Sometimes reinvention starts with something small… like your daughters convincing you to post on TikTok.

In this episode, we sit down with Rita to talk about motherhood, social media, Italian family life, and what it really looks like to build a new chapter for yourself in midlife.

Rita shares how her daughters pushed her into the world of TikTok, how that grew into a loyal online community, and why social media can be both rewarding and brutal. From internet trolls to hateful comments (especially when kids are involved), we talk honestly about navigating the online world while protecting your peace.

We also get into the chaos and comedy of raising triplets, the dynamics inside big Italian families, and the very real favoritism that can happen when certain kids “get away with more”. There’s also plenty of parenting talk — including Rita’s clever “dipping trick” for getting kids to eat healthier foods — plus the surprising freedom that came when her daughters finally started school.

And because midlife keeps showing up in unexpected ways, we talk about reinvention too. Rita opens up about dreaming bigger, creating a manifestation board, stepping into acting with My Big, Gay, Italian Funeral, and embracing new opportunities later in life.

Of course, food comes into the conversation too — with Rita sharing her love for simple recipes that don’t take hours in the kitchen.

Warm, hilarious, and full of real-life moments, this episode is about motherhood, identity, family, and proving it’s never too late to try something new.

What’s inside:

• How Rita got started on TikTok
• Building the PizzaRita brand online
• Internet trolls and hateful comments
• Raising triplets and surviving the chaos
• Italian family dynamics and favoritism
• Boys, namesakes, and family expectations
• Feeding kids and introducing healthy foods
• Rita’s “dipping trick” for picky eaters
• The freedom that comes when kids start school
• Italian husbands and mother-in-law stories
• Reinventing yourself in midlife
• Vision boards, manifestation & dreaming bigger
• Simple cooking tips and easy recipes
• Rita’s children’s books

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Some people build a following online. Others build a whole cast of characters.

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Falcone (aka ThatHairDressaKristin) to talk about the path from hairdresser to social media creator, how her wildly relatable characters came to life, and why humour has become such a powerful way to connect with people.

Kristin shares how social media started almost by accident, how her characters (including the unforgettable Carol) took on lives of their own, and how her audience helped fuel her growing wig fund for cancer patients.

We get into hair loss, GLP1s, beauty tips (including how to “train” your part) and what harsh comments online can teach you. We also talk about city jobs versus working for yourself, life behind the chair as a hairdresser, client etiquette, tipping, and what it’s like when your salon clients know all your social media characters.

And because this show always finds its way there, we get into the bigger stuff too — family dynamics, phobias, finding ways to relax, and building a life that feels a little more your own.

Funny, candid, chaotic in the best way… this one feels like hanging out with a friend who tells it exactly as it is.

What’s inside:

• How Kristin started on social media and the inspiration behind her characters
• Carol and the cast we’ve come to love
• Kristin’s wig fund and how it took on a life of its own
• GLP1s, hair loss and honest body conversations
• Handling comments, criticism and internet opinions
• Hairdresser life: late clients, chatty clients & tipping talk

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In this episode, we sit down with Candice Guardino, the force behind Italian Bred, to talk about the life experiences that shaped her — from growing up in a big, expressive Italian family to turning those moments into comedy, storytelling, and now a growing platform across stage, screen, and writing.

Candice shares what it was like being raised in a home where everyone talked (and yelled) at once, and how her grandmother played a huge role in shaping her voice from a young age. That foundation now shows up in everything she creates — raw, honest, and deeply relatable.

We also get into the more personal side of her journey. From her upcoming book Confessions of an Italian Bred Girl to her experiences with fertility struggles, IVF, and endometriosis, Candice opens up about topics that aren’t talked about enough — especially when it comes to women’s health and conception.

There’s plenty of humour along the way too — from motherhood moments (including Disney trips and bug encounters 😅) to the realities of pregnancy, postpartum changes, and what it really feels like to be a mom. As she puts it, it’s the best kind of tired.

From Pilates instructor to performer, writer, and creator, this conversation is about following your path, speaking your truth, and turning real life into something meaningful — and entertaining.

What’s inside:

• Growing up in a loud, loving Italian family
• Her relationship with her grandmother
• Turning family dynamics into storytelling
• Her upcoming book Confessions of an Italian Bred Girl
• Acting work and career journey (from Pilates to performance)
• Fertility struggles, IVF and endometriosis
• Motherhood realities — the good, the exhausting, the funny
• Disney trips, mom life, and unexpected moments
• Pregnancy and postpartum changes
• Parenting, family expectations, and “spoiling” your child
• What’s next for Candice

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