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Joana Ester Paupério
Strategic and Transformational Advisor
Joana Ester Paupério is a curious intense and passionate learner. In her family home, as a child she had access to an extensive collection of books which fed her curiosity, enhanced her perspective and eagerness to experience and learn about the world. Ancient cultures, history, archaeology, magic and science were her favourite subjects. Her academic background is food engineering and marketing and international business.
In her 20 years plus of work experience, Joana Ester has lived in several countries such as Canada, Hungary, Brazil, Finland and her home country Portugal. Her strategic vision, pragmatism and purpose driven passion for learning have shaped her successful career, and led her to expand and self-reinvent, becoming an entrepreneur and launching her first endeavour in 2017 - Fortify Biz.
As a strategic advisor and creative entrepreneur, Joana Ester acts as a personal and organisational guide through deep transformation—blending strategy, intuition, and radical truth. For those ready to expand into their higher self and create from alignment, not obligation. This is personal and professional evolution, powered by purpose and freedom-responsibility dichotomy. Joana commits to the moto: I don't wait for freedom - I create it. Responsibility sustains it. I claim both!
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CREA Global Awards presented to
Joana Ester Paupério
Strategic and Transformational Advisor
The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief
Daniel Ålund
Selection Committee



Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to
Joana Ester Paupério
Strategic and Transformational Advisor
Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist
Selection Committee

