Talking Business and LIfe (formerly Italian Impact Podcast)

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Talking Business and Life, formerly The Italian Impact Podcast, is a local podcast recorded out of the Pittsburgh area which streams on a regular basis. The hosts, Steve ’Stefano’ Mancini and Claudio Reilsono, have a great variety of guests from all over the world. The show has a lot of impactful stories, with a very uplifting atmosphere which will have you hooked in no time!  Learn more about the hosts here:  https://stephenmanciniproductions.com/

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 139 - Ron Coder

    Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview former NFL player, Ron Coder.  Ron has a very interesting route into the NFL starting with high school in Japan!  Ron later went onto play at Penn State and then the NFL where he played for 5 seasons.  Ron is a dedicated family man who gives back to his community and in this episode, we are going to discuss the importance of perseverance but just as importantly, humility in service to others.  This is very inspirational episode we know you are going to enjoy.

    56 min

  2. APR 8

    Episode 138 - Steve Vaccariello

    This week, Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview Steve Vaccariello.  Steve is a world renowned photographer who has photographed some of the biggest names in the film and music industry.  However, Steve is also a very down to earth person who has succeeded not just because of his talent but by the way he treats people.  This is a great episode on learning how to treat people.  Learn more about Steve's work here:  https://www.stevevacc.com/

    51 min

  3. APR 5

    Episode 137 - Tim Appleton

    This week, Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview the Kenyon College Hall of Famer, Tim Appleton.  Tim was selected selected by the Detroit Pistons in Round 8 with Pick 12 in the 1977 NBA Draft.  In this episode, Tim not only talks about his basketball career both in the US and overseas, but about how he overcame what should have been a career ending injury.  Tim shows how hard work and resilience can help anyone overcome any difficult situation in their life.

    1h 5m

  4. MAR 30

    Episode 136 - Alex Guminski

    This week Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview Alex Guminski,  Alex is  a Pittsburgh native and the President of Pro Zone.  The Agency.  He is also a Licensed Contract Advisor and Agent for the NFL, CFL and FIBA has negotiated over $100M in performance compensation for his clients.  This episode we discuss his approach to managing the tough challenges of representing athletes.

    41 min

  5. MAR 18

    Episode 135 - John Skorupan

    This week Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview former professional football player and business and community leader, John Skorupan,  John played 8 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).  After retiring, John returned to Butler, Pennsylvania.  He settled in Cranberry Township, where he still resides and focuses on community leadership.  John has been a leader both on and off the field for decades and shares a lot of hard earned wisdom going all the way back to his Penn State football days.  There is a lot going on in this interview with a lot to take away!   To learn more about John, check out:  https://grokipedia.com/page/john_skorupan

    1h 3m

  6. MAR 11

    Episode 134 - Fran Tunno

    This week Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview Fran Tunno.  Fran is a writer and essayist with articles published in The Huffington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and The Glendale News Press. The story of her mom’s shining moment as a contestant on the Price is Right was featured on NPR’s Snap Judgment. Her story, “The Power of Pizza,” was selected for Writers Read’s Mother’s Day show in New York City in 2023.  Learn more about Fran and her work here:  https://www.frantunno.com/

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 5

    Episode 133 - Passione Steelers - Italian Steelers Nation

    This week, Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview the hosts from the Italian Steelers Nation Podcast.  This interview shows Italians are very much in tune with what is happening over here, especially in sports.  As such, they too are passionate about their teams, even their American football teams!  Follow the folks of Italian Steelers Nation here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/880571820848120

    52 min

  8. FEB 25

    Episode 132 - Doland White

    This week, Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono interview Doland White.  Doland is a highly sought after speaker and leadership coach whose journey started more than 40 years ago in the trenches — fixing help-desk problems, engineering networks, and leading a boutique technology services firm as its President. From there, he stepped into sales leadership and carried a $200M quota, then into building thriving global services teams in 14 countries, then into the CEO seat where I grew a marketing company 3x, and later as COO, doubled an international training company into the high eight figures through the creation of a high-performing team.   Learn more about Doland at:  https://www.dolandwhite.com/about

    56 min
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Talking Business and Life, formerly The Italian Impact Podcast, is a local podcast recorded out of the Pittsburgh area which streams on a regular basis. The hosts, Steve ’Stefano’ Mancini and Claudio Reilsono, have a great variety of guests from all over the world. The show has a lot of impactful stories, with a very uplifting atmosphere which will have you hooked in no time!  Learn more about the hosts here:  https://stephenmanciniproductions.com/

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