. This episode is full of wisdom, warmth, and laughter, and we are truly blessed to have shared this moment with him.

Tune in. This one’s special. 


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