The Italian Australian Podcast

Episode 149: Stay protected with Bella Luck Charms featuring Nicole Cappelleri

If you want to bring some good luck or get protection from negative energy this is the episode for you! We are chatting with Nicole from Bella Luck Charms on Lygon Street in Melbourne. Nicole founded Bella Luck Charms with her sister and they specialise in beautiful jewellery inspired by the traditional Italian symbols for good luck and protection. You can visit the shopfront on Lygon street or shop online. For more information click the links below: Bella Luck Charms Website: https://bellaluckcharms.com Bella Luck Charms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaluckcharms?igsh=MTZ0dTRlMWw1cGl2cg== This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website: www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

Episode 148: Tailor your trip with Bella Ciao Travels featuring Annalisa De Carlo

This was a very fun chat with Annalisa from Bella Ciao Travels. Annalisa moved to Perth from Italy and has created this amazing travel company which offers more than simply assistance in booking your Italian holiday, Bella Ciao Travels can design the Italian holiday of your dreams. More details are available at Bella ciao travels.com, you can find them on socials or click on the links below: Bella Ciao Travels website: https://www.bellaciaotravels.com Bella Ciao Travels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaciaotravels2025?igsh=MXEwdWg4b3BweDhmOQ== Bella Ciao Travels on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E7qYPq4bb/?mibextid=wwXIfr This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website: www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

Episode 147: Italy’s dedication to it’s culture abroad: featuring Dr Mariarosaria Franomacaro

We had a fascinating chat with Dr Mariarosaria Francomacaro in this episode. Mariarosaria is a lecturer in Italian Government Studies at the University of Western Australia we were very interested to hear of her experiences professionally in teaching Italian at a University level and also her personal journey of moving to Australia with her family. This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website: www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

Episode 146: Your doorway into the true Italy: ‘Vera Italia’ featuring Chiara Barbera

This was a very fun chat with passionate Italian Australian Chiara Barbera, creator of Vera Italia and our guest in this episode. Vera Italia is your doorway into the true Italy: the people and traditions that make our culture special. Here, you’ll meet locals, discover hidden towns, and experience authentic Italian life. Chiara joined us from Italy for this chat and we were thrilled to hear all about the experiences Vera Italia offers. Vera Italia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veraitalia?igsh=MTNteXR5anZwcXVxcA== Vera Italia website: https://www.veraitalia.it

Episode 145: ‘Amore e Cultura’ Legendary Italian Australian Chef Guy Grossi

We were thrilled to welcome Guy Grossi to the podcast. Born in Australia to Italian immigrant parents, Guy has built an impressive career spanning more than 40 years in the hospitality industry. Alongside his success as a chef and restaurateur, he has authored several cookbooks and appeared on popular television programs including Food Safari, Iron Chef Australia, and My Kitchen Rules. In this episode, we loved hearing about his family’s migration journey to Australia and the experiences that inspired him to pursue a career in cooking. Guy Grossi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guygrossi?igsh=MWE2ZXozOHh2YWNrbw==