Podcast appearances and mentions of Santo D Marabella

Dr. Santo D. Marabella, born in a Catholic orphanage in Aosta, Italy, and flown to the United States just one week shy of his first birthday, was one of over 3700 Italian-born children adopted by Italian American parents between 1951 and 1969. Known as the “Baby Scoop” era, tens of thousands of Italian unwed mothers were forced to give their children up for adoption, leaving behind generations of children devastated by their perceived abandonment.Though he was the treasured only child of his adoptive parents, Santo was bullied by his peers and struggled from an early age to fit in and connect with others. Growing up, the realization that he was gay further deepened this isolation, straining his relationship with the Church to which he was so dedicated and the parents he so loved (though his parents' acceptance came quickly). Despite self-doubt and fear, he refused to be stopped. He tried harder and achieved more, carving out a life as a caregiver, educator, writer, and artist. But he was still on the outside. In this episode, Santo talks about his “journey to belonging” that he recently embarked on and where it is taking him!Il Mio Posto A Tavola - (My Place at The Table) -Documentary by Santo D. MarabellaYou Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption by Angela Tucker Closure - Angela Tucker DocumentaryOur Next Book: The Adoptee's Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment by Cameron Lee SmallJOIN US on March 8th in Atascadero, California - Live Podcast, Un-M-Othered, Jeff Forney & The Innocent People Project + More!Leave your email for more info!Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 12th @ 1 PM ET.RESOURCES for AdopteesS12F Helping AdopteesAdoptee Mentoring SocietyJeff Forney - Innocent People ProjectGregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawFireside Adoptees Facebook GroupDr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness MovementMoses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocateUnraveling Adoption with Beth SyversonAdoptees Connect with Pamela KaranovaSupport the showTo support the show - Patreon.

Send us a Text Message.Could you imagine uncovering your roots halfway around the world? This episode brings you the heartfelt story of Santo Marabella, who was born in Aosta, Italy, and adopted by a loving family in America. Santo sheds light on his early life at the Instituto Asistenza Materna e Infantile and the touching way his adoptive parents, Anna and Sam Marabella, revealed his adoption to him. We also dive into the historical context of the "baby scoop" era, during which thousands of Italian babies found new homes in America, adding a layer of emotional and historical depth to Santo's journey.Santo's tale takes a dramatic turn with an unexpected reunion in Italy, a trip initially planned for a friend's wedding that evolved into a life-changing quest to find his biological family. Listen as Santo recounts the emotional highs and lows of meeting his parents and siblings for the first time, saying bittersweet farewells, and the enduring promise of staying in touch. This chapter of Santo's life is filled with heartwarming moments, language barriers, and the ongoing hope of reuniting with his younger sister after decades of separation.The journey doesn't stop there. Santo opens up about the profound grief and healing process following the loss of his adoptive parents and a beloved pet. Volunteering at an animal shelter and reconnecting with his Italian family became pivotal in his healing journey. Explore themes of belonging, identity, and the importance of understanding one's ancestry, as Santo uncovers fascinating connections to both American and Italian heritage. This episode celebrates the joy of discovering personal stories and the powerful bonds formed through family ties and adoption.Italian Roots and Genealogy is proud to share that Santo D. Marabella, adoptee born in Italy in 1961, is producing a first-person documentary about his adoption, called Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table).  His journey will build into a broader story about the universal need to belong and what can get in the way for each person, adoptees and non-adoptees alike, of finding your “place at the table.”Santo's team, lead by Tracy Schott,filmmaker and social worker, are pleased to announce that they will be filming in Italy this September with members of Santo's Italian family and his American “family” who are accompanying him on the trip!  You can view the work-in-progress of the film here: https://vimeo.com/984296330/5027660402?share=copyFor more information on the project and how you can support it, click:  IlMioPostoFilm.com Turn key. The only thing you'll lift are your spirits.Take away the stress of traveling to Italy. Phiítaly organizes AND guides you on the ground to unique, on and off the beaten path experiences. Most tours are 8 days and 7 nights just waiting for you to add your unique presence to your next adventure!Support the Show.Purchase my book "Farmers and Nobles" here or at Amazon.

In today's podcast, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, talks with friend, Mark Ratcliffe, about his vision for West Reading, Pennsylvania, with a look at how far they've come since establishing their organization 23 years ago, and where they are headed.Ratcliffe is an experienced Main Street Manager who creates activity within a downtown revitalization area and utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for core area economic development. He is responsible for the development and promotion of the Main Street Program and its events in West Reading, PA. Support the showOffice Hours with The Practical Prof®... and Friends is a production of Marabella Enterprises, a multi-media education and entertainment company. The Practical Prof® Website.

In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with long-time friend and artistic collaborator, Rachel Skye, about how she empowers women through pole dancing and other creative dance.Rachel Skye is the Fearless Creator of Studio Spin and the Fierce Confidence signature program. As a lifelong teacher at heart, she opened Studio Spin in 2013 to teach confidence to women through pole dance. Nine and a half years later, the studio has grown to offer a variety of creative dance and empowering experiences to all genders.For more information and to learn more about Rachel's exciting empowerment work, reach out to her at StudioSpin.netSupport the showOffice Hours with The Practical Prof®... and Friends is a production of Marabella Enterprises, a multi-media education and entertainment company. The Practical Prof® Website.

In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his long-time friend,  author and screenwriter, Barbara Herndon, about her new book, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES.Barbara Herndon is a New York Times bestselling children's book author and editor. She began her career in children's television, writing and producing the hit animated series Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys. Barbara resides in Michigan.For more information and to purchase, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES, click this link on Amazon.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his new friend,  Sarry Ibrahim, about the challenges of personal finance.Sarry Ibrahim is financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helpsreal estate investors, business owners, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealthregardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160years.Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked forcompanies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana beforefounding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept;the Bank On Yourself Concept, also known as the Infinite Banking Concept.Connect with Sarry on LInkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you/Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and former student), Landon Eckles, about the healthy food company he and his wife, Kat, started.Landon Eckles found himself at a crossroads in life. After spending five years in sales and management in the pharmaceutical industry in his early career, Landon moved into a Managing Partner role for Rose Rock Group, a global investment management firm specializing in Asia specific projects, in 2012.  Although this career was exciting, the weeks of international travel required for the position was not conducive to a healthy and balanced family life he had often envisioned - especially with his wife, Kat, at home with 4 children (at the time, now 5 children).  In 2014, while chatting about life on their family ski boat with their children and other family members, Kat and Landon officially decided to change their life's course by quitting their jobs, moving from Pennsylvania, and opening up an organic juice bar. Within a year, they opened their flagship Clean Juice store in Huntersville, NC and the rest is organic history. Currently, there are over 100 Clean Juice locations open across the country with many more in active development. Additionally, in 2020, Landon completed the acquisition of a non-toxic nail and beauty bar and rebranded the company to Freecoat nails. The first franchises have been awarded and several stores are set to open in 2021. Landon puts his faith first and is inspired daily by entrepreneurship, leadership, business, and team management. In late 2020, Landon was named to one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal and is highly sought after as a public speaker.  He is also an active member of the Charlotte, NC area Vistage CEO group, his family's church in Elevation Lake Norman, and spends the rest of his time chasing his five young children. Landon graduated from Moravian College with a B.A. in Business Administration in 2007.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and colleague), Katie P. Desiderio, about being and living in positivity!Dr. Katie P. Desiderio counts her blessings starting with the people in her life, which guides her approach to work where her sole focus is on every organization's most important asset -- you!She is among the 2% of the population known as an INFJ, according to the MBTI, and she embraces her top five Strengths Quest identifiers of relator, individualization, strategic, ideation, and maximizer. After working for several years in corporate marketing, Desiderio transitioned to a second career in higher education where she serves as a faculty member, Executive Director of Graduate Business programs, and the Assistant Vice President of Corporate-Educational Partnerships. Along with her work in higher education, Desiderio is principal of Proximal Development, Inc., an Authorized DiSC Partner, specializing in leadership development and the advancement of performance through learning. As a scholar-practitioner, she has been co-authoring journal articles and conference proceedings in the field since 2009.Dr. Desiderio is a proud alumna of Wilkes University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, and of Barry University, where she earned a Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership with a specialization in Human Resource Development (HRD).Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

In this conversation,  producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaks with seasoned Human Resource professional, Tracy Grajewski, Chief Human Resources Officer, Juniata College.Grajewski, long-time friend of The Prof, has had extensive experience dealing with human resource challenges in pharma, healthcare, and now higher ed. She shares her perspective on why collaboration is a good internal business strategy, in addition to one that works well in "playing with other companies in the same sandbox."For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com© 2021 Marabella Enterprises, LLC. All Rights ReservedSupport the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

In this conversation, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaksnwith respected mental health advocate and editor, Harold A. Maio, about the important role language can play in stigmatizing mental health and the simple, but powerful ways we can stop doing that!According to TapIntoIt.net, Harold A Maio is a long time mental health advocate whose main focus is language, the words we employ, the effect those words have. His advocacy has carried him to many states, the White House and invitations to speak in Berlin, London, and Ottawa. His work can be followed on the net.For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com© 2020 Marabella Enterprises, LLC. All Rights ReservedSupport the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Today, we pay tribute to Reading Community Players (RCP), a not-for-profit community theatre in Reading, PA, celebrating it's 100th Anniversary. In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Iris Bellman, long-time theatre collaborator and friend. Iris made her debut on RCP's stage at 4 years old, and her tenure endured some 40 years long, ending with the birth of her son, Nick. Marabella and Bellman discuss their affection and experiences with Reading Community Players, their "theatre alma mater." For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com© 2020 Marabella Enterprises, LLC. All Rights ReservedSupport the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

This episode discusses microaggressions, the usually unintentional offensive remarks or acts based on our unconscious bias. In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Tim Wortham, Jr, Eastern University, who co-hosts. Their topic is MicroAggressions and their guests include Tychelle M. Graham, BA, MSW, Diversity Educator/Facilitator, and Lizza Robb, MSW, Redshift Leadership. This episode features the audio track of the video series BlackStory, Episode 2: MicroAggressions, also produced by Marabella Enterprises, LLC. Here is the link to the video episode: https://youtu.be/frzka-CHoqoFor more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com© 2020 Marabella Enterprises, LLC. All Rights ReservedSupport the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers. In this episode, it gets personal. Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Lindsay Eshelman, Founder & CEO, The Recit Group, a brand narrative development and consulting company. Lindsay who tested positive for COVID-19, shares her experience and insights about symptoms, testing, tracing and stopping the virus. They also talk about business and life in a post-COVID era.This episode is dedicated to Marabella's aunt, a nursing home resident who passed from the virus. May she rest with the angels! Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers. Today, we're looking at small business. Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Bonnie Sussman Versace, consultant, trainer and author. Bonnie, through her company, FocusedLLC, works to help her clients, many small businesses, navigate the unprecedented situations facing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bonnie offers practical suggestions to keep working and look ahead, beyond the crisis. Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

The times we are living in are challenging to say the least. For the next few episodes will be looking at the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers. First up, the arts and entertainment. Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, actor, writer and filmmaker, Tim Carr, about what it's like being an artist during these uncertain times. In this conversation, Tim and Santo want to inspire you, support you and make you chuckle.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Why is it so difficult for us to acknowledge what we're good at? Most of us seem to have no problem identifying and beating ourselves up about our weaknesses, so why is the opposite not true? This is the conversation Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, has with his friend, Ms. Ellyn Longacre, Counselor, MA. Enjoy the conversation and be your own Valentine!Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Celebrate everyone's Holiday this Year! Enjoy this Season's Greeting from, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

'Tis the season... to celebrate differences. Not just to tolerate them, but to truly celebrate what the late New York Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, called the "great salad bowl" that America is. In this episode, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Amy Young, theatre artist and educator, about her experiences celebrating diversity and differences.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his Friend, Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Hotel, about what makes employee acknowledgement meaningful.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Kyle Ruffin, Metro Philadelphia marketing and media consultant, about her journey in caregiving with her mother, Paula, who suffered three major strokes.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is excited to launch his podcast series, Office Hours. He will discuss challenges and success in the workplace around people centered issues such as empathy, authenticity, integrity and mindfulness and others that promote his philosophy, "Manage with a Heart, in ways that feed the Spirit!" Plus, find out how you can be a guest on the show and get guidance from this workplace advisor and teacher. Enjoy!Support the show (https://paypal.me/MarabellaLLC?locale.x=en_US)

Toni Reece sits down with Santo D. Marabella to talk about the lessons that he has learned while caring for his parents. Santo speaks about what has surprised him the most about this journey with his parents and in a particularly touching moment describes what has inspired him about this journey. Santo has also written about caregiving in his new book - The Lessons of Caring. This interview is a must-see for anyone who has been or is in a caregiving role.

Toni Reece sits down with Santo D. Marabella to talk about the lessons that he has learned while caring for his parents. Santo speaks about what has surprised him the most about this journey with his parents and in a particularly touching moment describes what has inspired him about this journey. Santo has also written about caregiving in his new book - The Lessons of Caring. This interview is a must-see for anyone who has been or is in a caregiving role.

Our guest Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW (a.k.a., The Practical Prof®) is an author, playwright, filmmaker, speaker and educator. He's the author of "The Lessons of Caring: Inspiration and Support for Caregivers."  Dr. Marabella talks about the lessons he's learned while caring for his aging parents, and how the book can help people in a similar situation. Read the show notes to learn more

Guest Host Toni Reece talks to Dr. Santo D. Marrabella about Reading Film and making movies in Greater Reading!

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