What Lights Us Up

What if your grandmother’s recipe and your intuition are more connected than you think? Tune in to hear how trusting your intuition and embracing spiritual guidance can lead you toward a deeper sense of connection, joy, and messages from the other side. MaryAnn DiMarco is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and speaker known as  The Medium Mentor . Her path wasn’t...

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 infl...

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 Itali...

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 h...

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...

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 he...

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 l...

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...

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 shar...

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 Italia...

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,...

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 decisio...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 histo...

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 Kilima...

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 a...

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 ch...

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 t...

Are you feeling stressed and burned out from your everyday routine? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to make a change that invites physical and mental strength so that you can gain control of your mentality and life. Gaia Mariani is a yoga therapist, helping people to transform through understanding their own physiology, energetics, and subconscious mind. She talks about her own journey of...

Are you feeling like you lost your identity after a relationship breakdown? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to start to get to know yourself so you can learn to love again. Rachel Teeling is a women’s relationship and self-worth coach, helping women thrive after the breakdown of a relationship to help them find love again after heartbreak. She talks about her own story of moving from excr...

What do you see when you visualize five years from now or even at the end of your life? Did you do the things you wanted to do? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to travel (literally) on the path to living your most authentic self.  Shadi Sadeghi is a certified Jungian coach and emotion code practitioner helping people take a deep dive into their soul to uncover their most authentic selves...

Are you feeling unfulfilled and wanting more from life? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to find out exactly what you can do to best show up for yourself and design the life that you ultimately want to create.  Angie Wisdom is an award winning and master certified business and life coach who helps clients create meaningful success and a life they love. Angie talks about her journey from wo...

Are you spending too much of your time doing things that you don’t want to do and not enough time doing things that you want to do? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to focus your time in doing more things that bring you joy so you can spread love and light to others. Derrell Smith is a former NFL player turned celebrity chef. Derrell is the executive producer and television host of the coo...