I've Always Been Me!

In this episode we're taking  a fresh look at how Barbie was so much more than just a doll. 

Created by Ruth Handler, she was a crucial, accidental pioneer for women's independence giving generations of little girls a tangible way to dream beyond domesticity. we’ll explore how the women’s movement got her completely wrong. I was inspired by Renee Rosen’s book “Let’s Call her Barbie”

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In this episode, I share memories of my very first apartment in NYC. Join me as I reflect on watching this South Village Neighborhood turn into beautiful downtown Soho, the birthplace of Brunch. I'll also tell the stories of living on the street of the annual Feast of St Anthony, and the connection to the Godfather Part II and how this protected Italian/American neighborhood connected back to my roots in Northeast Philadelphia.

In this episode we explore the deep connection between spiritually and the concept of gnosis, we also touch on the significance of premonitions, plus the preciousness of fleeting time and the power of a lifelong practice of gratitude.

In this episode I share how my spiritual journey began when my Mother gave me a St Jude prayer card. That card sparked my daily long conversations with God leading me to question my 12 years of Catholic school and eventually embrace identity as a spiritualist.

This episode focuses on how my parents taught me inclusion, acceptance, and deep respect for others long before those became modern buzzwords. It explores how their example and guidance taught me to live without prejudice, embrace people for who they are, and build strong, healthy boundaries.

In this episode I take us back to where it all began-Northeast Philadelphia. I grew up in a warm Italian/American household and enjoyed a rare kind of freedom built on mutual respect and logical boundaries' rather than strict rules. From launching my showbiz career at age seven to navigating school on my own terms, my parents gave me the ultimate gift: total confidence without entitlement, Discover how this foundation of deep family trust shaped the independent 18 year old who took on New York city in 1973.

In this episode, I dive into the thrilling whirlwind of my first few months living in NYC. From the structured rules of a Greenwich Village girls boarding house--and a late -night curfew escape after a charming autumn date-- to my first classes at AMDA, landing a part time job on iconic 8th St, and an unforgettable first night that included an unexpected surprise!

Forget dating----Let's talk about sex. In this premier episode, we're diving into the true Golden Age for women, an era of unapologetic freedom, liberation and when the "one night stand" truly began. Whether you're navigating today's hookup culture or curious about how women claimed their power before dating apps, this is a look at what it really meant when sex was simply the perfect end of a great night. 

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