I’ve got to tell you, when I first heard my guest today’s take on confusion, I was skeptical.
Especially because I was, once again, in one of those periods where I felt completely lacking in clarity, not sure what to do next and basically like every day was a slog.
Anyone else ever feel like that? I’m guessing yes.
And confusion isn’t really a word we associate positively with, right? I never did, at least. But I was intrigued, so I checked out Giovanna’s story. And came away with a whole new outlook on the concept of being confused.
See, we often think clarity is the goal, but confusion is a signal that something is shifting. It asks you to stop running on autopilot and start listening to your intuition, your gut, more closely.
Because when we allow ourselves to be uncomfortable, ask different questions and release the pressure—mostly our own—to "have it all figured out," confusion turns into creativity. When we have to get scrappy and figure out what we really want, that’s when we can get down to the real clarity.
This week I’m sitting down with Giovanna Silvestre—creative entrepreneur, yoga wear designer, author, and spiritual seeker—to explore the powerful, and often misunderstood, role of confusion in the journey of self-discovery. We take a deep dive into how uncertainty isn’t a sign of failure but a sacred invitation to get curious, slow down, and align with your truest self.
Giovanna opens up about her personal evolution—from blogging and building a crystal-inspired fashion brand to navigating grief and writing a book. Along the way, she shares how leaning into the unknown, trusting the universe, and embracing life’s messiness led to her most creative breakthroughs.
Oh - and she loves crystals too, which made me immediately decide she was my people.
But seriously, like she says: “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”
Top Takeaways:
• Confusion is a natural and essential part of transformation.
• Joy, creativity, and clarity often arise after periods of disorientation.
• Trusting the universe means balancing inspired action with surrender.
• Self-worth must come from within, not from what you produce or achieve.
• Grief can crack us open to new perspectives and creative depth.
• Creativity thrives when we give ourselves permission to slow down and play.
• Embracing the unknown leads to unexpected, beautiful possibilities.
• Healing often begins when we stop resisting what we feel.
• Life doesn’t require perfection—it asks for presence.
About Giovanna:
Giovanna Silvestre is the creator of Confused Girl in the City, an international activewear brand inspired by unique healing crystals, blending beauty and spirituality. Featured on NBC and in Forbes and LA Yoga, she’s a graduate of the University of Southern California. Transitioning from the entertainment industry, Giovanna embarked on a journey of self-discovery, emerging as a leading lifestyle and wellness influencer, entrepreneur, and writer.
Connect with Giovanna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confusedgirlla/
Website: https://confusedgirlinthecity.com/
Connect with Liz:
Instagram: @lizmugavero
Website: cateconte.com
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