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June is packed with extraordinary conversations on 15 with Fosca.

The month begins with the second part of my interview with Idanna Pucci and Terence Ward, whose remarkable new book explores the life of Emilio Pucci through the lens of wartime and postwar Italy. Far more than a fashion designer, Pucci was a pilot, Olympic skier, resistance supporter, innovator, and entrepreneur whose life intersected with some of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century. Together, we discuss his extraordinary journey and the Italy that emerged from the ruins of war.

I’ll also be joined by Jacqueline Harberink, master ceramic artist and founder of JHA Porcelain, for a conversation about craftsmanship, creativity, and the pursuit of beauty.

With Jodi Koskella, marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and author, we explore her new book, the lessons hidden within both success and failure, and the winding path that led her through the worlds of fashion, business, and entrepreneurship.

And finally, Gigi Berardi joins me for a fascinating discussion of her new historical novel, Bianca’s Cure. Set in Renaissance Florence, the novel follows Bianca Capello’s quest to cure malaria amid the intrigue, politics, science, and passions of the Medici court. We explore the remarkable real-life woman behind the story, the mysteries that still surround her fate, and the enduring appeal of one of Florence’s most captivating historical periods.

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May on the podcast!

May 1 — R.J. Sinclaire

R.J. and I met serendipitously and bonded over our shared experiences as Americans in Italy, moms, and as writers working to publish our debut novels. We talk about the fact that it’s never too late to do what you’re meant to do, how Italy inspires creativity, and the importance of always heeding your inner voice.

May 8 — Andrea Longinotti Buitoni

Andrea is building a longevity camp structured around six pillars: breathwork, mindfulness and meditation, nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, and multisensory experiences. What matters is not the framework itself, but the premise behind it: that most of us are living by patterns we haven’t examined.

May 15 — Lauren Mouat

Lauren is a writer, editor, and founder of Open Doors Review, a literary magazine that pushes past the postcard version of Italy to make space for work that feels more immediate and more lived-in. Alongside her own short writing, her work is about creating space for stories, voices, and a different way of seeing.

May 22 — Alessandro Bruni

Alessandro Bruni is redefining the world of business. From philosophy of language to the boardroom, Alessandro merges deep intellectual inquiry with industrial strategy to challenge the status quo. In this episode, we discuss the radical act of “returning to the product,” the structural shifts in global markets, and his latest work, “I Quattro Pilastri per le Aziende B2B” (The Four Pillars for B2B Companies).

May 29 —Terence Ward & Idanna Pucci (Part 1)

Their latest book, Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon, traces a life that extends far beyond fashion—Olympian, pilot, political figure, and at one point entangled in the final years of the Second World War in ways that are only now fully documented. What emerges is not just the story of a designer, but of a sensibility shaped by color, movement, and a distinctly Italian vision formed through history, place, and reinvention.

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