Italian Impact Podcast

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 12 - Mark DePasquale

Steve and Claudio interview Mark DePasquale (Project Manager for the City of Pittsburgh Public Works Park Facilities & Renovations team) and Melissa E. Marinaro (Director of Italian American Programs for the Heinz History Center).

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 11 - Nick Mancini Hartner

They always ask me, "Are you related to the Mancini's bread people?".  No.  So, we interviewed him!  This week we talk with Nick Mancini Hartner (Owner, Mancini’s Bakery in Pittsburgh's Strip district).

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 10 - Claire DeMarco

Steve and Claudio interview Claire DeMarco (Regional Coordinator for the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)).  A challenge for small-to-mid sized cities is keeping larger organizations interested.  Claire discusses these challenges and her approach to keeping a large organization active in a small-to-mid sized city.

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 9 - Lydia Stromei

In this episode, Steve and Claudio interview Lydia Stromei (President, DeAmicis & Associates LLC).  Lydia is a successful businesswoman who made it in a  very competitive field.  She will share how her hard work and attention to detail took her from secretary to President of her own consulting company.

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 8 - Josh DeNinno

Steve and Claudio interview Josh DeNinno (General Manager at Moon Golf Club).  This turned out to be a very interesting interview.  Again, why family matters is a recurrent theme in the show.

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 7 - John Cameron

In this episode, Claudio and Steve interview John Cameron, author – “Redemption: The Life of Rocky Marciano: Volume One: 1923 – 1949”.  There is a lot more here than you can imagine.  Steve asks the tough  "so what?" question and John's answer gives incredible insight into why a biography on Rocky Marciano is worth a read!  A great episode that we think you will enjoy greatly!

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 6 - Angelo Spagnolo and Don Spagnolo

Without a doubt, one of the funniest episodes to date.  Meet Angelo Spagnolo, winner of Worst Avid Golfer Tournament, and Don Spagnolo, owner of Steel City Galleries and organizer of YinzerCon.

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 5 - Angela Hertz and Patrizio Buanne

In episode 5, Steve and Claudio interview Angela Hertz, Executive Director, La Scuola d’Italia Galileo Galilei, and Patrizio Buanne an International Pop Star.

Italian Impact Weekly- Episode 4 - Angela Hertz and Domenica Merante

In episode 4, Steve and Claudio interview Angela Hertz, the Executive Director, La Scuola d’Italia Galileo Galilei and Domenica Merante, the President, Calabria Club of Pittsburgh.  This is a powerful and emotional interview.  These two ladies have great passion for what they do, and are very inspirational. 

Italian Impact Weekly - Episode 3 - Missie Berteotti

Steve and Claudio interview Missie Berteotti, Financial Representative, Professional Trainer, Former LPGA Professional Golfer.  Missie is an incredible example of how hard work and endurance can lead to great success!