ABOUT CHRISTINA

My Story, My Journey

Hi! I’m Christina Minutillo — it’s so great to meet you. I believe we’re all here to create something meaningful.

Whether it’s a meal shared with family, a project we’re proud of, or simply a moment of presence in a busy world, I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly lights them up.

I’m a self-published author, podcast host, and consultant currently walking my own path of self-discovery — learning to live more intentionally, savor more deeply, and spend time with people who bring warmth and joy into my life. This space is a reflection of that journey. It’s a blend of everything I love: my Italian roots, the power of storytelling, honest conversations, the beauty of slowing down, and finding passion in the everyday.

Since publishing my cookbook, Cooking with Italian Roots, and connecting with so many of you over its stories of tradition and family, I felt a deep pull to keep the conversation going. That inspiration led to the creation of my podcast, What Lights Us Up — a space to talk with others who have created something out of a passion greater than themselves. These conversations have become life-giving. Many of my guests now feel like soul family, each one inspiring me to live with more joy, intention, and purpose.

It was during the early days of that podcast that I lost my corporate job in fashion — a moment that could have felt like an ending, but instead became a turning point. I felt called to travel to the town of my ancestry in Italy, where my grandfather was born and where my last name comes from. Immersing myself in the food culture of my heritage sparked something deeper: a profound reconnection with my roots, and a desire to share those stories and flavors with all of you.

So welcome. Whether you’ve found me through my cookbook, my podcast, or are simply exploring something new, I’m truly honored to share this space with you. Here, we celebrate what lights us up — together.