“Just like that clay buddha, I believe we all have our inner gold.” – Marcelo Peterlini From the countryside of Goiás, in a small town near the Federal District in Brazil, Laina grew up, discovered herself, and became the source of charisma, wisdom, and inspiration she is today. Laina met LALA when she was still
“The only factor that determines the success of a society is the percentage of change agents within it.” She loves the word extra, and no, not the personality type. She loves “extra” as that which turns something ordinary into extraordinary. She is Rocio Juscamayta, 51, a self-proclaimed independent and early bird (sometimes…), and who, as
Maria José Cardeño tells us about her experience at Latin American Leadership Academy: a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment. Wanting to change something is not easy, especially when you are someone young trying to lead a transformation. Not only do you face a society that underestimates your abilities. You face inexperience, ignorance of many circumstances, an
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