Invite a Speaker Who Turns Lived Experience Into Lasting Impact

Giselle Cortés is a bilingual author, public speaker, and health advocate whose work centers on patient advocacy, chronic illness, and restoring hope after medical dismissal. Drawing from her personal journey through misdiagnosis and recovery, Giselle delivers talks that are honest, impactful, and deeply human.

Her speaking engagements resonate with audiences because they move beyond statistics—giving a voice to lived experience while inspiring empathy, action, and change.

Speaking topics and Signature Talks

Giving Pain a Voice

The unseen cost of being dismissed

This talk focuses on the intersection of physical illness and mental health, emphasizing how silence, disbelief, and “rare” diagnoses affect patients long before answers arrive.

Audience takeaways:

  • The consequences of minimizing patient pain

  • How empathy and listening can change outcomes

  • Creating space for unheard voices

From Misdiagnosis to Recovery

Trusting your body when the system doesn’t listen

This signature talk shares Giselle’s journey through years of medical dismissal before receiving answers. She explores the physical, emotional, and mental toll of not being believed—and the resilience required to keep advocating for oneself.

Audience takeaways:

  • How to recognize and navigate medical dismissal

  • The emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness

  • Why persistence and self-trust matter in the healing process

Healing Is Possible

Reclaiming hope after chronic illness

Rooted in resilience and recovery, this talk centers on hope, self-advocacy, and the belief that healing is possible—even after years of uncertainty.

Audience takeaways:

  • Finding strength in the unknown

  • Rebuilding trust in your body

  • Holding onto hope during long health journeys

Giselle presenting to a room filled with health-focused students at Southwestern Community College in Chula Vista, California. They were curious, engaged, and open to learning not just about health, but about resilience, purpose, and the power of turning pain into purpose. A heartfelt thank you to professor, Michelle Galindo, M.S, for inviting Giselle to connect with her amazing students. 💙✨

Ideal Audiences

Giselle speaks to a wide range of audiences, including:

  • Universities and college programs

  • Medical, nursing, and healthcare organizations

  • Women’s leadership and empowerment groups

  • Latino/Latina professional organizations

  • Wellness retreats and advocacy conferences

Talks can be tailored for keynotes, panels, workshops, or classrooms.

Booking Information

Speaking fees start at $950 + book packages of either 30, 60, 90, 120 ore more based on event. Fees also vary based on event type, length, and travel.


Flexible options are available for educational and community-based organizations.

📩 To inquire about availability or request a customized talk, please email directly authorgisellecortes@gmail.com.

Interviews and Podcasts

Giselle Cortés has been featured on podcasts and media interviews where she speaks powerfully about patient advocacy, chronic illness, and healing after misdiagnosis. Through these platforms, she shares the lived experience behind medical dismissal, bringing visibility to the physical, emotional, and mental toll it takes on patients. Her story has resonated with diverse audiences, sparking meaningful conversations and greater awareness around the importance of listening, empathy, and self-advocacy in healthcare. Through her media appearances, Giselle continues to expand the reach of her message beyond the book—amplifying patient voices and reinforcing the belief that healing is possible.

Univision Miami

Univision Miami- Síndrome de Cushing/ Explique qué es el síndrome de Cushing, mencione cuáles fueron los síntomas más difíciles, y describí de qué trata mi libro. Síndrome de Cushing: De diagnósticos erróneos a la recuperación.

Podcast Clips

Giselle was interviewed on Sylvain Berthelot’s On One Condition podcast (@ononecondition), with the full episode released on September 24, 2025—one day after the one-year anniversary of her adrenalectomy. In this interview, she shares her journey, advocacy work, and reflections on recovery. The full interview is available on Giselle’s YouTube channel via the tabs above or on YouTube at @BeyondCushings.

Why Giselle questioned seeking a second opinion.

Sharing why the common symptoms of Cushing’s makes it hard to diagnose the condition.

Podcast Clips

Giselle had the honor of appearing on @podcastphil’s show on July 1, 2025. The full episode is available on The Total Podcast! with Phil Scott across Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. The complete interview can also be viewed on Giselle’s YouTube channel via the tabs above or on YouTube at @BeyondCushings.

An explanation of what Cushing’s Syndrome is, Giselle’s first symptom, and the unfolding mystery of what was happening to her body.

The independent research Giselle conducted on her hypertension medication—and how she spent too long trusting dismissive doctors.