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15 with Fosca

15 with Fosca takes you on a journey to contemporary Italy and, through a plurality of voices, offers insights into Italian culture today and prepares you, in a meaningful way, for your time here. The podcast features authentic stories from Italy in real time and strives to create and build a sense of community across space and borders through conversations about what’s going on in Italian society right now.

5 HR AGO

Feeding Your Soul and Sharing Your Craft (Part I) featuring Elia Nichols

“Nowadays we have 7 seconds to get the audience’s attention. It used to be 5 minutes. With the advent of social media, with all the swiping, our attention span has gone down to 7 seconds. If you don't get your audience’s attention in 7 seconds, that's it, they're gone.” Elia Nichols Join me for the first part of my informative and lively chat with my charming guest, Elia Nichols, actress, public speaking and communication coach, TEDx speaker, and fellow US expat in Florence. We begin with Elia’s story about what led her to Florence in the first place, talk about her successful acting career in Italy in theater and film, her leading role in an incredibly popular Italian TV teen sitcom, how she ultimately pivoted, and where she is right now. Throughout our conversation Elia draws on professional and personal experiences and her savoir-faire to explain the cultural nuances of communication and shares with us her keen insights on the power of our bodies and voices and provides us with practical tools we can all use in our daily lives to be more dynamic, charismatic, and effective communicators. Finally, we speak honestly and openly, mom to mom, about the challenges of finding balance while juggling family and business, and the importance of always feeding your soul. Elia Nichols Biography & Links Elia Nichols is an American-born, Italian-based Public Speaking and Communication coach, TEDx Speaker, a 2x TEDx Speaking coach, and a film and TV actress. Her mindful, yet fun teaching techniques have helped thousands of people master the skill of charisma and break communication barriers. Elia teaches speakers and professionals in strategic business and leadership roles effective ways to perfect their presence and speaking skills onstage, in the courtroom, classroom, boardroom and onscreen. Her techniques incorporate elements of theatre, improvisation and comedy into teachings as she has found that this type of mindful and fun experiential learning leads to the most effective, transformational changes in her clients. Elia believes that charisma is a skill that can be learned and which, once mastered, has the potential to motivate, persuade, inspire, and advance business and personal interests. She has held high-level jobs in Public and External Relations as well as Learning and Development, which has given her insight into both the academic and business environments. In addition, she has been a professor of Public Speaking and Communication at renowned academic institutions such as the European University Institute, Syracuse University, the European School of Economics, Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici and the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a professional actress for 15 years and is best known for her starring role as Professor Tucker in the comedic TV series Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends that airs nightly on the RAI Gulp channel in Italy and in 180 countries across the globe on Netflix. She also co-founded F.E.S.T.A. Theatre Company and produced and acted in many of its productions. Elia received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Tulane University and her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Texas at Austin. https://elianichols.com/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elianichols/ https://www.facebook.com/elianicholspublicspeaking https://www.facebook.com/elia.nichols https://www.facebook.com/EliaNicholsActress https://www.instagram.com/elianichols/ https://www.instagram.com/nicholselia/ https://www.maggieandbianca.com/en

26 min
18 OCT

Approaching Dante Inferno to Paradise (Part II) Featuring Riccardo Bruscagli

Approaching Dante Inferno to Paradise, part 2 Featuring Riccardo Bruscagli “Dante addresses the core of our humanity and his message is your life matters. Take care of it. Your life matters.” Riccardo Bruscagli Last week Professor Riccardo Bruscagli delighted us with his reading of and reflections on The Divine Comedy, led us on a discovery of the poet’s masterpiece,and invited us into the world of the PBS two-part documentary film Dante: Inferno to Paradise directed by Ric Burns and co-written by Bruscagli and Burns. In today’s episode, we dig deeper into the film, explore the complexities of the poet’s characters and, with Riccardo’s expert guidance, come to understand and appreciate how much we, as contemporary readers, can learn from Dante. Biography & Links Riccardo Bruscagli is Emeritus Professor of Italian Literature at the University of Florence. He was a full Professor of Italian Literature at the University from 1987 until his retirement. In 2010 he was elected Dean of the Faculty. Riccardo has given lectures and been visiting professor at many renowned universities the world over including Stanford, Berkeley, Rutgers, CUNY, the Sorbonne and Bonn Universität, to name a few. He is a member of the board of directors of the Società Dantesca. Most recently, he has teamed up with documentary filmmaker Ric Burns to write and produce a PBS documentary on Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy. Dante: Inferno to Paradise Ric Burns Stream on PBS Società Dantesca Teatro della Pergola University of Florence

36 min
11 OCT

Approaching Dante: Inferno to Paradise (Part I) Featuring Riccardo Bruscagli

Approaching Dante Inferno to Paradise, part 1 Featuring Riccardo Bruscagli “Dante at a certain point wakes up, looks around, and doesn’t recognize the physical and the moral landscape around him. This is a moment of fracture in his existence, and it is a moment of fracture which implies naturally not only his private life, but the life around him, which makes no sense anymore.” Riccardo Bruscagli What a pleasure to sit down with Riccardo Bruscagli, Professor Emeritus of Italian Literature, University of Florence, to discuss the one and only, Dante Alighieri, and, more specifically the riveting two-part documentary film Dante: Inferno to Paradise directed by Ric Burns and written by Bruscagli, currently streaming on PBS. In this first episode, Riccardo takes us expertly and captivatingly through the entire process from how the project was born to the enthusiastic response it's received. Don't miss this important conversation about the film which is a stunning mix of evocative historical reconstructions, interspersed with expert readings of Dante's life and work, provided by Riccardo and other illustrious Italianists from the world over. All of this with luscious footage, the magic of Dante's poetry, and keys to understanding the relevance and importance of Dante's journey to us all. Biography & Links Riccardo Bruscagli is Emeritus Professor of Italian Literature at the University of Florence. He was a full Professor of Italian Literature at the University from 1987 until his retirement. In 2010 he was elected Dean of the Faculty. Riccardo has given lectures and been visiting professor at many renowned universities the world over including Stanford, Berkeley, Rutgers, CUNY, the Sorbonne and Bonn Universität, to name a few. He is a member of the board of directors of the Società Dantesca. Most recently, he has teamed up with documentary filmmaker Ric Burns to write and produce a PBS documentary on Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy. Dante: Inferno to Paradise Ric Burns Stream on PBS Società Dantesca Teatro della Pergola University of Florence

38 min
4 OCT

unPINNED! A Wine Revolution (Part II) featuring Savannah Boylan & Ashwin Muthiah

“A bottle of wine represents culture and history and language and people, and my love affair for wine has come from getting to know the story behind every wine that I taste. I think that is just magic, that's the magic of wine.” Savannah Boylan This week’s episode takes us on an even more profound journey into the wonderful world of wine in the expert hands of Savannah Boylan and Ashwin Muthiah of unPINNED. In addition to speaking more about their innovative approach to wine education, they offer us some crucial notions for understanding and navigating wine culture, help us demystify the wine industry and point system, and call to our attention the thousands of indigenous varietals in the world that risk extinction because there is no demand for or knowledge about them. That’s where unPINNED comes in. Knowledge is power, and, with their wine course, they lead you on a friendly, fun and engaging discovery of wines and wine culture, giving you the tools you need to make solid, confident, and informed choices at restaurants, wine bars or stores. Their commitment to and passion for wine come through in every minute of this episode and I am delighted that Ashwin and Savannah also reflect upon their experiences going to the source in Georgia (the country, not the state) and the making of the related documentary, In Pursuit of Flavor. Finally, I ask them to share more with us about how and when their love affair with wine began and why they decided to settle down in Italy. Spoiler alert: we discover that the three of us have very different tastes in wine! unPINNED Wine Bios and Links Bios: Ashwin Muthiah: Ashwin Muthiah is an author, wine educator, and documentary host, exploring the world through the lens of flavor and wine. Ashwin is a certified sommelier who left the industry 10 years ago because he didn’t align with its values. Instead, he set out to revolutionize the wine industry by making it fun and approachable again. Ashwin has distilled his years of knowledge and packed it into an incredible online membership called unPINNED that drops monthly video content about wine centred around frameworks to help you fully understand wine. As a result, he’s helped thousands of people from all over the world feel more confident about wine. Savannah Boylan: Savannah is a founder and the Chief Creative Officer of unPINNED. Savannah led a 6-year career in foreign policy before switching gears to realign with her artistic background. After developing brands for countless international clients as a graphic designer, she decided to partner with her husband, Ashwin, on designing and creating unPINNED. Together, with their third founder Gerod Bond, they’ve built an incredible community where there are no dumb questions and wine is for EVERYONE (not just the elite). Links: The unPINNED Website: https://www.unpinnedwine.com/ $15 off annual membership for 15 with Fosca Listeners with code: 15WITHFOSCA Follow unPINNED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpinnedwine/ In Pursuit of Flavor The Documentary: https://www.unpinnedwine.com/in-pursuit-of-flavor Recorded at Musikalmente Firenze, June 4, 2024 Explicit Language Warning

32 min
27 SEPT

unPINNED! A Wine Revolution (Part I) featuring Savannah Boylan & Ashwin Muthiah

Season 3, Episode 17 unPINNED! A Wine Revolution featuring Savannah Boylan & Ashwin Muthiah “Wine has brought people together since its invention 8,000 years ago. F*** the industry that’s using wine to drive people apart.” Ashwin Muthiah, unPINNED It’s the height of harvesting season here in Italy so what better time to tune in to my chat with Savannah Boylan and Ashwin Muthiah, who, with unPINNED, an unconventional wine course and innovative venture, are diffusing wine education and knowledge in a relatable, non-pretentious, engaging and truly revolutionary way. In their words, “unPINNED is a revolution against the industry that corrupted the very thing wine stood for at its inception: community, enjoyment, peace.” Don’t miss the first half of my two-part conversation with Savanah and Ashwin about their path to Italy and their various adventures along the way, who they are, from where their passion for wine comes, and how they pivoted and took the leap. I also ask them to share with us more about the birth of unPINNED, how it works and its objectives, and how though their sharing of wisdom they are bringing people closer to wine and to each other in an empathetic and relatable way. Because wine is for everyone. unPINNED Wine Bios and Links Bios: Ashwin Muthiah: Ashwin Muthiah is an author, wine educator, and documentary host, exploring the world through the lens of flavor and wine. Ashwin is a certified sommelier who left the industry 10 years ago because he didn’t align with its values. Instead, he set out to revolutionize the wine industry by making it fun and approachable again. Ashwin has distilled his years of knowledge and packed it into an incredible online membership called unPINNED that drops monthly video content about wine centred around frameworks to help you fully understand wine. As a result, he’s helped thousands of people from all over the world feel more confident about wine. Savannah Boylan: Savannah is a founder and the Chief Creative Officer of unPINNED. Savannah led a 6-year career in foreign policy before switching gears to realign with her artistic background. After developing brands for countless international clients as a graphic designer, she decided to partner with her husband, Ashwin, on designing and creating unPINNED. Together, with their third founder Gerod Bond, they’ve built an incredible community where there are no dumb questions and wine is for EVERYONE (not just the elite). Links: The unPINNED Website: https://www.unpinnedwine.com/ $15 off annual membership for 15 with Fosca Listeners with code: 15WITHFOSCA Follow unPINNED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpinnedwine/ In Pursuit of Flavor The Documentary: https://www.unpinnedwine.com/in-pursuit-of-flavor Recorded at Musikalmente Firenze, June 4, 2024 Explicit Language Warning

30 min
19 SEPT

Riding the Tide in Venice featuring Julia Curtis

Season 3, Episode 16 Riding the Tide in Venice featuring Julia Curtis “I think that there's an etiquette that every tourist that travels the world should have. And I think that there's a conscientiousness that cities like Venice or Florence, that are really unique in the world, need to step back and say, how do we have more sustainable tourism?” Julia Curtis In this special, long episode, recorded via Zoom this past May, Julia Curtis and I converse about her personal and professional journey from Berkeley California to Venice, Italy, her graduate studies, and her over two-decade career in the fields of climate change, business strategy and government relations. Julia and I cover a wide range of topics, from global climate issues to the impact of overtourism in Venice, and the urgent need for sustainable tourism practices in Venice, Italy, and beyond. We also also touch upon the challenges and rewards of living and working in Venice and the importance of preserving the city's unique character. I also ask her to chime in with her thoughts on the potential outcomes of the city’s recent controversial introduction of the tourist tax. Finally, we talk about why Julia ultimately made the bold choice to raise her child in Venice and the many different hats she wears while staying afloat in la Serenissima. About Julia Curtis Julia Curtis is a recognized leader in the fields of climate change, business strategy and government relations. Julia has over two decades of experience working with governments, private industry, academia, and international organizations such as the International Energy Agency, FAO, and International Renewable Energy on communications, negotiations, strategy and teambuilding. Her main specialization has been in the energy, agriculture, climate change and environment sectors where she has been publicly recognized for her leadership, project management and communication abilities. Julia led one of the first US EPA Water Rights Treaties with Mexico. She received a master’s degrees in international economics, and energy and environmental policy from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a dual bachelor’s in art history and political science from New York University. Julia has consulted on energy, technology, agriculture and environmental projects in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. She has published articles on climate and renewable energy and is often asked to speak at Industry Conferences. A life-long passion for civics and education and serves as a Director of the Junior Statesmen Foundation. Julia loves teaching yoga (her first yoga training was 18 years ago), and on her website, www.yogavenezia.com, you can find additional information on her teaching philosophy and background, classes, activities and retreats. Trilingual in English, French and Italian, Julia is also passionate about sailing and rowing in general and Venetian boats in particular. She lives in Venice, Italy with her daughter Cornelia. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacurtis/ https://www.yogavenezia.com/

1h 4m
13 SEPT

Fashioner of the Law: Craftsmanship, Luxury & Made in Italy (Part II) featuring Claudia Del Re

Season 3, Episode 15 Fashioner of the Law: Craftsmanship, Luxury & Made in Italy, Part 2 featuring Claudia Del Re Last week Attorney Claudia Del Re and I touched on how to protect one’s creations, intellectual property, and the world of luxury. In this episode we dig deeper into the above and reflect further upon the future of fashion and fashion beyond Italy. We also discuss cultural property law and the implications that reproductions of great Italian masterpieces, like Botticelli’s Venus and Michelangelo’s David, have in light of cultural heritage and values. I also ask Claudia what she sees as the greatest challenge to her field in the coming years, we converse about the importance of human relationships, connections and trust, and Claudia share with us what’s in store for her in the near future. Claudia Del Re Biography & Links Claudia Del Re Lawyer and founding partner of the Del Re Law Firm | Florence – Milan, Privacy Officer, Contract Professor and research collaborator at the University of Florence, Lecturer at Polimoda-International Institute of Fashion, Design and Marketing, start-up and research spin-off trainer, University consultant and Research Institutions regarding university technology transfer. Specialized in corporate matters, Claudia Del Re is particularly focused on Intellectual and Industrial Property issues, such as contracts concerning industrial inventions and industrial design patents, trademarks, license or transfer of industrial property rights, protection of industrial secrets, protection, license and transfer of know-how, confidential information, etc. Additionally, she is interested in the juridical area of Information and Communication Technology combined with Privacy Law, in the areas relating to e-commerce and telecommunications rights. Specialties: Intellectual and Industrial Property matters, Civil Law, Competition Law, Contract and Business Law, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Data Protection, Fashion Law, Information Technology Law, International Privacy Law, Third Sector Law, Wine Law. https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiadelre/ https://claudiadelre.it/ https://www.instagram.com/clodelre/?hl=en Recorded at Musikalmente Firenze, May 14, 2024

23 min
6 SEPT

Fashioner of the Law: Craftsmanship, Luxury & Made in Italy featuring Claudia Del Re

“A lawyer is not just the one who is going to defend you in court but is also a kind of guide that pushes you in the correct way, to enhance and to explore your ideas. That is exactly my role in the context of beauty.” Claudia Del Re In this first part of my conversation with Claudia Del Re, she shares with us why she thinks she’s one of the luckiest lawyers ever, defining herself as the “attorney of beauty”. Claudia brings us into her world and illustrates the work that she does by offering clear, expert guidance and advice buttressed by concrete examples, strategies and tips on how to preserve and protect one’s creations and intellectual property. She also speaks to the specific challenges regarding Florence’s artisans and centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship and the difficulties in protecting this important cultural heritage and ensuring that these techniques are not lost. We also touch upon AI and technology, the nuances of the law when it comes to wine, fashion, intellectual property and a host of other areas, and the importance of keeping trade secrets secret. Finally, we talk about her teaching, what the university students who take her classes are interested in and what they worry about, and she gives us her keen insights on the future of fashion. Claudia Del Re Biography & Links Claudia Del Re Lawyer and founding partner of the Del Re Law Firm | Florence – Milan, Privacy Officer, Contract Professor and research collaborator at the University of Florence, Lecturer at Polimoda-International Institute of Fashion, Design and Marketing, start-up and research spin-off trainer, University consultant and Research Institutions regarding university technology transfer. Specialized in corporate matters, Claudia Del Re is particularly focused on Intellectual and Industrial Property issues, such as contracts concerning industrial inventions and industrial design patents, trademarks, license or transfer of industrial property rights, protection of industrial secrets, protection, license and transfer of know-how, confidential information, etc. Additionally, she is interested in the juridical area of Information and Communication Technology combined with Privacy Law, in the areas relating to e-commerce and telecommunications rights. Specialties: Intellectual and Industrial Property matters, Civil Law, Competition Law, Contract and Business Law, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Data Protection, Fashion Law, Information Technology Law, International Privacy Law, Third Sector Law, Wine Law. https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiadelre/ https://claudiadelre.it/ https://www.instagram.com/clodelre/?hl=en Recorded at Musikalmente Firenze, May 14, 2024

29 min

Very interesting, engaging and fun

13 Jul

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An absolute must.

15 with Fosca takes you on a journey to contemporary Italy and, through a plurality of voices, offers insights into Italian culture today and prepares you, in a meaningful way, for your time here. The podcast features authentic stories from Italy in real time and strives to create and build a sense of community across space and borders through conversations about what’s going on in Italian society right now.

Creator

Fosca D'Acierno
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

62
Rating

Explicit
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