However, her story begins over 600 miles away from Italy’s financial capital. Maria Grazia was born in Accettura, a small town in Basilicata that holds a special place in her heart. She returns whenever she can. Through various activities, Maria Grazia cultivates her “Lucanità,” a way of being that she emphasizes can be expressed even just by talking about Basilicata, which from her point of view is equivalent to talking about herself. Because Basilicata is not just a geographical location, but a state of mind that accompanies its children wherever they decide to put down roots.