Diana Guintu shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Diana, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
After years of waking up to the blare of an alarm and diving straight into an overwhelming to-do list, I’ve intentionally traded that hustle for a gentler, more soul-aligned start. These days, my mornings follow more of an ebb and flow. I wake up naturally and begin each day by activating my sacred “Power Station” ritual. Just like a phone needs to be charged, I believe we all need a way to reconnect and recharge ourselves—and for me, that means plugging into my inner hero, God/Source, and my deepest intentions.
Over time, I’ve developed a set of grounding practices that make up this ritual: mirror work, meditation, journaling, and movement like a peaceful morning walk. This sacred rhythm keeps me anchored and emotionally resourced for whatever the day brings. Once I’m aligned, I ease into my first coaching call of the day, ready to pour from a full cup.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Diana Guintu—a life coach, speaker, and founder of The Healing Collective. I help high-achieving women in midlife overcome imposter syndrome and emotional burnout so they can reclaim their voice, navigate life’s reinventions, and step into their next chapter with confidence. As a bilingual coach, I offer services in both English and Spanish, because representation and accessibility matter.
What makes my work unique is that I bring over 20 years of clinical expertise as a Licensed Professional Counselor and coaching experience to guide women through lasting transformation. I blend emotional wellness with empowerment strategies rooted in healing—not just hustle. Through my signature 3-Step Empowerment Formula and Power Station Blueprint, I help women reconnect with their voice, move through imposter syndrome and self-doubt, and confidently navigate the reinventions that midlife often brings.
Right now, I’m focused on launching Her Next Chapter—my new podcast for women who are asking, “What’s next for me?” It’s a space for real conversations, healing truths, and powerful mindset shifts. And personally? I’m embracing my own next chapter too—as a soon-to-be empty nester with my son, Ethan, in college and my daughter, Alaina, starting her senior year. I’m leaning into this season with joy, curiosity, and a lot of sourdough baking along the way.
I truly believe the next chapter of a woman’s life can be her most powerful one yet—and I’m honored to walk alongside women as they rise into it.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I’d have to say my Abuelito—my dad’s father. A rugged farmer and a man’s man to the outside world, yet to me, he was pure love and acceptance. I still remember sitting on his lap, combing his nearly bald head, while I told him story after story. That’s where I first discovered my love for storytelling—and the joy of having an audience. He would light up with pride and say, “You have to tell this one to your grandma,” calling others into the room so I could take the spotlight. Even when my grandmother scolded him for wasting time, he’d wave her off and urge me to keep going. That kind of unwavering support and belief planted a seed in me—and to this day, when I stand on a stage and speak, I carry his love and encouragement with me. It lives in the corners of my heart, reminding me that my voice matters.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
When I lost my mother three years ago, I never imagined that her death would bring so much clarity to my own life. In the depths of that grief, I began to see all the places I was merely surviving—not truly living. Suffering has a way of stripping everything down to the truth. It showed me what I didn’t want… and in doing so, made it undeniably clear what I did want instead.
Watching my mother suffer through her final months and walking through my own heartbreak gave me the courage to make real, lasting change. It lit a fire in me to stop waiting, to break generational cycles, and to start creating a life rooted in peace, health, and purpose.
The thing about suffering is—there’s no comfort in it. You must learn fast because you have to. Success, on the other hand, is easier to take for granted. It feels good, and in that ease, we sometimes forget what it cost us to get there. But suffering? It teaches you not just to want more—but to demand better for yourself, and to never settle again.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Too many smart, driven women have bought into the lie that hustle equals happiness. I work with incredible women—executives, entrepreneurs, leaders—who have all the markers of success: the shiny rings, luxury cars, and stacked calendars. But behind the scenes? They’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and silently asking, “Is this it?”
Somewhere along the way, we started measuring our worth by how much we do and how well we perform for everyone else. But no amount of external success can replace the deep, inner fulfillment that comes from being connected to yourself—your truth, your needs, your voice.
My mission is to help women come home to themselves. To quiet the noise. To remember that they matter too. Because when a woman truly knows her worth, when she operates from alignment instead of burnout, she becomes unstoppable.
You don’t have to lose yourself to create a beautiful life. You just need to stop believing you have to earn it through exhaustion.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
That I broke generational cycles—and helped others do the same.
I’ll never forget the moment I decided I wasn’t going to give up on myself. I had hit burnout hard, and in that quiet moment of exhaustion and clarity, I walked into my daughter’s room. She was asleep in her crib, and I looked at her and silently made a promise: I will be different. I will be the kind of woman I want you to see.
That night, I took back my “I matter” card.
I wanted my daughter to grow up thinking that dreaming big is normal, that self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s just another Monday. That using your voice isn’t brave, it’s necessary. I wanted these values to be embedded into her everyday life, not just things we say but things we live.
And I didn’t stop there. That same promise extended to my son. Today, I see the impact of that decision in both of my children. I see it in my daughter’s creativity and her ability to self-soothe through art and music. I see it in my son’s discipline, his emotional awareness, and the way he finds strength in reading and movement.
I’m proud of the legacy we’re building together. I hope when people remember me, they say—She changed her family’s story, and she helped others believe they could too.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dianaguintuspeaks.com
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dianag_speaks
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/diana-guintu-speaks
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