| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | I once travelled with my mom and sisters to Atlanta by car. This was our first road trip as a family, and we enjoyed every moment. We got to Atlanta and went to Piccadilly’s with my aunt, who made this trip worth it, and I wish she were still alive so I could talk to her about it. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I identify most with my sister because we fought a lot as kids, but we grew up to have a similar mindset and we connect on many things. We have similar perspectives on the world and what we plan to accomplish. She is a budding entrepreneur and I currently have my own business. We also look alike as well. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | There are a few characteristics that I admire in an individual: honesty, integrity, and calmness. I think honesty is so important because it shows they are sure of themselves. Integrity means their decisions are made with not just them in mind, but their family and loved ones as well. I think being calm under pressure is an amazing characteristic that shows confidence. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | I attended a leadership conference and, on my way back home, I realized that I left my wallet at the hotel. I went back to the hotel and found it and only had an hour to get back to the airport. I almost missed my plane while running through the airport without my belt. My pants were falling down, and I was just doing my best to make it to the gate. One of my business associates said hi to me but I didn’t see him because I wanted to catch the flight. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | If time and money were not an issue, I would go back to Brazil. I absolutely loved it there. The weather was so exhilarating. The food was amazing. I would eat feijoada every day and play basketball there. The people are amazing too, very nice and welcoming and I would love to learn Portuguese. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | I want to pass a business asset on to them so they can be set up financially. I also would like to give them a success-focused mindset where they can be able to succeed in whatever they decide. I also would like to pass down traditions as well. I think traditions are extremely important to help the next generation better understand themselves and where they come from. |
