About Me
Beyond the Game—Building a Resilient Mindset for Life
Growing up, sports were my foundation. Sports have a way of shaping mental toughness and the ability to push through discomfort. Competing at the highest levels—whether in volleyball, triathlons, or as the #1 professional Beach Tennis player for the USA Team—participating in local and international tournaments, such as World Cups (2022/23/24) and Pan American Games (2019/23/24), taught me what it takes to develop an unshakable mindset, stay disciplined, and perform under pressure.
Do you often wait until you feel “ready” or until the timing feels perfect? Growth (personal or professional) doesn’t happen when everything is certain—it happens when you take action despite the uncertainty. Success, growth, and resilience come from showing up—every single day—no matter how hard things get.
The strategies that shaped my athletic career are the same ones that can help you stop overthinking, build confidence, and finally move forward. You will gain practical, science-backed techniques to break free from hesitation, develop powerful habits, and create real momentum toward your goals.
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Certifications & Education
- Mastery Professional Coach Certification
- Certified Life Coach
- Mental Performance Mastery Certification
- Harvard Medical School Certification in Lifestyle & Wellness (wip)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- BS in Economics
- National Association Sports Medicine Course
- ISSA Personal Training Certification
Helping You Take Action, Not Just Think About It
That drive and passion for progress and performance didn’t just shape my athletic career—it led me into the world of business and strategy. My Bachelor’s degree in Economics in Brazil, helped me develop a deep understanding of decision-making, market dynamics, and problem-solving—critical skills that now help me guide you in making clearer, more confident decisions in your career, personal growth, or major life transitions.
My MBA in International Business & Marketing from the University of Miami, along with my business experience in dot-com startups, midsize companies and large corporations, helped me make smart high-stakes decisions, adapt to uncertainty, and create opportunities instead of waiting for them. I’ll empower you with a proven methodology to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start taking control of your future.
One of the biggest business challenges I faced was owning and operating a restaurant during the pandemic, when uncertainty was at its peak and businesses were shutting down left and right. Success—whether in life or in business isn’t just about talent. It’s about consistency and the ability to take action even when things feel uncertain. I help you turn setbacks into steppingstones, so you move forward stronger, more confident, and fully in charge of your future.
Lessons from Life’s Hardest Moments
Some of my hardest lessons about resilience and mindset didn’t come only from sports or business —they came from life itself. Losing of my mother (a.k.a. best friend) in my early 30s, my father a few years later, and almost loosing my daughter when my she was just a week old was tough, really tough. However, life doesn’t wait for you to be ready, and sometimes, the biggest challenges hit when you least expect them. These moments can either break you or push you to grow.
You don’t have to go through them alone. When life throws challenges at you that feel bigger than any game? That’s when you need to shift your mindset and create new habits.
Progress over Perfection
Progress matters more than perfection. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. You will develop the right habits, mental toughness, and confidence to move forward—even when the path ahead isn’t clear by creating a mindset (and action plan) that can help you break free from hesitation, push through challenges, and take control of your life.
Have you ever felt like everything around you is shifting, and you’re unsure how to keep up? In those moments, it’s easy to feel stuck, hesitant, or even powerless. But the truth is, challenges don’t define you—how you respond to them does. The ability to pivot, adapt, and move forward isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you train, and that’s exactly what I help you develop.
