Hi, I’m Gwendolyn
Educator, Health Coach, and Working Woman
Before becoming a health coach, I spent 15 years in the corporate world—eventually serving as Vice President of European Marketing for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. I know the pressure of balancing a demanding career with everyday life, and I know what it feels like to put everyone else's needs ahead of your own.
For the past 10 years, I've worked as a substitute teacher, taught English as a Foreign Language, and coached students preparing for the SAT.
I've lived the early mornings, the skipped lunches, the constant decision-making, and the long days that leave so many working women running on empty.
Like so many working women, I leaned on convenience, watched my healthy habits slip, and struggled to find energy for myself after giving everything to everyone else.
My Story: A Lifelong Love of Food
I’ve been fascinated by food for as long as I can remember.
As a child, few things made me happier than sneaking spoonfuls of chocolate chip cookie dough from the mixing bowl. As I got older, my culinary skills expanded to include Kraft macaroni and cheese—with extra Velvetta, of course—and just about every variety of Hamburger Helper.
I loved food. I loved cooking. But I didn’t always think very much about what was actually in the food I was eating.
As I’ve gotten older, that fascination has evolved. I still believe food should be delicious and something we look forward to, but I’ve become increasingly interested in the connection between what we eat and how we feel.
The more I learn, the more I look differently at my own kitchen. I am now interested in eating less added sugar and fewer highly processed foods and bringing more vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and other real, whole foods onto my plate.
You spend your days supporting everyone else. Let someone support you.
I'm here to help you create simple, sustainable habits that help you feel energized throughout the day.
WHY DO I DO THIS?
Because working women deserve to have the energy to enjoy life.
I know the demands of a busy working life. Between long workdays, meetings, deadlines, household responsibilities, personal admin, and caring for children or aging parents, it's easy to put your own wellbeing at the bottom of the list.
I've lived through burnout myself, and I know what it's like to spend so much energy getting through the workday that there's little left for yourself at the end of it.
You spend so much of your day taking care of what needs to get done.
It's time to make your own health a priority, too.
My mission is to help working women build simple, sustainable eating and lifestyle habits that support balanced blood sugar and steady energy—so you can feel your best throughout the workday and still have energy left for the people and activities you love..
Eat Better. Build Steady Energy. Feel Your Best.
You know eating better would help you feel better—but between work, family, and everything else on your plate, making healthy choices consistently isn't always easy.
If you're tired of afternoon energy crashes, sugar cravings, or simply feeling confused about what to eat, I can help.
Share your details below, and I'll reach out to learn more about your goals and discuss how personalized health coaching can help you build a way of eating that supports balanced blood sugar, steady energy, and lasting healthy habits.
Why the Dragonfly Icon?
The dragonfly has always been one of my favorite creatures, so choosing it as the symbol for DeSilva Executive Wellness felt natural. Beyond its beauty, it represents two values at the heart of my coaching.
With its ability to see in nearly every direction, the dragonfly reminds us that true wellness isn't shaped by food alone—it's shaped by sleep, stress, movement, relationships, and daily habits. The dragonfly is also a symbol of transformation: it spends most of its life developing beneath the surface before emerging into something entirely new. Lasting health works the same way—through small, consistent choices that gradually transform how we feel and live.
My hope is that DeSilva Executive Wellness helps you discover that transformation is possible—one simple habit at a time.