Episode #32: American Working in Fashion in Bologna, Italy

If you have ever considered moving to Italy and building a life and a business from scratch, this Dream of Italy Podcast episode with host Kathy McCabe is worth your time. Kathy is joined by Allison Hoeltzel, an American entrepreneur who moved to Bologna for a three-month internship over 25 years ago and never left. Now the founder of Italian leather goods brand ODP Collection, Allison offers one of the most grounded firsthand perspectives on expat life in Bologna you will find anywhere. Bologna consistently ranks among the best cities to live in Italy and this conversation explains why. Whether you are researching moving to Italy, retiring in Emilia-Romagna or starting a business abroad, Allison's story offers honest insight that goes well beyond the typical expat narrative. Find show notes for this podcast episode at https://dreamofitaly.com/32