Italy Answered: Your Guide to Authentic Italian Experiences
Italy Answered: Your Guide to Authentic Italian Experiences
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Italy Answered," the official podcast of Live in Italy Magazine. Hosted by Lisa Morales, we explore Italy's culture, art, food, wine, and travel tips. Each episode features "Chat with an Expat," where Lisa interviews those who’ve made Italy their home and native Italians building bridges between Italy and the English-speaking world. Whether you're planning a trip or dreaming of living in Italy, tune in for inspiration and insights to connect with Italy like a local. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in the Italian lifestyle!
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The podcast focuses on various themes related to Italy's culture, art, food, wine, and travel. Specific topics include personal experiences of expats, buying property in different regions like Sicily and Abruzzo, as well as cultural discussions surrounding food and heritage, with episodes featuring insights on artisan traditions and tales of successful expats building lives in Italy.
Welcome to “Italy Answered,” the official podcast of Live in Italy Magazine. Hosted by Lisa Morales, we explore Italy’s culture, art, food, wine, and travel tips. Each episode features “Chat with an Expat,” where Lisa interviews those who’ve made Italy their home and native Italians building bridges between Italy and the English-speaking world. Whether you’re planning a trip or dreaming of living in Italy, tune in for inspiration and insights to connect with Italy like a local. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in the Italian lifestyle!
In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales sits down with Sara Digiesi, Chief Executive Officer of BWH Hotels Italy & South-East Europe, for a conversation on sustainable hospitality, women’s leadership, and Italy’s evolving role on the global stage.
From her roots in southern Italy to leading nearly 185 properties across the country, Sara shares her journey through marketing, distribution, sustainability, and executive leadership. She explains what ESG truly means in hospitality, why “net positive hospitality” requires giving back more than you take, and how leadership must extend beyond profit to people and place.
Together, they discuss:
● What hospitality leadership in Italy looks like today
● The meaning of “net positive hospitality”
● Supporting autistic guests, families, and inclusive travel
● Sustainable growth beyond traditional tourism models
● The evolution of boutique and experiential luxury travel
● What women bring to executive leadership roles
● The emotional experience of carrying the Olympic torch
This episode is part of the Chat with an Expert series and is presented alongside a full, follow-along transcript on Live in Italy Magazine — ideal for readers who prefer to listen and read together.
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