Mama Nonne
A quest to find her maternal roots led the author down the path of self-discovery. As she explored the truths of the struggles her great-grandmother Mama Nonne endured, Josephine uncovered the vast reserves of resilience displayed by the women in her family.
The business acumen and courage of her great-grandparents left her with an overwhelming sense of admiration for the Sicilian immigrants who persevered against great odds. As she learned about the strong bonds forged by family misfortune, she gained a greater understanding of her own mother and of her own childhood.
About the Author
Josephine Traina was born in Brooklyn, New York. A self-made real estate entrepreneur for over four decades, she has owned firms in Georgia and South Carolina, coaching and mentoring real estate teams to success. Josephine was born with the entrepreneurial spirit in her blood, thanks to her great-grandmother who bought brownstones in Bushwick, Brooklyn after coming to this country from Sicily. Josephine has studied and traveled the world with the masters in business and spirituality. She is a travel buff, Firewalker, Namale Jumper (Fiji) and philanthropist, and runs her own business as an entrepreneur coach. She is the proud Nonna to five beautiful grandchildren. She lives with her poocher dog, Teddy Bumkiss, in the North Georgia mountains of Lake Lanier.
