Gloneration podcast, conversations around a new generation of global talents and brands. International talents are indeed everywhere. Markets are global. So are opportunities. Gloneration is the generation that can catch these opportunities.
Every two weeks, together with an international guest, we’ll embark on a journey to explore what it means to be a leader in today’s ever-connected and constantly evolving world. We will try to identify skills, knowledge, cultural and market approaches, personal and professional attitudes, and everything a global career or a brand needs to be successful.
Expect discussions that are always useful and packed with practical advice, but also brimming with personality. Whether you're looking for inspiration, knowledge, or a bit of both, Gloneration offers a refreshing blend of professional insights and heartfelt moments.
Join us to get inspired and learn from great global minds.
Simona Lodolo interviews Cheng Yingting, COO at Istituto Marangoni China, about the fusion of fashion, luxury, and education, highlighting the need to balance creativity with business skills.
30 May 2025
Events: one heart, two souls
Michael Dynan, founder of Assembly Events, recounts his international journey in the global events industry with host Simona Lodolo, highlighting his creative approach to sales and innovation in this interview.
16 May 2025
Woman in Pole Position
In this conversation, Silvia Schweiger shares her journey in the male-dominated world of motorsport marketing, discussing her passion for marketing, the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry, and the importance of balancing her career with family life. The #1 LinkedIn Global voice in motorsports emphasizes the importance of consistency in professional growth, as well as the need for cultural understanding in global marketing strategies. With great energy and determination, Sil...
3 May 2025
The Global Hospitality Recipe
In this flavorful episode of the Gloneration Podcast, host Simona Lodolo welcomes Felipe Ospina, entrepreneur and hospitality veteran, whose positivity and vibrant energy filled the studio like the aroma of freshly baked bread. Felipe shares his journey through the bustling kitchens and vibrant dining rooms of the hospitality industry, offering rich insights into the challenges, rewards, and transformations of the sector, especially after COVID-19. His story is a masterclass on building...
1 Feb 2025
A Business Adventure. Where wilderness meets luxury.
In this episode of the Gloneration Podcast, host Simona Lodolo engages with Simone Basini, founder of La mia Africa to explore the intricate world of safari travel and wildlife photography. The conversation delves into Basini's dual identity as a conservationist photographer and travel designer, his deep-rooted passion for Africa, and the unique experiences he curates for clients. Basini shares insights on the challenges of organizing expeditions, the transition from guiding...
21 Dec 2024
The Beauty of Challenges
Andrea Mantovani, L'Oréal Luxe Italy's Global General Manager E-commerce, shares his expertise on building resilience and trust in diverse markets, highlighting the evolution of e-commerce technology and adapting to modern consumer behavior.
30 Nov 2024
Landing Your Dream (Job)!
Nicolò Fatai, an airline pilot and social media influencer, shares insights on cultural adaptability, leadership, and resilience for aspiring pilots and industry professionals.
16 Nov 2024
Sparkling Future Formula: 1 Woman + Tradition x Innovation
In this episode of the Gloneration podcast, host Simona Lodolo interviews Alicia Lini, the Distribution and Communication Director at LINI910, a family-owned winery in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Alicia is an energetic, brilliant young woman who, together with her brother and cousin, represents the fourth generation of the family business. Her humility and simplicity are authentically engaging.She leads the Gloneration audience on her journey in the wine industry, the challenges of reviv...
31 Oct 2024
Global Pathways for Legal Talents. Beyond law, passion-driven success.
In this episode of the Gloneration Podcast, host Simona Lodolo speaks with Nicola Aporti, Food Regulatory Manager at Ferrero, an unconventional lawyer with a diverse international background.Nicola's journey is one of a kind. From law school to his current role, his global path has been designed around the importance of cultural understanding and adaptation in legal practice and the evolving nature of law. Nicola shares valuable insights for aspiring global lawyers, emphasizing the...
18 Oct 2024
Don't Plan it. Just Live it!
In this episode, Carolina Solari, Head of e-Tailers Global at illy Caffè shares her unique journey from Italy to England to China, discussing her cultural adaptation, career beginnings in e-commerce - for huge multinationals -, and the importance of building relationships across cultures.The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating different business environments, the significance of cultural authentic understanding as well as personal experiences in understanding global markets ...
4 Oct 2024
A Stylish global journey
From Luxury to Craftsmanship. From France to China and to the world.In this episode of the Gloneration Podcast, host Simona Lodolo sits down with Félicie Corre, founder of Chinoises, to chat about her inspiring journey from working at Hermès to becoming an entrepreneur.Félicie’s story is full of charm and passion. Growing up in Paris, surrounded by fashion, she had incredible experiences early on—like modeling for Oliviero Toscani, one of Italy’s most iconic and provocative fashion photograph...
20 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Money: a creative tool!
In this conversation, M. Claire Chung, serial global entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Ignae Skincare, shares her diverse cultural background and how it has shaped her entrepreneurial journey. She discusses the importance of cultural influences, education, fearless entrepreneurship, and the role of mentorship in empowering women in business. Her point of view of considering money as a creative tool is very unique and inspiring. Especially for women who want to start their own business...
29 Aug 2024
Positivity boosts profitability
Edoardo Noce, an experienced sales and marketing professional, shares his insights on building trust and developing markets in the food and beverage industry. Edoardo emphasizes the importance of trust in building strong relationships with partners and distributors, the time factor in market development, and the need for patience and understanding of different market stages. He also highlights the role of culture in business and the importance of finding the right partners who believe in...
29 Aug 2024
The future of teaching is learning
In this episode, Simona interviews Giosuè Prezioso, the youngest Dean of a university in Italy, about his journey in Academia and the Arts worlds. Giosuè shares his global education and experiences and discusses his decision to pursue a career in art and education and the role of talent in personal and professional growth.He emphasizes the importance of patience, sustainability, and charisma in his role as a leader and the need for diversity and inclusivity in academia on an internationa...
29 Aug 2024
Observe. Listen. Adapt. Succeed.
In the very first episode of Gloneration, the host Simona Lodolo interviews Mirko Pietro Bordiga, CEO Asia Pacific of Prometeon Tyre Group, General Manager with an extensive experience in the automotive and luxury industries. In the episode, Mirko shares his incredible journey in Asia, leading some of the most prestigious automotive brands, including Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, McLaren, Pirelli, and Ducati. Mirko highlights the challenges of working in different countries and cul...
30 Jul 2024
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This is Gloneration Podcast, conversations around a new generation of global talents and brands.Ciao, I’m your host, Simona Lodolo. I am Italian and I am a communication professional and author.International talents are indeed everywhere. Markets are global. So are opportunities. Gloneration, is the generation that can catch these opportunities.The proof? My guests.Twice a month I will be joined by an international talent. Together we will try to identify skills, knowledge...
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Money: a creative tool!
Published 20 Sept 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I think one is that agility. The world is changing as a much faster pace. And that agility to be flexible, to pivot careers. You need pivot careers to reinvent yourself multiple times. Number two, never stop learning. Because the world is quickly turning, changing all the time, you should never stop learning. So whether that is doing more executive courses or other courses, never stop learning. Number three, is being value-driven in everything that you do in an authentic way. Coming from the luxury business for so many years and seeing the transformation of it, I think it's really important for those businesses to question, how am I really bringing value to the customer? […]
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