What Lights Us Up

What if creativity isn’t just about talent — but about experimenting, showing up, and allowing our passions to shape who we become? Tune in to hear how embracing experimentation, exploring your passions, and following curiosity can transform your life and the way you show up in the world. 

Adele French is a well-traveled global citizen and stencil artist who blends surf culture, international influence, and cre...

What if the food you eat, the stories you hear, and the traditions you grew up with are part of a bigger story  — one that connects Italians across the world? Tune in to discover how curiosity about culture, heritage, and shared traditions can spark connection, wherever you are. 

Anthony Castelvecchi is the founder of Oriundi, a media project and Italian lifestyle brand connecting the global Italian diaspor...

What if the thing you can’t stop thinking about is actually pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live? Tune in to learn how trusting a feeling, taking small steps, and redefining success can lead to freedom, confidence, and a life that truly lights you up.

Lauri Schmidt is the founder of Safari Lauri, a travel company sparked by a single solo trip to Africa that lit her up and inspired her to share that...

What if the simplest way to reconnect—with yourself, your roots, and the people you love—was to gather around the table? Tune in to explore how food, tradition, and thoughtful hosting can transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences rooted in culture, memory, and joy.

Remi Attia is founder of The Nosh Table, a brand dedicated to creating playful, beautiful tableware and tablescapes that spark connecti...

What if the key to reconnecting with yourself is to slow down—and learn to live the Southern Italian way? Tune in to explore how Italy’s work–life balance and daily rhythms can reshape your perspective, your purpose, and your sense of self.

Giorgio Arcamone, founder of Vicus, is building a passion-driven startup dedicated to offering slow-living travel experiences for remote workers—designed to help regenerat...

What if the key to joy is giving yourself permission to change—and create from a place of authenticity? Tune in to hear how letting yourself evolve, follow curiosity, and create from the heart can open the door to deeper joy and purpose.

Artist Sara Joy Annapolen shares her journey of pivoting from creating wearable joy to a life rooted in art, community, and meaning. From launching a resortwear line to painting murals an...

What if the most authentic version of yourself is waiting to be uncovered through food, travel, and the stories we share around the table? Tune in to explore how embracing curiosity, following your gut, and daring to ask deeper questions can guide you back to your authenticity—and your purpose.

Janna Tamargo, sociologist, media entrepreneur, and founder of AuthenticFood.com, shares the unexpected path that led her to pursue a ...

What if your roots held the key to your passion—and your path forward?

In this heartfelt episode, recorded inside the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Christina sits down with historian, author, and museum director Marianna Gatto, whose lifelong love for her Italian heritage has fueled decades of work preserving the stories of Italian Americans in LA—stories often left untold.

Marianna shares how growing ...

Ever wonder how stories from the past can guide your path today? Tune in to discover how uncovering buried family histories, long-forgotten newspaper clippings, and everyday heroes can spark your sense of connection, curiosity, and courage to follow what lights you up.

Stephanie Detton, host and creator of the Italian American Stories Podcast, is on a mission to bring forgotten stories of Italian Americans—past and presen...

Ever wonder what the secret ingredient to finding joy is? Tune in to feed your soul and get the inspiration you need to reconnect with your roots, follow your creative calling, and rediscover joy in everyday moments.

In this episode, Christina sits down with Michele Di Pietro—better known to her followers as Mangia with Michele—a cookbook author, food writer, recipe developer, professional chef, and culinary consult...

Are you feeling lost, burned out, or stuck chasing success that doesn’t truly fulfill you? Tune in to discover how hitting rock bottom, surrendering control, and reconnecting with your inner voice can guide you toward a life of purpose, joy, and true alignment.

Evelyn Moon, an immigration attorney, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, shares her story of immigrating to the US and how one decision to help her family led to a ...

Are you ready to embrace your passion and live a high vibe life? Tune in to discover how healing with food and connecting with the energy that nourishes you can lead to a life full of joy, fulfillment, and high vibe transformative energy.

Chef Whitney Aronoff is a Health Supportive Personal Chef who shares her inspiring journey of leaving a corporate career to pursue her true calling of inspiring healing through food which started w...

Are you ready to tap into the magic within and unlock your true potential? Tune in and get ready to embark on a journey that will guide you to your soul’s true desires!

Dani Margeaux is an empowerment coach who helps others reprogram their subconscious to attract what they truly desire. She shares her transformative journey from seeking traditional success to discovering a deeper, more fulfilling path of self-empowerment. Dani...

Are you ready to explore your Italian roots, embrace new adventures, and tap into the magic of Southern Italy? Tune in to discover how following your heart can lead to a life full of joy, connection, and finding the magic in undiscovered places.

Sarah Pompei, a bespoke travel advisor in the Southern Italian village of Irpinia, shares her incredible journey of discovering her ancestral roots and following her intuition to create a li...

Are you curious on how to find more authenticity as you travel through life? Tune in to travel to an experience that will inspire authentic connections and a curiosity to discover your own ancestral heritage.

Danielle Oteri is the founder of Feast Travel, a curated travel experience rooted from her Italian history, cuisine, and traditions. Danielle shares her unique journey from studying art history in Florence to leading immersive ...

Are you looking for a reason to step out of your comfortzone? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to take that step towards an adventure that can change your life.  

Allison Fleece is co-founder of WHOA travel, a unique combination of adventure travel and connection that has built a community of women high on adventure all around the world. Allison takes us on her life-changing trip to Kilimanjaro, a New Year goal she set ...

Is there a career change that has been in the back of your mind but you’ve been too afraid to go for it? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to say yes to trying something even before you are ready and that you can reinvent yourself at any age.

Julie Hartigan is a NYC based chef, media personality, brand consultant, and lifelong travel lover who is not only a professional travel advisor but also hosts culinary travel trip...

Are you craving more adventure in your life? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to embrace that inner calling to follow your heart to your greatest adventure.

Jacqueline De La Espriella is a wanderlust outdoor enthusiast with a life goal and dream to visit every continent on this planet and to hike some of the world’s highest peaks. She talks about how she found her path to solo travel by chance and what that chance deci...

Do you wonder what just saying yes will lead you to? Tune in to hear the kick you need to just say yes to any opportunity that comes your way because it may just lead you to your passion.

Cheryl Logsdon and Bianca Monreal Mattar are a mother-daughter duo behind the Southern California based salsa company, OC Salsa Rica. They talk about their journey from being laid off in their corporate careers to building a company from their sals...