COVER USA EDITION - GLOBAL ISSUE
PHOTOS @xue_photos
BEAUTY @Byalejandraromero
Manuella Domingos Feitoza is a young entrepreneur with an inspiring and contagious trajectory. She has already achieved and fulfilled many dreams due to her dedication, perseverance, and courage. She is a native of Recife-PE.
Manu has always been interested in fashion and made a point of keeping up with trends and news. Since she was young, the act of entrepreneurship always caught her attention, and as a visionary woman, she was agile and spared no effort to have her online boutique, Jungle Girlz, which offers exclusive clothes with limited series.
At Jungle Girlz, women can find clothing for all occasions, from work to leisure, allowing them to be stylish and comfortable. Manu always sought out new things, as "sameness" never pleased her. The proposal of her online store is to provide the best of Brazilian fashion. Women from all over the world are enchanted with the pieces and the ease of obtaining them. The looks are amazing, and Manu values good taste and quality.
In her trajectory, she chose to venture alone. According to her, this way, she would have more autonomy to express her authenticity in choosing looks for her store.
We had the opportunity to get to know a little more about this visionary woman. Come with us!
1- Why did you choose to become an entrepreneur? Did you start your business alone? Can you tell us the story of your store, Jungle Girlz?
I have always had a desire to become an entrepreneur, but I had many doubts, which is normal for anyone who sets out to do something that is a little out of the ordinary. I didn't know what to do or how to do it. Initially, I opened a healthy food restaurant, but over time, I realized that it wasn't really what I wanted. When I moved to the United States, I decided to start a business again, but this time in what I really love, which is fashion. Today, I feel very fulfilled by the choice I made and I have no regrets about the decisions I made.
2- How would you describe yourself in a few words?
I would describe myself as an authentic, determined, and courageous woman. I have always envisioned and pursued my goals. Taking action is as important as planning. I have always been independent and prefer to do things myself rather than bother others. I am an Aquarius sign, and I believe it already describes me. I love freedom, enjoy traveling and exploring other countries and cultures. Traveling has always been my favorite hobby. I hate lies, falseness, and I am very fair.
3- What paths have you taken to get where you are today?
I have always been very determined in everything I have set out to do. I am very persistent and resilient. I have experienced many significant events in my life. I have many memories that make me happy and proud of the woman I have become. I recognize that even though I am still young, my journey is already full of significant moments.
4- Did you ever have a moment when you thought about giving up?
No, in my journey I have faced many challenges, but I have never considered the possibility of giving up.
5- How do you define your work?
I show women that they can have style regardless of the occasion, whether at work or leisure. They can demonstrate their essence through clothing. Noticing the satisfaction of customers when they receive their chosen orders and receiving feedback is very fulfilling.
6- How do you manage to handle/juggle everything?
My life is pretty busy. In the morning, I dedicate my time to studying as I am taking an advanced English course. After my class, I focus on managing my online store. I create videos, take photos, research and study the high fashion trends to add to my store. All these tasks require a lot of focus and dedication. I am a woman who values organization, and that helps me a lot in managing my time.
7- And what tips would you give to women who also want to start a business?
Starting your own business and running a company is not easy, especially for women. I will suggest some tips that have helped me a lot:
Choose an area that you identify with;
Learn to organize and manage your time;
Invest in training;
Don't give up on good strategic planning;
Seek the necessary resources;
Don't wait to have all the resources to start;
Rely on a support network.
8- Do you have any plans/projects/ambitions related to Jungle Girlz that you could share with us exclusively?
I'm planning on opening a physical store in Miami, which has always been my dream, related to Jungle Girlz.
