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If your brand vanished today, 
would anyone notice?

MEANING FIRST. SALES NEXT.

MEANING FIRST. SALES NEXT. MEANING FIRST. SALES NEXT. MEANING FIRST. SALES NEXT.

I turn businesses into brands that matter. 

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Increase sales, margins and loyalty with The Soul Before, my method for building meaningful brands.

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How I turn strategy into growth.

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

I design brand strategies that drive real results, connected to your business goals. From concept to execution, every step is guided by meaning and consistency.

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Positioning that creates preference

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

I help brands move beyond differentiation to real connection. Through strategic positioning, your business earns a special place in people’s minds — and in their choices.

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Strategic Leadership

Strategy that works: from development to implementation.

Strategic Leadership

I lead the actions and campaigns that express your brand’s strategy with coherence and impact. Every message and every image will reinforce what your brand stands for.

Who I Am

Selected brands I have worked for

Andrade Marinho / LMF, Brazil

Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

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Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

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Karen Feder, Portugal and Brazil

Homeless Entrepreneur, Barcelona

Karen Feder, Portugal and Brazil

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Lift Consulting, Lisboa

Lift Consulting, Lisboa

Karen Feder, Portugal and Brazil

FCB Lisboa

Lift Consulting, Lisboa

RMA Advisory, Dubai

RMA Advisory, Dubai

Lift Consulting, Lisboa

RMA Advisory, Dubai

Oriflame, Netherlands

Oriflame, Netherlands

Oriflame, Netherlands

Nestlé, Portugal

Oriflame, Netherlands

Oriflame, Netherlands

Gallo, Portugal

Oriflame, Netherlands

Gallo, Portugal

Who I AM

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With 30 years of experience in brand strategy, I’ve had the privilege of working with companies in Brazil, Portugal, Dubai, and other parts of the world — helping build remarkable identities and lasting connections.


My career has crossed industries, continents, and challenges. Yet one thing has never changed: my conviction that brands are far more than logos or products. They are the soul of a business, capable of creating deep emotional bonds with people.


Driven by this philosophy, I developed The Soul Before — my proprietary methodology for building brands that grow through meaning.  The method is based on a simple yet powerful principle: a brand’s strategy doesn’t begin with its products or services, but with the human connections it must create.


From defining positioning to building emotional attachment, my work is about guiding businesses that want to inspire, connect, and lead.


Throughout my journey, I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Nestlé, Gallo, and Zoomarine, as well as transformative projects with organizations like Homeless Entrepreneur and Andrade Marinho LMF.


From redefining narratives to developing impactful campaigns, over the years I've had the privilege to:


  • Develop brand strategies across 8 countries, respecting cultural diversity and creating identities with global resonance.


  • Lead workshops, rebranding processes, and strategic transformations in industries as diverse as consumer goods, real estate, and social organizations.


  • Combine strategic thinking and creative execution to ensure that every brand delivers emotional impact — and tangible results.


Today, I continue to help companies discover their unique voice and build brands that not only stand out, but truly matter to the people they reach.

Whether creating a brand from scratch or revitalizing an existing one, my mission remains clear: to help businesses connect, inspire, and lead through strategy driven by soul.

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