The Brazuca Podcast

In this season premiere, I dive into the bittersweet reality of being Brazilian abroad. That strange mix of pride and invisibility. Why do we sometimes need the stamp of approval from “gringos” to feel like our culture is cool, valuable, or worthy of the spotlight? From the  “Copenhagen Way”  trend that’s basically Havaianas in disguise, to global campaigns using Brazilian icons only when it’s con...

This week I’m talking about the invisible weight of working for yourself — the pressure to constantly prove that your work is real, valuable, and “serious enough.” I share the behind-the-scenes of building Brazuca Studio, the fear of failure, what past jobs taught me (including working at a clothing store, a food trailer, and as a nail artist), and how I’m learning to trust my timing instead of th...

In this episode, I talk about the weird, beautiful, and sometimes heartbreaking experience of being an immigrant—belonging everywhere and nowhere at the same time. From cultural misfires and bilingual brain fog to falling in love with new traditions while missing old ones, I share what it really feels like to build a life between two worlds. I reflect on viral moments like Gloria’s famous  Modern...

This week’s episode is basically a voice memo to anyone who feels like adulthood came with no instructions. I talk about the weird pressure to have it all figured out — the career, the emotions, the perfectly timed grocery runs — while also managing to look like you’re thriving online. From delayed orders and Cricut chaos to questioning everything I’m doing with my life (again), this episode is a...

In this first real episode of Brazuca Clubhouse, I talk about what it feels like to start something before you feel ready, from launching Brazuca Illustrations to adopting Maple on a random snowy day. I share the messy, imperfect, emotional beginnings that shaped my life, and why sometimes, you just have to jump even when you’re scared. This space is for all of us who are still figuring it out. 🎙️...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Brazuca Clubhouse  — a cozy, chaotic podcast about art, identity, creativity, and starting over. In this intro, I talk about why I created this space, how I overthink everything but still love to tell long, detailed stories, and how most of the best things in my life started with one impulsive “why not?”If you’re a creative person, a nostalgic weirdo, or someo...