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Italian Impact Weekly is a local radio show in the Pittsburgh area which streams on a weekly basis. The host, Steve ’Stefano’ Mancini, has a great variety of guests from all over the world. The show has a lot of impactful stories, with a very uplifting atmosphere. As they say, it is informative and entertaining at the same time!
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Influence Weekly

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Join us as we dive deeper into the latest trends, insights, and stories from the world of influencer marketing and the creator economy. Our podcast brings you exclusive interviews with industry leaders, in-depth analysis of key topics, and a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that matter most to our community.
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Comedians Sarah Keyworth and Micky Overman interview a guest about the moments that almost changed their lives. They talk near death experiences; their "Thank F*ck For That” moment, and their "Sliding Doors moments" where small incidents completely changed the course of their lives. Each week will see Sarah and Micky chat to a different comedian about these significant moments and the impact they had on their lives. You can also subscribe to Thank F*ck For That on Patreon https://www.patreon ...
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This week I had the privilege of interviewing Stephen Riggio. Stephen is the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barnes & Noble (2002-2012). For over forty years he was a key leader transforming the single flagship New York location into a national retailer that expanded into e-commerce and book publishing. He has served on the boards of the Na…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we delve into the heart of influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're unpacking the ongoing controversy surrounding 'trad wives' and the backlash faced by TikTok star Nara Smith. We'll also explore how influencers are revolutionizing the travel industry, in…
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In this episode, I had the chance to interview one of the greats in Italian-American radio: Mr. Tony Marotta! Tony and I had a great conversation on everything from family to Italian music. Tony has been on the radio for decades, operating out of Cleveland. Tony knows what it takes to last in radio and having started at a young age, he is truly one…
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Hi there everyone! Apologies for the minor delay, but this week we're all in a different country! (Scotland) That's right, we've all settled in to life at the Edinburgh Fringe. Sarah discuss their time in Amsterdam and how they ate something they weren't supposed to and Micky tells us about how she thinks there should be more waterguns at gigs. We …
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we dissect the latest trends in influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're turning up the heat with the rise of influencer chefs—exploring how these culinary stars are changing the way we cook and eat. We'll also dive into a new YouTube report revealing jus…
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This week I am joined by Chris Vaccaro. Chris is a journalist, an author of 10 books, a professor, a two-time Emmy Award winner and nine-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Italian culture and how Chris rediscovered his roots and made it a priority to instill those Italian values he learned growing up i…
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Welcome to this week's episode where we've all been through the wars: Sarah started and ended some beef with Air B&B, Micky's car literally exploded and Lucas has a tummy ache :( We also discover that Jellyfish aren't such a treat and discuss who out of all of us is the smartest. Thank you so much for listening and we're so proud of you. Sarah: htt…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today’s episode, we’re delving into the rising costs of partnering with micro-influencers, as industry rates see significant annual increases. We'll also uncover the details of TikTok’s aggressive push into …
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This week's guest is David Sciamanna. Davis is on thew Board of Directors for the Historic Letterkenny Chapel and Franklin County Veterans and 9/11 Memorial Park Foundation. (https://www.veterantrailpa.org/) David and I discuss the story of the Letterkenny chapel in Chambersburg, PA. Built by Italian POW's during the second world war, it stands an …
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In this week's episode we chat about Love Island and the book of Genesis, learn the truth about pigeons and doves and fix football by introducing oral sex. Micky also shares that she doesn't like rat boy summer and that she's more of a squirrel lover and Sarah tells us about Louisa's recent Instagram giveaway obsession. We hope you enjoy and please…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into the pulse of influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're exploring the intense battle between Instagram and TikTok as they vie for user attention with their new 60-minute content strategies. We'll also investigate why daily usage on TikTok has…
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This week we interview the very talented, Danielle Pastin, both an accomplished opera singer and business owner. We talk to Danielle about how her Italian roots and upbringing shaped her career choice. Coming from a military and musical family that was very close, Danielle developed her passion for music and love for family. As her bio notes, "With…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, im your host Mia, filling in for Kailani this week. In today's episode, we have some truly captivating stories lined up for you. We'll explore how NATO is turning to social media influencers to engage younger generations at their Washington summit. Then, we'll delve into how children's brands are targeting millennial an…
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In this week's episode we're thankful for so many things: cringe emojis, Netherlands losing the football (except Micky) and men's mental health (but not really). Sarah shares their tales from being bedbound with illness, Micky is so excited to climb Arthur's Seat and Lucas has the worst posture ever? We hope you enjoy and we're all so proud of you!…
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This week I interview Ray Guarini, Director of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society. Ray and I had a wonderful discussion about how the old neighborhoods had a lasting impact on future generations, without even realizing it at the time. However, as the older generations have passed on, it is imperative the younger generations maintain and even s…
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Welcome to this week's episode! Micky tells us about how her idea of hell is actually purgatory, Sarah has a clash with a mer-man at a lido and Lucas realises tells us about a time that he (rightly) got evicted. What's your idea of hell? We hope you enjoy and we're so proud of you. Sarah: https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk/ Micky: https://www.mickyove…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today’s episode, we're unpacking new research that reveals emotion as the key driver behind brand memory and influencer marketing success. We’ll also hear from Smosh CEO Alessandra Catanese on how this iconic comedy brand …
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Welcome to this week's episode: Sarah recounts their weekend where they saw Taylor Swift not once but TWICE, Micky confesses to us her new ASMR obsession and we decide that all celebrities are actually cringy. Who do you think is someone famous who's not cringe? Thank you so much for supporting us and we're so proud of you. Sarah: https://www.sarah…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we delve into the latest in influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today’s episode, we're exploring how Lenovo leveraged over 50 ASMR creators to organically showcase their tablets, adding a whisper of innovation to their marketing strategy. We'll also discuss a notable slot …
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This week in keeping with our theme of supporting small businesses, we interview Mike and Jenny Modugno, the owners of The Bridgeside Market. These two have a love for the Italian culture and it shows in how they operate their business and treat customers. Filled with family traditions, they are the epitome of Italian culture.…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Thank F*ck for That! This week Micky teaches us the art of the bucket speech, Lucas tells us about how he was crowned king of the Normans and Sarah has a life changing moment at a Pink! concert. What a time that someone's life story has changed your view on them? Thank you for listening and we're so proud of you. S…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we dive deep into the trends shaping influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're exploring Meta's new 'Creator Insights' feature—could it really make finding the perfect influencer partnership easier? We'll also look at how Cetaphil is breaking new ground by…
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We're back recording in person! The gang's back together in none other than Sarah's flat. Micky returns with tales from her attendance at the Italian wedding and Sarah shares their opinions on erotic literature. Apologies for the echo on Lucas' mic, there was an issue with the recording that will be fixed next week when we get our new fancy recorde…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today’s episode, we're zooming in on TikTok's ambitious push to outshine Amazon and Google in the online shopping arena with their new image search feature. We'll also reveal how Gatorade and Coffee Meets Bagel are achievi…
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This week we had the opportunity to speak with Sean Stellato. Sean is a sports agent, motivational speaker, and author. It turns out, he is also a passionate family man and very proud of his Italian roots. Sean gives us a lot of insight into what makes him a very successful pro-athlete turned agent. Sean is also the author of 4th and Long The Odds:…
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In this week's episode, we interview several small business owners. If you are in the Pittsburgh area, we encourage you to check them out: 1. Sam Tanner head of marketing the Juicery - check them out here at: https://www.juiceryatoakmont.com/ 2. Cassandra Ross owner of Wild Rosemary - https://www.instagram.com/wildrosemary_herbal/?img_index=1 3. Dr…
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Hello! This week Micky calls in from Italy where she is attending a wedding she almost didn't make due to a tricky car hire. Sarah also shares stories from their time on Saturday Kitchen and Lucas tells us about his girlfriend's recent birthday party! We hope you enjoy and we're so proud of you. Sarah: https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk/ Micky: https:…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we dive into the latest trends in influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're exploring how Plannin is revolutionizing travel recommendations with influencers earning lifetime commissions, uncovering the risks of payment models based on engagement, and break…
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In this week's episode, we interview Tom Ficara. Tom is very proud of his Italian roots and has had a successful career in the entertainment business since the early 1970's. He has owned and operated the TVS Television Network, the fourth-oldest commercial broadcast network in the USA, since 1990. He also owns and has operated the RKO Unique Record…
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Welcome to this week's episode where Lucas teaches Micky and Sarah what pinging means. Sarah also complains about noisy pubs, Micky tells us about her occupied hotel room and Lucas shares stories from his trip to the West End. Apologies for the lack of episode last week! We were unable to record due to personal reasons. We hope you enjoy this one t…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, your go-to podcast for the latest and most engaging news in the world of social media and influencer culture. I'm your host Kailani and today, we’ll be diving into some significant news stories impacting the industry. From Sony Music's hefty lawsuit against Marriott International to Chris Alexander’s innovative new agen…
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This week we interview the great Italian-American author, Dr. Stephanie Longo. Stephanie shares her passion for the Italian culture and what inspired her to write several books. We also learn of the rich traditions of Italians in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Her books include: Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania (2004), Italians of Lackawanna Count…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, your go-to podcast for the latest and most engaging news in the world of social media and influencer culture. I'm your host Kailani, and today, we'll dive into some exciting updates from LinkedIn, TikTok, and an intriguing new trend reshaping influencer dynamics on social media. Whether you're a creator, a brand, or sim…
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This week we interview Dr. Alan Perry a professor of Italian Studies at Gettysburg College. This interview provides a fascinating look into why we continue to celebrate our Italian heritage. We also discuss various facets regarding the Italian Prisoners of War who were kept here in the US. This is a very insightful and enjoyable interview that you …
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Welcome to our final episode inside our studio :(( we give it a proper send off this episode, Sarah teaches us about the connection between Hamilton and the Lion King, Micky is accused of not being Dutch and Lucas watches a man climb a tree. Join us next week and see what exciting new space we're gonna film in! Thank you for supporting us and we ho…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we'll delve into a new Deloitte report revealing the vast, untapped potential within the $250 billion creator economy. W…
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This week's episode is virtual once more as Sarah's landlord has prevented our meeting :( But fear not! We manage to figure out Philosophy within the first 10 minutes of the episode and we swiftly follow it with tales from Sarah about their recent hiking trip and how Micky would have been a witch in medieval times. Thank you for listening and we're…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we’re uncovering the secrets to going viral with insights from a creator who’s amassed 50 billion views. Plus, we’ll exp…
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In this weeks episode we discuss the upcoming documentary - Fedeltà. A very inspiring look at the experience of Italian Prisoners of War who came to America as "prisoners" but left as soldiers! It has an expected release date of early July 2024: Catch the trailer and feel free to support this wonderful documentary: https://www.gofundme.com/f/docume…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're tackling the potential TikTok ban in the U.S., Revolve’s afterparty madness at Stagecoach and delving into some of…
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We're back in the studio!! We had so much fun being in the room again, even though Sarah was still in a different time zone. This episode, we discuss how epic swag the 2000s were and we all share an embarrassing plane story. Hope you enjoy this brand new in person content! Sarah: https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk/ Micky: https://www.mickyoverman.com/…
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of a new report where seasoned influencers disclose their top concerns for 2024. Plus, we'…
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We're back for our final virtual episode before Sarah returns. This week we celebrate Sarah's recent victory in winning Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival! Micky updates us on her driving lessons and Lucas could be working with Duo from Duolingo soon. We also all discuss hotel paranoia and the booby traps we set to combat this. …
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This week we interview Pat Pecora. With strong roots garnered through his Italian family traditions, Pat takes this approach to his players. As a result, he has been very successful. In fact, he is nine halls of fame: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame-East Boro Chapter (1994), Cambria County Sports (1998) West Liberty State (W.Va.) College Halls of …
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're taking a closer look at some fascinating intersections between culture, technology, and marketing strategies. From…
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We're back again from the virtual world! We've got lots to catch up on, like how Sarah had a stressful weed induced dinner, Lucas saw Noelle act for the first time and how Micky avoided an argument. We all discuss different arguments all couples have, Sarah's seem to revolve around odd socks. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Sarah: ht…
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This week we interview Bruce Wawrzyniak. Bruce is the host and creator of Catholic Sports Radio. He was born and baptized Catholic, has spent the majority of his professional career working in sports, and is a veteran broadcaster and podcaster. In fact, Bruce worked for ten seasons for a National Hockey League team doing public relations, the last …
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We're back (in the virtual world) recording this episode while Sarah's in Australia! We've all got lots to catch up on, like how Micky has a car now, Sarah didn't realise someone was flirting with them at a party and Lucas performed to 6 Dutch improv comics. We'll have a couple more virtual episodes before Sarah gets back. Thank you for supporting …
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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that dives deep into influencer marketing and the creator economy. Explore news, trends, hear stories, and get behind-the-scenes with industry leaders. I'm Kailani, and in this episode, we will explore Mad Rabbit's massive brand ambassador push, GRIN's latest data-driven tool for boosting influencer programs…
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