Day One with Giselle

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...

In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Raquel Soto , CEO of Your GPS for Success , to talk about what it really means to stay faithful to what God placed on your heart — even when doubt, fear, and discouragement try to creep in. Raquel shares how God has been teaching her to press past emotions, surrender outcomes, and trust the calling on her life. She breaks down how i...

Welcome to the first episode of the Day One Podcast for 2026. This one is personal. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the lessons 2025 taught me and how I’m now putting them into full practice as I step into a new year with clarity, intention, and alignment. We often rush to set goals, create vision boards, and make plans, but before any of that, your mindset and heart must align . In this episode...

In this year-end episode of the Day One Podcast , we reflect on the growth, stretching, and transformation that 2025 has brought. Because, if you’re like us, you can admit you are not the same woman you were on January 1st . And that change is evidence of God’s hand at work. 🙌🏽 My guest, LaToya Hammond , opens up about how the challenges and shifts she experienced this year drew her deeper into...

In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast , we sit down with Karen Marchione —author, radio host, and advocate for resilience—to explore how her personal journey through grief became the foundation for a life dedicated to offering hope to others. Karen experienced deep loss early in life, losing her sister as a child and later her first husband, with whom she built a successful business. Tho...

In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast , we dive deep into what it really means to break free from burnout and rediscover yourself beyond the grind. My guest, Brittany Russell , is an Energy and Embodiment Coach and the CEO & Founder of Elle Three Coaching . Before launching her business, Brittany built a successful career in the aviation industry — but behind the achievements and con...

In this special solo episode of the Day One Podcast , I’m taking the mic to reflect on my journey as a proud Latina entrepreneur, celebrating both National Hispanic Heritage Month and 7 incredible years of Ready Writer Services, LLC . I share how my Latina roots , faith, and upbringing shaped the woman and business owner I’ve become, and how that was beautifully amplified during a recent Career Da...

In this episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Kristina Roman , CEO of Roman Coaching Academy . After leaving behind a six-figure corporate career, Kristina stepped boldly into entrepreneurship and never looked back. As a business coach, she now helps mid-level corporate leaders turn their passions into profitable online businesses. With over 20 years of leadership experience and a heart...

In this episode of the Day One Podcast , I’m joined by my fierce friend Diana Sekwaila , founder of U-Empowered Minds Global . Diana opens up about her journey of sickness, loss, and hitting rock bottom—and how in the midst of it all, she found her greatest strength in searching for God. Her story is a reminder that even when everything else is stripped away, God remains. If you’ve ever felt like...

In this episode of Day One, my friend, Elena Rodriguez, shares her story of surrender and obedience the day her husband unexpectedly suffered a major health crisis. Just a few weeks before Christmas, Elena found her husband in bed and unconscious. This event led to a greater story of discovery and trials she never would've imagined. What do you do with the pain of losing someone you love, the...

Letting go is never easy, but holding on to what no longer serves you can keep you from stepping into what God has for you. In this episode of the Day One Podcast , I sit down with Latoya Washington —a powerhouse entrepreneur, psalmist, best-selling author, and host of the Broken Vessels Podcast —to talk about the power of release . We dive into: 🔥 The challenges of moving forward when fear and u...

As we move through the year, the pressure to hit those early-set goals can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Day One Podcast , I sit down with Tisha Crippen of Touch Management and LaToya Hammond of IGOTTU—two powerhouse women from our B3 Media TV platform—to talk about moving at God’s pace . We dive into what it means to align with God’s rhythm, celebrating the wins along the way, and reworki...

On this brand-new episode of the Day One Podcast, I sit down with powerhouse "serialpreneur" Kenya Linton, owner of Hustling Spirit, Forever Branded, TKL Talks, and partner at B3 Media TV. We dive deep into the fears, distractions, and deterrents—the “little foxes”—that often keep us from showing up on Day One. Kenya shares how she’s learned to eliminate distractions, stay focused, and w...

In this inspiring episode of the Day One Podcast, I sit down with Wandria Hampton of Zoe Woman Enterprises and B3 Media TV as she shares her powerful Day One moment—the day she made the decision to fully embrace who God created her to be. The day she decided to reach back to how God created her and unapologetically became her! From childhood dreams to stepping boldly into her divine purpose, Wandr...

In this powerful episode of the Day One Podcast , Chanel McCord , CEO and Clinical Director of Oasis Wellness Group opens up about her Day One moment—a journey marked by loss, suffering, and health challenges that reshaped her life and propelled her into her calling. Through her pain and the crushing, Chanel gained a deeper understanding of her God-given purpose to serve others with authenticity....