Breakfast with Nana

Dante Borgese

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Dante (25) and Gloria "Nana" (95) sit down to chat about life, love, and everything in between. Nana’s sharp mind and wealth of experience offer a unique window into almost a century of wisdom. Join us as we preserve her incredible legacy. wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

01/04/2025

The Most Important Thing — Families Being Together | Breakfast with Nana Holiday Special!

Quick Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HD2L53C Today, Nana and I talk about holiday traditions! We also celebrate the completion of the new podcast studio. If you're interested in preserving the legacies of your loved ones, take the survey below! Quick Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HD2L53C -------------------------- Stay Connected! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/ Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd ➡︎Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7AVVF2r This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

27 min
10/22/2024

LIVE with NO REGRETS | 95-Year-Old Reflects on Life Choices | Ep. 7

Today, Gloria and I take a deep dive into her childhood, life decisions, and the impact of staying mentally and physically active. Gloria reflects on her supportive upbringing, career choices, and the importance of embracing new music genres. At 95, she shared invaluable wisdom on living with contentment, navigating tough times, and the significance of creating a lasting legacy. -------------------------- Stay Connected! Instagram @danteborgese Tik Tok @danteborgese LinkedIn @danteborgese X @danteborgese Facebook @danteborgese Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd ➡︎Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7AVVF2r -------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:05 Childhood Mischief 07:18 Decisions Shape Life 17:02 Lifelong learning fueled by insatiable curiosity 20:51 Recognizing progress despite self-criticism 26:55 Stay active, embrace life. Movement transforms you 29:32 Physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation 34:30 It's your attitude and lifestyle choices 35:47 Preserve older cultural values amidst technological changes 42:19 Staying current with evolving music 43:38 Stay open-minded, let music evoke emotions 49:15 Supportive parents, freedom led to a happy life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

55 min
10/15/2024

Ep. 6 | Childhood Tragedy to Naval Academy | A Grandfather's Remarkable Life

Today, I am joined by Joseph Collins, a father of five and a grandfather to 17 grandchildren. Joe's incredible life journey from humble beginnings, through personal tragedy, and onto a career in the Navy, showcases an unwavering spirit and an extraordinary outlook on life, shaped by resilience, luck, and gratitude. Stay Connected! https://www.tiktok.com/@danteborgese https://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danteborgese/ Subscribe and Listen to the Breakfast with Nana Podcast! @danteborgese ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dante-borgese ➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlK2ayAQpVKcCL4umDUydWmA3rCD6qscM 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Growing Up in Dorchester 05:47 - The Impact of Losing a Brother 10:29 - Navigating Loneliness & Finding Joy in the Library 17:25 - Paying Respect to the Struggles of Joes' Father 31:40 - Family Heritage and Irish Roots 59:21 - Gratitude and Plebe Year at the Naval Academy 01:11:06 - His First Drink 01:15:16 - Meeting Suzanne: His Future Bride 01:29:53 - Hearing Loss from Working on the Destroyer 01:36:31 - Proposing to Suzanne 01:40:38 - Catholic Traditions and the Rush to Get Married 01:54:21 - Adventures of the USS Barton 01:58:20 - Ending This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

1h 60m
10/01/2024

Ep 5 | Surviving Blackouts, 9/11, Family Traditions: Reflection of NYC History

Stay Connected! https://www.tiktok.com/@danteborgese https://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danteborgese/ Subscribe and Listen to the Breakfast with Nana Podcast! @danteborgese ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dante-borgese Intro Highlights - 00:00 New York City Blackout of 1965 – 00:25 Experiencing the 9/11 Attacks – 12:58 Family Traditions and Grandchildren's Nicknames – 22:45Naming Children and Italian Traditions – 39:41 Neighbors and Cultural Exchanges – 51:11 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

58 min
09/23/2024

Ep 4 | WW2, Overcoming Prejudice

Reflections on Releasing the First Three Episodes – 00:00 Born in 1929: Early Life and Economic Crash – 01:28 World War II Memories – 09:37 Meeting Her Husband – 25:35 Navigating Prejudice Throughout Life – 30:58 Overcoming Prejudice and the Legal Battle – 35:40 Tom's Leadership, Retirement, and Legacy – 45:19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

50 min
09/04/2024

Ep 3 | Woods Hole, Community, Friendship

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50 min
09/04/2024

Ep 2 | Career, Education, Teaching

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1h 11m
09/03/2024

Breakfast with Nana | Ep 1 | Introduction, Reflecting on 95 Years

Breakfast with Nana is an insightful podcast where Dante (25 years old) and Gloria "Nana" (95 years old) sit down to chat about life, love, and everything in between. Nana’s sharp mind and wealth of experience offer a unique window into almost a century of wisdom, making each episode a delightful journey through time. Join us as we preserve her incredible legacy, one conversation at a time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

12 min

8 Episodes

Dante (25) and Gloria "Nana" (95) sit down to chat about life, love, and everything in between. Nana’s sharp mind and wealth of experience offer a unique window into almost a century of wisdom. Join us as we preserve her incredible legacy. wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Creator

Dante Borgese
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Dante Borgese
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Breakfast with Nana