La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends

La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends

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La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends episodes

  • E3- La Befana & the Art of Sacred Hospitality

    In today’s episode Dina shares how the memories of her childhood table influenced her desire to create a podcast community dedicated to La Befana & the art of Sacred Hospitality.

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    6 min
  • E2- La Befana Comes to Harlem

    In today’s episode Dina shares a whimsical story of bringing a one-toothed puppet of Italy’s legendary La Befana in the streets of Harlem and the lessons learned from loving and letting go.

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    If you want episodes sent directly to your inbox and access to our inaugural Befana Extravaganza and monthly community and connection hours, be sure to subscribe to my substack https://labefanastable.substack.com/

    If you found value and love listening to La Befana’s Table with Dina & Friends, please leave an honest review, and share with friends.

    It is the best way to bring more folks into the conversation, forge more connections, learn, grow, & LIVE a legendary story, together

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labefanastable.substack.com/subscribe
    14 min
  • E1- The Legend of La Befana, According to Dina

    Welcome to Episode 1 of La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends.

    In this episode, Dina recounts the legendary tale of old La Befana, a figure from ancient Italian folklore that has for centuries been delivering children gifts (and sometimes coal) every Epiphany Eve. 

    The following sources have been utilized in the recounting of this tale: 

    https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/trends/news/la-befana-celebrating-the-feast-of-the-epiphany-in-italyhttps://jenncampusauthor.com/product/seasonal-guide-for-january-the-heart-of-winter/

    Thanks so much for pulling up a seat at La Befana’s Table! 

    If you want episodes sent directly to your inbox and access to our inaugural Befana Extravaganza and monthly community and connection hours, be sure to subscribe to my substack

    If you found value and love listening to La Befana’s Table with Dina & Friends, please leave an honest review, and share with friends.

    Share La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends

    It is the best way to bring more folks into the conversation, forge more connections, learn, grow, & LIVE a legendary story, together

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    8 min
  • Pre-Launch Episode with Michela Musolino

    A pre-launch episode to kick off #12daysofBefana where Michela Musolino, who is known for her fiery and passionate interpretations of both traditional and contemporary Sicilian Folk and Roots Music, sit down to share memories of La Befana as well as her new album La Notti Triunfanti.

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    28 min
  • La Befana's Table Trailer

    Teacher and reluctant puppeteer turned podcast host Dina Gregory invites all those seeking refuge from the absurdities of modern times to pull up a seat to La Befana’s Table–a podcast community dedicated to the art of sacred hospitality where each week listeners are invited to feast on real life stories of hope & healing as well as conversations with folks from all walks of life who are utilizing their gifts in both small ways and large to make the world a more beautiful place. Inspired by the example of Italy’s legendary Epiphany witch, La Befana, Dina is on a mission to not only preserve a legend from her cultural heritage, but to bring forth a new story–one where there is room at the table for each—and all—of us.

    To get episodes sent directly to your inbox as well as other perks such as access to La Befana’s Table community & connection hours be sure to subscribe to Dina’s substack, https://labefanastable.substack.com/



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    3 min

About La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends

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Born from Dina Gregory’s real-life experience animating a puppet of Italy’s legendary gift giver through the streets of NYC, La Befana’s Table is a gathering space for conversations that blend wisdom,…