"From managing my family's beach club in Capri to building a career in finance, management, and consulting in California, I've lived between two worlds for 60+ years. Now I help Americans navigate their Italian dreams with real experience, not fairy tales."

The Capri Foundation

Born into one of Capri's founding hospitality families, I lived the authentic Italian experience for 33 years—not as a tourist, but as someone whose family helped create the island's tourism legacy. Managing our beach club and restaurant for 9 years revealed what visitors never see: the actual operational costs, the bureaucratic maze, and the vast difference between vacation fantasies and daily Italian reality.

Growing up at the geographic heart of Italy, adjacent to the Amalfi Coast, shaped my more profound philosophy: true wealth lies not in money, but in meaningful experiences, genuine connections, and savoring the precious time we have. This Mediterranean approach to life—where a perfect tomato, a sunset conversation, or a moment of beauty holds more value than any possession—is what many seek when dreaming of Italy. It's not just about relocating; it's about rediscovering what makes life worth living. This philosophy drives everything I do today and is what I help others find in their own Italian journey.

The American Chapter

At 33, I reinvented myself in San Diego with minimal connections, a strong accent, and determination. Earning my finance degree from San Diego State University while working full-time, I built a career with MetLife as a financial planner and held management and consulting positions across various industries.

But my finance education planted seeds for something more profound. Traditional financial planning focuses on numbers, projections, and accumulation. My experience—both the Mediterranean wisdom from Capri and decades of watching Americans plan their futures—revealed a more complete picture. Proper financial planning must be holistic: our life blueprints shouldn't be dictated solely by spreadsheets, but guided by health, wellbeing, meaningful relationships, nourishing food, and genuine self-fulfillment. After decades of caring for others—careers, families, responsibilities—there comes a time to invest in ourselves and those we love most. This philosophy shapes everything I teach about Italian relocation planning.

Over the past 30 years in America, I have mastered not only the language and systems but, more importantly, how Americans approach major life decisions. This dual perspective—Italian heart, American business mind, holistic life vision—became my most significant professional asset.

The Bridge Builder

When my American partner and I began our relocation journey to Italy in October 2024, reality hit hard. Despite my Italian citizenship and native knowledge, we struggled to obtain permits, navigate the rental market, and decide between regions. Eight months of exploration, from Lake Garda in the north to La Maddalena Island in Sardinia, taught me that even Italians need help navigating modern Italy.

Watching my partner face Italian bureaucracy revealed the enormous gap between expat dreams and reality. The process requires continuous adaptation—laws change frequently, and interpretations vary significantly from one questura or comune to another. Italy's incredible regional diversity means that thorough research and experience are essential for success. What works in Milan might not work in Naples, and yesterday's requirements could be different today.

This journey crystallized my mission: Italy offers unmatched cultural wealth, culinary excellence, and potential for profound happiness. But achieving this requires strategic planning, realistic expectations, and someone who understands both worlds.

Why I Started This Business

My unique position—Italian heritage, American business training, current relocation experience—enables me to guide you through the complexity while preserving the dream. I don't sell fantasies or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I deliver customized blueprints through a deep discovery process, recognizing that every person's Italian journey is unique. Your goals, resources, and dreams shape the plan we build together.

Italy remains one of Earth's greatest treasures for those seeking meaning, beauty, and joy. With proper planning tailored to your specific situation, your Italian chapter can exceed even your dreams—just more realistically than you might imagine.