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What Lights Us Up#31: Unearth Hidden Stories: Stephanie Detton on Finding Passion and Purpose Through Italian American HistoryEver wonder how stories from the past can guide your path today? Tune in to discover how uncovering buried family histories, long-forgotten newspaper clippings, and everyday heroes can spark your sense of connection, curiosity, and courage to follow what lights you up.Stephanie Detton, host and creator of the Italian American Stories Podcast, is on a mission to bring forgotten stories of Italian Americans—past and present—back to life. What started as a personal passion for exploring her own family history has grown into a living archive of voices that honor ancestors, preserve herit...
2025-10-0632 min
Italian Roots and GenealogyUncovering Italian American HeritageSend us a textIn this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Stephanie Detton, the creator and host of the podcast 'Italian American Stories.' They delve into Stephanie's family heritage, her journey into genealogy, and the inspiration behind her podcast. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural history, the challenges of researching family backgrounds, and the fascinating tales that emerge from Italian American archives. Stephanie shares unique stories, including the intriguing lives of her ancestors and the weird and wonderful tales she has uncovered in her research.Genealogy drives a passion for storytelling...
2025-09-1135 min
Italian Impact PodcastIIW - Episode 99 - Stephanie DettonThis week I interview the co-host of the "Italian American Stories Podcast", Stephanie Detton. Stephanie and I have an absolute wonderful time talking about a myriad of things. When she is not researching stories, she is busy teaching and spending time with friends and family but she absolutely entertains us with some incredible stories from history related to some very interesting Italian characters! You can listen to her here: https://www.italianamericanstories.com/
2025-03-2741 min