Madalena is undoubtedly a very special entrepreneur… one of those who never give up and always strive for more! In addition to her successful brand Zilian – a 100% Portuguese shoe brand that combines comfort with sophistication – she has other projects, including Sapateado , a wonderful podcast.

TO BE

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Season: Summer

One color : White always, but I love many colors! Now, eggplant!

A book: Where the Wind Cries

A film : Life is Beautiful

One song : the soundtrack of Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain

A podcast - Tap dancing 😜

An object : a candle

Favorite place in the world : a deserted beach.

TO CREATE

Who or what inspires you? I'm inspired by people, stories, emotions. Materials, textures, colors, shapes, smells. Beautiful things inspire me.

What else do you have left to create? So much... constantly changing/evolving...

How to maintain creativity : with maximum curiosity and always keeping a watchful eye on everything!

TO LIVE

First thing I do when I wake up: I sit up in bed and stretch my back.

How to relax at the end of the day: it's not really the end of the day, with 3 kids it's impossible to relax at that time 😂 but when everyone is asleep I relax by reading and "listening" to the silence of the house. I value silence more and more!

A place to switch off: watching the sea.

Favorite physical exercise: Dancing / walking

How do you relieve stress? By dancing! By laughing!

A woman who inspires me: my Mother

NOURISH

Your ideal diet is: quick and healthy.

What you should always have in the refrigerator: Ice water, fruit

Dinner-saving recipe: Pasta with anything

Favorite drink: Watermelon juice

Favorite snack: Dark chocolate

Favorite restaurant: Hikidashi

Favorite cookbooks: cooking isn't my forte, but my husband cooks beautifully! :) Raw, by Inês Simas

TO CARE

Beauty icon: confident and strong women, beauty comes from within. I like a sober beauty.

An essential piece of clothing: Jeans and a white t-shirt (to match any pair of shoes!)

What's always present in her beauty routine: plenty of hydration.

Favorite MPL'beauty product: Regenerate and Super Hair Shampoo

How do you feel most beautiful? A good night's sleep and a tan.