This week we’re joined by Josephine Paone, a young Melbourne-based Italian Australian with a strong connection to her heritage. Josephine had so many wonderful insights to share — from her journey as a tarantella dancer, to her time living overseas, to her reflections on what it truly means to be Italian Australian.

To find out more about Josephine click the links below:

@josephinepaone THE FOUNDER

https://www.instagram.com/josephinepaone?igsh=Y3hzbXh1dmtxbm00&utm_source=qr

@sudculture_ Cultural Marketing Agency

https://www.instagram.com/sudculture_?igsh=OHB1bWhpY2Z0NWF3

@thebagnarota - Tarantella & Pasta workshops preserving Southern Italian culture

https://www.instagram.com/thebagnarota?igsh=a2QzN2phZHNoemN0

THE COMMUNITY

@theitalianrunclub.au - AUSTRALIA’s FIRST RUN CLUB - DM to become an Ambassador in your city

https://www.instagram.com/theitalianrunclub.au?igsh=NTcwNGtzZWtwOTQ=

@radici.au - Italian meet-ups & curated experiences for the next generation

https://www.instagram.com/radici.au?igsh=MTIzc2Jiem1jYjN1aQ==

WHATSAPP CHANNEL

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBvSODFnSzF3Dht7j2a

This week our guest is Mark D’Angelica from Adelaide. Mark is a proud Italian Australian and is a committee member of Com.It.Es South Australia. Com.It.Es is the Committee for Italians Abroad and work on many initiatives which are focused on celebrating the culture and keeping it strong in Italian communities outside of Italy. For more information click the link below:

https://www.sacomites.com.au/

We were especially excited to record this week’s episode as we are joined by three fantastic guests, Andrew, Joe and Carlo otherwise known as Sooshi Mango.

These three hilarious Italian Australians are famous worldwide for their comedy and we love how they use entertainment and laughter to celebrate our heritage.

We loved chatting with the guys about their Italian heritage, hearing of their passion to keep the culture alive and why being Italian is the best thing ever!

Thanks for listening and a big thanks to our sponsors for this week's episode- Melbourne Arancini. In 2016 husband and wife team Paul and Laura Muscara started Melbourne Arancini, supplying Melbourne and regional Victoria with handmade, delicious arancini made with the freshest ingredients. Arancini flavours range from traditional Bolognese Ragu, Four Cheese Broccolini, Pizzaiola, Arrabiata and fan favourite Chicken, Leek and Mushroom. The Christmas season is here and that means their famous Garlic Prawn Arancini are back and available now for something extra special for your Christmas celebrations! They really are Melbourne's best, made fresh.

Sooshi Mango on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sooshimango?igsh=MThzM3Vrb2o2cmNwZw==

Melbourne Arancini on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/melbournearancini?igsh=NmtjbGFpMmoyd2U5

Melbourne Arancini Website:

https://www.melbournearancini.com.au/