Petiscos do Porto – Ana Paula Evangelista

Description: Snack Bar

Name: Ana Paula Evangelista

Favela: Villa Kennedy – Saquarema

Ana Paula Evangelista’s journey is defined by the courage to start anew. After years working in the health insurance sector, she went through a very difficult period that led her to seek new paths. She tried her manual skills at launching a business in the fashion industry, but it was in crochet that she found a new purpose and a way to rebuild her self-esteem.

Handicrafts opened doors to fresh opportunities, and it was through this world that Ana Paula discovered the Projeto Hub. The experience broadened her vision of entrepreneurship and prepared her for a new challenge: taking over the management of Petiscos O Porto in Saquarema, a business conceived in partnership with her father. Today, she is responsible for operations, customer service, content creation, and public relations, juggling this routine with the weekly crochet classes she teaches.

Her goal is to strengthen the eatery, attract an ever-growing customer base, and continue evolving as an entrepreneur, putting into practice everything she has learned along the way.

“The Project Hub was a turning point in my life. I started to view entrepreneurship differently, correct mistakes I didn’t even notice, and manage my businesses with greater strategy and confidence. This learning continues to be part of my journey every single day.“

With determination, sensitivity, and a readiness to learn, Ana Paula demonstrates that it is never too late to start over and that often, the greatest challenges can pave the way for the best opportunities.