In her newly released memoir, Liliana: Life and Business Lessons of a Restaurant Diva, debut author Liliana Cavaliere Hintz shares a raw, reflective, and often humorous account of a life shaped by determination, cultural transformation, and nearly four decades of running a family-owned restaurant in America.
Part memoir, part life-coaching journal, and part business playbook, this book is a deeply personal exploration of identity, growth, and grit. Told through powerful vignettes, Liliana draws from real events — from chaotic dinner rushes and immigrant trials to family betrayals and breakthroughs in mindset.
“I didn’t write this to preach,” Liliana shares. “I wrote it because I’ve lived through enough to know that success isn’t always loud — sometimes, it’s about staying grounded when everything around you is spinning.”
At 22, Liliana left her native Italy and landed in the U.S. with little knowledge of English and no formal education. What she did have was fierce curiosity, a love for people, and the relentless drive to stand on her own feet. From waitressing to business ownership, her story reflects the silent resilience of many women entrepreneurs — especially immigrants — who balance the worlds of home and hustle.
The book reads like a series of journal entries, filled with vivid memories: a terrifying kitchen accident involving her son, a green card quest powered by a red Camaro, life lessons from difficult employees, and revelations learned from mentors like Bob Proctor. Each chapter offers more than a personal story — it delivers mindset shifts, emotional clarity, and perspective-changing tools for readers navigating their own life transitions.
What sets Liliana apart is its authenticity. It’s not a polished, linear story of success. It’s a layered portrait of a woman who built something lasting while learning how to heal, adapt, and empower others in the process.
Key Themes Explored:
- The emotional journey of immigration and cultural integration
- Leadership in a high-pressure business without formal training
- The role of mindset in transforming setbacks into growth
- The intersection of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and identity
- How gratitude, belief, and energy shape outcomes
Whether you’re a business owner, a working parent, an immigrant chasing a dream, or simply someone in search of hope and humor in hard-won wisdom, Liliana is a refreshing reminder that the lessons life teaches us — especially the tough ones — are worth writing down, sharing, and learning from.
The book is now available globally on Amazon in both print and Kindle editions.
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Business-Lessons-Restaurant-Diva/dp/B0F92W3522
To learn more or to schedule an interview with the author, contact:
Liliana Cavaliere Hintz
+1 (989) 714 2182
eoliliana@gmail.com
Publisher: Writers of the West