Please welcome Diana Giovinazzo, author, "Daughters of Naples," whose newly-released historical fiction is inspired by the real-life Italian women who risked everything to fight for their homeland against Fascist domination and Nazism. It's a fascinating read, one I could not put down! The story centers around three Cozzolino sisters who navigate changing wartime dynamics that threaten to tear their family apart. Set in 1940s Naples under Mussolini's regime, it's got all the elements of survival, sisterhood, romance, and shifting loyalties during the time of Italian resistance, a complicated time in the history of Italia. We will speak with Diana about the historical significance behind this book, and the research that went behind it. A self-proclaimed "history nerd," Diana enjoys writing about historical fiction based in Italy, and has achieved high acclaim for her previous novels. She is also the creator of the Wine, Women, and Words Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews with authors over a glass of wine! Love this! Please find my full interview with Diana on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Dogs aren't just our best friends. They have the power to connect with humans on a spiritual level, providing emotional comfort and even physical safety because they can read us intuitively. And dogs react accordingly. Please welcome to our show JJ Flowers, author, "The Spiritual Dog, Emissary of Unconditional Love and Healing," which details physical, emotional, and spiritual gifts dogs are born with, and how they instinctively use those gifts to provide spiritual guidance to the people in their lives. Flowers details how the canine energy field physically and emotionally connects to the human energy, allowing dogs to connect to humans and help them to heal by providing comfort. Anyone who has a dog as a family member knows this to be true, and JJ goes deeper into the understanding of dogs and humans and the powerful bond between them. Please find my full interview on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Mike Crispi, president of The Italian American Civil Rights League, joins us to discuss the recent uproar over the Little Italy New York enclave being removed from the City's list of immigrant neighborhoods. Italians took notice and fought back.

In fact, Crispi's resume reads as a man who has been fighting for justice much of his life as a political activist, frequent commentator, and talk show host. And this topic made the top of his list.

Cristi points out that much of New York - from the skyscrapers to underground tunnels, was built on the backs of Italian immigrant laborers, many of them settling into the lower east side of Manhattan, commonly referred to as #LittleItaly, so he joins us today to talk about the history of the people there and how it matters today. It's a lesson in history that many might not know, and one that should not be forgotten.

Please join us today on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Award-winning author and co-founder/editor-in-chief of Appetito Magazine, #AndrewCotto, joins us to discuss the deep-rooted history of Italians and Italian Americans in New York through hard-work, grit, culture and their culinary expertise, literally taking over the food scene from the moment the Italians landed on our shores. When it was discovered that #LittleItaly was no longer included on the map of immigrant communities in NYC, Italians stood up and fought back for their ancestors to be recognized for their contributions to making NY and America prosperous. Andrew has written extensively for the New York Times, Appetito, Condé Nast Traveler, Italy magazine, and others, and has extensive knowledge of Italians in NY, and he joins us today to talk about that and the strong sense of pride Italian Americans continue to fight for, including the history Italians want to make sure is not forgotten. Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's an honor to have you with us.

Please welcome infamous mandolin player #JohnnyAnello, also the founder of Italian
American Radio, who joins us to talk about the history of Italians who came to this
country through Ellis Island, settled primarily in #LittleItaly on the lower east side of
Manhattan, and became the heart and soul of New York, building bridges, digging
subway tracks and tunnels and anything else that needed to be done to help make the
City of New York great.
Johnny has had a decorated career as a musician, performing LIVE throughout NY and
the entire tri-state area, but particularly in Little Italy, New York. In fact, he will be
opening this year for the 100th anniversary of the San Gennaro Festival in NY, a terrific
honor. Needless to say, Johnny knows much about current life in New York's Little
Italy, in addition to its rich history. And since the recent uproar over Little Italy not
being included in the map of immigrant communities in NYC, he's got a lot to say
about it.
Johnny also founded Italian American Radio, and we'll be talking about that, too. He's
a terrific preservationist of all things Italian, and I'm honored to speak with him today.
Please find my full discussion with Johnny "Mandolin" Anello on all video and audio
platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.
I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

"Moodtopia for Kids: Nurturing Emotional Wellness with Nature's Remedies" is a guide to help parents balance medical and holistic care for their children, written by Sara Chana Silverstein," a renowned homeopath and master herbalist. And her research is based in years of research working with children and families, helping to find balance while treating various issues that young people are facing, from neurological to emotional. The book focuses on supporting a child's nervous system first to build long-term resilience rather than defaulting immediately to pharmaceuticals. She talks about how to alleviate day-to-day anxiety, tension, insomnia, anger, depression, and other issues. Sara also talks about how to manage ADHD and other neurological issues to help children grow into functioning adults without the constant need for meds. Sara also wrote "Moodtopia," which applies the same principals in adults, and has been wildly successful. Please find my full interview with Sara Chana Silverstein on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

What was superstar #MichaelJackson really like when he wasn't performing, particularly when
he was much younger? Darls Centola, who wrote "Finding Truth With Michael: A Memoir of
Friendship, Faith, and First Love" takes us there in a way that's never been done before.
Darls befriended Michael and sister La Toya during their high school years, and she was one
of the only friends outside of the Jackson's performing world to cut through all the noise and
just be a friend.
The memoir chronicles the everyday life of the famous Jacksons, from roller skating in
Sherman Oaks to joyriding in her beat-up yellow Toyota. It also talks about the faith they
shared, and the crush she ultimately developed on the superstar Michael
Finding Truth With Michael offers a personal look at Michael away from peering eyes, and is
certainly well-timed with the release of the film "Michael," sharing his nephew Jaafar Jackson.
Please find my full interview with Darls on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE.
I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Idanna Pucci's latest book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a
Fashion Icon," is a biography co-authored by the niece of the famed designer
along with her husband, Terence Ward. The narrative moves beyond Emilio
Pucci's vibrant prints to uncover his harrowing experience during World War II
and his role in postwar Italian reconstruction.
Carefully detailed and researched by Idanna Pucci and her husband, this is an
inside look at an extraordinary story of bravery long before anyone knew
#EmilioPucci as the fashion artist he became. The authors recount Pucci's
capture, imprisonment, and torture by Nazis following a secret mission to
assist the opposition, and they explore his transition from war hero to fashion
icon, with details about his shop on the island of Capri. It's a captivating read,
in part because it comes first-hand from family members, most notably Idanna,
who grew up in the Pucci palace in Florence and later worked for her uncle at
his Saks Fifth Avenue boutique in New York. The biography draws from
intimate family sources, including personal diaries and declassified war
records.
Please join me in welcoming #IdannaPucci on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm
your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.