Surf House Dubai, Founder and CEO. Brazilian living in Dubai.
What’s your morning routine before work?
I jump into the sea. After, I have breakfast and coffee, while I schedule my day and plan what needs to be done. I also meditate for 10 minutes every morning.
How do you decide what to wear in the morning?
It would start with the weather and what is functional for the day. It depends on what mood I’m in, and what kind of meetings I have planned for that day.
Three items you can’t live without?
My French press, surfboard and laptop.
Favourite place you like to go to in Dubai?
Hapi in Alserkal Avenue.
What did you do last night?
Played a non-alcoholic version of ‘beer pong’ with my 7 year old.
Complete the sentence: My perfect holiday would be…
A line up of perfect waves with just friends and family somewhere that had phenomenal food.
What book are you reading at the moment?
I always have three on the go: Tools of the Titans by Tim Ferriss, Surfing and Mindfulness: Reflections for Saltwater Souls by Sam Bleakley and The Marketing Blueprint: Lessons to Market & Sell Anything by Jules Marcoux.
Tell us a fact about you that nobody knows.
I eat twice the amount of food I should for my size and have an unusually loud clap.
Your favourite designer at the moment?
Outerknown.
Your current style inspiration?
Paul Newman.
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
Noah Chambers. He makes me laugh out loud everyday.
Three things you hate?
Time wasted, those not grateful for what they have, and missing a good swell
What’s your personal motto?
Do what makes you happy. When you’re happy you can be your best self and give back to the world around you. It is always about ‘what you can give’ and not ‘what you can get’.
How do you want the world to remember you?
As a positive influence on those around me and that I loved and appreciated life.
