Berni Rodríguez
CO-FOUNDER & AMBASSADOR
PROYECTO 675 & UNICAJA MÁLAGA
Berni is a former professional basketball player and current ambassador for Unicaja.
With a career spanning over 17 years, Berni was a key player in Spain’s national basketball team, contributing to their historic victories, including the 2006 World Championship win. More recently he has built his own basketball academy for kids with disabilities & founded the actual basketball category for people with disabilities nationwide.
María Monasterio
ceramist
maría monasterio ceramic studio
María is an architect turned ceramist who has made a remarkable shift in her career since 2019. She now dedicates her talent to designing and producing exquisite tableware, which has been featured in some of Spain’s most prestigious restaurants. Her creations have graced the tables of Michelin-starred establishments such as Lasarte Barcelona, Messina Marbella, Takumi Marbella, Kuoco Madrid, Kaleja Málaga, Etxeko Ibiza, and Fusión 19 Mallorca, showcasing her exceptional craftsmanship and unique style.
Carolina Jiménez
VFX artist
Carolina has made a significant impact in the film industry as a digital visual effects artist, specializing in the Layout department. She has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most renowned filmmakers, contributing to iconic movies such as ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘World War Z,’ and ‘Justice League.’ Her work brings to life some of the most memorable scenes in modern cinema.
Mafalda Soto
Founder of Umoa Cosmetics & the NGO Beyond Suncare
Mafalda’s incredible journey began with a life-changing volunteer trip to Malawi, where she witnessed the severe discrimination and health risks faced by people with albinism in Africa. Driven by this experience, she founded Beyond Suncare, a non-profit dedicated to providing life-saving sunscreen specially formulated for people with albinism, while also promoting skin care education and social acceptance.
Her mission didn’t stop there. Mafalda co-founded UMOA Cosmetics, a natural skincare line with a purpose: to promote diversity, sustainability, and empowerment.
Claus
founder of claus bakery & claus empanadas
Claus embarked on a courageous journey from Latin America to Spain, driven by resilience, determination, and an unshakable dream. In just a few short years, she has built not one, but three thriving gastronomic businesses in Málaga, becoming a model of what is possible with hard work and perseverance.
As a chef, entrepreneur, and single parent of three, her story is filled with both personal and professional triumphs. Her path is an inspiration to anyone striving to turn her vision into reality, and we can’t wait to share her incredible journey with you.
Shaheen Samavati
founder & CEO of VeraContent
Shaheen is the dynamic leader of VeraContent, an agency that specializes in managing global social media and content marketing channels for international brands, with a strong emphasis on European markets. With a background that began in journalism in the US, she moved to Spain in 2010 and gained experience in corporate communication. She was also part of the founding team of a successful real estate startup before launching her own content agency in 2016. Additionally, she established a vibrant community aimed at helping professionals advance in their content marketing careers.
