In this conversation, Nneya anddear friend Caterina Monda explore the cultural nuances of being an American in Italy including Thanksgiving, the experience of living in Milan, and the challenges of navigating a multicultural identity. They discuss the design scene in Milan, the pride Italians have in their heritage, and the complexities of tourism and preservation in Italy. The dialogue highlights the contrasts between American and Italian cultures, particularly in terms of diversity and community. In this engaging conversation, Caterina Monda and Nneya Richards explore the cultural differences in entrepreneurship between the US and Italy, the unique experience of hosting a Jamaican dinner in Milan, and the challenges of philanthropy in a different cultural context. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for women, navigating their identities as foreign women in Italy, and their aspirations for future business growth. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the distinctions between being an expat and an immigrant, emphasizing the contributions immigrants make to their new homes.

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00:00 Thanksgiving in Italy: A Cultural Blend

02:58 Life in Milan: A New Home

05:55 The Design Scene in Milan

09:00 Cultural Identity and Growing Up Multicultural

11:55 Navigating Diversity in Italy

15:01 Challenges of Living in Milan

17:59 Tourism and Preservation in Italy

30:43 Cultural Perspectives on Entrepreneurship

32:06 The Jamaican Dinner Experience

35:24 Philanthropy and Community Engagement

39:30 Creating Safe Spaces for Women

45:23 Navigating Identity as Foreign Women

50:34 Future Aspirations and Business Growth

52:20 Expat vs. Immigrant: A Personal Reflection

You can find me living my expat life here on Instagram @nneya

And Caterina @caterina_monda1

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