Capturing the Essence of Slow Life
Mariangela Russo’s
Journey from Sommelier to Influential Blogger
Mariangela Russo’s journey into the world of blogging and Instagram began out of her love for photographing food, places, landscapes, and all things beautiful. What started as a hobby quickly garnered appreciation from her audience, prompting her to continue sharing her work on her blog and Instagram profile.
Mariangela’s Advice to New Content Creators: Simplicity and Authenticity
With a background as a sommelier in her family restaurant for ten years, Mariangela transitioned to a new chapter in her life. She now hosts authentic experiences at home during the spring and summer, where she cooks and introduces guests to the local way of life.
During the slower winter months, she dedicates her time to cooking, traveling, and creating collaborations with brands. Being a wife and mother is also a crucial part of her life, and she seamlessly integrates these roles into her creative endeavors.
Travel is a significant source of inspiration for Mariangela. She finds creativity in various stimuli, whether it’s a sound, nature, or a particular emotion. This inspiration is channeled into her blog, “Accade in Tavola,” which was conceived as a repository of emotions and memories.
Reflecting on her childhood, she recalls how important discussions and family matters were always centered around the table. Now, her blog captures these moments through writing and photography, focusing on emotions, experiences, food, travel, and table settings.
A pivotal moment for Mariangela was when, just four months after starting her blog, she received an email from Corriere della Sera, a prestigious Italian newspaper, announcing her as one of the four finalists for the most interesting food Instagram profiles of 2018.
This recognition was a turning point, leading to collaborations with major brands and a steadily growing community of followers. Mariangela prides herself on staying true to authenticity, avoiding trends in favor of real content and real life.
She showcases the slow life of her hometown in Basilicata, capturing daily moments from the market, bakery, street life, and her kitchen. With her baby often by her side, she shares local products and simple recipes, sometimes even teaching her audience how to cook basic dishes.
Her advice for new creators is to focus on simplicity and authenticity, sharing real aspects of their lives. She believes it’s essential to enable people to travel virtually from their sofas and see how others live across the globe, presenting simple recipes and genuine, authentic life experiences.
