Episode 98: American Destiny — A Life Between Bari and New York

Episode 98: American Destiny — A Life Between Bari and New York

At just 14 years old, Marcella Flanagan left New York and returned with her family to post-war Bari, Italy—a journey that would shape the rest of her remarkable life.

In this episode of Italian American Stories Podcast, Marcella and her niece, Phyllis Orlowski, join me to discuss Marcella's memoir, American Destiny. Together, we explore growing up between two cultures, life in post-war Italy, preserving Italian heritage, building an extraordinary career in fashion, advocating for women in business, and the experiences that inspired her remarkable story.

This heartfelt conversation celebrates family, resilience, identity, and the importance of preserving the stories of those who came before us.

🌐 Website: https://www.americandestinystory.com/

📸 Instagram: @americandestinybook

📚 Purchase American Destiny:

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/American-Destiny-Family-Journey-Between-ebook/dp/B0GGGQRV55

Barnes & Noble:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/american-destiny-marcella-luiso-flanagan/1149152848

Many of the stories featured on Italian American Stories Podcast begin with historical newspaper research.

If you're researching your own family history, visit:

https://www.italianamericanstories.com/resources

There you'll find genealogy resources I personally use and recommend—including Newspapers.com, Fold3, FamilyTreeDNA, and more—to help uncover the stories of your ancestors.

Using the links on that page helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you. Thank you for helping keep these stories alive!

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https://www.italianamericanstories.com

If you enjoy Italian American history, genealogy, immigration stories, and preserving our heritage, please consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with someone who loves family history.

Bringing our ancestors' stories to life. 🇮🇹❤️

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Episode 97: The Italian Mummy – The Strange Story of Concetto Formica

Episode 97: The Italian Mummy – The Strange Story of Concetto Formica

One of the very first episodes of Italian American Stories has been revisited. Join Stephanie and Sandy as they take a fresh look at the remarkable—and heartbreaking—story of Concetto Formica, adding ...

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Episode 96: From Rome to Potenza: A Journey Back to Our Roots

Episode 96: From Rome to Potenza: A Journey Back to Our Roots

After years of dreaming about it, Jared and I finally made our trip to Italy!In this special episode, Mom and I sit down and talk through the entire journey—from racing through the Denver airport to c...

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Episode 95: Leno & Rosemary LaBianca — The Other Side of the Manson Murders

Episode 95: Leno & Rosemary LaBianca — The Other Side of the Manson Murders

In August of 1969, the world became consumed by the shocking murders of actress Sharon Tate and her friends at Cielo Drive. But what many people forget is that the terror did not end there.Just one ni...

8 Maj 20min

Episode 94: The Mosconi Mystery & The Ouija House of El Cerrito

Episode 94: The Mosconi Mystery & The Ouija House of El Cerrito

In this episode of Italian American Stories, we’re telling two unsettling and lesser-known stories that feel almost too strange to be real.First, we head to Denver in 1905, where Mercy Mosconi returns...

30 Apr 18min

Episode 93: Finding Her Italian Identity Later in Life | Christine McBurney

Episode 93: Finding Her Italian Identity Later in Life | Christine McBurney

In this episode, we’re joined by actress, writer, and storyteller Christine McBurney, whose life took an unexpected turn when, in her 50s, a DNA test revealed something she never imagined… she was hal...

16 Apr 23min

Episode 92: Carmelina Fiorino

Episode 92: Carmelina Fiorino

In 1906 Denver, a young Italian immigrant named Carmelina Fiorino stood in her kitchen and made a decision that would change her life forever.After leaving Calabria at just 15 years old, Carmelina fou...

9 Apr 19min

Episode 91: The Land of Milk and Honey — The True Story Behind Joseph Benvenuti

Episode 91: The Land of Milk and Honey — The True Story Behind Joseph Benvenuti

In this episode, I sit down with Deron Benvenuti, author of The Land of Milk and Honey An Immigrant Tale of Rags to Riches In America, to talk about the incredible life of his grandfather, Joseph Benv...

26 Mars 34min

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