The Woman Behind Italian Bred | A Conversation with My Mom

As a special bonus episode—and the final seat at Italian Bred: At The Table—Candice is joined by the woman who started it all: her mom. In this heartfelt conversation, they discuss what it was like raising two daughters who were born to perform while she preferred cheering from the audience. She shares why she loves Italian Bred but has never wanted the spotlight herself, how growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by two incredibly strong women shaped the mother she became, and why she's always believed Candice was meant to be on stage. Together they reflect on family, motherhood, resilience, and the quiet strength behind every performer. It's an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation about the women who raise us, believe in us, and remind us where we come from. Thank you for joining us for this special companion series to Italian Bred. Pull up a chair one last time—because every great family story begins with Mom. Follow on IG @CandiceGuardino Subscribe to watch the full episodes on YouTube @CandiceGuardinoComedy More Uncensored Stories on Candice's Substack Relax, it's all free - we don't pull that sh!t =)