Welcome! Benvenuti a You in English!
Get to the next level—in life, in your career, and in English.
Cut through the noise. Get the real secrets of leadership and communication — in every language (even English).
Hi, I’m Emilia, the founder of You in English.
If I had to sum myself up in one line, it’s this: I connect dots that other people don’t always see.
I was born in the U.S., raised between America and Italy, and worked my way through more industries than I can count. Culinary arts, fashion, digital design, international business—at first glance, it looks like a wild zig-zag path. But every twist has brought me here, to my niche: helping people communicate, connect, and lead with impact.
People and problem-solving have always been a part of who I am. Sometimes that’s been a gift, sometimes a challenge (recovering people-pleaser here ✋). Instead of staying stuck, I’ve always opted to untangle things. That curiosity led me deep into understanding the human mind—because language and communication aren’t sterile or institutional. They’re raw, practical, and about making things work in real life.
That is what I made You in English is about. It’s not a one-dimensional language school. It’s bilingual coaching, workshops, and experiences for international professionals who want more than “better English.” They want to:
Become ninjas at communicating effectively.
Negotiate with confidence.
Present with impact.
Step up as leaders.
Here’s what you can expect from this Substack:
Posts offered in both English and Italian, with deeper explanations of phrases, idioms, and cultural references that non-native speakers often miss (so you get the “insider” perspective behind how English is really used).
Stories (sometimes messy, often surprising) from my own journey.
Insights and tools that cut through the fluff and get to the heart of communication.
Practical ways to thrive in careers, relationships, and cross-cultural work—also in English.
This isn’t about me looking smart on the page. It’s about co-creating with you, giving you the edge to move forward, and showing that we’re only limited by the beliefs we hold.
If this resonates, subscribe and share. Let’s see how far we can push past the limits we think we have.
— Emilia
