Her journey began in the high-pressure world of fashion as a Senior Merchandiser for high-end fashion brands.  A toxic working relationship led to burnout, unwanted stress and debilitating mental health issues. Self-care did not exist in her life.

Like so many who worked in corporate, she didn’t ‘believe’ she had the time to cook herself a proper meal, which inevitably led to poor eating habits, fuelling her already unhealthy situation. And that was even with living above her family deli that she could access anytime she wanted.

However, the closure of the family deli in 2011 marked a turning point. Craving authentic Italian flavours, she embarked on a personal cooking journey. Embracing healthier eating habits and mindful cooking led to an improvement in both her physical and mental well-being. More energy, better concentration at work, better sleep, more confidence and less stress. Paola had found the key to unlocking the happiness, health and balance she had been craving.

Cooking became her self-care.

She now transforms lives by teaching simple sustainable cooking habits that seamlessly integrate into busy lifestyles, enabling people to eat healthier, embrace the Mediterranean diet and enjoy a dolce-vita lifestyle, improving their connection with food, self-care and well-being so that they can thrive. 

Paola is available for presenting, commentary, panel talks, podcasts, features and brand partnerships.