Author, podcaster, digital media strategist, speaker, entrepreneur and Mindset + Wellness Coach
Giselle Rivera-Flores is a digital media strategist, entrepreneur and writer from Brooklyn, New York living in Worcester, Massachusetts where the lack of city life makes up for the craziness of city life. She ditched her career in corporate marketing in favor of finding her own way towards the American Dream. Now Giselle helps creatives and entrepreneurs create an online presence for their business so they can grow their reach, leads and revenue.
As a wife to a photographer, a mother to three daughters, a homeschooler and a Latin woman, Giselle is always somewhere and everywhere at all times. She hopes to bring perspective, laughter and thought-provoking exchange to the “Don’t Touch my Podcast” conversation and the “Hispanic•ish” Newsletter.
Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
I am in love with storytelling, capturing experiences and sharing new perspectives. Through that, I have been able to develop my skills as a writer, podcaster and as a digital media strategist.
What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Hands down, Deadhorse Hill, and I love anything Jared puts in front of me.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
I’ve met three interesting people in my life, and they are my three daughters. Each one is different than the other, and they are constantly teaching me new ways of doing things and expanding my levels of experience.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere, I’d book a trip to a Spain then take the international train to all of my must-see places.
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Jay-Z, is always my go-to when Apple CarPlay or Spotify is simply not cutting it.
What is your best advice?
My best advice: If you don’t feel scared when pursuing your dreams, they simply are not big enough.
What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
Top three on my bucket list: Trip to Spain, Write a book, and see the Northern Lights
What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester?
Worcester is my second home. I don’t have a business that makes me feel nostalgic about old Worcester but Tony’s Pizza in Brooklyn makes me feel nostalgic about being home in New York.
Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
I’d love to have lunch with Rodney Dangerfield.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In five to ten years, I see myself doing exactly what I love to do now: travel, write, spend time with my family and my husband.
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
Only my mom and abuela know this but my first name was going to be Patricia before it became Giselle. (I’m glad they decided on changing it)
What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love. Grandparents. Sense of clarity.
If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
I would love to see Jasmine Cephas Jones bring it all life
What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
One of my favorite things in Worcester has become the building of community and allowing my kids to find a sense of self through the various programming available in the city.
What is your favorite smell?
That’s a toss up between fresh bread and newborn babies
Who inspires you to be better?
My husband definitely pushes me to always be better, but I also think my abuela inspires me because she endured so much in her life and still maintained a level of gratitude and love for herself and others.
