Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Author Joseph Orazi

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Author Joseph Orazi has always been interested in stories about the struggles of Italian immigrants, and he joins our show to discuss his latest book, “L’AMERICA,” which chronicles three immigrants from different regions in Southern Italy, exploring their stories of hope and resilience.

Joseph has been a student of the Italian America journey for as far back as he can remember, and in 2005, he wrote the award-winning documentary, “Prisoners Among Us, describing the internment of Italians in WWII.

In addition to writing numerous TV and radio commercials, Joe was also a staff writer for the popular soap, Ryan’s Hope. His song, Rescue You, Rescue Me, received a 2016 nomination for the American Songwriting Award. Let’s just say there’s a lot to talk about, including his Italian upbringing.

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Marianna Gatto

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

When celebrating #ItalianHeritageMonth, I enjoy highlighting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Italian and Italian American people, particularly art, music, literature, architecture, and of course the stories surrounding them.

Today we interview Mariana Gatto, creator of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, located near Olivera St. in DTLA, housed inside the oldest remaining structure in the area, built in 1908. It’s a treasure, complete with an original speak easy door from the prohibition days.

The #IAMLA is a gem, packed with stories of the Italian American journey to this country, complete with in depth stories and research into each exhibit. There are revolving exhibits, such as the one about women’s needlework from the Italian diaspora, called, Woven Lives. Next month, the Pinocchio exhibit, A Real Boy: The Story of Pinocchio, which is sure to be a hit, as this story has been told to generations and still enthralls young and old.

There’s a new interactive app, too, featuring some of your favorite Italians telling their stories. Mariana talks anout her vision, how she created this gem of a museum, we talk about her life growing up Italian in Los Angeles, and so much more.

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Nick Rimedio

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

“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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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