Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Nick Rimedio

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“This isn’t a job. Hospitality is a vocation,” says #NickRimedio, GM of the trendy #LaPeerHotel in #BeverlyHills, and soon, Nick will join the #WHollywood.

We spoke with Nick on #DeborahKobyltLIVE and our #LittleItalyPodcast, and he told what what’s helped him become a success: his NONNA (and of course hard work!) Nick credits his #Italian #grandma with giving him the discipline and confidence to do anything in life, and we talk about some of the non-traditional routes he’s taken to get to where he is today, and it started in the kitchen.

Join us for our conversation with Nick, LIVE on all of our video and audio platforms, and invite your friends, too. Sometimes, the path to success isn’t an Ivy business school, but it’s the schooling we get from our families that give us the edge. #DeborahZaraKobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Vanessa Racci

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Meet Vanessa Racci, a 38-year-old jazz and cabaret singer, influenced at a young age by legendary performers Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and Frank Sinatra when her grandfather played their music around the house. And that’s when she got the bug to perform.

But Vanessa almost didn’t pursue her dreams, because her traditional family influenced to pursue a more “stable career.” And that’s where her story begins.

After working in the corporate world, Vanessa decided to ditch the 9-5, train, and go on the road. Since then, she’s been singing with some of the greatest performers of our time, and loving every minute.

She joins us today on #DeborahKobyltLIVE and the #LittleItalyPodcast to encourage others to listen to their inner voice, and not someone else’s. Because that’s why we’re here, to flourish with the gifts we were born with.

Please find our show on all video and audio platforms, and invite your friends, too. We appreciate your support. #DeborahZaraKobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: John Di Domenico

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Meet John Di Domenico, or should I say, Austin Powers, Jay Leno, Donald Trump, Dr. Phil, and so many other impressions John does of some of the most famous people on the planet.

John is an actor, comedian, writer, impressionist and he’s crazy good. So good in fact, and he’s in such demand around the globe, that we’re lucky we got him for our podcast. And did you see him on the cover of Los Angeles Magazine or on Conan doing his impressions? Amazing.

John grew up in an Italian-American household, and he has lots to share with us about growing up Italian. We talk about his he got his start, how he channels his famous subjects, and so much more.

This will be a fun interview, and I’m glad you’ll all be along for the ride. Join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio platforms.

Thanks for tuning in, and please invite your friends, too.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Mario Anzuoni

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

“My audience is everywhere. I think that with a compelling, intimate, eye-catching photo, I can capture anybody’s attention.”​
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Meet famed photographer, Mario Anzuoni, who has shot some of the most famous people in the world, and he joins us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast to talk about his incredible life and career, in addition to growing up in Naples, Italy.​
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Mario said as a boy, he wanted to see the world, so he signed up for the Navy. But he never went. Instead he started taking photos, his work stood out so much, that he was quickly tapped to snap photos for an organization that allowed him to travel internationally.

He works for #Reuters now, and he talks to us about the secret to his incredible career, the trust his clients have in him, and of course growing up in Italy. Join us on all audio and video platforms, and invite your friends, too🇮🇹

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Marco Pelusi

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Have you ever wondered how A-listers always have such amazing hair? Then tune in to our show with celeb hairstylist Marco Pelusi, who is behind some of the best-known heads in Hollywood.

Marco is a globally-recognized hair color authority and owner of Marco Pelusi Studio West Hollywood. He was born in Pittsburg, and comes from a long line of hairstylists from his dad to his uncle, and when Marco realized Pittsburg wasn’t his thing, the family stood behind him and supported his launch in West Hollywood.

He credits his supportive family and strong Italian background for who is today, and shares some charming stories about growing up Italian in Pittsburgh, along with working on some pretty famous heads, from supermodel Carol Alt to actor James Brolin (I asked about Barbra).

Tune in LIVE and on demand, on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, @LittleItalyPodcast and @LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. Please invite your friends to join us, too🇮🇹

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Carlo Siliotto

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Please give a warm welcome to Golden-Globe nominated film composer Carlo Siliotto, who has written music for over 100 films, documentaries, and TV series.

Born in Rome, Carlo shares stories of his early days in Italy, when his mom gave him a choice for his birthday – a bike or a guitar. He chose the guitar, and he’s never composing ever since.

Carlo has worked with some of the most recognized names in the business, from Franco Cristaldi to Oliver Stone. We talk about his style, his process to composing music, and the film that brought him to America, where he now lives by the ocean.

Join us today on #DeborahKobyltLIVE and @LittleItalyPodcast, and please invite your friends to join us too. Our show is available on all video and audio podcast platforms. Please like and follow us, we truly appreciate your support.

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Silvia Chiave

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Please welcome to our show Silvia Chiave, Italy’s Consul General in Los Angeles, where we’ll be talking about her role to develop economic and cultural relations between Italy and the U.S. And there’s so much more.

Silvia is a married mother of two children, she loves theater, reading, and snowboarding. She’s also a paragliding pilot and a sommelier. And that’s just for starters. Silvia studied business in university, began her diplomatic career over 20 years ago, and brings sophistication and savvy to the office that isn’t business as usual.

Hear our full interview, where we talk about everything from her childhood, thoughts on Los Angeles and the community here, and what it’s like as a woman holding such an important and prestigious office.

Our interview airs LIVE on all video and audio platforms on #LittleItalyPodcast and simulcast on #DeborahKobyltLIVE. As a proud board member of the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association, I’m thrilled to present this interview and share more about Silvia.

Join us, and leave your comments, too.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Christina Conte

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Please welcome Christina Conte, creator of Christina’s Cucina, to our #LittleItalyPodcast, talking to us about Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes. In other words, not all tomatoes are created equal, and this is the real deal.

Christina has dedicated her work to discussing Italian cuisine, ingredients, preparation, and even desserts, like the rhubarb bread pudding with orange custard currently you featured on her website. OMG! Today, we speak to her about the Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes. In other words, the king of all tomatoes, a staple in any authentic Italian restaurant and kitchen.

A little background. The San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP has been growing for over 300 years in the Provence of Salerno. The tomato was a gift from the Viceroy of Peru to the Bourbon King of Naples back in the 1770’s, and it’s considered the best of the best because it grows in a Mediterranean rich volcanic soil saturated in potassium and phosphorus. It’s to die for.

Want to learn more? Join our show with Christina, and you’ll soon become an expert on these amazing tomatoes, too. Learn to cook with it, eat it, these tomatoes could very well change your life.

Our show is also released on #DeborahKobyltLIVE. Please find our interview on all video and audio platforms. And invite your friends, too🇮🇹

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Mariana Noli

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Anyone interested in protecting their business, listen up. We welcome to our show, #MarianaNoli, former president of the Italian American Lawyers Association Los Angeles, founder of NOLI IP & Women’s IP Today. Mariana is a brilliant attorney and provides counsel to individuals and corporations about trademarks, licensing, and all facets of intellectual property law both in the U.S. and abroad.

Mariana founded her own practice, and her interest remains protecting one’s own property and creation. This is particularly important for women, and we discuss how women need to protect not just the money they earn, but the intellectual property and what they have created in business.

We also discuss Mariana’s diverse background and Italian heritage, in addition to her leading the IALA, a group of committed lawyers of Italian descent. The group was created because she said back in the day, Italians didn’t always have the same opportunities as others in the community, so IALA was founded.

Please join me on #LittleItalyPodcast and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, where our show is simulcast. This show is of particular interest not only to Italians and Italian Americans, but women and anyone looking to grow and protect their business. Thanks for tuning in, and please invite your friends, too🇮🇹

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Gary Vitti, Former Lakers Trainer,Author & Speaker

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

LOVE the LA Lakers?

Then you must join our interview today with #GaryVitti, longtime trainer at the #LALakers for 32 years, talking with #DeborahZaraKobylt about ALL he’s learned not just about being a trainer, but about life, relationship, hardships, wining, and losing.

Did you know Gary started his career at the Univ of Portland where he set up a sports medicine program before he got THE call from the #Lakers to become their head athletic trainer? A long story follows, and you must tune in to hear all about his life, work, family, and #Italian roots, too. Let’s not forget his film career from his appearance in #BlueChip. There’s so much to learn and take away, much of it chronicled in his latest book, “32 Years Of Titles And Tears From The Best Seat In The House.”

Join me at #DeborahKobyltLIVE and #LittleItaly Podcast on all video and audio platforms. And please invite your friends, too. Thanks for joining us, Gary, and thanks Anna Manunza for producing this introduction🇮🇹

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