Maria Manetti Shrem, a Luminary in Philanthropy
The Interchange with Latife Hayson
Release Date: 12/02/2024
Susie Heller: Producer of Julia Child Television Shows & Thomas Keller Cook Books
The Interchange with Latife Hayson
We're thrilled to present a re-mastered classic from my "Napa Valley Inside Out," podcast, now part of "The Interchange Podcast with Latife Hayson". Join us for a front row seat into the culinary world with Susie Heller, the force behind some of the most influential food media. Susie Heller shares her incredible journey, from producing all of Julia Child's iconic television shows to writing Thomas Keller's cookbooks. Hear firsthand stories about her collaborations with a constellation of top chefs, including Jacques Pépin, Jeremiah Tower, Alice Waters, and of course, Julia...
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From Intel in the 70’s & Dot-Com Boom to life in Napa Valley: A Conversation with Tech Pioneer Chuck McMinn
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Join me on "The Interchange Podcast with Latife Hayson" for an insightful journey with Silicon Valley titan Chuck McMinn! From his early days at Intel during Andy Grove's reign, shaping the future of microprocessors and semiconductors, to co-founding Covad Communications – a pioneering high-speed internet service that went public and challenged established players during the dot-com boom – Chuck's story is one of groundbreaking innovation. Discover invaluable entrepreneurial advice gleaned from his days in venture capital looking at thousands of proposals, navigating the dot-com...
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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Explained
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n today's episode, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Gan Dunnington, based in St. Helena, California, takes a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge heart surgery. Dr. Dunnington, a leading expert in minimally invasive heart surgery, performs complex cardiac interventions, such as ablation, valve repair, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, improving patient outcomes with smaller incisions and reduced recovery times. He explains advanced procedures like the Hybrid Maze for atrial fibrillation, a game-changer in cardiac care. Drawing on his extensive experience from...
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AI, Robotics, PRP & ACL Repair: Dr. Kevin R. Stone on Orthopaedic Innovation
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Latife Hayson interviews Kevin R. Stone, MD on The Interchange Podcast, exploring the latest in orthopaedic innovation. Learn about robotic knee surgery, AI-powered diagnosis, PRP therapy for stem cell healing, joint replacement and biological ACL repair. Hear about the Stone Foundation's research on accelerated healing and decreased muscle atrophy after surgery. Get insights from Dr. Stone's book, 'Play Forever.' Topics include: Injury recovery and prevention, Fitness and Training, Mental Toughness and resilience, Nutrition and Hydration, and The Aging Athlete. Connect with Dr. Stone: Watch...
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Driving Social Impact Through Business: The Jake Kloberdanz Blueprint
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Discover the groundbreaking approach to business that's changing the world! Join us on The Interchange as we sit down with Jake Kloberdanz, serial entrepreneur, visionary, and architect of Cause-Centric Commerce. Jake shares his journey building impactful brands and communities, revealing the secrets to integrating social good into everyday business. Learn how to: Drive profit while making a real difference. Build a purpose-driven brand that resonates with customers. Harness the power of Cause-Centric Commerce to create positive change. Jake's insights are invaluable for entrepreneurs,...
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This Marine Veteran Runs a Tech Giant's Strategy
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In today's episode, I sit down with Ryan Stone, Group Director of Corporate Development, Strategy, and New Ventures at Cadence Design Systems, a leader in semiconductor and circuit electronic design automation. With four degrees under his belt, Ryan has also been a corporate attorney for Cadence Design, Cooley, Kirkland & Ellis, and Microsoft Corporation, advising on mergers and acquisitions, financing, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. Today, we are going to talk about his fascinating journey into the corporate world, which started as an Intelligence Officer in the United States...
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Passion and Determination Against All Odds–Unraveling The Mystery of Cleopatra’s tomb
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In this week's episode, I sit down with the incomparable, former Lawyer, National Geographic Explorer, and world-renowned Archaeologist, Dr. Kathleen Martinez - known for her ongoing search for Cleopatra's tomb at Taposiris Magna temple in Egypt. From the age of 4 or 5, Kathleen dreamed of one day becoming an archaeologist and working in Egypt. Her parents did not support her dream; they thought it futile. So, like her father, she studied law. Kathleen tells us the extraordinary story of her first case at the age of 18 that caught the eye of the most high-profile criminal attorney in the...
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The Power of Education, Passion, Drive and AI with Dr. Frank Naeymi-Rad
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In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Frank Naeymi-Rad, Philanthropist, Co-Founder of IMO – ‘Intelligent Medical Objects’ - a publicly listed company, and Founder & Executive Chairman of ‘Leap of Faith’ Technologies. He turned his doctoral research into a business that has become the premier terminology vendor for Electronic Health Records and is now used by about 85% of all physicians and nurses in English-speaking countries. He tells the extraordinary lengths he went to get on his feet when he first came to the US from Iran as a student. His excitement in knowing that if...
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Gregg Field, drummer and multi-Grammy and Emmy-winning music producer shares a lifetime of anecdotes proving that when you follow your passion, doors will start opening for you.
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Gregg Field, a music industry powerhouse, and one of the most versatile and highly sought-after producers, drummers, and educators in the music industry. Gregg tells us about his extraordinary life-changing moment at the age of 17 that propelled him to become one of the most coveted drummers in the music industry. He went on to tour with Count Basi, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald. It was during this time he met Henry Mancini, one of the greatest music composers of all time. Gregg tells us that what he learned way back then, was that where...
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Monica Mancini, Double-Grammy Nominated Vocalist and Daughter of Famed Film Composer Henry Mancini
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Monica tells us how her mother, Ginny Mancini, a singer, met the late, great Henry Mancini and stories of how Monica’s career as a singer from the age of 14 years evolved. Monica goes on to talk about her albums, including “I’ve Loved These Days” where she was joined by Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson and Stevie Wonder to name a few. We go on to talk about her siblings, Felice Mancini and Chris Mancini who have worked so hard, particularly this year, on what would have been their father’s 100th birthday to honor their mother’s wishes to keep their father’s legacy alive throughout...
info_outlineIn today’s episode I sit down with Maria Manetti Shrem, renowned for her pivotal role in internationalizing the fashion houses of Gucci and Fendi in the 70’s & 80’s, her extraordinary philanthropy and her friendships with likes of King Charles, Pavarotti, Renae Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Fabiano, and Sophia Loren to name a few.
Maria reflects on her earliest years in Italy, when Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain, the day she was born, and how it impacted her life and set the stage for how she was determined to live a very different life. She tells the story of how she got into the fashion industry with her first husband in Florence, building a very successful company with 300 people working for her, and ultimately giving it all up to follow a man she fell in love with who lived in San Francisco. Her fascinating story goes on to tell how she developed 12 Gucci Franchises in the United States for Joseph Magnin in San Francisco and then started her own company, Manetti Farrow, with her second husband. Together, they were instrumental in internationalizing Gucci, Fendi and Mark Cross throughout America.
Maria tells us that after being caught in the middle of the Gucci war, feeling exhausted from work, and ultimately selling her company in the late 80’s, she was devastated when her second husband left her, and turned to Buddhism, which she believes ‘saved her life’.
Maria shares her chance meetings with Jose Carreras, Renata Scotto Luciano Pavarotti & Renae Fleming, Placido Domingo, and the close friendships she developed with all of them.
In 2010 Maria made the decision for the 3rd stage of her life, to become a philanthropist at high level and to give with ‘warm hands instead of cold hands after death’. Hear her stories of the 50 Foundations she supports in a significant way throughout the world, traveling the globe year-round to enjoy and support them. You will be mesmerized by her fantastic stories, energy, and the absolute joy she gets from changing the lives of so many young people, through her gift of education to them.
And finally her fabulous stories of Festival Napa Valley and how it all began.
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