Simona Mangiante is an Italian lawyer, journalist, media personality, and entrepreneur whose diverse career bridges European sophistication and American ambition. Having worked as a legal adviser at the European Parliament before entering the American political and media landscape, she brings a distinctive perspective to international affairs, political commentary, fashion, and beauty. Despite facing intense public scrutiny, professional reinvention, and the profound loss of her father, Mangiante remains grounded in her values of family, faith, independence, and loyalty. Today, she is expanding her work in journalism while developing entrepreneurial ventures, embracing a vision that celebrates intellectual freedom, feminine strength, and the courage to define one’s own identity.

Here is the Q&A session we had with Simona Mangiante.

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How do you introduce yourself?

I am Simona Mangiante, an Italian  lawyer, journalist, media personality, and entrepreneur with a passion for international affairs, politics, and fashion.

My professional journey began in Europe, where I worked as a legal adviser at the European Parliament, before my life took an unexpected turn toward American politics and the international media landscape

And entrepreneurship, fashion and beauty is my niche . 

Today, I see myself as a bridge between two worlds: European sophistication and American ambition. I believe a woman can be intellectually rigorous, feminine, outspoken, and independent without having to compromise any part of her identity.

Struggle – What hardships have you gone through in life?

I have experienced the pressures of intense media scrutiny, political controversy, and the challenges of rebuilding a professional identity in a country that was an ocean away from  my own. 

One of my most profound personal hardships was recently losing my father. Grief changes your perspective. It reminds you that behind every ambition and achievement, what truly matters is love, family, and the legacy we leave behind.

I have learned that strength is not the absence of vulnerability. It is the ability to remain faithful to yourself even when life forces you to reinvent yourself.

What do people usually not know about you?

People often associate me with politics and television, but few realize how much of my identity is rooted in law, philosophy, art, and European culture.

Before entering the American political spotlight, I spent years working in European institutions, developing a deep understanding of international law and diplomacy.

I also have a very creative side. I love fashion, beauty, cinema, design, and the timeless elegance of Italian craftsmanship.

And perhaps what surprises people most is that, despite being a 2026 woman, I am deepest traditional and old fashion. Family, faith, and meaningful human connections are far more important to me than public recognition.

What sets you apart from others?

I think one of my most unusual qualities is that jealousy and envy are feelings completely foreign to me. I have never understood the need to compete with someone else’s happiness, beauty, or success. When I encounter someone I admire, I feel inspired, not threatened. And when someone doesn’t resonate with me, I simply move on. I don’t waste my energy on comparison.

I am also profoundly free of prejudice. I have a genuine curiosity about people, their contradictions, their choices, and the experiences that have shaped them. I don’t believe human beings can be reduced to labels, reputations, or conventional judgments. I prefer to discover who someone really is rather than accept what others tell me about them.

I have a free spirit in the purest sense of the expression. My independence is not a performance or an act of rebellion; it is simply my nature. I have never needed the approval of others to feel comfortable with who I am. In fact, if I had to choose my own best friend, I would choose myself. Not out of narcissism, but because I genuinely enjoy my own company, trust my instincts, and know that I will never betray my own values.

And that brings me to what I consider perhaps the most important human virtue: loyalty.

To me, loyalty is much more than standing beside someone when circumstances are favorable. It is about integrity, consistency, and the courage to remain faithful to people and principles even when doing so comes at a personal cost. Loyalty is what you do when nobody is watching, when there is nothing to gain, and when walking away would be easier.

I can forgive mistakes, weaknesses, and even profound disagreements. What I find much harder to forgive is calculated betrayal, because it reflects a conscious choice to sacrifice trust for convenience or personal advantage.

I believe true loyalty also requires independence. It doesn’t mean blindly defending someone who is wrong. Sometimes loyalty means having the courage to tell someone an uncomfortable truth.

Ultimately, I would rather have a very small circle of genuine people than a thousand superficial relationships. Admiration can be earned, affection can grow, but trust is sacred. And loyalty is how we honor it.

What are your upcoming major events?

I am currently expanding my work in international journalism and political commentary, with a particular focus on the relationship between Europe and the United States, geopolitical developments, and the cultural transformations shaping Western societies.

I am also developing entrepreneurial projects in the beauty and lifestyle space, inspired by my Italian heritage and my belief that elegance is as much a philosophy as an aesthetic.

My next chapter is about building something entirely my own: a platform where journalism, intellectual independence, entrepreneurship, and creativity can coexist.

I want my work to reflect the full range of who I am, rather than a single chapter of my life.

What expert advice would you like to give?

Never allow other people to write the narrative of your life.

In an era dominated by social media, public judgment, and instant opinions, it is easy to become more concerned with how you are perceived than with who you actually are.

Invest in your education. Develop financial independence. Learn to think critically, especially when everyone around you seems to agree.

And to women in particular, I would say: never apologize for being ambitious, intelligent, feminine, or unconventional.

You do not need to diminish one part of yourself to make another part acceptable.

Be whole!

Your social media handles and website links?

• Instagram: @simona_mangiante_