Giovanna Silvestre grew up in San Luis Obispo, California. She is a popular travel blogger and founder of the unique yoga wear brand Confused Girl in the City. Graduating with honors, she received her International Relations degree from University of Southern California. She went on to work in the entertainment industry for several years. Some of her accomplishments include working with director Kenneth Branagh on the Marvel film “Thor”, co-producing a short film, “The Wind in the Willows,” with Peter Jackson’s company “Weta,” and working as a post production coordinator on the ABC show, “The Mole.” Recently, she has completed a campaign with Audi in Germany. She is one of the first female influencers Audi Deutschland has worked with. As an influencer Giovanna has worked with some of the biggest global brands including T-Mobile, Vitamin Water, Coca-Cola, Target, Walmart, Skinny Cow, Skype, Match.com, Bigelow Tea, Crocs, Lindt Chocolate, Vaseline and many more.
Why did you decide to start your own apparel company?
I really wanted to create something that empowered women to be themselves. I truly believe my purpose is to inspire other women to follow their true nature and be true to themselves.
What was the biggest rejection you faced and how did you overcome it?
I was trying to get my brand into a big retailer, so I sent my leggings to Nordstrom’s. One of the ladies in the buying department thought they were beautiful and really liked the concept so she gave them over to the main buyer. The main buyer told me she thought they were ugly and definitely not for Nordstrom’s. I was devastated for about 2 hours, and then I realized that not everyone is going to love what I create and that’s okay. I have sold thousands of leggings all over the world so some people definitely do.
What drives you to keep going each day?
Without purpose people perish. I believe that my purpose is to help other women find their true nature by me finding mine. Every day has a new lesson for us.
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