Writer · Coach
Strategy & Operations Architect
I write about the parts of a life that don’t fit in one place.
I’m Marcela. I moved from São Paulo to Canada with my life in two suitcases, and I’ve been learning ever since what it means to carry two worlds at once.
For too long I tried to fit in one place: logical or emotional, corporate or casual, professional or personal. Then I realized that in life we are both, and all those little parts of us deserve to be honoured and celebrated. This site is where I keep my personal reflections — essays on identity, life transitions, capacity, belonging, and building an integrated life.
Latest writing
Essays on being a complex human building an integrated life.
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Whose Voice Is This Anyway?
On writing for algorithms, audiences, and everyone but ourselves. I always loved putting thoughts onto paper. My voice used to come clearly and calmly…
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Who are you when you are scared?
People say our environment shapes us. So what shape do you take when the environment makes you feel scared?
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Beyond the writing
My work
1:1 Coaching
A space to come home to yourself.
For people on an integration journey — exploring all the parts of themselves, or stepping into a new phase of life. 1:1 and virtual.
Elsewhere · Complexly Simple
Strategy and operations for organizations.
My consulting practice. I work with founder-led businesses, nonprofits and social enterprises on the structure that lets growth happen without strain.
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