How I Found My True Calling in Australia

I was born and raised in Brazil, where my love for communication led me to study journalism and later pursue an MBA in marketing. My early career saw me writing for newspapers, reporting on radio, and appearing on TV, primarily covering political news in Brazil’s capital. I later transitioned into corporate strategy roles, blending my media and marketing skills in a dynamic business environment.

Nearly two decades ago, I made the life-altering decision to move to Australia to learn English, driven by dreams of working in international journalism. I was drawn by the country’s familiar warmth, lifestyle, and, unexpectedly, by love. It wasn’t easy at first. Arriving with limited English, I faced the frustrations of feeling trapped by language barriers despite having so much to offer professionally. To truly integrate, I distanced myself from the Brazilian community, determined to immerse myself fully in Australian culture.

Over time, my path took an unexpected turn. I pursued a qualification in interior design, fusing my creative instincts, marketing knowledge, and business acumen into a new career. Today, I run a successful interior design business while balancing the roles of wife, mother to two boys, and active community member.

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Title: Building a Timeless Business from Natural Fibers

David built his career on a simple yet powerful idea: offering timeless, sustainable flooring that feels at home anywhere. It all started in England, working as a carpet layer, where he found himself drawn to a unique woven coconut fiber carpet. It was challenging to install and entirely different from the traditional Axminster or Wilton carpets that dominated the market, but something about it captured his imagination.

Thirty years later David is sharing his successful story.

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Timeless Craft and Character in the World of Vintage Design

Brendan's love for vintage furniture began with a sense of familiarity—memories of the pieces his parents had during his childhood. As he got older, those designs reappeared in the world around him, awakening an appreciation not just for their form, but for the stories they carried. That initial curiosity evolved into a passion, and today he has found himself immersed in the mid-century design era, celebrating its lasting impact on the way we live and interact with our spaces.

People often ask what makes a piece of vintage furniture captivating instead of outdated. The answer lies in the details and the era it hails from. Some think of the 1950s to 1970s when they hear “mid-century,” while others stretch the vintage label into the ‘90s. Regardless of the decade, there’s an enduring quality in all these pieces.

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