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What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? This was a gift for my birthday, a Rose Apothecary T-shirt. I really don’t remember the year, maybe 2020, but I want to say 2021? If indeed it was, that was the year of my COVID birthday celebration… we did it at home, just Thiago, Kati, Thomas and…

Are you a leader or a follower? When we think of leadership, the first idea that probably comes to mind is the charismatic type. The leader that gives powerful speeches and excels at persuasion. They thrive on the big stage, whether on television or in front of large crowds. But that’s not the only kind.…

List your top 5 favorite fruits. If you ever have the opportunity of visiting Brazil you are going to be in for a treat! The fruits grown there are delicious! Make a point of visiting a farmer’s market, and you will not be disappointed. You will find the most fresh, ripe and succulent fruits in…

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I’ve noticed a pattern in my life that might sound familiar: I want to go to bed early, but I keep working late into the night. It’s not always out of necessity. Sometimes, I’m riding a second wind of focus that didn’t show up all…

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. Mine is a big family. On the side of my dad there were eight siblings, and on my mom’s six. When you include their partners, I had roughly 28 uncles and aunts. I think I had around 45 cousins, maybe more. Over…

What does freedom mean to you? There are many situations where I experience freedom the most. Those involve circumstances where I can exercise my power to choose anything I want. Or the opportunity to explore new places. Or even the time when I can flex my muscles of creative expression. All things considered, for me,…

What public figure do you disagree with the most? I don’t keep in the habit of voicing my disagreements with anyone. And I will explain why. Of course I disagree with people, specially with what has been happening in the world. But honestly, I think that most public figures live off of the hate they…

What do you do to be involved in the community? For many reasons, my community is as much digital as it is physical. I’ve been away from dear friends for years now. Occasionally, I get to reunite with each group of them. We meet to rekindle the flame of our friendship. On these opportunities, we…

What are your favorite brands and why? Many, many years ago, a brand of pasta lost a devout customer until then. That customer was me. Seriously, that was my go to brand of pasta. And being married to a guy with Italian roots, I can assure you we eat a lot of pasta at our…