Claudia Callisto - The Good Italian Girl and friends

In this episode, Claudia Callisto welcomes Natasha Marona, a proud Italian Australian woman, real estate professional and long-time contributor to the Italian community in Adelaide. Their conversation is full of warmth, laughter, nostalgia and honest reflection as they explore the unique experience of being part of the “sandwich generation” — the daughters of Italian immigrants who grew up balanci...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Good Italian Girl and Friends , Claudia sits down with two talented performers from the hit comedy play The Italian Divorce — Rosanna Morales , who plays Lucia, and Jeanette Coppolino , who plays Lisa. Together, they explore the humour, heart and cultural truth behind the play, written and directed by Frank Lotito . What begins as a conversation about...

In this heartfelt episode of The Good Italian Girl and Friends Podcast, Claudia Callisto shares an intimate reading from her published chapter in Anthologia II: A Collection of Stories by Women. Anthologia II brings together the voices of twenty-two women and celebrates truth, courage, connection and the complexity of womanhood. Claudia’s chapter, Between Two Worlds, is a deeply personal reflectio...

In this episode of The Good Italian Girl and Friends Podcast , host Claudia Callisto welcomes Angela Forgione and Rosalie Gleason into the studio.  After years of interviewing Claudia on their own radio programme, the tables are turned as Claudia invites them to share their personal stories, memories and reflections. Angela and Rosalia open up about what it was like arriving in Australia as young...

In this vibrant role-reversal episode, Anastasia  Lambis takes the interviewer’s chair to explore Claudia Callisto’s journey from author to proud Adelaide Fringe performer.  What began as a book written in grief after the passing of Claudia’s father became something far greater — a cultural movement. When supporters encouraged her to “read it to us instead,” she unexpectedly found herself producin...

Growing up as a daughter of Greek immigrants in Adelaide meant learning the rules before you ever heard them spoken.  The rules were subtle but powerful: Be careful, choose security, don’t draw too much attention to yourself, and above all, don’t take unnecessary risks. In this beautifully honest and story-driven conversation, Anastasia reflects on what it was like to grow up under those invisible...

This episode explores the lived experience of growing up between two worlds. Comm. Mariangela Stagnitti Ordine Della Stella D’Italia shares vivid memories of her childhood as a Sicilian girl navigating school, language barriers, and identity in Australia — including the moment her name was changed in the classroom, and how her mother fiercely reclaimed it. These early experiences shaped her lifelo...

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Cristina Clemente, whose story beautifully captures the richness of family, heritage, and community. Cristina is the daughter of Italian immigrant parents from the Campania region, a proud wife to Peter, a devoted mum of two, a Partner in an accounting firm, and a dedicated board member of the South Australian Italian Association. O...

Claudia Callisto & Gina Marchetti are best friends and the dynamic hosts behind the women’s event “An Italian Afternoon.” Both born in Adelaide to Italian immigrant parents, Claudia and Gina are proud first-generation Italian-Australians on a heartfelt mission: to inspire their community to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their vibrant Italian traditions, and embrace the beauty of where...

What is the essence of cultural heritage, and how does it shape the lives of those living between two worlds?  Join us for an insightful journey as we gather at the Italian Centre in Adelaide, engaging with remarkable women. They share their poignant stories of migration, cultural preservation, and the strength of community. Hear firsthand the challenges they faced as young girls leaving Italy, an...

What happens when four extraordinary women, fondly known as the Moli Girls, share their stories of cultural pride and community? Meet Claudia Callisto as she hosts a heartfelt conversation exploring what it means to be part of the vibrant Molinara community in Adelaide, South Australia.  Born to immigrant parents from Molinara, Italy, the Molli Girls offer a rich tapestry of memories and tradition...

I'm delighted to introduce Teresa Dall’Acqua Leonardi OAM to our podcast series. Teresa shares her remarkable life journey, filled with both triumphs and challenges, including one of her proudest moments: receiving the Order of Australia Medal in 2009. This prestigious honour is a rare achievement for an Italian woman within the Italian-Australian community. Teresa’s story begins when she arr...

In this heartfelt episode of The Good Italian Girl and Friends , Claudia Callisto warmly welcomes her long-time friend Anna for a deeply engaging conversation.  Together, they delve into their shared experiences as first-generation daughters of Italian immigrants in Australia, reflecting on the unique blend of challenges and joys that shaped their upbringing.  With vivid anecdotes, Anna paints a t...

Today on the Good Italian Girl and Friends podcast we meet another Australian – Italian first generation daughter from Adelaide named  Maria who also runs a side hustle called  The Barefoot Woman… yes folks she loves going barefoot at home to help her feel grounded. Her business services  however is something totally different in that she provides Malocchio removal, Tarot card readings, Business a...

Join me, your host Claudia Callisto, as I sit down with my good friends Luisa and Laura for an intimate chat about our unique travel experiences as first-generation Australian-Italians. We explore the fascinating journey of travelling overseas to visit Italian relatives and discuss if it's a rite of passage for Australian-Italian children. We share our funny and challenging moments, our favou...

The Australian – Italian Travel Podcast Series - Visiting Italian relatives with your Australian-born children  This new podcast series is about our family generation going travelling to Europe/ Italy and touring the amazing sites and visiting the Italian relatives and returning to your parent’s paese.  Why do you think we still have this pull back to Italy to visit family with our kids?   Is this...

Welcome to a new episode of The Good Italian Girl and Friends Podcast with Claudia, Callisto who is bringing to Adelaide International Giussa Day on the 2nd of June 2023. This episode focuses on Claudia's new concept and event, International Gisussa Day.  Claudia views herself as a proud Giussa and International Giussa Day is an opportunity for her to share her culture and celebrate her herit...

In this episode of the good Italian girl and friends, Claudia and her sister Laura talk about the upcoming event, Italian glory boxes of love. A unique exhibition curated by two Adelaidean Italian sisters displaying a collection of precious ‘glory box’ items that Italian migrant mothers prepared for their female children growing up in Australia. Each item will have its own unique family story atta...

Stefano interviews Claudia Callisto, Writer and Performer, in English on the occasion of her new Cabaret show scheduled at the Fringe 2023 entitled "Italian Love is a Battlefield", taken from her bestseller "The Good Italian Girl". Brought to you by Shining Light

On this bonus episode, Claudia Callisto, the bestselling author of the good Italian girl speaks to Mark Astion from Radio Italia Uno 87.6 FM, Adelaide about her fringe show growing up in an ethnic household, her book a new podcast series. Brought to you by Shining Light

Another funny podcast with Claudia and her fellow Italian Adelaide girlfriends and school mums laughing and talking about the ethnic girlfriend connections and how their family lives have flourished spending time together as fellow Italian families and supporting each other.  The conversation is a typical ethnic female conversation and gathering where everyone is talking at once, finishing sentenc...

Claudia's Italian work girlfriends Anna and mary talk about Italian wedding traditions from the 1960s/1970s and how things have changed over the generations.  Brought to you by Shining Light

Claudia interviews her older sister Laura who played a big part in their childhood as the oldest daughter and her responsibility to assist our parents in looking after her younger siblings while they worked.  Born in Belgium and immigrating to Australia with our parents at the age of 5 they discuss their family life together, their parent's dreams for them all, growing up in a family of four...

Based on her bestselling book "The Good Italian Girl" Claudia Callisto presents a culturally orientated comedy performance infused with 80s music on the battles ethnic females faced with their immigrant parents to simply leave their homes to spread their wings and dance to 80s music with their friends. Despite these battles, theses experiences made our generation the strong, resilient an...

Claudia interviews her “school mum” girlfriend Kate who is also a mental health nurse working with the youth.  They discuss their own concerns they have as mothers of boys and the topic of mental health for kids within the current social media environment.  Kate discusses her own challenges growing up as an ambitious and headstrong daughter of immigrant parents, her career dreams and how they both...