Ciao a tutti e Benvenuti!

This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by someone I greatly admire, Nancy Rudgers, the Corporate Engagement Manager at nourish.NJ. Nancy has been with nourish.NJ since 2009 and wears many hats—she's been involved in everything from business development to food distribution! Her motto, “Be the Change!”, shines through in her work every day.

In this episode, Nancy shares her inspiring journey with nourish.NJ and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work the organization does to combat hunger, homelessness, and poverty. We talk about the impact of their services, their commitment to equity, and the innovative solutions they bring to the community. From providing meals and housing to employment support, nourish.NJ truly embodies their mission of lasting change.

Nancy also opens up about her own path from corporate banking to nonprofit work, and how her passion for helping others continues to drive her today.

About nourish.NJ

nourish.NJ works tirelessly to create lasting solutions to the challenges of hunger and homelessness, offering food, housing, work readiness, medical, social, and educational services free of charge—365 days a year, no questions asked. Their commitment to equity, dignity, and social justice is at the heart of everything they do.

Tune in to hear more about Nancy’s amazing story and the incredible work nourish.NJ is doing to uplift our community!

Interested in learning more about nourish.NJ? Visit their website to see all the amazing work they are doing for the community. If you would like to give back to nourish.NJ you can learn more about that here.

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Hosted by Cristina Bossini

Produced by Cristina Bossini and Christine Borowsky

Edited by Christine Borowsky

Music by Matt Large

Ciao a tutti e Benvenuti!

In today's episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful idea: people will always remember how you made them feel. Whether it’s through food, friendship, or those everyday moments, it’s the experience I provide my guests that stick with them the longest.

Listen in as I share some tips on how to make every interaction meaningful. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—let me know how this episode made you feel!

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Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube for more engaging content! Check out the Healthy Italia Website to learn more about who we are and what we do.

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Hosted by Cristina Bossini

Produced by Cristina Bossini and Christine Borowsky

Edited by Christine Borowsky

Music by Matt Large

Ciao a tutti e Benvenuti!

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by my dear friend, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, famously known as Dish It Girl Dina. Dina is a dynamic creator, writer, speaker, and television personality who has captured the hearts of many with her popular food blog, DishItGirl.com.

In this episode, Dina shares her incredible journey from blogging about her family's treasured recipes to becoming a recognized name on television. You'll hear how Dina's love for food and her knack for storytelling have led her to become a sought-after voice in the culinary world.

We delve into Dina's experiences on shows like Married to Jonas and her appearances on the Hallmark Channel and the Today Show. She talks about the importance of sharing her family traditions and the modern twists she adds to her recipes, inspiring home cooks everywhere to get creative in the kitchen.

Want to know how to connect with Dina? Visit her website or follow her on Instagram.

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Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube for more engaging content! Check out the Healthy Italia Website to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Subscribe: Don't forget to subscribe to "Collecting Picture Memories" on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated with new episodes.

Hosted by Cristina Bossini

Produced by Cristina Bossini and Christine Borowsky

Edited by Christine Borowsky

Music by Matt Large