A local Philadelphia woman becomes entrepreneur at 78 and recipient of Honorary Degree from Chestnut Hill College on May 13, 2017.

April 7, 2017 – As the success of her self-published book, Italian Moms – Spreading Their Art To Every Table, Elisa Costantini has now signed with Sterling Publishers, Inc. Elisa published her first book after the death of her husband and an expensive battle with cancer, left her concerned about her financial independence in these trying times. She complied the book with the help of her son, Frank Costantini.

On May 13, 2017, Elisa will be honored with a Doctor of Laws Degree from Chestnut Hill College. Elisa’s second title, Italian Moms – Something Old, Something New is scheduled for release in April 2018. A line of Table and Kitchen Linens and Kitchen products will also debut in April 2017. Elisa continues fundraising projects to help schools and children with special needs. Elisa continues to share her profits with schools in need of funding.