This week we're joined by Domenico Colosimo, a proud Italian Australian and incredibly talented pizzaiolo, recently crowned Australia's Most Sustainable Pizzaiolo for 2026. We loved chatting all things pizza and hearing Domenico's thoughts on what transforms a good pizza into a truly unforgettable one. He also shares the story behind his family business, Tempo, and the strong sense of community that makes it so special. It's an episode full of passion, tradition, and, of course, delicious conversation!

Domenico on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/expressyouremotion_dc?igsh=MXFhNWRiNXRjd2prOQ==

Tempo on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/temponorthcote?igsh=MWFsbjhkdzg1NXYyNQ==

Tempo linktree:

https://linktr.ee/TempoPizzaPastaBarGelato?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Ciao amici this is the 150th episode of the Italian Australian Podcast! We are so excited to have reached this milestone and we thank everyone who has supported us along the way, especially our family, Lukas’s wife Vanessa and my fiancé Daniel. We also thank each of our guests and all of you for listening.

Our guest this week is Nella, a proud Italian Australian who immigrated to Australia as a child with her parents and 7 siblings. Nella told us about her family story and we chatted about the admiration she holds for her parents. She told us about how whilst grieving following the death of her mother she chose to write The Golden Olive Tree in her honour, a deeply moving memoir of family and migration.

The Golden Olive Tree on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Golden-Olive-Tree-Nella-Peel/dp/B0GN9QRRT5

If you want to bring some good luck or get protection from negative energy this is the episode for you! We are chatting with Nicole from Bella Luck Charms on Lygon Street in Melbourne. Nicole founded Bella Luck Charms with her sister and they specialise in beautiful jewellery inspired by the traditional Italian symbols for good luck and protection. You can visit the shopfront on Lygon street or shop online. For more information click the links below:

Bella Luck Charms Website:

https://bellaluckcharms.com

Bella Luck Charms on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bellaluckcharms?igsh=MTZ0dTRlMWw1cGl2cg==

This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website:

www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

This was a very fun chat with Annalisa from Bella Ciao Travels. Annalisa moved to Perth from Italy and has created this amazing travel company which offers more than simply assistance in booking your Italian holiday, Bella Ciao Travels can design the Italian holiday of your dreams. More details are available at Bella ciao travels.com, you can find them on socials or click on the links below:

Bella Ciao Travels website:

https://www.bellaciaotravels.com

Bella Ciao Travels on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bellaciaotravels2025?igsh=MXEwdWg4b3BweDhmOQ==

Bella Ciao Travels on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E7qYPq4bb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website:

www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

We had a fascinating chat with Dr Mariarosaria Francomacaro in this episode. Mariarosaria is a lecturer in Italian Government Studies at the University of Western Australia we were very interested to hear of her experiences professionally in teaching Italian at a University level and also her personal journey of moving to Australia with her family.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website:

www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au

This was a very fun chat with passionate Italian Australian Chiara Barbera, creator of Vera Italia and our guest in this episode. Vera Italia is your doorway into the true Italy: the people and traditions that make our culture special. Here, you’ll meet locals, discover hidden towns, and experience authentic Italian life.

Chiara joined us from Italy for this chat and we were thrilled to hear all about the experiences Vera Italia offers.

Vera Italia on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/veraitalia?igsh=MTNteXR5anZwcXVxcA==

Vera Italia website:

https://www.veraitalia.it

We were thrilled to welcome Guy Grossi to the podcast. Born in Australia to Italian immigrant parents, Guy has built an impressive career spanning more than 40 years in the hospitality industry. Alongside his success as a chef and restaurateur, he has authored several cookbooks and appeared on popular television programs including Food Safari, Iron Chef Australia, and My Kitchen Rules. In this episode, we loved hearing about his family’s migration journey to Australia and the experiences that inspired him to pursue a career in cooking.

Guy Grossi on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/guygrossi?igsh=MWE2ZXozOHh2YWNrbw==

Our guest is Agnese, founder of Buongiorno Bimbi, an Italian Language school in Melbourne. Agnese is passionate and has years of experience in teaching the Italian language and we were thrilled for this opportunity to have her answer our questions. We were truly inspired during this conversation and loved hearing practical advice on how children and adults can improve their Italian language skills. Be sure to follow Agnese on Instagram at Buongiorno Bimbi or you can click on the links below:

Buongiorno Bimbi on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/buongiorno.bimbi?igsh=MTdmcmplc3E5YXRvYw==

Buongiorno Bimbi website:

https://buongiornobimbi.com.au/

This episode is sponsored by La Mortazza Cafe and Deli. Located at 500 Fitzgerald Street in North Perth, a visit to La Mortazza will bring you an authentic Italian experience with freshly made Italian favourites like their amazing coffee, panini, biscotti, desserts and more. You can also find them in the heart of the city at the historic corner of Hay Street Mall at their takeaway kiosk designed for life on the go — perfect for a quick espresso, a freshly filled cannoli, or a fast Italian bite between meetings, shopping, or work. They also specialise in catering for events of all sizes and occasions.

La Mortazza on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lamortazza.cafe.deli?igsh=aGRsM3ZzcDB6NGkw

La Mortazza on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HXDVxmjVN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

La Mortazza website:

lamortazza.com.au