Valentina Castellani Quinn, president of Quinn Studios Entertainment, has been living the American dream, arriving from Florence and making a formidable mark in Hollywood as an award-winning producer and filmmaker,
with films “One Rock, Three Religions,” “Wonderful Losers,” “Augie,” and others to her credit. She also recently signed a joint deal with Big M Entertainment Pictures and Sony Pictures Studios, but that’s been put on temporary hold because Valentina recently lost everything to the devastating fires in Malibu where she lives. And now, she faces the harrowing ordeal of
finding a new place while trying to rebuild everything from clothing to work folders.

Valentina joins us to talk about not just what it’s like to find your home and everything in it gone, but to discuss the long haul of dealing with insurance, price gauging, and more. She also wants answers as to how these fires got so
out of control in Malibu, Palisades, Altadena and other parts of Los Angeles, and she talks about what she calls a lack of leadership that led thousands to homes to burn to the ground.

We will also talk about the ramifications these horrendous fires could have on the Hollywood industry moving forward. And while many look at Los Angeles as a place of wealth and movie stars, it’s really a working class town much like
any other, and right now, there’s a big struggle and huge hurdles to overcome. Please join me and Valentina on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, the #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms to hear
our discussion. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

Please tune into #DeborahKobyltLIVE, the #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms to hear our discussion. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

@valentinaquinnstudios #losangelesfire #palisadesfire #losangeles #malibu

Do you love olive oil? I do, and it’s not just for cooking and eating. In fact, it’s been used for everything from bathing to skin and hair care, too. But how does a person know what’s the best type of olive oil to use, to consume, to cook with? Please welcome my friend and award-winning chef, Amy Riolo, and Dr. Simon Poole, to discuss their latest book, “Olive Oil for Dummies.”

In their latest book, Amy and Dr. Simon they walk us through the different types of olive oils from around the world, particularly the olive oils from italy. What’s the difference between extra-virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, and standard olive oil? We discuss that. Can olive oil be put directly on your skin as a moisturizer? We talk about that, too. And what about using olive oil to eat and cook with? Now that’s the yummy part of our discussion.

Please join me in welcoming our guests as we explore the beautiful world of olive oil. And if you like what you hear, you can order their book in time for the holidays, too! Please tune into all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us. Make sure to share with your friends, too!

Please join me in welcoming my friends, Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio and Gino Gaudio,
filmmakers and founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation, who joined us today to
discuss the magnificent film they will soon debut about Oscar-winning
cinematographer, Gaetano Gaudio, the first Italian-born filmmaker from Italy to win an
Academy Award. And his story is fascinating.

In 1906, Gaetano “Tony” Gaudio, a young man from Calabria, set out for the American
Dream, arriving in the United States with a passion for cinematography, which was just
developing in the motion picture industry. His family ran a successful photography
studio in Cosenza, Italy, so making pictures was in his DNA.
Tony eventually made his way from New York to Hollywood, where he quickly grew to
be one of the most prized cinematographers in the industry, working with Hollywood’s
elite such as Betty Davis, Errol Flynn, and dozens of others. He won an Academy
Award for his work in 1937 for Anthony Adverse. His statuette is missing, just like his
story was for decades, until Gino, Mary, and other descendants of the Gaudio family
brought his story to life in this documentary, with the hope of also finding his prized
Oscar.

Please join my interview with Gino and Mary on all video and audio platforms of
#littleItalyPodcast, #DeborahKobyltLIVE and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your
host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Michelle Danner, film director and founder, “The Creative Center for the Arts” & “The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory,” has had a remarkable career in multiple areas of the arts, and she joins us today to talk about longevity, how the business is changing, and how a good story always rules.

Michelle is behind some of the industry’s most notable films, from “The Italians,” “Miranda’s Victim,” and “The Runner.” She is also set to direct the outer-space, sci-fi action thriller, “Helios.” Michelle is also a gifted acting instructor, and says this may be
one of the best times to get into the business and hone your craft. With film and various network and streaming opportunities for actors, she teaches actors how to be their best, and teaches various techniques from Adler to Strasberg, Meisner, and
Hagen.

She’s also had an eclectic and interesting career starting at a young age, and she talks about that, in addition to being a women in a business that had been primarily male-centric when it came to making decisions, but that’s changed. A lot. Also,
Michelle is Italian, and we ask her about growing up Italian and those influences on her as a young professional until now.

Please join us on our #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you here to enjoy our show.

@michelledannerla #italiandirector #italianfilms #italiantalent #acting #actingcoach

#director

Please welcome to our shows, Alexo Wandael, Italian film director, producer, and director based out of LA and NY, and he joins us to discuss an incredibly interesting project he’s been working on called ITALIANY.US, where he photographs his subjects and black and white, all of them from Italy, and interviews them about the life they’ve created here in America.
Why did they come here, what are their dreams, their passion for life. And we turn the tables and ask him this same question.

Alexo has been a celebrated fashion and celebrity photographer, having worked for some of the more prestigious magazines in the world. He is also an award-winning filmmaker, featuring “To My Pink Lady,” “A Woman Makes A Plan,” and “Tomato Soup In Skid Row.” These are magnificently insightful works of art, and we will discuss his continued passion for his ongoing film and video projects, including “Vanity Fair Italia, Maye Musk.”

Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you as part of our community.

@alexowandael #alexowandael #italian #hollywood #italiandirector @ubngo

Please welcome our shows Alessandra Repini, who wrote, “THE ITALIAN LADY: The
Perfect Guide To Making Yourself ever Cheerful, Classy and Admired.”
Alessandra talks about how to discover the “modern day dolce vita and enjoying it
wherever you are in the world,” which is another subtitle to her book. Have you ever
noticed how Italian women always seem to look elegant, cook with finesse, and just
seem to have an incredible warmth? Perhaps I’m biased, but I think they do, and
Alessandra writes about that, everything from fashion, to furniture and food (the
three F’s). She also talks about travel and art in her book, how to stay fit and healthy,
and it all follows what’s natural to the Italian lifestyle. Alessandra lives in Italy with her
family, maintains impeccable style, and she shares some tips on how we can absorb
some of these Italian ways, too.
Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
#LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and we encourage you to invite your
friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you as
part of our community.

@theitalianlady_official #theitalianlady #italianstyle #italianwayofliving

#asktheitalianlady #italianlifestyle

Please join me in welcoming Raffaella Valentini, our esteemed Consul General of Italy
in Los Angeles, who joins us to discuss a monumental event that soon grace our
shores at the Port of Los Angeles - the arrival of what’s been called “the most beautiful
ship in the world,” the Amerigo Vespucci.

The Vespucci is the historic and iconic training ship of the Italian Navy, and it will be
accompanied by a special flyover by the “Frecce Tricolore” Acrobatic Team of the
Italian Air Force on opening day.

We will discuss with Raffaella the history of the infamous explorer that the ship is
named after, as well as the world voyage the Vespucci has traveled, and of course the
significance of this moment in highlighting our Italian culture.

Los Angeles is the first city in the world to host a maxi exhibition space called
“Villaggio Italia” that will open from July 3rd-8th in front of the Vespucci ship at the
Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro at Berth 50. This is something you will not want to
miss, and will want to bring your family and friends. There will also be food, cooking
shows, art exhibitions, concerts and more for all to enjoy.

There’s lots to talk about, and much to share about the upcoming events, and we are
honored to have Raffaella Valentini join us to discuss the Vespucci. Please find our
interview on all platforms or #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and
#DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have
you join us. Please invite your friends and family, too󰏢

@raffaellavalentini_it @italyinla #madeinitaly #ItalianNavy #madeinitaly
#MarinaMilitare #FrecceTricolori #italianairforce #LosAngeles #AmerigoVespucci
#NAT24

Please join me in welcoming Anna Harsh, author, professional dancer, award-winning
choreographer, and founder of the Allegro Dance Company, a dance troupe that
teaches and performs traditional dances of Italy, region by region. They perform
throughout the country and internationally, and their work is absolutely spectacular!
The mission of Allegro Dance Company is to preserve and perpetuate traditional
Italian dances from the twenty regions of Italy.

As an Italian American, Anna has been passionate about her dance and art since she
was a small girl, and she wants share that passion with the rest of us.
She and her team have also produced a documentary, “La Danza - Bridging Time
Through Dance,” and her goal is to share these lively and fun dances in theaters and
schools across the country, keeping the tradition and heritage of Italian dance alive for
generations to come.

Please join Anna Harsh on my #LittleItalyPodcast #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast and
#DeborahKobyltLIVE and invite your friends, too. It’s always special when someone
turns their passion into a living that others are excited about, and that’s exactly what
Anna has done. Thanks for joining us󰏢

@allegrodance94 #Annaharsh #dancer #italiandancer #italiantradiotionaldance