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Italy Answered: Your Guide to Authentic Italian Experiences

Live in Italy Magazine

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 30

Welcome to "Italy Answered," the official podcast of Live in Italy Magazine. Hosted by Lisa Morales, we explore Italy's culture, art, food, wine, and travel tips. Each episode features "Chat with an Expat," where Lisa interviews those who’ve made Italy their home and native Italians building bridges between Italy and the English-speaking world. Whether you're planning a trip or dreaming of living in Italy, tune in for inspiration and insights to connect with Italy like a local. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in the Italian lifestyle!

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Trading Burnout for Balance: Dustin & Luigi's Move from Canada to Italy

Season 2 · Episode 11

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 41:00

What happens when you trade the fast pace of city life for a slower rhythm by the Adriatic Sea?

In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Dustin Cox and Luigi Albanese, a creative couple who left Toronto in 2024 to begin a new chapter in Abruzzo, one of Italy's most up-and-coming regions for those seeking a different quality of life.

After years of balancing demanding careers in Canada, they found themselves longing for something more meaningful: time, creativity, community, and a closer connection to family. Today, they're navigating the realities of everyday life in Italy while building careers, learning the language, and dreaming of opening an artistic B&B that celebrates the culture and beauty of Abruzzo.

With their move still fresh, Dustin and Luigi offer an honest perspective on the excitement—and challenges—of relocating to Italy, from bureaucracy and learning Italian to discovering why slowing down has become one of life's greatest rewards.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why they decided to move from Canada to Italy

• Choosing Abruzzo over Italy's more well-known regions

• Learning Italian and navigating Italian bureaucracy

• Finding community in a small town near Pescara

• How a slower lifestyle has transformed their creativity

• Their vision for an artistic B&B showcasing authentic Abruzzo

• Why Dustin prefers the term "immigrant" over "expat"

Read the full article and follow along with the edited transcript: https://liveinitalymag.com/trading-burnout-for-balance-why-two-creatives-chose-life-in-abruzzo/

We'd love to hear your feedback.

Email us at lisa@liveinitalymag.com

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Chat with Federico Bricolo | Vinitaly, Wine Tourism & Italy's Global Vision

Season 2 · Episode 10

Saturday, July 11, 2026 • Duration 09:53

In this special on-location episode of Italy Answered, the podcast edition of Live in Italy Magazine, we speak with Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, during the Vinitaly.USA Miami Preview ahead of Vinitaly.USA, taking place October 26–27, 2026, in New York City.

From Verona to Miami, our conversation explores how Vinitaly has evolved beyond its annual exhibition into a year-round international platform promoting Italian wine, education and trade. We also discuss one of the industry's fastest-growing opportunities: wine tourism, and its ability to connect travelers with Italy's remarkable wine regions.

In this bilingual conversation, Bricolo discusses:

• how Vinitaly has evolved into the global home of Italian wine

• the organization's international strategy through Vinitaly Around the World

• why wine tourism is becoming an essential part of Italy's wine story

• how wineries are transforming into authentic travel destinations

• Miami's role in strengthening Italy's presence in the American market

The interview is presented in Italian with English questions and English subtitles available in the video version.

Read the accompanying article: https://liveinitalymag.com/beyond-verona-how-vinitaly-is-expanding-italys-wine-story-through-tourism-and-global-connections/

Special thanks to Federico Bricolo, Veronafiere, Vinitaly, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Coldiretti, and Jacqueline Pirolo and the team at Macchialina for their hospitality.

Italian Heritage in Canada | Daniela Sfara on Identity, Tradition & Slow Food

Season 2 · Episode 9

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 41:06

What does Italian heritage mean to newer generations growing up outside of Italy?

In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Daniela Sfara, founder of Italus, about preserving Italian culture, regional identity, artisanal traditions, and intergenerational storytelling in Canada.

Raised between Toronto and Calabria, Daniela grew up immersed in both Italian and multicultural Canadian life. Today, through culinary experiences, digital storytelling, and cultural education, she helps younger generations reconnect with Italy beyond stereotypes and surface-level tourism.

Released during Italian Heritage Month in Canada, this conversation explores the evolving relationship between Italy and the Italian diaspora while reflecting on the traditions, dialects, recipes, and values that continue to shape generations of Canadians with Italian roots.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Growing up between Toronto and Calabria

• The importance of dialect and regional identity

• Why younger generations are reconnecting with Italy

• Slow Food philosophy and cultural preservation

• Food as memory, identity, and community

• The evolution of Italian heritage in Canada

• Building Italus through storytelling and culinary experiences

Daniela also reflects on how traditions continue evolving across generations while remaining deeply connected to family, place, and community.

Raising a Family in Italy | Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl’s Life in Sardegna

Season 2 · Episode 7

Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 45:47

What does it really look like to leave North America behind and raise a family in Italy?

In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl, the Canadian creator behind American Mom in the Med, about her journey from Quebec and Florida to a new life in Sardegna (Sardinia).

What began as a solo backpacking trip through Europe eventually led Charlotte to Rome, where she met her husband before later relocating to Sardegna to build a slower and more intentional family life surrounded by nature, community, and the sea.

Today, Charlotte shares her experiences raising bilingual children in Italy, navigating entrepreneurship abroad, embracing Sardinian culture, and documenting daily life through social media and her new podcast, Passport to Pasta.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Moving from Canada to Italy

• Raising bilingual children in Sardegna (Sardinia)

• Why Charlotte left Rome for island life

• The realities of building businesses abroad

• Blue Zone living and slower family rhythms

• What makes Sardegna different from the rest of Italy

• Creating a sense of home abroad

For anyone dreaming about raising a family in Italy or starting over in a new country, Charlotte’s story is both inspiring and refreshingly honest.

Read the full article and transcript: https://liveinitalymag.com/category/chat-with-an-expat/

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Chat with Nicolangelo Gelormini | La Gioia & Italian Cinema

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 09:45

In this special on-location episode of “Italy Answered,” the podcast edition of Live in Italy Magazine, we speak with Italian director Nicolangelo Gelormini at the Miami Film Festival about his film “La Gioia.”

Blending architecture, emotional storytelling, and contemporary Italian cinema, “La Gioia” explores themes of love, illusion, manipulation, and the human desire to feel seen.

In this bilingual conversation, Gelormini discusses:

• his transition from architecture to filmmaking

• the emotional concept of “diseducazione sentimentale”

• the meaning behind Gioia’s character

• contemporary Italian society and relationships

• and presenting the film to an international audience in Miami

The interview is presented in Italian with English questions and subtitles available in the video version.

Read the accompanying article:https://liveinitalymag.com/cinema-as-encounter-la-gioia-and-the-emotional-architecture-of-italian-film/

Thank you to Nicolangelo Gelormini, the Miami Film Festival, and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Miami.

Photos & B-roll Courtesy of The Miami Film Festival (film stills by the La Gioia production team.)

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Moving to Italy Solo: Stefanie Reilly’s Leap at 40

Season 2 · Episode 5

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Duration 35:34

What does it really take to move to Italy on your own later in life?

In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Stefanie Reilly, an Italian-Australian communications professional who made the bold decision to move to Italy solo shortly after turning 40.

What began as a personal journey to reconnect with her Italian heritage eventually led Stefanie to build a new life in Lecce, in the region of Puglia, and launch To Italy and Back, a relocation service helping others navigate Italian citizenship, visas, and the realities of starting over in another country.

Stefanie shares what it was like to leave a successful career in Australia, face the complexities of Italian bureaucracy, and arrive in southern Italy without knowing anyone.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Moving to Italy as a single woman

• Navigating the citizenship process

• Why Lecce in Puglia became home

• Building friendships and community abroad

• The emotional and practical realities of relocating later in life

For women considering a new chapter in Italy, Stefanie’s story is both inspiring and refreshingly honest.

Read the full article and transcript: https://liveinitalymag.com/moving-to-italy-solo-at-40-chat-with-stefanie-reilly/

We’d love to hear your feedback. Email us at lisa @ liveinitalymag.com

Sara Digiesi on Sustainable Hospitality and Leadership in Italy

Season 2 · Episode 4

Saturday, February 28, 2026 • Duration 28:12

In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales sits down with Sara Digiesi, Chief Executive Officer of BWH Hotels Italy & South-East Europe, for a conversation on sustainable hospitality, women’s leadership, and Italy’s evolving role on the global stage.

From her roots in southern Italy to leading nearly 185 properties across the country, Sara shares her journey through marketing, distribution, sustainability, and executive leadership. She explains what ESG truly means in hospitality, why “net positive hospitality” requires giving back more than you take, and how leadership must extend beyond profit to people and place.

Together, they discuss:

● What hospitality leadership in Italy looks like today

● The meaning of “net positive hospitality”

● Supporting autistic guests, families, and inclusive travel

● Sustainable growth beyond traditional tourism models

● The evolution of boutique and experiential luxury travel

● What women bring to executive leadership roles

● The emotional experience of carrying the Olympic torch

This episode is part of the Chat with an Expert series and is presented alongside a full, follow-along transcript on Live in Italy Magazine — ideal for readers who prefer to listen and read together.

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 📖 Read the full transcript on Live in Italy Magazine

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Moving to Milan and Falling in Love with Sara in Italia 🇮🇹

Season 2 · Episode 1

Sunday, February 8, 2026 • Duration 37:05

What does it really mean to move to Italy—and find love along the way?

In this episode we sat down with Sara of Sara in Italia and her husband Vincenzo for an honest conversation about moving to Milan, navigating cross-cultural marriage, and building a life abroad beyond the postcard version of La Dolce Vita.

Sara shares her journey from the Midwest to Milan, including studying abroad in Rome, securing a work visa, adjusting to Italian work culture, and the realities of living in Italy as a foreigner. Vincenzo offers the Italian perspective, reflecting on career opportunities, cultural differences, and what it means to build a relationship across languages and traditions.

Together, they talk openly about:

Moving to Milan for yourself—and finding love along the way

Cultural differences in marriage and daily life

Italian work culture versus expectations of La Dolce Vita

Social media, storytelling, and setting boundaries online

What foreigners should know before moving to Italy

What each country gets right—and what’s missed when you leave

This episode is part of the Chat with an Expat series and is presented alongside a full, follow-along transcript on Live in Italy Magazine, making it ideal for non-English speakers and readers who prefer to listen and read together.

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📖 Read the full transcript on Live in Italy Magazine

💛 Support independent storytelling on Patreon

Italy’s Golden Visa, Italian Residency and Updates to Italian Citizenship by Descent with Marco Bersani, Immigration Attorney

Sunday, January 18, 2026 • Duration 38:48

Navigating Italy’s visa and residency options can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re considering investment, relocation, or retirement abroad. In this episode of Italy Answered, we’re joined by Italian immigration lawyer Marco Bersani, who breaks down Italy’s legal pathways with clarity and approachability.

This conversation goes beyond headlines to explain how Italy’s immigration system works in practice, and who each option is really designed for.

In this episode, we cover:

How Italy’s Golden Visa (Investor Visa) works and who qualifies
The Elective Residence Visa and why it appeals to retirees and long-term residents
Options for professionals and digital workers relocating to Italy
Why Italy’s public healthcare system is a major factor for foreign residents
Common misconceptions about residency, taxation, and long-term planning

Marco’s insights are practical, transparent, and grounded in real client experience, making this episode especially valuable for anyone considering a move to Italy — whether for lifestyle, work, or family reasons.

🔗 Read the full article on Live in Italy Magazine 🎧

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Buying Property in Italy with YouTube’s Danilo Romolini

Season 2 · Episode 1

Saturday, January 17, 2026 • Duration 32:36

If you’ve ever searched for luxury properties in Italy on YouTube, chances are you’ve come across breathtaking villas, castles, and countryside estates presented by Danilo Romolini of Romolini Immobiliare | Christie’s International Real Estate.

In this episode of Italy Answered, we sit down with Danilo to talk about far more than real estate listings. Born and raised in Italy and immersed in his family’s business from a young age, Danilo shares how transparency, trust, and storytelling have shaped one of Italy’s most recognizable luxury real estate brands.

Together, we explore:

Why most buyers in Italy are motivated by lifestyle and legacy, not short-term investment
What makes regions like Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna so appealing
How historic villas, castles, and even vineyards function as lifestyle investments
The role of digital platforms like YouTube in building global trust with international buyers
What foreign buyers should know about mortgages, pricing, and accessibility in Italy

Whether you’re dreaming of a future move, curious about buying property abroad, or simply want an inside look at Italy’s luxury real estate market, this conversation offers honest insight and long-term perspective.

🔗 Read the full article on liveinitalymag.com/

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