Interviews

All manner of interesting personalities call Florence home. From aristocrats to influencers, each interview highlights a different subsection of Florentine society and celebrates the diversity among the city’s most notable individuals. Take a closer look into the lives and backgrounds of both locals and internationals, that are making a difference in Florence.

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Italy Segreta: a conversation with founders Marina and Cesare Cacciapuoti

How Instagram success led to the creation of a magazine, creative agency and travel service

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Art meets medicine with Duncan Geddes

The Professor of Medicine gives entertaining talks taking a medical perspective on paintings.

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Prince Prospero Colonna: memories of his inherited home

The owner of Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni remembers the 1966 Florence flood.

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David Orr runs the entirety of Italy

The Herculean effort raised funds for mental health charities in Florence and in America.

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A Castle for Kyiv: behind the scenes

American director Madison Kinsella and Tuscan castle owner Stefanie Grassley share their thoughts.

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Sara Adrian @saraadrianberlin

The luxury influencer talks about her career and why she chose to live in Florence.

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Eric Stoen @travelbabbo @firenzebabbo

From a study abroad student to a Florence returner, Eric Stoen inspires family-friendly international travel.

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Beauty, differences + origins: Wallis Wilde-Menozzi

The author of Florence-based "Toscanelli's Ray" discusses the importance of writerly freedom.

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On dark academia: Joanna Margaret

The first-time novelist talks about the differences between academia and fiction.

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A chat with Lisa Marie Conte Browne

Executive director and board member of Friends of the Uffizi

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Gili Biegun @joysworld_

The Israel-born influencer shares her thoughts about the future of fashion in Florence.

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Striving for tomorrow: Sabina Corsini

The descendant of the Florentine aristocratic family talks about the responsibilities that come with her position.

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Meet Ross Hyzer

American comedian and writer

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Legal advice for moving to Italy: meet international lawyer Michele Capecchi

Find out more about the legal necessities of moving to Italy.

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3 emerging international artists in Florence

From building community to rule breaking, young artists come to the Renaissance city for the creativity it inspires.

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Meet the new French Consul, Guillaume Rousson

Language learning and promoting French culture are the mission at the French Institute in Florence

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Sofia Medina @sofies.world

Content creator Sofia Medina chats about her travel adventures throughout Italy.

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Paola Vojnovic: Italian connector and cultural entrepreneur

Originally from the former Yugoslavia, via Arizona, Paola Vojnovic is a cultural entrepreneur and a natural connector of people in Italy.

FOOD + WINE

Xin Ge Liu: rethinking Chinese food in Florence

Xin Ge Liu elevates Chinese food to fine dining status with her stunning creations.

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Reminiscing about Florence with Valentina Castellani-Quinn

Exploring the best of both worlds with Valentina Castellani-Quinn as she takes us through her life between the US and Florence.

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Samone Rich: @aperilife88

"Florence is like a ballet. There's chaos, but it's beautiful; it's controlled." Content creator and international jet-setter Samone Rich tells all about her content, her life, and how Florence has become a home.

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A taste of England: chef Karl Whittaker at Pint of View

Pint of View chef Karl Whittaker wants to liven up the Florence food scene with his take on English gastropub classics.

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Sunday Riley: the woman behind the beauty brand

Entrepreneur Sunday Riley discusses skincare, Florence and the power of intuition.

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