In this intimate and sensory-rich conversation, we sit down with Sileno Cheloni, a master perfumer based in the San Niccolò neighborhood of Florence, Italy. A true alchemist of emotion, Sileno creates more than fragrance—he creates experiences, memory portals, and personalized rituals that connect us back to ourselves.
With a background rooted in artistry and a spiritual lineage shaped by a Sufi master in Cyprus, Sileno approaches scent not just as an olfactory craft but as a profound medium of presence, intuition, and transformation.
In this episode, we explore:
Sileno invites us into a slower, more sensory way of living—where scent becomes a compass, a ceremony, and a poetic rebellion against the commercial noise of modern life.
This is not just an episode about perfume. It’s about remembering our essence.
Follow Sileno on Instagram: @silenocheloni
Explore his world at: https://profumoir.com/
Photo courtesy of Nisa Sedaghat, Studio Sapore.
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
In this heartfelt episode of Sapore, we sit down in the heart of Florence with fourth-generation chef and culinary visionary Matilde Pettini, the founder of Dalla Lola—a soulful, rebellious little restaurant tucked in the Oltrano neighborhood.
Matilde is not just a chef—she’s a force of flavor, feeling, and fierce Florentine spirit. Born into a family legacy that includes the iconic Trattoria Cammillo, Matilde carved her own path by opening Dalla Lola at just 26 years old. What started as a study project quickly became a living, breathing culinary space that celebrates local life, shared tables, tiny rebellions, and the essence of Florence.
In this conversation, we explore:
This is a full-circle story of flavor, family, and feminine rebellion. If you’re craving something real and tender and wild—this one’s for you.
Follow Matilde on Instagram: @matildepettini
Follow Dalla Lola at Instagram: @dalla_lola
Photo courtesy of Nisa Sedaghat, Studio Sapore.
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
This week on the Sapore Podcast, I’m joined by Ulf Svane, a Danish photographer and visual storyteller whose work spans the globe—from the rice fields of northern Thailand to the windswept Nordic coasts.
Originally from Copenhagen and also based in Southeast Asia, Ulf’s photography captures the intimacy of food, place, and people with a signature use of rich color, natural light, and deep attentiveness. His images have appeared in National Geographic, Food & Wine, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Condé Nast Traveler.
In this conversation, we talk about:
We also dive into stories from the field—from working with farmers in the north of Thailand to collaborating with editors and chefs across the world—and reflect on the emotional weight that images can hold when they come from a place of deep presence.
This episode is a meditation on global living, stillness, story, and the lens as a tool for connection.
Follow Ulf on Instagram: @ulfsvane
See his work: www.ulfsvane.com
Photo courtesy of Ulf Svane.
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
This week on the Sapore Podcast, I’m joined by Gianni Morosini—a natural wine sommelier in Florence’s evolving food and wine scene.
After living sober until the age of 40, Gianni discovered the world of natural wine and never looked back. What began as a quiet curiosity has become a full-hearted philosophy rooted in slowness, storytelling, and a reverence for the land.
We first met at a restaurant tucked away in Oltrano in Florence, Italy, where Gianni’s intuitive and enthusiastic approach to wine left a lasting impression—curating wine lists, collaborating with producers, and introducing others to the wild, beautiful world of natural wine.
In this conversation, we talk about:
In the second half of the episode, we taste a variety of natural wines together—each one carrying a story of land, time, and intention:
This episode is a meditation on taste, transformation, and the soulful beauty of drinking close to the earth.
Get in touch with Gianni:
Email: gianni.morosinip@gmail.com
Photo courtesy of Gianni Morosini
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
This week on the Sapore Podcast, I’m joined by the magnetic and multifaceted Molly Molloy—a British fashion designer and creative visionary who has called Milan home for two decades.
From her early days at Central Saint Martins to pivotal roles at Bella Freud, Betty Jackson, and as Design Director of Womenswear at Marni to co-founding Colville, Molly’s career has been shaped by a deep reverence for craft, an eye for color, and a soul anchored in storytelling.
In this conversation, we talk about:
In this conversation, we explore the textures of a creative life in Milan—from global artisan collaboration and ethical fashion to feminine rebellion and the quiet poetry of living and designing with intention.
This episode is an ode to slow fashion, visual storytelling, and the radical power of beauty done differently.
Follow Molly on Instagram: @mollymolloy
Follow Colville on Instagram: @colville_official and learn more at www.colvilleofficial.com
Photo courtesy of Molly Molloy and La Double J.
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Hichem, a third-generation Moroccan herbalist whose spice shop sits in the spice markets of Rahba Kedima Square—a vibrant and storied spiced market tucked away in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina, not too far from the famed Jamaa el-Fna square.
We walk together through the shelves of his apothecary—lined with saffron, rose, cumin, eucalyptus crystals, tinctures, and secret blends passed down through generations. Hichem shares the roots of his family’s herbal lineage, the traditional uses of Moroccan remedies, and how travelers can integrate these rituals into their own lives.
He also offers his favorite recommendations for exploring Morocco.
You can find him on the south side of the market, across from Café des Épices and a little east.
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch:
Email: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The Sapore Podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.
This week on the Sapore Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant and bold Francesco Sanapo—founder of Ditta Artigianale, three-time Italian barista champion, and a man redefining what it means to be an artisan in the heart of Florence.
Born into coffee—his father behind a bar in Puglia, his mother with her moka pot—Francesco’s story is one of deep roots and radical re-imagination. In this conversation, we explore the ritual of coffee, the memory it holds, and the movement it inspires—from the first sip of a morning espresso to the global journeys behind each bean.
We talk about:
Francesco shares stories from his travels to origin countries, what it's like to sit down with farmers over beers and meals, and what he’s learned about humanity through the lens of the cup.
Whether you’re a coffee lover, a ritual romantic, or simply someone who appreciates a well-crafted experience, this episode will make you want to slow down, savor, and sip with intention.
Follow Francesco on Instagram: @sanapofrancesco and Ditta Artigianale: @dittaartigianale
Learn more about Ditta Artigianale: www.dittaartigianale.it
Photo courtesy of Francesco Sanapo
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Sana Benzaitar, the founder and visionary behind Studio Sana Benzaitar in Marrakech. Sana's work is a poetic blend of ancestral weaving traditions and contemporary design, rooted deeply in her Moroccan heritage and shaped by her global perspective.
In this conversation, we talk about Sana growing up in the souk surrounded by artisans, the stories woven into each of her rugs, the power of women's hands in craft, and how design can bridge culture, history, and story.
Sana shares her journey of returning to Morocco to reclaim and elevate the artistry of her roots, and how she's shifting the narrative around Moroccan craftsmanship one thread at a time.
Follow Sana on Instagram: @sanabenzaitar
Photo courtesy of Sana Benzaitar
THE SAPORE PODCAST
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
Get in touch: hello@studiosapore.com
Online at: www.studiosapore.com
The Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.
From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.
Follow along on Instagram:
Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore
Host, Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyy
