This clip is from Episode 5: "Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy"

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In the full episode, learn about the ghost town phenomenon of August in Milan, the sentence that if missing will get a resume thrown away in Italy, and the names you can't legally give to an Italian child are all part of this entertaining and factual chat with Federica Tremolada, General Manager of Europe, Spotify.

Federica has the unique experience of working both in the U.S. and Italy and gives interesting culture comparisons. Plus, she provides valuable insight into what it's like to be a mom in Italy.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Federica as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

• How many paid days off Italians get, especially in the year they get married
• What happens if an Italian bank holiday falls on a weekend
• An Italian vs American approach to lunch during a work day
• What's considered a "long" vs "short" vacation
• Work culture during August
• What "smart working" is
• Contrasting work styles in the U.S. and Italy
• Specifics of how you can use maternity leave in Italy
• Navigating Italian naming laws
• Gender gap in music charts and Spotify's initiatives to address it

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This interview is available to watch on Spotify or YouTube or to listen-only wherever you get podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.

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For more information about Federica Tremolada, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftremolada/.

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