Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Romina Arena

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What an thrill to interview international performing sensation Romina Arena on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.

Romina has overcome a lot in her life, including a harrowing experience when she was just 15-years-old. While sitting in her dressing room, she survived a brutal attack, when someone came in and slit her throat. She nearly died. Instead, Romina came back stronger, with her voice reaching a rare FIVE octaves.

She’s since spent her life performing with some of the greatest singers in the world, including Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Ennio Morricone, and so many others.

Also known as the “Queen of Popera”, Romina was born in Palermo, Italy, and started singing for Disney at 4-years-old. She’s since sold 15-million records, has sung for popes and presidents, and has had to overcome her share of rough of hard times. But she’s stronger than ever, with some HUGE projects in the works that she talks about with us.

I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt.
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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Lorenzo Antonucci

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Please welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast actor, writer, producer Lorenzo Antonucci, heartthrob from “Days Of Our Lives,” and “Game of Thrones” in their eighth season.

Lorenzo always wanted to work in the acting business, but pursuing his dream wasn’t so easy because it just wasn’t what kids did in his neighborhood. Born in Brooklyn and raised on the streets in Queens, the idea of becoming an actor seemed so far away, until one day he decided to pack up and head to Los Angeles to make things happen.

Lorenzo joins us on our show to talk about taking chances in life, making a plan of action, and of course, he discusses how his Italian roots shaped him.

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Andrea Landi

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Welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and we’re thrilled to welcome Andrea Landi to our show.

Andrea is president of Landi Renzo, USA. The company which is a global leader in manufacturing ecological engines for the auto industry. It was his grandfather who started the business in Italy, long before clean energy fashionable, but after his death, it was Andrea’s grandmother who brought the business international. Andrea learned everything from the ground up, working in Brazil, China, Iran and Pakistan to gain a global perspective.

He’s led a fascinating life, and joins us to talk about his Italian roots, business, and family life, in addition to serving on the board of our #LittleItalyOfLAAssociation. I hope you’ll join us, I’m your host, Deborah Zara Kobylt, also a proud board member of #LILAA.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: John, Pat and Rossella,Hosts of the Italian American Podcast.

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In the Italian tradition, we promote out own, so please join me in welcoming John M. Viola, Rossella Rago, and Patrick O’Boyle of the Italian American Podcast, whose mission is similar to ours, bringing together extraordinary stories from Italians past and present. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, of our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast.

Their show started back East, but they recently visited our #LittleItaly district in San Pedro to highlight what
we’re doing on this side of the country. here. In fact, part of their mission is to learn about Italians from all
around the U.S., and they join me to talk about that, their early influences growing up Italian, the future of Italian American culture in the states.

Please join our conversation, and invite your friends. too. Our show is simulcast on all Little Little Italy and
#DeborahKobyltLIVE audio and video podcasts platforms󰏢 Thanks for joining us.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Amy Riolo

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Please welcome award-winning author, chef, TV-personality, and Mediterranean- diet guru #AmyRiolo to our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast
Amy is best known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine. She enjoys changing the way we think about food, and exploring the history behind each dish, particularly of her Italian origins. As a “culinary anthropologist,” Amy has appeared on network and syndicates TV programs from the U.S. to Dhabi, and she’s created 90-second cooking videos titled “Culture of Cuisine,” which on 28-channels throughout the
U.S. Her seventh book, “The Italian Diabetes Cookbook,” was the #1 new release on Amazon.com.
Here’s a clip from our show with Amy, who likes to talk about her early years and her primary culinary
influences. For our full interview, please join us on IGTV and all Little Italy of LA and #DeborahKobyltLIVE
podcast platforms. Ciao

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Clara Woods & Bettina Genovesi

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Please welcome to our show #Clara Woods, a much sought-after Italian artist.

Clara cannot speak, she has difficulty reading and writing, yet she understands three languages and speaks beautifully through painting. She and her family recently moved to Southern California from Italy so she could better focus on her painting while attending high school.

Clara will be joined by her mom, Betina Genovisi, who will also discuss the Clara Woods Foundation, giving hope to people with challenges, and encourages others to put aside their prejudices and create opportunities for all people. In addition, we will discuss the books by Clara, which explore her journey as an artist.

Join us on our #LittleItalyOfLA and #DeborahKobyltLIVE podcasts, hosted by me, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Our shows can be also found on demand on all video and audio platforms. And please invite your friends, too🇮🇹

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Steve Tyrell

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Pinch me, because #Grammy award-winning producer and vocalist #SteveTyrell is in the house, joining me on our Little Italy of LA and Deborah Kobylt LIVE podcasts discussing his new CD, #ShadesOfRay, among other things.

Steve’s family is from Sicily, and we’ll be talking about his Italian roots on our show, where he reminisces about growing up in Houston, where he also first got the bug to perform. Steve has been in the music business nearly five decades, with 9 of his records reaching top 5 on the Billboard Jazz charts. His latest album, That Lovin’ Feeling, features classics written by some his long-time friends, such as the legendary Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Barry Mann and others.

He’s got so many incredible stories to share, from performing for Prince Charles in London (one of my favs) to his breakthrough performance, singing in film classic, #FatherOfTheBride. He recently performed at the Catalina Club in LA, has had a residency at the Carlyle in NY. In between performing, he now hosts a radio show, too.

Please enjoy our show, where Steve even sings a tune for us, too. #DeborahKobyltLIVE and #LittleItalyOfLA available on all video and audio platforms, hosted by #DeborahZaraKobylt

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Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Valentina Castelani Quinn

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Please join me in welcoming Valentina Castellani Quinn, a filmmaker and philanthropist whose work has been making headlines globally. Valentina will be joining us from her home in Florence, where her family has owned the famed opera house there since the 1800’s.

Valentina has made a career for herself making impactful films that promote social awareness in society. She is currently working on the film, #Polo, about the courage and grit it takes to compete in the sport of kings, part of which will film in Dubai

She’s currently the global spokesperson for #JOBLIO, which provides solutions for immigrants throughout the world. In addition, Valentina will receive the Women Empowerment Award in Dubai later this year at the Women’s Global Conference, where Oprah will also be honored.

There’s more, from her films to meeting the Pope, and talking about her life with Francesco Quinn, who tragically died ten years ago near their home in Malibu.

Please join us for our conversation with Valentina, LIVE or on demand anywhere you get your video and audio podcasts on all #LittleItalyOfLA and #DeborahKobyltLIVE platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Join us, like us, and tell your friends, too.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Andrea Iervolino

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Please welcome entrepreneur and filmmaker, Andrea Lervolino, born in Cassino, Italy, and who started selling websites in Italy at age 13, then hustled door-to-door at 15 to fund his first film. Now, Andrea leads two global companies, and his social media tech firm, TaTaTu, had the worlds third largest IPO at $575M.

Andrea’s film ventures include working with Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, and Selena Gomez, and he was recently named Top 10 Producers on the Hollywood 100 List. In addition, he hopes to be filming in space in the not too distant future, and recently launched the company, Space 11.

Oh, there’s more but you’ll have to tune into our podcast here on #LittleItalyOfLA and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, available on all podcast platforms, and our YouTube, with over 2.5M views. I’m your host and producer, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Join us, like us, and tell your friends, too🇮🇹