147: Carmen D'Alessio on Studio 54 - Our 2019 Interview Revisited

<p>Due to a guest rescheduling, this week we are republishing part two of last year's interview with New York nightlife legend Carmen D'Alessio.</p><p>We loved this show not just for the incredible stories she tells, but for what she represents. Carmen is living proof that that reinvention is ageless, energy is infectious, and a reminder of the power of a large network.</p><p>If you’ve not heard Carmen, buckle up, if you have I am it's worth a second listen.</p><p>Now over to Carmen</p><p><strong>Guest Overview</strong></p><p>Born to a Peruvian father, and a Chilean mother, but grew up to become a legend of New York nightlife, impresario co-founder of Studio 54, and to this day not only continues to reinvent herself but also entertainment experiences, is this week’s guest Carmen D'Alessio.</p><p>In Part two of this interview with Carmen D'Alessio, the New York nightlife legend, impresario, and co-founder of what is often referred to as the greatest club of all time; Studio 54, we explore the untold story of the nightclub’s formation.</p><p>We start the interview with Carmen recounting her second marriage and leaving Italy and working for Valentino in Rome to return to NYC to build her ‘Queen of the Night’ reputation.</p><p>If you’ve seen the 2018 Netflix documentary on the infamous nightclub you’ll hear the other side of the founder’s story on how the sensational nightclub came into existence.</p><p>Carmen also recounts her memories of those unparalleled 33 months of hedonism, having her mother around her, and how the era ended and the world changed</p><p>We also cover how she’s continued to reinvent herself and nightlife experiences around the world</p><p>Finally, we cover her quick-fire questions and answers</p><p>I hope you enjoy the wit, wisdom, and wonder of Carmen D’Alessio.</p><p>What we discuss:</p><p>How she moved into fashion</p><p>Beginning her career as a nightlife promoter</p><p>How a 1976 bicentennial party reported in the WSJ got her on the map</p><p>How she met Ian Schrager and Steve Rubel and her