I grew up between Brazil and Italy and had a great childhood that expanded my horizons and curiosity in cultures around the world. As a kid, I was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a macular degeneration in the Retina that causes my sight to be blurred. My entire life I had to go on expressing myself through my body and other senses, learning different skills from training in Martial Arts. I ultimately became a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor as well as a children's instructor, teaching the young generation grit and perseverance through martial arts. My strong connection to...more