Due to a guest rescheduling, this week we are republishing the part two of last year's interview with New York nightlife legend Carmen D'Alessio.  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 to the power of a large network.   If you’ve not heard Carmen, buckle up, if you have I am it's worth a second listen.  Now over to Carmen Guest Overview Born to Peruvian father, and 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.   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.  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.  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. 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 We also cover how she’s continued to reinvent herself and nightlife experiences around the world  Finally, we cover her quick fire questions and answers  I hope you enjoy the wit, wisdom, and wonder of Carmen D’Alessio.  What we discuss: How she moved into fashion Beginning her career as a nightlife promoter  How a 1976 bicentennial party reported in the WSJ got her on the map  How she met Ian Schrager and Steve Rubel and her collaboration with their Enchanted Garden ended up in Time How she was forced to invite them to collaborate when her Studio 54 backer dropped out  The evolution of their business arrangement and how that saved her from jail  How the day to day operation worked Her superpower of connecting people  Spontaneity and living without consequences  How Aids changed everything  Building her list of 8000 names  How nightlife has evolved as she has aged Carmen’s evolution  Staying young, her sense of adventure and freedom  Her mother’s lust for life Acqua fit in her 70’s Confronting conventions  The Gospel according to carmen Her feeling of youthfulness  Being thankful  Her principles  Establishing an environmental foundation  Her patience and faith  Links in the Show  Steve Rubell Ian Schrager Baby Brasa Andy Warhol  Imelda Marcos Federico Fellini  Infinity club  Enchanted Garden  Sterling St Jacques Grace Jones  Basquiat Cher  Michael Jackson  Keith Haring  Las dos lunas   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.