Natalie Di Pasquale

Natalie’s passion for storytelling was inspired by the new wave of Italian migration over the last ten years. Her curiosity and inquisitive nature led her to first compare and contrast the Italian migration stories after WWII, to that of the contemporary Italians. During her Law and Language studies, Natalie was the president of La Trobe Italian Social Club, a founder of Victorian Italian-Australian Tertiary Association (VITA) and studied abroad in Milan where she perfected her Italian and learnt about international law. Whilst in Milan, she wrote for international fashion magazine, NSS and attended events as a representative in Milan, Shanghai and Melbourne. Her social media influence as ‘Signorina Natalina’, and Segmento articles led to Natalie having a strong voice in representing the Italian-Australian youth of Melbourne and shining light on the Italy and ‘Italians’ of today. She has been interviewed multiple times on SBS Italian Radio, had articles written about her activities in Il Globo and is always networking at the Italian Festa or events hosted by the Australian Italian Leaders of Tomorrow (ALTO). Natalie can proudly say that she has two homes and is continuously inspired by them both. Her aim is to share with Segmento's readers her own and others personal experiences as inspired by Il Bel Paese. Follow Natalie on this journey or how she prefers to call it, La Dolce Vita