Krista Giannak

Ghostwriter, Credibility Booster, Blind Skier/Speaker at Wise Words That Matter

Member since June 2025

Writing and Editing

Commack, NY, USA

Biography

Krista Giannak ghostwrites and edits nonfiction books for speaker-authors who've been ten months away from finishing their book for the last ten years.

At WiseWordsThatMatter.com, Krista is passionate about leveraging the untold stories behind a speaker-author’s expertise, sharing trustworthy thought leadership through the written word. Having once shied away from her own personal journey, she now speaks about her experiences as a skier, who happens to be blind. Clients say that she inspires them to share their own challenges and wisdom.

With a curious mind and thirst for knowledge, Krista crafts informative, inspiring content: books, bios, blogs, etc. She has garnered local media coverage for clients, and her feature articles have been published in local
newspapers and magazines.

Awards and honors have included a Dante Foundation scholarship, the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation Purple Pump Award, and the Melville Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year. Formerly, Krista served as both President and VP of Membership of the World of Difference Virtual Toastmasters Club, as well as on the board of directors of Self-Initiated Living Options, Inc. (SILO), a nonprofit run by and for people with disabilities. She received her B.A. in Communication Arts and Psychology from Dowling College.

Passion

Speaker-authors have powerful stories waiting to be uncovered and leveraged as part of a genuinely trustworthy personal brand. Krista’s passion for authenticity fuels her work as a ghostwriter, as she shares her clients' valuable expertise in their own storied voice.

Origin Story

By embracing her own narrative as “the ghostwriter and beginner skier who happens to be blind," Krista has transformed her challenges into a source of inspiration for others. Her keynotes and interactive workshops encourage individuals to share the hidden stories fueling their insights, making their ideas more impactful.

Topics/Keywords

personal branding book writing editing boost your business by publishing a book lead with authority thought leadership engaging public speaker professional development keynote brainstorming with ai marketing motivational speaker skier blind and visually impaired

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I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
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I sometimes get paid for speaking

Origin Story

By embracing her own narrative as “the ghostwriter and beginner skier who happens to be blind," Krista has transformed her challenges into a source of inspiration for others. Her keynotes and interactive workshops encourage individuals to share the hidden stories fueling their insights, making their ideas more impactful.

I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
I sometimes get paid for speaking

Topics/Keywords

personal branding book writing editing boost your business by publishing a book lead with authority thought leadership engaging public speaker professional development keynote brainstorming with ai marketing motivational speaker skier blind and visually impaired