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Renaissance Minds gets inside the minds of today's biggest thinkers. Co-hosts Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro are pursuing modern-day Renaissance individuals from all walks of life. These are complex thinkers and masters of their crafts, often balancing several high-profile responsibilities. We want to tell the story of their multidimensional lives and journeys to educate and inspire you, the listener.
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Episode 5: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Marco Mazzieri and Frank Catalanotto
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In this episode of Renaissance Minds, we sit down with two icons of Italian and international baseball — Marco Mazzieri, President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, and Frank Catalanotto, current Hofstra manager, former MLB veteran, and Team Italy player. They share their journeys from the dugout to leadership roles, reflect on th…
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Episode 4: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Ornella Fado
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Listen to our latest episode of the Renaissance Minds podcast with television personality, producer, and creator of Brindiamo!, Ornella Fado. Hear about her journey in the U.S. as a TV host, launching the first TV SHOW about fine Italian eateries and lifestyles called Brindiamo! Let’s toast as she celebrates 20 years of Broadcasting on NYC MEDIA. T…
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Episode 3: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Carlo Treviso
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Tune into our latest Renaissance Minds podcast with Carlo Treviso, the author of Siciliana, a cinematic historical thriller novel set during the explosive 1282 Sicilian Vespers uprising. The story follows Aetna Vespiri, a young woman whose life is shattered by French oppressors, driving her to ignite a rebellion that will change Sicily forever. Ins…
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Episode 2: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Dr. Andrea Fedi
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Dr. Andrea Fedi is the Director of the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University. Dr. Fedi has been a faculty member at Stony Brook since 1994, following the completion of his PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Toronto. His academic journey at Stony Brook has spanned multiple departments, including European Languages, Cultural…
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Episode 1: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Robert Campana
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Robert Campana, Founder of Stop Italian Sounding, joins Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro on the first episode of Renaissance Minds for a fascinating discussion on his journey to build awareness of Italian food and beverage products. Learn what inspired this teacher and Italian-American influencer to build a community that promotes "real" Italian fo…
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