Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares

Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares

Author: Catrin Skaperdas August 8, 2024 Duration: 47:30
Stefania Okereke gets deep about her experience as a Black woman that grew up in Cremona, Italy, but not before she shares delicious details about Italian food that she learned while touring Italy to produce a show with Amazon Prime: the first time Stefania saw pappardelle, how to cook a perfect bistecca alla Fiorentina, and more. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com * Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Stefania as they have an educational, entertaining, and important chat about Italian culture inclusive of:Stefania's experience as a Black woman that grew up in Italy"Cheese rolling is a thing!"The time Stefania met Anna Wintour and Khaby Lame at the first ever Black Carpet Awards in ItalyStefania warns you of the 3 Ps: The essential P foods for ItaliansThe importance of time at the table within the Italian culture"I like you so much...but you're not the same."How to cook a perfect bistecca alla FiorentinaAdvice to balance the Italian and London ways of livingThe first time Stefania saw pappardelleStefania leaves us with her thoughts on what needs to change in Italy -- More information about Stefania Okereke: Stefania Okereke is a dynamic Italian-Nigerian multimedia broadcast journalist with a wealth of experience in producing and presenting for TV, digital platforms, radio, and podcasts. Over the past five years, Stefania has been at the forefront of news and current affairs, shaping narratives, breaking news, and bringing world events to audiences through acclaimed programs. Her impressive portfolio includes contributions to The One Show, Panorama, Today Programme, BBC London, and BBC World Service’s Newsday, Africa Daily, and Focus on Africa. Additionally, she has worked on reputable programs like What’s Up TV, Sky TV, Channel 4, ITV, BAFTA Awards, and Italy’s Rai 1. A storyteller at heart, Stefania is passionate about bringing people together, amplifying diverse voices, and connecting with underserved communities, making her a true advocate for inclusion and representation in media. -- In support of the Black community in Italy:https://www.instagram.com/weafricansunited/?igsh=OTFhYnNsZGRqcnA%3Dhttps://www.instagram.com/colory.it/?igsh=N2hwY3YyMjB5OW5uhttps://blackcarpetawards.com/ -- This interview is available in video to watch on Spotify and YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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