Gabriella Cesarone, also known as Rella, is the Founder and CEO of Sunkissed by Rella and the author of Chasing Sunsets, a travel-inspired growth journal encouraging women to pursue lives they truly love. Born and raised in Chicago, Gabriella first built a successful international modeling career, traveling the world and developing a deep appreciation for fashion, culture, and storytelling – experiences that would later shape her entrepreneurial vision.
She transitioned into Corporate America, where she rose to become a senior enterprise leader managing more than $35 million in annual revenue. After the birth of her second child, however, Gabriella felt a quiet pull toward something more creative, purposeful, and aligned with the life she wanted to build for her family.
Seeking a slower, more intentional lifestyle, she relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where coastal living inspired her next chapter. As a mother of two, Gabriella understands the modern tension between ambition and presence – building a meaningful career while raising a family. What began as a personal journey to rediscover her creative spark evolved into Sunkissed by Rella, a lifestyle and travel-inspired brand blending timeless fashion, storytelling, and personal growth.
Through her collections and writing, Gabriella encourages women to chase sunsets – both literally and metaphorically – embracing reinvention, courage, and authenticity. Her work resonates with driven women who value travel, quality, and creating lives filled with intention and joy.
Gabriella’s journey reflects her core belief: it is never too late to begin again, and sometimes the boldest success comes from choosing alignment over expectation.
