Day One with Giselle

Ready Writer Services, LLC, for all of your book services In this episode of Lit Lunch, Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Jon Emery, host of the Life's Checkmark podcast, for an inspiring conversation about turning personal trials into sources of hope for others. Together, they unpack how storytelling, whether through books or podcasts, can break isolation, spark community, and give people the co...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services On this uplifting episode of Lit Lunch, Giselle Quintanilla sits down with bestselling and award-winning author Maria Carrion for a transparent, hope-filled conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of sharing your story. From surviving domestic violence and chronic illness to overcoming financial hardship and family trauma, Mari...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Catherine Allen-Carlozo, a seasoned financial advisor and author, for a transparent and empowering conversation about the money stories that shape women's lives. Together, they unpack how the beliefs we inherit around money affect our relationships, self-worth, and future, and show how every woman can rewri...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services Giselle Quintanilla hosts Markia Hall for an uplifting, transparent conversation about faith, community, healing, and the journey behind her book, The Hospital Movement . Together, they dig deep into what it means to navigate personal trials, share authentic stories, and build a movement that meets people where they are with hope and compass...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services Giselle Quintanilla welcomes Ely Delaney for a candid, energizing conversation on the heart and strategy behind successful email marketing and how building authentic relationships can transform your business. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Ely shares practical wisdom, mindset shifts, and the surprising power of follow-up not just to...

Ready Writer Services, LLC : all of your book services Ansonia Smith-Gibbs joins us for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, resilience, and the unspoken power of the women who shape our lives. In this episode of Lit Lunch, Ansonia shares the stories behind her memoir,  Molding a Black Princess , offering listeners a reminder that their story and their family's story matter deeply. Listeners wil...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Ronaldlyn Latham (affectionately known as "Ronnie") for a heartfelt conversation on love, loss, healing, and starting over. From unimaginable personal tragedy to finding renewed purpose, this episode is a testament to hope and the power of community. If you're navigating grief, searching for meaning after l...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services We're inviting you into an uplifting conversation with award-winning author and writing coach LS Kirkpatrick. From grieving pets and healing childhood wounds to empowering new writers, LS shares heartfelt wisdom and tools for those facing loss, change, or simply longing to feel less alone on their journey. Discover the story behind "Baxter's...

Ready Writer Services, LLC for all of your book services Giselle Quintanilla welcomes Dr. Paula Hollis for an open, encouraging conversation about grief, resilience, and the healing power of sharing your story. Dr. Hollis draws from her own life's losses—and her transformative work as an author, coach, and anthology curator to demystify the process of grieving, shine a light on hidden gifts, and e...

Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Tisch McDaniel, founder and CEO of M&M Advisory Group, Inc., and the heart behind "Choose to Win Every Day." Together, they discuss Tisch McDaniel's powerful journey of transformation after a near-fatal car crash, her passion for community through anthologies, and the impact of choosing to share your story. Listeners will hear about: Tisch McDaniel's path from su...

Giselle Quintanilla welcomes Raul Marin, award-winning poet, author, and speaker whose journey from rejection and addiction to healing and hope is as inspiring as his poetry. Together, they explore the power of vulnerability, faith, and gratitude on the path to self-acceptance and personal growth. Listeners will hear about: Raul Marin's lifelong love for poetry and the classic voices who shaped hi...

Giselle Quintanilla is joined by Michelle Faust and Daniel Faust for a real, hope-filled dialogue on faith, personal surrender, and building stronger marriages. Together, they share their journey from marital crisis to transformation, guided by surrendering to God and learning to understand each other beyond surface-level connection. Listeners will discover: Michelle Faust's message of walking in...

What happens when one phone call changes everything you thought you knew about your life? In this heartfelt episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Phyllis Robertson Thomas —licensed family therapist, author, and daughter of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson—to discuss her remarkable journey of discovering her biological father later in life and how God redeemed years of pain into a p...

How do you find yourself after years of pouring into everyone else? In this powerful episode of Day One Podcast , host I chat with Certified Transformational Life Coach, speaker, author, and Guinness World Record holder Leonne Sherr for an honest conversation about motherhood, burnout, identity, healing, and learning to choose yourself again. Leonne shares the deeply personal story that changed th...

What if your greatest health crisis became the beginning of your greatest calling? In this inspiring episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Maryann Castello —a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, NJ Licensed Massage Therapist, CEO and Founder of Neos Zoe LLC, award-winning international bestselling author, motivational speaker, TV, radio and film personality, Guinness World Rec...

The middle of the year is here—and with it comes an important question: Where are you? In this deeply personal solo episode of the Day One Podcast, I invite listeners to pause, evaluate, and reflect on the first half of the year. Are you on pace for what God called you to do? Have life’s unexpected detours shifted your plans? Drawing inspiration from sports, faith, and my family's ongoing jour...

What if life forced you to stop performing and finally face the parts of yourself that still need healing? In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast, I deep dive with award-winning international speaker, author, and mindset coach Robin Carr to discuss her journey from corporate success and hidden pain to healing, purpose, and thriving unapologetically. After an unexpected layoff, Robin found...

What happens when grief, heartbreak, forgiveness, and obedience collide with the faithful love of God? In this special LIVE episode of the Day One Podcast recorded at Words Matter Bookstore, I join newly published author, Sherell Graham, for the launch celebration of Faithful Love: Seeing God When Tears Blur the Vision. We took a moment, during her launch, for a raw and powerful conversation about...

What happens when God gives you an assignment—but nothing around you seems to support it? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sheila Libali , speaker, testimony advocate, and host of the My Sister’s Keeper Podcast , to talk about obedience, faith, spiritual warfare, and trusting God’s timing—even in seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Sheila shares her powerful journey of losing her job, facing...

What happens when high achievement leads to burnout and forces you to rediscover who you truly are? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Catherine Johnson , leadership and wellness coach, speaker, and founder of The Nellowe Company and SJE Consulting Group , to explore the deeper work of authentic leadership and personal alignment. Dr. Johnson shares the powerful story behind her turning point wit...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with trauma coach, mediator, and author Kandace Rather to talk about healing trauma, reclaiming your story, and learning how to walk through grief with faith. Kandace shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, navigating years of shame and pain, and ultimately discovering how healing begins when we allow ourselves to face the parts of ou...

If you're honest, how many times do you press through the days, weeks, and months without thinking twice about where time went? In this solo episode, I take a beat to reflect on the lessons learned during the first quarter of 2026 and share an important truth about navigating business, purpose, and faith: sometimes success isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about learning when to pivot and when...

In this deeply moving episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Carrie Eaton from Elgin, Texas — author, caregiver, and woman of unwavering faith — for a powerful conversation about grief, redemption, and the healing power of God’s love. Carrie vulnerably shares the heartbreaking loss of her 3-year-old daughter in 1995 due to a tragic accident. She opens up about the overwhelming grief that...

In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast, Assata Michelle Thomas , founder and CEO of Assata Michelle Enterprises, shares the deeply personal origin of her new book, Forward Only: Speak Power. Live Change , reflecting on a dark season in her past when she was facing potential jail time. We discuss how this circumstance, many years ago, long before the leadership roles and recognition she ho...

In this deeply moving episode of the Day One Podcast , host Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Daniela Roman, international best-selling author, speaker, survivor advocate, and founder of Daniela’s Delicious Delights, LLC, for a conversation about healing, heritage, and turning pain into purpose. Daniela shares how growing up Italian shaped her relationship with food—not as a chore, but as an expr...