Little Italy Of LA Podcast (2025)

25/06/2025

If you grew up back east, it's likely you know what a stoop is, and during my recent conversation with Lavinia Errico , co-founder of the powerhouse gym , in addition to .Life, we talked about how some of life's greatest joys and heartaches took place on the stoop, or front porch. It's true, we had one, and it's the place where moms would gather, or dada after mowing the lawn, or where a date would end with a long kiss❤️

Lavinia is a smart, talented, successful woman, and we had many parallels growing up back east from going to the Jersey shore to living and working in NYC. It was an exciting time when ideas were being exchanged without the noise of social media. And often, those ideas were born on a stoop. Certainly that's what happened with Lavinia and her brothers, who co-founded , and many a meeting took place on that stoop.

Lavinia has since sold Equinox and has ventured into the wellness space with movejoy.life, which utilizes her sincere mission to help others through movement. And she says movement ultimately brings joy into our lives, which ultimately creates wellness of the mind and body. And that it does. I encourage everyone to find a class or event she's hosting, and definitely download the app for daily inspiration to get moving!

Please find my full conversation with on all video and audio platforms of , , & , and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. And on another note, I'd like to thank my friend, , for introducing us🩷

24/06/2025

Lavinia Errico, , co-founder of the powerhouse gym , in addition to her latest venture, .life, grew up in an Italian-American household in New Jersey. And during my recent interview with her, I asked Lavinia when her entrepreneurial skills developed, and she said her knack for business began while she worked the register in her dad's deli when she was a kid.

And that's just the beginning of her story. In college, when she needed to make some cash, she was inspired by the movement, so she designed a series of work out classes on campus that soon became the place to meet and get fit. And that's how it all started for this Jersey girl, and she talks about it in this clip.

But it’s not just Lavinia’s business chops that are impressive, it’s her sincere mission to help others, whether it’s in the fitness space, spiritual, or change-of-life. Lavinia walks her talk when it comes to building others up so we can all be mentally and physically healthier. Her MoveJoy.Life i corporates movement to bring joy and wellness into our lives. And that it does. I encourage everyone to find a class or event she's hosting, and definitely download the app for daily inspiration.

Please find my full conversation with on all video and audio platforms of , , & , and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

18/06/2025

I’m dreaming of Italy, and every time I’m there, I wonder why we don’t get a place of our own in this beautiful country that is my ancestral home. But I’m not sure where to start, who to call, or what the purchase process involves.

Please welcome to our show, Antonello Pierro, attorney and Italian real estate expert, who can walk us through the steps on how it done.

First up, purchasing property in Italy is different than buying a place in the states. So you need to know the rules so that you don’t run around in circles wasting time and spending money you don’t need to spend. Also, once you find that coveted property, what’s involved in terms of contracts, and you need to be fully protected. For example, there’s different types of properties to purchase, and Antonello can walk us through those steps, too.

Please join , & in conversation with , on all video and audio podcast platforms.

I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too!

17/06/2025

Want to live longer? Move to Italy.

How, you ask? During my recent interview Antonello Pierro, attorney and Italian real estate expert, he shows us how. And it's not so difficult.

Did you know that according to a USC study, Italians - particularly Southern Italians - live up to five years longer than Americans? Why? Italian food and ingredients are regionally grown and fresh, there's a big focus on family, and the lifestyle is more relaxed. And you can live the dream, too, and it doesn't have to cost a fortune, either.

Please join , & to hear my conversation with to learn more. Our show can be found on all video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too!

15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day!

This little boy is Anthony John Zara, my dad. He had the same face even as an older man, a little mischievous with a twinkle in his eye. I'm told I look most like him.

My dad was kind, loved by everyone, adored by animals, was a terrific cook, honest, reliable, and he loved his family fiercely. And I miss him deeply. Every day. Your grandkids miss you too, dad.

So Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, whether you're here or in heaven, we love and appreciate you.

And to John, the father of our three sons, Happy Dad's Day to you!

Deborah Zara Kobylt
Little Italy Of LA Podcast

06/06/2025

From cooking in her Roman kitchen as a kid to cooking up for some of Hollywood’s elite on movie sets, award-winning chef, , owner of , is definitely living her dream. And I must say, it’s easy to see why her restaurant was named by Appetito and Los Angeles Magazine as one of the top Italian restaurants not to miss in LA, because her food is next level amazing like I’ve rarely encountered here in the states.

In this clip, Barbara describes answering an ad for a chef needed on a movie set, and the rest, as they say, is history. The cast and crew took notice, and soon Barbara’s food was being requested by cast and crew, putting her on her way to becoming a private chef for Hollywood notables like Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, among others. Then came her time on the TV show “Chopped,” and now present day, with her own restaurant in the center of Hollywood. One bite literally led to another.

The entire experience at Barbara’s restaurant is like being in someone’s home. In fact, the kitchen at da Barbara is literally part of the dining space, so you can watch your meal being prepared while enjoying a glass of wine. We love it!

During our discussion, we spoke with Barbara about her early years studying in Rome before coming to California, making a name for herself while competing in shows on the Food Network and Discovery Channel. Currently, Barbara also serves on the board of the Italian-America Chamber of Commerce West , led by president Genny Nevoso and a group of dedicated professionals - all women.

Please find our discussion with Barbara on all video and audio platforms of , , and . I’m your host, , and I thank you for joining us.

05/06/2025

Award-winning chef, , owner of one of my absolute FAV restaurants, in Hollywood, says she was cooking since she was a little girl in Rome, cutting up recipe clips in her grandmother’s house in Puglia, and putting them to work in her mother’s kitchen back home.

It’s always been her dream to open up a restaurant, and through hard work and outstanding culinary talent, her dream became a reality. And I love that she’s a self-made woman, doing it all herself with no investors. Why? Because she puts such high-end ingredients in her food, she doesn’t want anything breathing down her neck about cost. So she does it all herself, from the budget to the the menu. And Hollywood has taken notice. Barbara has worked for some of the most recognized names in the industry, keeping them healthy while enjoying the best of Italian cuisine .

Here’s a clip from my show with Barbara. Please find my full discussion with this culinary genius on all video and audio platforms of , , and . I’m your host, , and I thank you for joining us.

02/06/2025

The recognition of Italy’s 79th Republic Day (Festa Della Repubblica) was celebrated in the most beautiful way at in , as though we were wandering through a Tuscan villa.

Thank you Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles Raffaella Valentini, Lorenza Errighi, Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles Emanuele Amendola for this gracious invitation, and to the entire team for creating a truly spectacular event. Music, the best food, friendship, fashion, and conversation with new and old friends made this the most memorable evening❤️💚

MC for the evening, , excitedly told the crowd about his new Italian citizenship, and I was thrilled to hear that some his family is from , where my mother’s family is from, in the region of .

Happy Italy Republic Day 🇮🇹
Deborah Zara Kobylt
Little Italy Podcast
Little Italy Of LA Podcast

28/05/2025

Whenever I return from Italy, where my family is from, I wonder why I don’t get a
place there for my family to enjoy. But I have no idea where to start, who to call, or
what it involves.

Please welcome Antonello Pierro, attorney and Italian real estate expert to our show,
who can walk us through the steps on how it done.

First up, purchasing property in Italy is different than buying a place in the states. So
you need to know the rules so that you don’t run around in circles wasting time and
spending money you don’t need to spend. Also, once you find that coveted property,
what’s involved in terms of contracts, and you need to be fully protected. For
example, there’s different types of properties to purchase, and Antonello can walk us
through those steps, too.

Please join , & on all
video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, , and it’s my
pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too!

28/05/2025

Please welcome to our show a woman I’ve long admired, Lavinia Errico,
co-founder/owner of the powerhouse gym , in addition to the founder of
MOVEJOY, a platform that guides women through movement to heal, rise up, and feel
more joy. And that it does!

But it’s not just Lavinia’s business chops that are impressive, it’s her sincere mission
to help others, whether it’s in the fitness space, spiritual, or change-of-life. Lavinia
walks her talk when it comes to building others up so we can all be mentally and
physically healthier. I recently attended one of MOVEJOY’s events in Malibu, not sure
what to expect. But I came away feeling understood, like there was a genuine
sisterhood in that space, acknowledging we were all there to learn and grow. There
were interesting speakers with real take-aways, physical movement, art therapy, and
friendship. And I mean it when I say people were there from every walk of life to learn,
and we did.

We will also journey into Lavinia’s background that ultimately led her to create one of
the most exclusive gyms on the planet, , and how she’s extended her work
into the space of healing of wellness. Lavinia is also a sought-after speaker, and we’ll
talk about that, too. In addition, she’s Italian from New Jersey, so you can bet we’ll do
a little diving there, too.

Please join me in discussion with on all video and audio platforms of
, , & , and invite your
friends, too. I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you
here.

28/05/2025

I’m dreaming of Italy, and every time I’m there I wonder why I don’t get a place there. But I have no idea where to start, who to call, or what it involves.

Please welcome to our show, Antonello Pierro, attorney and Italian real estate expert, who can walk us through the steps on how it done.

First up, purchasing property in Italy is different than buying a place in the states. So you need to know the rules so that you don’t run around in circles wasting time and spending money you don’t need to spend. Also, once you find that coveted property, what’s involved in terms of contracts, and you need to be fully protected. For example, there’s different types of properties to purchase, and Antonello can walk us through those steps, too.

Please join , & on all video and audio podcast platforms.

I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too!

27/05/2025

Our guest this week is someone I’ve long admired, Lavinia Errico , co-founder/owner of the powerhouse gym , in addition to the founder of .life, a platform that guides women through movement to heal, rise up, and feel more joy. And that it does!

But it’s not just Lavinia’s business chops that are impressive, it’s her sincere mission to help others, whether it’s in the fitness space, spiritual, or change-of-life. Lavinia walks her talk when it comes to building others up so we can all be mentally and physically healthier. I recently attended one of her events in , not sure what to expect. But I came away feeling understood, like there was a genuine sisterhood in that space, acknowledging we were all there to learn and grow. There were interesting speakers with real take-aways, physical movement, art therapy, and friendship. And I mean it when I say people were there from every walk of life to learn and connect. And we did.

We will also journey into Lavinia’s background that laid the groundwork for her to create one of the most exclusive gyms on the planet, , and how she’s extended her work into the space of healing of wellness. Lavinia is also a sought-after speaker, and we’ll discuss that, too. In addition, Lavinia is of Italian descent and one of six children from New Jersey, and you can bet we’ll be diving into that, too!

Please join me in conversation with on all video and audio platforms of , , & , and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, , and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

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