The AHA! Moment Podcast

Angelina chats with Maria Colalancia, founder of The Aperitivo Society, Boston's hottest supper club, and owner of the newly opened Aperitivo The Shop, in the heart of Boston's North End. Maria is a trailblazing community builder who curates experiences for people to feel right at home and make new friends. This conversation is going to inspire you to not only show up to your next event so...

In episode 24 of The AHA! Moment Podcast, Angelina delves into the challenge of standing out in various aspects of life, building on a previous discussion about handling rejection. Recognizing the struggles people face in the job market, dating scene, and social events, it can feel like you're trying everything to stand out, yet you're still spinning your wheels. Angelina tackles three pow...

Bianca D'Alessio is ranked the #1 Real Estate Broker in New York City and New York State and #14 in the Nation, Bianca currently manages a $10B real estate portfolio for Nest Seekers International. Star of Selling the Hamptons on HBOMax, founder of The Masters Division and Managing Director for Nest Seekers Development Marketing, Bianca has handled the pre-construction advisement and sellouts...

Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast, Angelina is talking about dealing with rejection . From the fierce job market, to rounds of layoffs left and right, to relational rejection, none of it is fun. Rejection can be hard to cope with, it can be uncomfortable, and it can derail you from getting to where you really want to go.  So what does it look like, to overcome rejection and use it as a tool for mor...

Meet Natalie Denyse, Founder and Director of In Good Company PR. The origins of In Good Company PR started inside a highly competitive incubator program at Northeastern University in 2015. Natalie Denyse had spent years representing Fortune 500 tech giants at a large PR agency in Boston, MA before launching In Good Company PR. Founded with a boutique sensibility, Natalie leads a bi-coastal team of...

Angelina chats all things spring cleaning! In this episode she dives into habits and routines anyone can implement in their daily lives to improve their professional and personal life, particularly when life feels overwhelming and out of control.  Today’s episode of The AHA! Moment Podcast: The vitality of a morning routine Mirroring a morning routine with a nightly routine Figuring out what you w...

Caroline Vazzana is a fashion editor, stylist, influencer, and the author and founder of “Making it in Manhattan.” She began writing “Making it in Manhattan” back in 2015 while working at InStyle magazine, and subsequently launched her brand as one of New York City’s most colorful creators where she shares her tips & tricks and sheds light on the industry to the future fashion generation.  Gro...

Join Angelina in this episode as she dives into her favorite five ways to uplevel your life and how these courses of action create space for You 2.0 (AKA, the future you!). She shares personal experiences on how her professional and personal life has been shaped by these strategies and simplifies how you can start upleveling today to get closer to the future you! Today's episode of The AHA! Mo...

Angelina is joined by Ana Baptista, founder of GirlFriends Boston, a community-building network and organization of women who support each other in their personal and professional development through community events, collaborations, and more. From a passion project to a full-time commitment, Ana shares her journey of empowering women and fostering genuine connections. We explore the evolution of...

Join Angelina in this episode as she delves into the strategies and insights to overcome entrepreneurial overwhelm and unlock your path to success. Discover actionable tips and stories that will empower you to tackle the challenges that come your way. Today's episode of The AHA! Moment Podcast: What overwhelm and procrastination means in the context of entrepreneurship and how they manifest fo...

Angelina is joined by Nicky Bandera, founder of Project Paulie. Project Paulie was founded with the core belief of mutual support during challenging times. In the early days of the pandemic, founder Nicky Bandera and her friends, facing job loss, began baking lasagnas to uplift their immediate circle. This act of kindness grew, resulting in over 2000 lasagnas delivered to those in need. To sustain...

Angelina makes a comeback from a summer intermission and dives into the revamp of The AHA! Moment, making the decision to reflect on progress made, how to know when it's time to make a change, the importance of change, and more. Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast: How to pause and turn off the chaos Evaluating progress and being your own critic Questions to ask yourself when determining if you&#...

Angelina expands on this month's theme of what it means to be a student and master in your area of expertise. She discusses why you should never feel like you know it all or have all the answers, questions to ask yourself when you feel like you've plateaued or are in a rut, and why checking in on the return on investment of your time is so important. Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast: How t...

Angelina is joined by Anita Yokota, a licensed marriage and family therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, HOME THERAPY. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Anita spent 20 years and thousands of hours in the field counseling patients before realizing she craved a more creative path. "As a working mom, my emotional plate was full. I felt deplete...

In this episode, Angelina talks all things interior design, how interior design is the foundation of making a space feel truly like home, how interior design supports the evolving real estate industry, and small actions you can take today to resonate with and become well connected to whatever space you like to call home. Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast: Incorporating interior design into your hom...

Angelina is joined by Julia Rodgers, an attorney, entrepreneur and CEO of HelloPrenup, an online platform for prenuptial agreements. Julia obtained her law degree from Suffolk University Law School. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers, Boston Business Journal Leadership Trust, Boston Bar Association, Hellenic Bar Association and the Amer...

Angelina expands on this month's theme of innovation fueled by uncertain times of the world. Tune into this episode to dive deep into why it's so vital for industries and businesses to adapt to change and become fluid with inconsistent circumstances the common issues and stresses of the world throws our way. She discusses how current and incoming generations are shifting their priorities b...

Angelina speaks with Giavanna Silva, real estate agent and founder of Haus of Giavanna, to chat about how Giavanna broke into the real estate industry, the power of social media marketing in real estate and entrepreneurship, where she sees real estate headed in the future, how she copes with phone addiction and stays productive, advice for any aspiring entrepreneur, along with easy and simple tact...

This month's team is all about personal branding! In this episode, Angelina talks all things related to brand architecture, how to strategize and map out your branding blueprint, questions to ask yourself to gain clarity on your vision, the importance and vitality of personal branding, and how it's an essential component of any business plan. Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast: The concept o...

Angelina expands on this month's theme of emotional entrepreneurship. Tune into this episode to dive deep into the purpose behind what fuels founders, the common misconceptions and overlooked challenges they face, along with ways to control your personal and professional life by prioritizing what's most essential for your lifestyle. Today on The AHA! Moment Podcast: How entrepreneurship re...

Angelina is joined by Scout Sobel, a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing Podcast Tours™ as a powerful form of PR. She founded Scout's Agency in February of 2019 after recognizing the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses. Over the past four years, Scout's Agency has grown 600%, booked their clients on over 250...

Angelina speaks with John daSilva, chef and owner of Chickadee, one of Boston's favorite restaurants to chat about how John got started, what it's like to come up with an entire restaurant concept, where the restaurant industry is headed in the future, and more. John has trained in various kitchens including The Boarding House on Nantucket Island and Barbara Lynch's flagship No. 9 Park before open...

This month's theme is for the foodies! In this episode, Angelina talks all things related to the restaurant and hospitality industry, and why it's the ultimate industry to watch that will shape the future and human connection. Tune in to hear about how the restaurant business affects every other field of business and why it's important to acknowledge the resiliency and progress the industry has ma...

Angelina is joined by a very special guest, Hannah Koenig, to discuss all things financial wellness, budgeting, investing, building credit, and more. Hannah is a business and financial educator, speaker, and the founder of The Lead Well Summit. Her work is centered around helping everyday leaders build wealth and become well-resourced by cultivating financial stability, sovereignty, and sustainabi...

We’re just short of 10 days into the new year. Since we’re all in a clear, motivated mindset as we kick off 2023, Angelina talks how improving your financial foundation should be part of your goals and intentions list for the year and some simple yet effective ways you can implement habits into your daily routine to do this, starting right now . Are you financially literate? Today on The AHA! Mome...