Camilla Lunelli , Director of Communications and External Affairs, Lunelli Group (Trento, Italy)

Years in the Industry:
Sixteen years. Even if I’ve always “lived and breathed” the winery life – my father Mauro having been the winemaker at Ferrari Trento for many years – my personal involvement in the business began in July 2004 when I took on the role of Director of Communications and External Affairs of the Lunelli Group. I had just returned two days earlier from Africa, where I had been working for three years in the field of international solidarity for the UNDP in Niger and for an Italian NGO in Uganda, an experience that brings me great satisfaction to this day.

My Biggest Challenge to Wellness:
I’m lucky that I don’t tend to gain weight and I’m able to stay in relatively good shape even when I’m not able to maintain a consistent regime of physical activity. My greatest challenge has to do with finding a work/life balance that allows me to do the best job I can to my professional role, without feeling at the same time like I’m not being present enough as a mother to my three children. Now that they’re a little older and more independent, I aspire to enjoy a few moments to myself.

The challenge is feeling like I’m in the right place at the right time, rather than feeling guilty when I’m working because I’m not dedicating myself to my family, or when I’m with my family because I’m not working!

How I Keep It Together To Stay Well:
In terms of work/life balance, I schedule trips and dinners carefully so that I can focus on the most important appointments and try to be away from home as little as possible. This means I occasionally miss out on some of the more positive aspects of our work, such as enjoying the beautiful places where we have the good fortune to be able to share our wines. Working from home occasionally is another solution that helps to bridge the gap. My kids really like to know that I’m “there” at home, even if I’m locked in my office and rarely emerge.
 
In terms of wellness, I have an important resource: the mountains. The same mountains that give elegance and refinement to our Ferrari Trentodoc sparkling wines are regenerative for my mind and body, as well. Whenever I can, early morning or evening, I go running on the narrow paths near my house through beautiful vineyards and into the forests. After just an hour, I come back feeling refreshed in body and spirit.
 
One last thing: nutrition. I absolutely can’t resist enjoying the cuisine at a good restaurant or when someone cooks for me but I balance these indulgences with a simple and healthy regime at home, where we eat organic and local products almost exclusively and focus on vegetables and grains prepared simply and healthfully.

You can connect with Camilla on Instagram.