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29th Apr 2025

138. From Crippling Self-Doubt to Authentic Self-Worth: A Conversation with Giovanna Silvestre

You know those times when you question if you're on the right path, or what if you're living someone else's version of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Giovanna Silvestre, founder of Confused Girl in the City and soon-to-be published author, who shares her remarkable journey from deep depression to discovering her authentic self-worth.

Giovanna's story of breaking free from what she calls "the dark night of the LA soul" offers a roadmap for any woman who's feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from her true desires.

We dive deep into:

  • 💫 How to recognize when you're living based on others' expectations instead of your soul's calling
  • 🎒 A powerful visualization technique to release shame and guilt that's been weighing you down
  • 📝 The "Loving Yourself Checklist" to overcome imposter syndrome and build lasting self-worth
  • 💬 Why speaking up for yourself isn't "crazy" (and how women are redefining relationship dynamics)
  • 🌱 The courage to let go of certain dreams to create space for new ones that truly align with your soul

If you've ever questioned your worth, felt lost in the demands of daily life, or found yourself going through the motions on autopilot, this conversation offers practical tools to reconnect with your authentic self and rediscover joy in your everyday experiences.

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Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Beyond Awareness (formerly Journal Entries) is for successful women in leadership and business who know exactly what they need to do but can't make themselves do it.

You know you need to prioritize yourself, delegate more, set boundaries, stop bringing work home. You've tried therapy, coaching, retreats. You know the solution - but you either can't follow through, or when you DO, it doesn't stick.

Host Samantha Hawley helps business owners and executives earning $100k+ excavate the root beliefs underneath the execution gap. Why do you keep not doing the thing? Why doesn't it feel better when you do? Using strategic journaling and emotional excavation, we go beyond awareness into why you're actually stuck in the pattern.

This isn't about more tactics or tips. This is about understanding why awareness isn't enough and what actually needs to shift for you to change.

You'll hear about: decision fatigue, why you can't prioritize yourself, nervous system regulation, being present with your kids, root cause of overwhelm, why boundaries don't stick, self-sabotage patterns, and how your internal state impacts everything.

Perfect for: Female CFOs, VPs, directors, executives, business owners, and women in leadership who are tired of knowing what's wrong but not being able to change it.
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