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What Lights Us Up

Christina Minutillo

Booking Overview

This is a monthly interview show focused on purpose, self-discovery, creativity, and joyful living, featuring external guests who have turned personal passions or life changes into distinctive work, communities, or practices. PR agencies could credibly pitch approachable founders, artists, authors, spiritual teachers, travel experts, and community builders with compelling reinvention stories and practical insights; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 429 subscribers

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whatlightsusuppodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Christina Minutillo - Host and creator of What Lights Us Up, a podcast exploring purpose, creativity, courage, and the pursuit of a joyful life through conversations with people who have followed their passions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, artists, authors, spiritual teachers, travel entrepreneurs, and community builders with a distinctive personal journey and credible experience turning a passion or life transition into meaningful work.
Required Achievements:  
Founded a company, creative practice, community, or media project, Published a book or built a recognized speaking or teaching practice, Successfully transitioned from a conventional career to purpose-driven work, Developed expertise or a platform around travel, spirituality, culture, or creativity

Recent Guest Discussions

Vincent Fauceglia - Building Italian American Community, Cultural Heritage, Traditions, Belonging, And Creating Connection After Relocation.

MaryAnn DiMarco - Intuition, Spiritual Guidance, Family Traditions, Messages From Loved Ones, And Trusting An Inner Calling.

Adele French - Artistic Experimentation, Burnout, Reinvention, Travel, Perimenopause, Side Projects, And Integrating Passion With Professional Life.

Anthony Castelvecchi - Cultural Heritage, Migration, Food Traditions, Italian Communities, Identity, And Preserving Culture Across Generations And Locations.

Lauri Schmidt - Career Reinvention, Solo Travel, Entrepreneurship, Financial Independence, Adventure, And Creating A Life Centered On Freedom.

Recent Topics

Self Discovery, Wellness, Spirituality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What Lights Us Up
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#43: Find Your Way Home: Maria Liotta on the Wines and Places of Origin of Southern Italy

October 05, 2026

What happens when you can’t find the information you’re looking for, so you decide to go find it—and write it yourself? Tune in to hear how listening to your heart and following your authentic self can lead you home.Maria Liotta, an Italian Wine Scholar and Certified Specialist of Wine, is the author of Places of Origin: Wines of Southern Italy, a book that brings to life the wines, history, and traditions of Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, and Puglia. Maria shares how growing up with a famil...

#42: Find Your Path Through Food: Chef Tara Punzone on Italian Roots, Plant-Based Cooking, and Community

September 07, 2026

What happens when you go against the grain, do things differently, and follow what lights you up? Tune in to hear how curiosity, courage, and staying true to yourself can lead you exactly where you're meant to be.Chef Tara Punzone is the chef and owner of Pura Vita, the first plant-based Italian restaurant of its kind in the United States, located in Los Angeles. She is also the author of Vegana Italiana, a cookbook that brings traditional Italian flavors to the plant-based table. Tara sh...

#41: Find Your Cultural Oasis: Vincent Fauceglia on Building Italian American Community and Connection

August 03, 2026

What if the sense of home you’ve been missing isn’t something you have to go back to—but something you can create right where you are? Tune in to hear how reconnecting with your heritage, following what lights you up, and building community from the ground up can turn a cultural desert into your own oasis.Vincent Fauceglia is the founder and first president of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Charlotte Lodge, where he has built a thriving Italian American community roo...

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Frequently asked questions

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What Lights Us Up
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How do I get in touch with What Lights Us Up?

What Lights Us Up is hosted by Christina Minutillo. Its publicly listed email is whatlightsusuppodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What Lights Us Up?

The publicly listed email for What Lights Us Up: whatlightsusuppodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What Lights Us Up have?

Podseeker estimates What Lights Us Up reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What Lights Us Up?

What Lights Us Up typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, artists, authors, spiritual teachers, travel entrepreneurs, and community builders with a distinctive personal journey and credible experience turning a passion or life transition into meaningful work. Common among recent guests: Founded a company, creative practice, community, or media project; Published a book or built a recognized speaking or teaching practice; Successfully transitioned from a conventional career to purpose-driven work. Recent guests include Vincent Fauceglia, MaryAnn DiMarco, and Adele French.

How hard is it to get booked on What Lights Us Up?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does What Lights Us Up cover?

Recent episodes cover Self Discovery, Wellness, and Spirituality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

whatlightsusuppodcast@gmail.com

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