About Me

Welcome! Benvenuto! My name is Kelly Tiberio. I am so glad you're here. Allow me to share a little bit about myself.

I have been on a mission to get to know Italy, my Grandfather's homeland, since my first visit in 2012. With each visit, my connection to Italy becomes more and more personal and meaningful. It has been such a gift to be able to expand my familial ties in Abruzzo and I have been fortunate to share that experience with loved ones and friends over the years, which brings me no greater joy.

l created Manifesta (pronounced in Italian as MAH-nee-fest-ah) out of my passion for Italy and a desire to help others manifest their dreams. The word "manifest" has dual meanings for me. First as a noun, a manifest is a list of passengers on a ship, like the one that my grandfather Tito took to America in 1920. The manifest detailed the names and characteristics of every immigrant entering through Ellis Island, including age, sex, marital status, country of origin, final destination, and more. It became a permanent record, a legacy of that life-changing journey he and millions of others took over 100 years ago.

Manifest is also a verb meaning to bring something to fruition or reality. An abstract concept, manifestation can include visualizations, positive affirmations, and intentions that result in desired outcomes. Manifestation is what I have been actively practicing for over a decade.

I believe manifesting is an important part of the equation, but it alone will not land you in Italy. Keep reading.