Ever wonder what the secret ingredient to finding joy is? Tune in to feed your soul and get the inspiration you need to reconnect with your roots, follow your creative calling, and rediscover joy in everyday moments.

In this episode, Christina sits down with Michele Di Pietro—better known to her followers as Mangia with Michele—a cookbook author, food writer, recipe developer, professional chef, and culinary consultant who shares her journey from a successful career in public accounting and how that led to a transformative international assignment that became the spark that led her to embracing her true passion in the culinary world and ultimately to building a brand centered on heritage, heart, and flavor.

Together, Christina and Michele explore the deep emotional power of food—the way it connects us to our past, our people, and ourselves. They dive into the Italian tradition of gathering around the table, the joy of sharing meals, and how scents and flavors can bring back powerful memories.

Michele’s story is a reminder that joy often begins with a single choice to listen to your inner voice. When we pause, share, and savor life—one bite at a time—we find the recipe for something truly meaningful.

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