MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ana Alexandre is Canadian certified life coach, nutritionist and personal trainer, who offers a holistic approach to wellness.  Through her writing, videos, speaking and coaching programs, she helps people fuel their body + life. Ana is a femisnit who loves red wine, dark chocolate and kale. For more information visit anaalexandre.com

EMMA AXELSSON

Emma left her native Stockholm, Sweden when she was 20 and has since then lived in different locations, including London, Dubai and Barcelona, the latter where she has spent most of her time. With a background in Communication, having worked with global brands, Emma later on had an epiphany and decided to pursue her genuin interest and passion for helping people, and went on and became a certified therapist and cognitive behavioural coach. Today she works with both private individuals and companies on personal and professional development, and effective communication practices.

Mia, a native New Yorker, raised her two boys in Connecticut.  Her curiosity and love of travel prompted her to fulfill a lifelong dream, bringing her to Barcelona five years ago.  Mia is a CT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is passionate about assisting her clients in building and reconnecting with their strengths, improving their relationships, and navigating transitions and challenges.

Philissa Williams of Thembe Fashions is a self-taught clothing designer, personal shopper and stylist who has been designing for over 10 years.  Inspired by patterns, shapes, colors, people, art and travel, she uses unexpected textures and patterns to accentuate the silhouette. Her designs are high casual everyday couture pieces that are versatile and work with many different styles.  Along with Fashion Design she is also a private chef and applies the same creative aspects to her dishes.  They are always full of color, flavor and an unexpected twist; much like her designs.

www.thembefashions.com

Living in Spain since 1987, Violetta has worked as a professional Jazz singer touring and recording extensively for over 25 years. Her work has taken her all over the world. Her recordings consist of a wide range of contributions to various genres, including two recent recordings: ‘Unconditional Love’, an album of original material in the NuSoulJazz style from 2006 and Honoring My Roots (a Tribute to Paul Curry) from 2014.

For the past number of years, Violetta has worked as a personal growth coach and voice teacher, drawing on a wide range of methodologies and developing her own particular approaches. She continues to combine this aspect of her career along with singing, recording, teaching English and hosting a radio program called ‘Movers & Shakers’ at RadioKanalBarcelona.

www.violettacurry.com

www.facebook.com/ViolettaCurryMusician