What happens when you lose the version of yourself you’ve clung to for years — the job title, the status, the expectations — and find yourself in a fog of confusion?

If you’re Giovanna Silvestre, you start a video blog called Confused Girl in the City, build a crystal-inspired activewear brand, travel the world solo, and write a book that turns your breakdown into your breakthrough.

In this episode of the Blissful Biz Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Giovanna — an entrepreneur, author, and radiant soul whose story is as raw as it is empowering. Her upcoming book, Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos, is part memoir, part guidebook, and 100% a reminder that confusion isn’t a sign you’re broken — it’s an invitation to go deeper.

When the Hustle Breaks You Open

Giovanna started her career in Hollywood, working alongside big-name directors and celebrities. On the outside, she had it all together. But behind the scenes, she was slowly unraveling.

After burning out and leaving the industry, she spiraled into a deep depression — unsure of who she was without the job title, the network, or the people-pleasing path she had followed for so long. She eventually took over her family’s Italian restaurant, trying to “do the right thing” — but the spark still wasn’t there.

And that’s when everything changed.

In the depths of confusion, Giovanna asked herself a powerful question:

“What if I stop trying to fix my confusion — and start listening to it?”

What followed was a journey of radical self-discovery. She launched Confused Girl in the City as a vlog, sharing her truth in real time. She began practicing yoga, which helped calm the obsessive thoughts. And she got curious — not about what looked impressive on paper, but what felt aligned in her heart.

From Crystal Leggings to Book Deals

That curiosity eventually led Giovanna to launch her crystal-inspired activewear line, now worn by yogis around the world. Her brand was even featured in NBC and Forbes, and she grew a loyal following of over 400,000 on Instagram.

But the real magic? She kept evolving. When the leggings market became saturated, she didn’t force it — she flowed. She moved to Bali, then Berlin, and started writing the book that had been calling to her for years.

Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos will be released in May 2025 by Blackstone Publishing — and it’s already generating buzz for its authenticity, humor, and wisdom.

And after being rejected for two years by publishers? Two houses ended up in a bidding war over her manuscript.

Talk about divine timing.

What We Talked About in the Episode:

• How to embrace confusion instead of fighting it
• Why Giovanna believes the business journey is the spiritual journey
• What to do when you feel like you’ve “failed” at life or business
• Surrender, self-trust, and learning to flow instead of force
• The surprising way her father supported her book journey — even after he passed
• And why building a soulful brand starts with building a relationship with yourself

My Favorite Takeaway?

“I stopped trying to prove I was good enough. I started believing I already was.”

This conversation was a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to have all the answers — just the courage to keep going, even when the path is foggy.

Whether you’re in a season of pivoting, rebuilding, or simply craving more soul in your business, I think you’ll love this episode.

Connect with Giovanna:

• Website: https://www.confusedgirlinthecity.com
• Instagram: confusedgirlla
• Book: Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos (Available May 13 – now available for pre-order on Amazon)
• Send Giovanna your book pre-order receipt to enter her Maui getaway giveaway!

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