Sensory cabinet: Yoli Inácio
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Meet the guest
Repertoire is important, technique too. But what truly stitches together a good communication strategy is knowing how to ask the right questions.
Owner of admirable clarity, please meet our guest today, Yoli Inácio. Now making waves in Barcelona, I first encountered Yoli's work during our days in Florianópolis—her fashion illustrations were nothing short of breathtaking. A decade later, she's a Brand Advisor, Creative Director, Professor, and expert in asking important questions. She synthesizes all knowledge in impressive ways—I highly recommend her reel series called BRAND FILES, where she dissects and personifies well-known brands.
S: Favorite phrase to hear from someone you just met.
Y: “I love learning new stuff”.
S: What to listen to start the day right?
Y: Changes through seasons but my most recent discovery is Led Me On - Jay Safari. The right R&B morning upbeat pace.
S: What sounds are part of the morning in your dream home?
Y: Birds. Vinyl. And a good coffee machine.
S: Which playlist to accompany an afternoon of work at home?
Y: Honestly, lately I’ve been a huge podcast listener. Huberman Lab, Modern Wisdom, and Diary of a CEO have been constantly on my player for over a year now.
S: Your favorite word in any language, and why?
Y: Saudade. Brazilian melancholy is just the right creative tension of all times.
S: A favorite mid-afternoon snack.
Y: Greek yogurt + fig jam.
S: Your favorite cafe in your favorite city.
Y: Three Marks Coffee - Barcelona.
S: What's the best tea you've ever tasted?
Y: It looked like tea but it was gahwa (arabic coffee) - heaven.
S: An unexpected combination of flavors that you enjoy.
Y: Cucumber and Cheese (Is it unexpected or am I just basic? 😂)
S: Which recipe has recently delighted you?
Y: Thai Red Curry with Veggies – getting obsessed with it lately.
S: What seasonings were part of your childhood?
Y: Cinnamon & honey
S: A scent that simply smells like home.
Y: The sea.
S: Do you associate smells with colors? If yes, which one?
Y: Rain: specifically Dark Turquoise.
S: A house is not a home without the scent of ____.
Y: Figs. Lavender. Aloe Vera. Peach. Cinnamon. Peony.
S: What does a calm morning smell like?
Y: Aloe Vera.
S: A stretch, an exercise? What body movement affects your day?
Y: Weight lifting and running.
S: Your favorite body part.
Y: My hands.
S: A texture that you miss the feeling, and why.
Y: My dog’s fur. I don’t live with her anymore. :(
S: What traits does a fabric need to have for you to wear it?
Y: Be durable, comfortable, and not itchy (even if it’s beautiful) - I have super sensitive skin.
S: An unexpected combination of textures that you enjoy.
Y: Not super unexpected but weirdly good: Açaí + Kiwi + Ninho Milk Powder.
S: What natural expression has caught your attention?
Y: A good laugh.
S: What needs to be visible on your work desk?
Y: Current book, notebook, laptop, pen & paper. A 2l bottle of water too.
S: What color makes you feel most awake and sharp?
Y: Red.
S: In your home, which colors affect your mood, and how?
Y: White gives me peace and a sense of cleanness. Wood gives me warmth. Black gives me depth. Touches of gold help me feel taken care of.
S: How do the colors of your clothes reflect your personality?
Y: Overall I’m a calm, reflective, and practical person, so when it comes to clothing it needs to be minimal, elegant, and put together. My main colors are black, white, red, sometimes a light blue/pink, and denim. Trying to experiment with other plain colors just to be out of my comfort zone, but I feel much more in my element when I’m wearing 100% black.
S: Three words to describe your recent chats with loved ones?
Y: Weighed. Insightful. Kind.
S: Three words that represent what you want to have more of at the moment.
Y: More forms of: Freedom. Clarity. Rest.
S: Finally, three words that describe qualities you've recently discovered in yourself.
Y: Deeper levels of endurance, resilience, and self-respect.
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Thank you, Yoli!
You can connect with her on Instagram via @yoliinacio, read her newsletter called Yoli's Brief, and get to know her work at @endless___id.
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