Our host Jo Piazza has a new podcast series called Under the Influence. Of course she found a married couple while reporting it. She finds couples for Committed everywhere! Paul Vlitos and Collette Lyons are a married couple who recently wrote a novel about mom influencers together. An entire novel! We interviewed them to find out how a married couple manage ... Show More
Jul 2025
A Love Story 18 Years in the Making
Lischele and Derrick met in college back in 2000. They clicked instantly but never dated. Life took them in different directions. They both married other people, started families, and kept in touch only occasionally over the years. Then, in 2018, a birthday message reopened the d ... Show More
33m 17s
Jul 2025
What If the Love of Your Life Had Been Sitting Right in Front of You for a Decade?
Ciji and Travis spent ten years as each other’s ride-or-die—co-chairs, creative collaborators, best friends—without realizing they were also soulmates. They met through the Urban League of Greater Atlanta as ambitious young professionals and shared countless late-night meetings, ... Show More
47m 48s
Jan 2024
Under The Influence with Jo Piazza on Imperfect Paradise
This week, Imperfect Paradise, the show about hidden worlds and messy realities brings you an episode of Jo Piazza’s - podcast Under the Influence with Jo Piazza.Last December, Jo had LAist reporter Emily Guerin on to talk about Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen, the story abo ... Show More
46m 53s
Apr 2024
Candid Convo: Jo Piazza: The Art of Self-Promotion
<p>Jo Piazza joins us this week to talk about her latest book, “The Sicilian Inheritance” that is sure to be the book of the summer. As a journalist, author, and fellow podcast host, Jo has learned to adapt to the growing influencer economy, pulling inspiration from women like th ... Show More
38m 47s
May 2024
1670: Money, Murder and Modern Feminism with Jo Piazza, Author of The Sicilian Inheritance
Author of the national bestselling novel THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE and host of the UNDER THE INFLUENCE podcast, Jo Piazza, joins the show to discuss the rich themes in her newest book.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is ... Show More
38m 14s
May 2023
Encore: Mom-fluencers, Should Family Be Monetized?
Originally Aired 7.1.22 Influencing can be a lucrative and worthwhile venture, but in the case of mom-fluencers, it gets a little more complicated. Parenting content can be educational, aspirational and empowering. But what happens when your kid becomes a stream of income? Nicole ... Show More
28m 16s