Self-empowerment is impossible without leaning into vulnerability. But make no mistake—there is power in vulnerability. Beneath its surface lies a force, fierce and unrelenting, like the simmering tension before a volcanic eruption. There is a moment in every journey of self-discovery when the world feels heavy with expectations. The voices sometimes of society, sometimes ofContinueContinue reading “Finding the Divine Within: Trusting My Gut, Leaping Fearlessly, and Choosing Myself”
Author Archives: Giovanna Agnes
Breaking Barriers, Promoting Unity, and Mental Health Awareness in the Modeling Industry: My Journey with Nikki Gal
As a model who embarked on this exciting journey later in life, it was an absolute thrill to be contacted by Nikki Gal, a renowned model who has graced international magazines for over a decade, a digital artist, a public speaker, as well as a mental health advocate. Nikki is a true inspiration. Not onlyContinueContinue reading “Breaking Barriers, Promoting Unity, and Mental Health Awareness in the Modeling Industry: My Journey with Nikki Gal”
No Explanation Needed.
One of the biggest challenges in my journey toward authenticity has been navigating my own intellect. When my mind spirals into self-doubt and self-criticism, it can feel like an unstoppable force, holding me back with negative self-talk and relentless overanalysis. This internal struggle has often kept me from fully trusting and embracing myself. Last year,ContinueContinue reading “No Explanation Needed.”
You are YOU.
During my high school years, my parents enrolled me in a boarding school in Rome, Italy to encourage me to learn how to be self-sufficient. It was a transformative experience, and the friendships I forged there are still precious to me. My best friend, who was my roommate when I was 11, has been aContinueContinue reading “You are YOU.”
When you Fall Get Back Up!
Embracing Strength and Balance: A Journey of Mind and Body At the end of May, on the eve of my 49th birthday, I found myself facing an unexpected challenge. While at the gym, I injured my back attempting a 110-pound trap bar deadlift. My twenty-year-old spirit, still very much alive within my 49-year-old body, believedContinueContinue reading “When you Fall Get Back Up!”
Finding Renewed Strength: My Journey to Becoming a Model at 48
At 48, I had long harbored a dream, a dream that had lingered in the recesses of my mind since my teens. This dream was to become a model and a passionate advocate for women’s wellness. Life, however, had a way of sidetracking me, and as the years went by, I had almost forgotten thatContinueContinue reading “Finding Renewed Strength: My Journey to Becoming a Model at 48”
The Journey of a Thousand Miles
Between the ages of 40-45, I put my body through a lot. My husband and I embarked on a journey to parenthood through IVF. After multiple attempts, anguish, and disappointment, we decided it wasn’t in the cards, so we created a family by adopting two dogs. But by then my body had gone through theContinueContinue reading “The Journey of a Thousand Miles”
Vulnerability, my Path to Authenticity
In a world that often celebrates strength and invulnerability, embracing our vulnerabilities can feel like an act of courage. Yet, as we navigate the journey of self-discovery and growth, it becomes clear that vulnerability is not a weakness but a powerful catalyst for authenticity and connection. Brené Brown, a renowned researcher on vulnerability and shame,ContinueContinue reading “Vulnerability, my Path to Authenticity”
Leaning into Aphrodite 