The Adults' Table

Ever feel like you're doing everything but somehow still failing at all of it? You're not alone — and you're probably not failing either. In this episode, we sit down with Erika Ribeiro Ituassu, a Brazilian-American...

The episode challenges the belief that not knowing what you want means you’re wasting time, especially when comparing yourself to curated social media images and younger creators who seem to have it all figured out...

Is the meaning of life to be happy? What does happiness mean to you? On this episode, I reflect on a recent post by Cristina Junqueira (Nubank’s co-founder) that really resonated with me and made me think. Join me on...

Juliana Baranowski, Head of Platform at Brazilian VC firm Astella, shares how she unexpectedly moved from journalism and communications into venture capital. The conversation emphasizes not waiting for validation...

From Au Pair to Director at Kendo Brands (Fenty) , Priscila Pires shares her journey of starting over in the U.S., navigating career detours, and the resilience many immigrants carry in silence. We explore what it means...

TO be bored doesn’t mean to lose time. We’ve become obsessed with being constantly stimulated and productive. But the truth is that you can find a lot of inspiration, fun, and fulfillments in moments that you’re not...

Ever feel like you're not confident enough to go after what you want? What if confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build? In this episode, Renata Koch Alvarenga, a climate leader...

Running is hard. Life is hard. What if learning to handle one teaches you to handle the other? In this episode, Rachel Allworth – a running coach who teaches everyday people to search for discomfort instead of avoiding...

Feeling lost in your career path? Wondering if it's possible to switch lanes and find fulfillment in something new? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ana Clara Gontijo, a multidimensional entrepreneur who...

Born in João Pessoa, Brasil, Rebeca Nepomuceno is a fashion designer who has been bringing her brand to life since 2013, reflecting her many creative facets. Rebeca found in wedding dresses a unique way of telling...

Ever feel like you're either doing nothing for your health or trying to do everything at once? That "all-or-nothing" mentality might be exactly what's keeping you stuck. Manoella Campello is a dietitian who ditched diet...

Welcome back to The Adults' Table and happy 2026! Join us for the first episode of Season 2 as we reflect on Season 1 and discuss the importance of starting new projects, setting realistic goals, and embracing failure...

In the final episode of the year, Fernanda shares practical strategies for setting and achieving your goals in 2026. Emphasizing the importance of realistic planning, the episode discusses the significance of...

You are not for everybody, and that’s the best news of your life. In this episode, we dive into the freedom that comes when you finally stop chasing universal approval and start showing up as who you really are. Most of...

Do you really hate socializing—or do you just hate certain kinds of socializing? In this episode of The Adult’s Table , I unpack my love/hate relationship with being around people. As someone who often feels pressure to...