Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Gabriella Moreira. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Gabriella, appreciate you joining us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

I love this question because I frequently ask myself this all the time. I believe it depends on how you view success. Jim Carrey has a quote that I reflect on over and over again, and he says, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” Measuring success is very personal, and there’s no time limit when it comes to it. You might think it’s too late for you to start aiming for success when you have lost a few battles already. There are many successful people in the world who achieved success late in life.

The reality is that today may be the last day you get. To me, that notion isn’t saddening or worrying; it’s sobering. How would you be remembered? What would people remember you for? What would you be proud of? Is there anything that you would regret?

Here’s the thing – few of us take enough time to reflect on who we’re becoming. Making that impact in your community, or noticing how loved you are by the people who matter most – that can feel successful. Going back home after work filled with joy, that can also feel very successful. If you sense that your purpose involves helping other people, and you consider making a difference in their lives, you can experience success every time you help someone. You can aim for success anytime in your life, what’s important is that you identify the things that improve your self-worth and make you fulfilled every time you do them.

In order to achieve my own personal success, I’ve come to the realization that it isn’t defined by the amount of money I have, social status, or keeping up with the Joneses. It’s reminding myself of the unsuccessful behaviors that I may have engaged in more often than not that I need to let go of. It’s reminding myself of the successful behaviors that I’m actually really good at that fill me with warmth. If you’ve spent more time holding a grudge and being upset about something than you’ve spent being in a state of forgiveness and acceptance about it, then this is a good place to start. If you’re focusing on what you’ve been failing at this week rather than on exuding the kind of joy you actually feel about all the things going right in your life, then this is a good place to start. This matters because one week of behaviors quickly turns into two, and then four, and then forty, and so forth. And, if you aren’t paying close attention, you’ll wake up one day wondering how those sneaky habits even came about.

If you want something to be different, then view your behavior on achieving that success and what it feels like to you. Focus on setting goals and creating a path based on what fulfills you and truly matters to you. How are you weighing the pros and cons of your behaviors? If you’re showing up for yourself, attempting to move forward, and opening up to the self-growth process, then as I see it, you are a success.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I had spent years studying to enter the medical industry while still in high school, but by the time I was in my second year of college at Florida International University, it was clear to me that I did not want to pursue medicine. You might believe that because you’ve invested time, money, and training into this, you should invest the time to make it work. My intuition helped me realize that I wasn’t joining the medical field because I had a love for medicine, but rather because I needed a promising career. This I later understood as my inner knowing. It was a career that felt tangible, but not tangible to me. Choosing a different path not only had to be one my parents and I were proud of but one that I felt aligned with my purpose.

What I loved and that made me happy, always, was to create. Since I was a young girl, I would spend hours, but I mean hours, making and sharing art, even across multiple avenues. Not once did it ever feel like a chore. I don’t know why, but something just feels right when I am completely absorbed in my passion without even knowing what time it is. In my second year, I finally understood that I could still find a career that was results-driven to pour my creativity into. It was then that I had chosen to be an interior designer and creator. It’s all that I desire. It’s a feeling I am most proud of and haven’t looked back since.

I am an interior designer and creator that specializes in vivid, diverse, and refined residential spaces that emanate timeless art forms. These designs are primarily focused on detail and creative expression. In order to create a thoughtful, functional atmosphere united by the chemistry of art and design, I often use my impulsive design behavior to inspire others to discover their own comfort in creative expression as well. I provide several services, such as remodeling, new renovation, and styling. An inquiry into a craft that facilitates artistic and design collaboration is also one that I welcome.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Earlier I touched upon my inner knowing. I pride myself on being an intuitive person, and am well aware of how conflicting emotions affect and manipulate me. The medical field wasn’t for me, but all of my friends were doing it, so why can’t I? The thought of following in others’ footsteps, however, never satisfied the pit in my stomach, and I knew that I had to willingly choose to distance myself from the source of discomfort, find what drove me, and look to the future. That feeling is an inner knowing – one thing that I continue to apply to this day. Reading “Untamed”, by one of my favorite authors, Glennon Doyle, helped me to better grasp my inner knowing. Recognizing and listening to your own inner knowing is a liberating feeling. It’s your instinctual sense, or “gut-feeling”, of what you should do or who you are. When you find it, it typically gives you a sense of clarity. Pay attention to how you feel about the different things you’re noticing and feeling. When you hit your authentic voice, your deep sense of knowing, it arises for a reason. On the way there, there might be a lot of anxiety and fear. That’s also completely normal. Anxiety is often pointing to some truth that’s difficult to consume. It doesn’t matter how many times that feeling keeps coming back, how inconvenient it is, and how much you try to push it away. Glennon has taught me to trust my intuition and to practice it going forward. If you’re looking for a wake-up call and a beautiful, intimate memoir, I heartily recommend reading “Untamed”.

How did you build your audience on social media?

One thing I will always abide by? Just keep it real. Today’s consumer wants something authentic and trustworthy. Social media authenticity is so important. It can often feel like walking on eggshells in order to maintain your online persona while also favorably representing your brand in an intriguing and engaging manner. It can be really easy to get caught up in only showing the highlights. I, too, am still learning how to stray away and refrain from being trapped in the pitfalls of this. Be your real self, and share genuine moments. It’s a vital part of connecting with followers as, now more than ever, consumers are seeking true experiences and expecting brands to take responsibility for their content. By doing so, your audience will gradually come. You will always find your audience.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.gabriellamoreira.com
• Instagram: @gabbyyyy_m
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-moreira-297486115/