Negotiating Happiness Ep 72 - Filomena Lofranco_ La Dolce Vita Travel Fashion Show

In this inspiring episode of Negotiating Happiness, host Adriana sits down with Filomena Lofranco, founder of LDV & Co., to explore how she transformed her passion for Italy, culture, and connection into a thriving travel, events, and lifestyle brand. Filomena shares the vision behind La Dolce Vita Travel Fashion Show and reveals how meaningful experiences can bring together entrepreneurship, community, philanthropy, and authentic storytelling. She offers insight into the power of strategic leadership, people-first business practices, and creating elevated experiences that leave a lasting impact. Drawing from her background in operations, finance, and human resources, Filomena provides listeners with practical inspiration on building a purpose-driven brand, fostering genuine connections, and turning passion into a business that is both profitable and deeply meaningful. Who is Filomena? Filomena Lofranco is the founder of LDV & Co., a brand dedicated to creating elevated experiences that celebrate the beauty of Italian culture, connection, and community. Through thoughtfully curated events like the La Dolce Vita Travel Fashion Show, she brings together fashion, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and philanthropy in a way that feels both meaningful and memorable. Her vision for La Dolce Vita goes beyond a traditional travel fashion show—it is an immersive celebration of elegance, flavour, music, and giving back. Taking place on April 22, 2026, at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario, the event supports Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan, reflecting Filomena’s commitment to pairing beautiful experiences with community impact. Don’t worry if you can’t tune in live — you can always catch up later on SoundCloud or other platforms. So mark your calendars and join us for an inspiring conversation! Follow me on all streaming platforms or keep up with additional posts on Instagram and Facebook! 🎙️ 🎙️GUEST LINKS:🎙️ WEB: www.ldvandco.ca/ EVENT: www.ldvandco.ca/event-details/la-dolce-vita-fashion-show-sicilian-escape FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/p/LDV-and-CO INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ldvandco/ LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/ldv-and-co-8263a8326 🎙️HOST LINKS:🎙️ WEB: www.ontarioassistant.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ontarioassistant INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/assistant.ontario/ LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/ontarioassistant/