Perfume, Passion, and the Italian Perfumery Landscape with Sara Phillips Chiapetta

Exploring Italian Entrepreneurship and Botanical Perfumery with Sara Phillips Chiapetta on The Honest Field GuideIn this special episode of the Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel travels to Italy to dive into the world of Italian entrepreneurship and artistry. This is part three in a five part series!Joined by Sara Phillips Chiapetta, an Italian-American entrepreneur and founder of Pante Perfume, JinJa delves into Sara’s journey from working at the U.S. State Department to starting her botanical perfumery in Italy. They discuss the cultural differences in entrepreneurship between the U.S. and Italy, the challenges of creating non-synthetic scents under European regulations, and the deep respect Italians have for craftsmanship and artistic work. Sara shares insights about her creative process, her unique approach to perfumery, and the inspiration she draws from nature. This conversation provides an intimate look at the life of a modern-day artisan and the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Italy's historic landscapes.