Gisella Monclova was a professional opera singer whose career was derailed by severe allergies that took her voice. Rather than despair, she practiced making lemonade from lemons by expressing herself through writing instead of singing. She discovered that creative expression is not tied to any single medium. Now she works as an inspirational speaker and author, using her own experiences to help others develop a positive mindset to achieve their potential. She has published a book of positive messages and released a CD of inspirational music.