With the official soccer season underway, tune into our latest Renaissance Minds podcast featuring Alessandro Gherardi from Serie A.

As Head of Marketing & Commercial for Serie A's business in North America, discover the exciting elements of Alessandro's role as he oversees Serie A's regional business in the U.S., with a focus on commercial growth and impactful activations.

Born in Bologna, Italy, and coming to NY as a student, Alessandro is a NYU graduate, who formerly managed on-air marketing for the Premier League on NBC among other things.

⚽ NEW EPISODE: From chasing the pro dream in Italy, to competing in New York, and now working in an Italian professional club, Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro sat down with Andrea Previati, brand amplification and engagement coordinator for Juventus, to hear about his incredible journey from student-athlete to working with soccer legends, and his transition to a brand engagement role at the iconic Juventus Football Club.

Our latest episode of the Renaissance Minds podcast features his insights on global brand strategy, fan engagement, and offers advice for students, athletes, sports enthusiasts, and Juventus supporters worldwide.

Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

The latest episode of Renaissance Minds features a behind-the-scenes discussion with NYU Professor Gina Antoniello from the Tisch Institute for Global Sport.

Listen about Professor Antoniello's dynamic career and expertise as a leading educator in the global business of sports, which now reaches a yearly record high of $170 billion in revenue. On a more personal note, co-hosts Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro explore Gina's unique projects, including her "calcio curriculum," perspectives on culture, and how being a first-generation Italian-American has influenced her career.

Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

In this episode of Renaissance Minds, we sit down with two icons of Italian and international baseball — Marco Mazzieri, President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, and Frank Catalanotto, current Hofstra manager, former MLB veteran, and Team Italy player.

They share their journeys from the dugout to leadership roles, reflect on the growth of baseball in Italy, and discuss the future of the sport on the global stage — a powerful conversation about teamwork, tradition, and the mindset it takes to build champions.

Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

Listen to our latest episode of the Renaissance Minds podcast with television personality, producer, and creator of Brindiamo!, Ornella Fado. Hear about her journey in the U.S. as a TV host, launching the first TV SHOW about fine Italian eateries and lifestyles called Brindiamo! Let's toast as she celebrates 20 years of Broadcasting on NYC MEDIA. The shows are available to stream on TUBI TV, Amazon Prime, Xumo TV, Food TV, and the linear Brindiamo! Channel in Italy on Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten and LG Channel. Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

Tune into our latest Renaissance Minds podcast with Carlo Treviso, the author of Siciliana, a cinematic historical thriller novel set during the explosive 1282 Sicilian Vespers uprising.

The story follows Aetna Vespiri, a young woman whose life is shattered by French oppressors, driving her to ignite a rebellion that will change Sicily forever. Inspired by his Sicilian heritage,

Treviso weaves history, myth, and relentless action into a gripping tale of vengeance, resilience, and the fight for freedom – one that both honors the past and delivers an entertaining story on its own terms.

Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

Dr. Andrea Fedi is the Director of the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.

Dr. Fedi has been a faculty member at Stony Brook since 1994, following the completion of his PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Toronto. His academic journey at Stony Brook has spanned multiple departments, including European Languages, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, and, most recently, Languages & Cultural Studies.

He joins Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro to talk about his research interests and Italian culture.

Renaissance Minds is sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and recorded in studio at Hofstra University's WRHU.

Robert Campana, Founder of Stop Italian Sounding, joins Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro on the first episode of Renaissance Minds for a fascinating discussion on his journey to build awareness of Italian food and beverage products. Learn what inspired this teacher and Italian-American influencer to build a community that promotes "real" Italian food products vs. "Italian-sounding" products while protecting the authenticity of the "Made in Italy" food label, traditions and lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this educational and entertaining segment. It will definitely make you hungry!