Giovanna Silvestre

About

Author, entrepreneur, content creator, and wellness advocate known for her memoir and self-help guide, Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. She is also the founder of Confused Girl in the City, an international activewear brand inspired by healing crystals. 

Before Fame

She attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a degree in international relations with a minor in global business. She entered the entertainment industry after graduating and worked as a production assistant and later as a director's assistant on major Hollywood projects, including Thor (2011). She had achieved early career success by her mid-20s, but the high-pressure environment left her grappling with anxiety and dissatisfaction. She became motivated to change her life, which eventually led her to create Confused Girl and her Instagram account.

Trivia

 Her debut book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos was released by Blackstone Publishing in May 2025. Her Confused Girl in the City brand has been featured in NBC, Forbes, and LA Yoga, highlighting its unique blend of fashion and spirituality. She often integrates her interest in crystals, chakras, and holistic health into her brand.

Family Life

She was raised in San Luis Obispo, California, and grew up working in her parents' Italian restaurant. She often mentions the importance of having a supportive and understanding family as part of her journey.

Associated With

She and Jen Sincero are both authors focusing on self-help and wellness.