Black woman from the outskirts, proudly local and deeply in love with my state and city — Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil. 🫶🏾 Youngest daughter of Seu Francisco and Dona Gilvanise. I’m super close to my family, but I also have a bit of a wanderer’s soul. I’m a journalist, entrepreneur, and activist for Black and feminist causes. I love popular culture, parties, the beach and the forest, traveling, having a beer or a good glass of wine. Telling stories is my biggest passion — and reading others too. I guess that’s why I love connecting with people. And maybe that’s also why I’m here.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, languages, and cultures — and to share mine too. I’m traveling through South America, and I truly believe that what makes a journey real is the exchange.

Interests

• cinema
• fotografía
• arte
• audiovisual
• aprender inglês
• aprender espanhol
• aprender frances

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite artists are mostly regional. If you haven’t heard of Nação Zumbi, Bella Kahun, Otto, or Academia da Berlinda, I totally recommend them — along with so many other amazing artists from Pernambuco.
Others I love: Beyoncé, Rihanna, Flora Matos, Djonga, BaianaSystem, Alcione, Maria Bethânia, Baco Exu do Blues, Reginaldo Rossi, Edson Gomes, Bob Marley, Black Pumas…

Books:
Harry Potter, An Anti-Racist Guide, All About Love, The Mediator, O Cortiço…

Movies:
Rick and Backer, The Sinners, The Sixth Sense…

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Make a documentary. Start a business. Throw on a backpack and go explore the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share what I know about Portuguese language and communication on social media. Photography, cinema, and spirituality too.

I love sharing the culture and special places of Olinda. I can also talk a bit about Brazilian history, politics, and Black identity.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Long talks and lots of laughter for sure. Showing some cool spots around the city, cooking a good meal, and sharing the local culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil