Connie Paglianiti

04/12/2025

Some days life feels like it’s pressing the block button on you.
People walk away. Systems fail. Doors slam shut for no good reason.

But here’s what I know for sure:
You can lose accounts, jobs, titles, money… and still not lose yourself.

A second chance isn’t something we sit around waiting to be “given”.
It’s something we decide to take.

👉 Decide to start again.
👉 Decide to speak up instead of staying silent.
👉 Decide that today is not the end of your story – just the end of one messy chapter.

If you’re in the middle of your own chaos right now, this is for you:
You are allowed to reset. You are allowed to rebuild. You are allowed to come back stronger, even if other people don’t understand how hard that is.

Drop a ❤️ if you’re claiming your second chance, in whatever small way, today.

22/11/2025

Something powerful has been brewing behind the scenes… and today, I’m finally putting a stake in the ground.

For years I’ve carried the scars, the shame, the lessons, and the rebuild.
And now I’m turning all of it into a movement that refuses to whisper when the world needs us loud.

🔥 Today, I’m releasing the Second Chance Movement Manifesto.

Not a slogan.
Not cute words.
A declaration.

A declaration for the people who lost their way.
For the ones who were written off.
For the ones rebuilding their lives brick by brick.
For the ones who know rock bottom far too well, yet still found the strength to rise.

This movement isn’t about perfection.
It’s about truth.
Courage.
Responsibility.
Redemption.
And the brutal, beautiful work of becoming someone you’re proud of.

If this speaks to you… welcome home.
If it challenges you… good.
We’re here to raise the standard, not lower it.

The manifesto drops right here, pinned at the top of my page.
Read it.
Share it.
Live it.
Because someone out there is waiting for your comeback to give them permission for theirs.

Let’s break the chains - together. 🔗✨

20/11/2025

I grew up eating it. Cleaning it. Respecting it. 🐄✨

This is old-school, no-waste, full-flavour cooking, the kind you don’t learn from a pretty cookbook. You learn it from watching the women in the kitchen who could turn “cheap cuts” into absolute magic.
Today I made Spicy Sicilian Tripe, my way.

Bright, lemony, chilli-hot and loaded with garlic. Simple. Honest. Sexy in its own rustic way.
If you’re brave enough to try it, here’s the recipe. Save this post and tag me if you cook it. 👇

19/11/2025

10/11/2025

Addiction in the workplace isn't a secret anymore—it's a reality many leaders still fail to grasp fully.

Too often, signs get mistaken for poor performance or disengagement. But behind those behaviours can be a person quietly struggling, risking their career and wellbeing. Leaders who ignore these red flags aren't protecting their people or their business.

I've seen organisations lose talented staff and trust because they refused to face the hard truths. Addiction isn't just a personal issue, it's a workplace risk that demands urgent attention.

Here's what leadership needs to understand now:

• Early warning signs are subtle but visible if you know where to look.
• Stigma and denial shut down communication before it even starts.
• Creating a culture of accountability and care isn't soft, it's smart.
• Offering pathways to support can save careers and lives.

Ignoring addiction doesn't make it go away. It lets problems fester until they explode.

Leaders have the power to spot red flags in plain sight and act before it's too late.

It's time for real talk and real change. Are you ready to lead with courage and clarity?

09/11/2025

Ignoring early warning signs in your team is costly. Watch for subtle shifts: disengagement, absences, performance drops. Act early. What red flags have you missed?

08/11/2025

Accountability builds trust. Shame destroys it. Leaders confuse the two. Accountability means owning actions without blame. Shame punishes and isolates. Stop shaming. Start holding people accountable with empathy. That's how you lead.

21/10/2025

With Kaley W Chu – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 17 months in a row. 🎉

09/10/2025

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY ✨

I hit publish on My Unforgettable and watched it go #1 on Amazon. 📚🔥

That book didn't just tell my story - it changed my life.

It gave me a voice when I thought mine didn't matter.

It put me on stages when my hands were shaking.

It opened doors I didn't even know existed.

365 days later:
📖 Published From the Shadows Into the Light - #1 bestseller in 5 countries
🎤 Spoke at universities, councils & corporates on resilience & Red Flags in Plain Sight™
🎓 Graduated with my Diploma in Event Management
💻 Teaching event management online to authors, speakers & entrepreneurs
🏆 Certified Top 50 Speaker & ISA Certified Speaker 2025
🌍 Shared stages that once terrified me

The truth?
A year ago I was SCARED. I almost didn't do it.
But I backed myself. I showed up. I kept going.

Your turn 💛
If there's something you've been sitting on - a dream, a story, a business idea that scares you -START.
Start messy. Start imperfect. Just START.

Then keep showing up.

The world is waiting for what only YOU can bring. ✨

💬 What's one brave thing you're working on right now? Tell me below! 👇