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.  

We recorded this interview in Carmen’s apartment back in July 2019. With windows open the sounds of the Manhattan provide a suitable city soundscape. 

Like recent episodes this is a two parter 

Part one, Carmen recounts the story of the enduring influence of her mother, escaping her controlling father, her early years in 60’s New York, meeting her first husband, and her magical wedding experience with Salvador Dali as her acting godfather. We skip the sensational Studio 54 story, and cover that in Part 2. But we end part one with how Carmen has remained queen of the night, and now day, with her sun-downer concept in partnership with NY based Tao Group, and more recently with Pervian concept restaurant Baby Brassa. 

I hope you enjoy the entertaining and age defying energy and passion of Carmen D'Alessio

What we discuss:

The impact of her upbringing 

Her father’s upbringing from a wealthy Peruvian family

The influence of his life view on her upbringing 

The positive impact and influence of her mother 

The serendipity of her mother and father meeting

Developing her own identity through her languages

Making a move to New York in the early 60’s

Power of her connections

Building an influential network from her first week 

How she met her first husband 

Carmen’s inclusive view of life

How she has reinvented herself from the queen of the night 

Delivering great evening experiences

Her relationships with the Tao Group and Baby Brasa

Links in the Show 

Carmen D’Alessio 

Guy Burgos 

Lady Sarah Russell 

Edie Sedgwick 

George Hamilton 

Salvador Dali 

Baby Brasa 

Tao Group 

PhD Downtown

Marc Packer 

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