Sometimes reinvention starts with something small… like your daughters convincing you to post on TikTok.

In this episode, we sit down with Rita to talk about motherhood, social media, Italian family life, and what it really looks like to build a new chapter for yourself in midlife.

Rita shares how her daughters pushed her into the world of TikTok, how that grew into a loyal online community, and why social media can be both rewarding and brutal. From internet trolls to hateful comments (especially when kids are involved), we talk honestly about navigating the online world while protecting your peace.

We also get into the chaos and comedy of raising triplets, the dynamics inside big Italian families, and the very real favoritism that can happen when certain kids “get away with more”. There’s also plenty of parenting talk — including Rita’s clever “dipping trick” for getting kids to eat healthier foods — plus the surprising freedom that came when her daughters finally started school.

And because midlife keeps showing up in unexpected ways, we talk about reinvention too. Rita opens up about dreaming bigger, creating a manifestation board, stepping into acting with My Big, Gay, Italian Funeral, and embracing new opportunities later in life.

Of course, food comes into the conversation too — with Rita sharing her love for simple recipes that don’t take hours in the kitchen.

Warm, hilarious, and full of real-life moments, this episode is about motherhood, identity, family, and proving it’s never too late to try something new.

What’s inside:

How Rita got started on TikTok
Building the PizzaRita brand online
Internet trolls and hateful comments
Raising triplets and surviving the chaos
Italian family dynamics and favoritism
Boys, namesakes, and family expectations
Feeding kids and introducing healthy foods
Rita’s “dipping trick” for picky eaters
The freedom that comes when kids start school
Italian husbands and mother-in-law stories
Reinventing yourself in midlife
Vision boards, manifestation & dreaming bigger
Simple cooking tips and easy recipes
Rita’s children’s books

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