EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 9M
Wise Women Conference: Rewriting Your Story with Gigi Olivo, Dr. Julia Wiener, and Chelsey Aprill
from Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay · host Elizabeth Mahusay
In this powerful panel conversation, we explore what happens when success, loss, health challenges, and career transitions force you to re-evaluate everything. Featuring Gigi Olivo, Dr. Julia Wiener, and Chelsey Aprill, this episode is an honest, courageous look at resilience, vulnerability, and the decision to take the pen back in your own life. In this episode, you’ll discover: The five stages of change that help you move from awareness to action Why resilience isn’t about pushing through, it’s about allowing yourself to feel How community becomes strength when you don’t have any left What it looks like to detach your identity from your title Why honoring your past can fuel your next chapter Gigi shares how rock bottom became the foundation for her work in wellness. Julia reflects on finishing her PhD while carrying unimaginable grief and how purpose can rise from pain. Chelsey opens up about leaving television news to align her work with her family and values. Each story is different.But the thread is the same: You are allowed to change. You are allowed to choose again. You are allowed to rewrite your story. Resources & Links Mentioned Olivo Consulting (Gigi Olivo) - https://olivoconsultingcompany.com/ City of Allen Public & Media Relations Office (Chelsey Aprill) - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chelsey-aprill-appointed-director-public-media-relations-ketdc?trk=public_post JW Strategies (Dr. Julia Wiener) - https://jwstrategies.com/ Get to know the Panel Speakers: Gisela Olivo is a Wellness Lifestyle Expert, real estate consultant, speaker, and founder of oLIVo Consulting, an international lifestyle company helping clients build health and wealth. She also co-founded The W.W.W. Health Foundation to promote disease prevention and community education through grassroots initiatives. Julia Wiener is a former Fortune 500 leader turned executive coach and scaling business consultant. She helped build and sell a 300-employee company to a Fortune 300 organization and now supports leaders and businesses across the U.S. in culture and growth strategy. Chelsey Aprill is the Director of Public and Media Relations for the City of Allen, Texas, leading community engagement, crisis communication, and strategic communications since 2014. She holds degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University and University of Texas at Dallas and was named a 2025 “20 Under 40” Young Professional by Allen-Fairview Chamber of Commerce. _______ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead?Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this powerful panel conversation, we explore what happens when success, loss, health challenges, and career transitions force you to re-evaluate everything. Featuring Gigi Olivo, Dr. Julia Wiener, and Chelsey Aprill, this episode is an honest, courageous look at resilience, vulnerability, and the decision to take the pen back in your own life.
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