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As a child, I was enthralled with history and biographies. I struggled in Math and Science, but one rainy Friday, my 4th grade teacher pointed out I was good in History and my life changed at that moment. I decided that day I would major in History. So that’s what I did 9 years later, I entered university in Washington, DC to study History- a continuation of learning and analyzing people’s lives and decisions. I interned in the US Congress, at The White House, and for NGOs; and volunteered on political campaigns, and worked in the city after graduation. But moving to London to study for my Masters changed my worldview. I’ve lived in 9 countries and have found myself in a completely different arena: fashion. Over the past 6 years, I have developed an eye for couture craftsmanship, learning how to put intricate and detailed collections into words. As a result, I have developed relationships with some of the world's most leading brands, covering Paris, Milan, New York, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. I also have a faith and lifestyle magazine, Seele that I founded. I decided to launch ‘The Soulful Side Of Life,’ an amalgamation of my experiences, where I interview people in areas that have touched my life in: fashion, faith, entertainment, music, business, and entrepreneurship. The podcast is an extension of my interests in discussing people’s stories.

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Episode 45- Mariano Di Vaio Opens Up about His Faith in Jesus, Family, and Character

Mariano di Vaio is a model, fashion designer, and entrepreneur of Neapolitan origins, but was born in Perugia, Italy in 1989. He moved to London to pursue a career as an actor and model, but he didn’t know English and worked as a dishwasher. Those humble moments shaped him. He learned English and pushed himself to be more than a dishwasher.

Mariano then moved to the United States, where he attended acting courses at the New York Film Academy. Upon returning to Italy, he launched himself into the world of fashion, managing to obtain several covers and collaborations with international brands such from Roberto Cavalli, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.

He launched is online fashion blog MDV Style, sharing his travels and fashion activities, expressing his opinion on the trends of men's fashion. This gave him a certain visibility that led him to win the Best men's fashion blog award at the Berlin Fashion Week in 2015, as well as other awards.

Podcast 2024Ally PorteeMariano Di Vaio, Model, Nohow fashion brand, entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Roberto Cavalli, Tommy Hilfiger