Your Italian Podcast

Italian citizenship, culture, and the story behind your roots.

Your Italian Podcast is your clear, human, and trustworthy guide to Italian citizenship and the deeper story behind it. Hosted by attorney Lauren Hopkins (Molinari) — founder of Your Italian Passport — the show brings together expert insight, real experiences, and honest conversations about reconnecting with your Italian heritage.

Each episode breaks down the citizenship process in a way that feels accessible and grounded, from eligibility and documentation to consular appointments and the realities of navigating Italian bureaucracy. You’ll get practical guidance, straightforward explanations, and the kind of clarity that cuts through confusion.

But this isn’t just a legal podcast. It’s also about the fun, meaningful, and deeply personal side of being Italian — the traditions, the family history, the language, and the moments of discovery that shape your sense of belonging.

If you’re seeking reliable information, a meaningful connection, and a companion who understands both the legal and human sides of becoming an Italian citizen, you’re in the right place. This is Your Italian Podcast — informed, authentic, and here to help you feel at home in your heritage.

Guest

Marco Mellone

Marco Mellone is an Italian attorney admitted to practice before the Italian Supreme Court and the founder of Mellone Law Firm. He holds a law degree, a master's in international law, and a Ph.D. in European Union law from the University of Bologna and the University of Strasbourg, with more than fifteen years of experience across private international law and citizenship matters.

Widely regarded as one of Italy's foremost authorities on citizenship by descent, Marco has represented families around the world in reclaiming their Italian citizenship, including landmark challenges to the so-called 1948 rule on maternal lineage. He is the author of a leading monograph on Italian citizenship law.

Today he stands at the center of the jure sanguinis litigation before Italy's Constitutional Court and the United Sections of the Court of Cassation. A member of the Natitaliani Association, Marco has become a leading voice for the rights of Italian descendants worldwide.

Guest appearance on:

The Future of Jure Sanguinis with Marco Mellone