I turn businesses into brands that matter.
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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.
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.
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.





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:
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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