Archive - Brand by Brandy

O Portalzinho turns 2 months old! Here's everything I've learned so far

Ok, not everything, but you don't need to hear about water tanks

May 2 •

March 2025

It's finally here! O Portalzinho is open!

The long journey to opening my pousada in Paraty

Mar 10 •

January 2025

An update from the front lines of trying to open O Portalzinho

aka when will I get that dang place open?

Jan 31 •

December 2024

Name + brand identity reveal for the pousada

Get a behind the scenes of the process

Dec 18, 2024 •

November 2024

Do you want to see the pousada?

Nov 13, 2024 •

October 2024

Pousada 101: A crash course on what this whole thing is

Oct 31, 2024 •

Opening a Pousada: Check-in 4

I’m opening a connection-led pousada, or boutique inn, in Paraty, Brazil in the upcoming months.

Oct 24, 2024 •

Opening a Pousada: Check-in 3

I’m opening a connection-led pousada, or boutique inn, in Paraty, Brazil in the upcoming months.

Oct 10, 2024 •

Opening a Pousada: Check-in 2

I’m opening a connection-led pousada, or boutique inn, in Paraty, Brazil in the upcoming months.

Oct 3, 2024 •

September 2024

Opening a Pousada: Check-in 1

Sheets, towels, and mattresses, oh my!

Sep 26, 2024 •

The big news I've been hinting at!

I’ve been excited to share more about this news for months now, but was waiting for the right time.

Sep 19, 2024 •

August 2024

My approach to not-icky, totally doable Personal Branding

What’s your reaction to the phrase “Personal Branding?” 🫣🤗🤮🥲🤷‍♀️

Aug 27, 2024 •

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