Episode notes
Author Maggie Zurowska (pronounced Zhoo-RAHV-ska) sits down with Vinnie Corbo from Volossal Publishing to share her journey from a free-range childhood in Poland’s mountains to the culture shock of New York City—and how that led to two candid books, Sex and Yoga and Behind My American Dream.
We talk about adventure vs. expectations, leaving a small town where everyone knows your family, working for the ultra-wealthy in the Hamptons, finding balance in yoga and spirituality, discovering veganism (ahimsa), and why honest memoirs matter—even if they’re not written to please everyone.
In this conversation:
- Growing up in Poland & why she left
- Identity beyond family reputation
- NYC culture shock & class divides
- What Sex and Yoga is (and isn’t)
- Spiritual awakening & nature/animal connection
- Becoming vegan and teaching plant-based cooking
- How personal stories help readers find their own path
Books by Maggie:
Behind My American Dream – memoir of immigration, reinvention, and compassion
Sex and Yoga – creativity vs. discipline, and finding balance through practice
About the guest:
Maggie is an author, chef/instructor, and vegan advocate based in California. She teaches hands-on classes (gnocchi, fresh pasta, tacos, more) that surprise non-vegans and inspire curious cooks.
About the host:
This interview is part of Volossal Publishing’s author series with Vinnie—spotlighting bold, personal stories that spark conversation.