Amanda and Steve are back with Episode 8 — and this one’s packed with inspiration, hustle, and a little unfiltered truth.
This month, they’re joined by actress, content creator, dancer, and all-around powerhouse Giselle Diaz (aka Gigi) (@gigidiazofficial). Born and raised in Queens, NY, Gigi opens up about how she turned her love for storytelling into a full-time career — and how courage, creativity, and a few major life pivots helped her get there.
From her early days in college to landing her first big break (hi, Nike commercial 👀), Gigi shares the raw reality of chasing dreams in the acting world — the wins, the rejections, and the lessons that shaped her along the way.
The trio dives deep into:
🎭 Taking the leap from college to a creative career
💪 Recovering from ACL surgery — and the mental strength it takes to rebuild
📱 Staying authentic in content creation
🙅♀️ Handling online negativity with confidence
✨ Manifesting what’s next — and dreaming bigger than ever.
This episode is all about resilience, reinvention, and showing up as your unapologetic self — no matter what life throws your way.
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