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In the last episode, we focused on Tom's life in Ohio and Pennsylvania, his time in the US Navy and as a Business Development Leader, with a focus on federal contracting. Now, have a listen to Tom regarding his years as a Lido Civic Club member.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
When I joined the Lido Civic Club a few years ago, I met Tom. I was impressed with his networking skills and his work navigating US federal government contracting. In fact, I did a series of episodes in March 2023 with him on Federal contracting on my FOOLISH THOUGHTS Podcast Channel. BTW, you can still find those episodes on all major podcast channels.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
Have a listen to the story of Anthony Solazzo. He is not only involved in Talent Acquisition but is an Angel Investor. Don't have a clue about either, then have a listen to the story of another locally born and raised Italian-American.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
Have a listen to Tom Regnante reminisce about being one half of the 2 Dudes Who Love Food Blog!
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
Although he now lives in the Philippines, Natale "Lino" Stracuzzi lived almost his entire live in Maryland and DC. In this Special Episode, I chat with him about growing up in this area, his various professions and his running for office in Washington DC.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
This past December I met Francesco Bardazzi of PD Properties, when he was inducted into the Lido Club. Hear about his background, journey to the US and what makes him and his firm a valuable partner in real estate.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
In this episode, we continue to hear of Michael Riccardi's story of hard work, perseverance and seizing the opportunity when they arise.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
Do you want to hear a story of hard work, perseverance and seizing the opportunity when they arise? Then have a listen to Part One of my interview with Michael Riccardi.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
The Italian Festival held at Villa Rosa in Mitchellville, MD was a staple of Italian and Italian-American life in the DMV for many years. Have a listen to Ken Harris' recollections of the festival.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
In this special episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Richard DiLiberto, Jr., Esq. Mr. DiLiberto is the Chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture.
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Intro Music: Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano provided courtesy of Tony et Claudo on L'Ambiance Italienne (Vol. 2)
From the publisher's feed
This podcast is dedicated to all things Italian-American in the DMV aka DC, Maryland and Virginia. We focus on the Italian-American Experience -- from family stories, to little known history, to businesses, cultural events, etc. Mostly the good, but sometimes the not so good.
Although born and raised on the Lower East Side of NYC (think Chinatown/Little Italy), your host Joseph Barone has been living, working and raising a family in the DMV since June of 1991.
So, how did this podcast come about? Well we need to go back a few years.
In February of 2019, Joseph met Pete Blank (Pete's Points) at a training/learning conference in Florida. From that chance meeting, he learned that one way in which to get noticed as a thought leader or expert in your field is via podcasting. So, in October 2019, he launched his Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning Podcast. The focus was on training/learning, business, consulting, etc., or whatever foolish thought came to his mind.
In 2025, Joseph was looking for a way to help promote the vast amount of philanthropic work undertaken by the Lido Civic Club of Washington DC.
As he was researching podcasts to reach out to, he discovered that although there were those who focused on Italians and Italian-Americans in NYC, Chicago, and other areas, there were really none in the DMV. And yes, the Italian American experience in the DMV is different from that of NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, etc. And so, CIAO DMV was born!