Talking Business and Life (formerly Italian Impact Podcast)

This week we interview a very talented musician, AJ Raggs (Singer/songwriter).  AJ left home to pursue a singing career in Nashville.  Right now, he is well on his way!  Listen to AJ talk about his experiences as his climbs his way to the top.

This week Claudio and Steve interview Julia Streisfeld Kennedy (Director of Scholarships, Grants and Youth Engagement at the National Italian American Foundation).  There is a lot of good information in the episode, especially for university students looking for much needed money for school or even opportunities to study/travel abroad!

The great Jenny D (Host of Spill With Me Jenny D).  All we can say is Jenny D is awesome! Talk about a positive person with a great attitude.  You will absolutely feel great after you listen to Jenny D on this episode! 
...and be sure to catch her podcast "Spill with me".

This week Steve interviews John Viola (Host of Italian American Podcast).  John is an absolutely fascinating person and you will love what he found in his family tree!  This is a very fun back and forth.

This week we interview Vince Ferragamo (NFL QB and Business Leader).  When Vince left football, he entered the world of business and has several successful businesses, including his award winning vineyards!  There is a lot to talk about in this episode!

We interview the great Mario Andretti – (Racing Champion and Business Leader).  Mario has a very interesting story that many simply do not know about.  We often see the champion, but we miss the courage and determination it took to get there.

This week we interview Pete Ferraro (Ten-time Emmy award-winning Writer/Producer/Director).  Pete's documentary "Il Messaggero" is a powerful message about the bond of family.  Listening to those voices of various family members from 60 years ago easily takes us all back in time.  This is an excellent interview.

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).

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).

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.