Sept. 23, 2026

La Dolce Vita vs Real Life with Two Voices No Filter

La Dolce Vita vs Real Life with Two Voices No Filter

What happens when La Dolce Vita becomes real life?

Samantha is joined by the hosts of Two Voices No Filter, Georgette Jupe and Valentina Dainelli, for a fun and candid conversation about the gap between the Italy we dream about and the Italy we actually live in.

They talk about what happens when Italy becomes everyday life, the realities of building a life here, and why Italy doesn't have to be perfect to feel like home.

Guests:

Georgette and Valentina are hosts of the podcast Two Voices No Filter where they discuss the topics we're all thinking about but don't always have the courage to say out loud.

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Georgette Jupe is a Texas native who has called Florence home for more than 18 years. She is the creator of Girl in Florence and the Managing Editor at Vivace Media.

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Valentina Dainelli was born in Tuscany and raised in Florence, and spent time living in New York and London. She is a communication consultant, educator, project coordinator, and the creator of TooMuchTuscany.

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Resources:

Smart Move Italy offers guidance on visas, Italian citizenship, residency, and building a life in Italy. Learn more and start planning your move to Italy today.

www.smartmoveitaly.com

Want to keep the conversation going? Join Vivace, a place for people who are curious about life, open to change, and haven't decided that the most interesting part of their story has already happened.

www.vivacenetwork.com

Ciao for now!

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Listen Vivace

A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/

Vivace Media Network

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