Creator of the Pause for Pleasure Process
Gabrielle Garofalo developed the Pause for Pleasure Process which is a series of practices to help over-stressed professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators tap into pleasure and joy as the antidote for living in a world on fire. Gabrielle has more than 25 years of expertise in advertising, branding, media, events, and personal development and in 2018, she shifted gears, delving into coaching and seamlessly integrating various modalities including body positivity, yoga Nidra, meditation, and emotional intelligence. Inspired by Abraham Hicks, Gabby Bernstein, and others, Gabrielle's coaching centers on pleasure as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation.In her extensive experiential marketing background, Gabrielle served as Executive Producer for prestigious events like Oprah LIVE!, the New Yorker Festival, the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Billboard Music Awards, and Wired25. As the former Global Director of Branded Content for the Wall Street Journal, she honed a global perspective on team building and behavioral dynamics.Combining her expertise in personal development, corporate, start-ups, and coaching, Gabrielle passionately explores the transformative power of pleasure. Her framework, derived from neuroscience, offers 15 practices to reduce stress, promote presence, and inspire joy. While running her consulting practice, Gabrielle serves on the Advisory Board for Marketing at WeGlobal Studios, envisioning a pleasure-centric platform accessible globally. Her commitment to holistic well-being is evident in her practical coaching, empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to embrace authenticity with a pleasure-first approach.