Have you ever felt like you’ve outgrown a version of yourself but weren’t sure how to step into what’s next?

Gianna Piazza is the kind of woman who makes you want to lean in closer, listen a little longer, and then completely reevaluate your entire life. Our conversation cracked open so many juicy truths about motherhood, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to break cycles and step into the life you’re meant to live.

Gianna is the founder of SOULFULLY CONNECTED, an awakened mother, and a guide for women who feel stuck in a version of themselves they’ve outgrown. She helps them decode the emotions and patterns that keep them small, reclaim their power, and create a life that actually feels like their own—without the guilt, perfectionism, or fear of judgment.

One of the most powerful moments of our conversation was when we talked about what it really means to hold both fear and excitement at the same time. Gianna calls it feeling “skited”—a term her son coined to describe being scared and excited all at once. That hit hard because, as women, we are constantly standing at the edge of something new, something bigger, something meant for us, while fear whispers all the reasons we shouldn’t move forward. But what if we did? What if we leaned into that stretch, trusted ourselves, and surrendered to the unknown?

“Fear shows up when you're facing that self-worth part of yourself—can I handle what's to come? But if you learn to trust and surrender, you realize you’re capable of holding so much more than you ever imagined.” - Gianna Piazza

We also got real about the brutal realities of motherhood—especially for working moms navigating cold and flu season while trying to keep a business (and their sanity) intact. Gianna shared her own experiences of being tested, stretched, and forced to reassess what truly matters. Her approach? Instead of letting fear and perfectionism run the show, she taps into a deep trust in herself and the universe. She’s learned to ask, “What do I need right now?” and to honor the answer without guilt. And let’s be honest—how many of us actually stop long enough to ask ourselves that?

Another game-changing insight from Gianna was about the connection between healing ourselves and changing the legacy we pass down to our children. She reflected on how each of her kids brings out different aspects of her own inner child—parts she’s needed to heal, accept, or rediscover. That’s the kind of work that shifts entire generations, and Gianna is doing it with intention, grace, and a whole lot of wisdom.

Her journey from working in the school system to running her own soul-led business is a testament to what’s possible when we listen to that quiet inner knowing. She took the leap—not because it was easy, but because staying the same was no longer an option. And now, she helps other women do the same.

If there’s one thing to take away from this conversation, it’s this: You don’t have to stay stuck. You don’t have to keep shrinking. You don’t have to do things the way they’ve always been done. The life you crave is on the other side of trust, surrender, and a whole lot of courage.

If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. And if you’re ready to step into your own next level, let’s talk. Your unperfected, fully aligned, wildly expansive life is waiting.

Connect with Gianna!

Website: www.giannapiazza.podia.com

Instagram: @_soulfullyconnected_

Facebook: @soulfullyconnected.2022

Take care of yourself and there for each other!

XO, Brooke Jean