Andreia de Jesus Sequeira Candeias decided to start her own business, determined and confident that, with hard work and dedication, she could build something special. “The first steps weren't easy, but persistence paid off. Little by little, the business began to grow and bear fruit, showing that anything is possible when you believe in your dreams. Later on in this journey, fate reserved a special ally for me: my husband Luís, who joined me and became an indispensable part of our company.” Together, Andreia and Luís managed to overcome challenges and build the same values of hard work and commitment. They have been joined by several trusted employees and are starting to gain growing recognition from their clients, who trust them and their work. Having started from humble beginnings with simple cleaning jobs, they never stopped investing in growth. “We believe that knowledge is the engine of progress, which is why we have trained and expanded our services.” Brilha Mais offers a wide range of solutions, including domestic cleaning, local accommodation cleaning, window cleaning, sofa, carpet and mattress cleaning, commercial cleaning, offices, gyms and laundry service with collection and delivery. They opened their laundry space in the LACO hub in June 2024 and use it as their base for washing machines, ironing and other cleaning equipment. “This new chapter brings us immense joy, as we are now part of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs where small and big ideas become success stories. Our journey is made up of hard work, dedication and passion for what we do – each achievement reinforces our commitment to providing quality services to our customers.” They are now looking forward to the future with the certainty that there is still much to do and achieve. “This is just the beginning of a story that promises to grow every day.” More info can be found on: www.facebook.com/p/Brilha-Mais-100063454670686/

Pure Tallow is a skincare brand offering non-toxic, tallow-based skincare products crafted with 100% grass-fed beef tallow and other natural ingredients. Known for its nourishing and repairing properties, tallow is the foundation of our commitment to providing sustainable, effective solutions for healthy skin. Learn more at: www.puretallow.eu

The Panel Factory (sub division of Living by Co) is specializing in the prefabrication of load bearing construction panels made of sustainable timber frames, focusing on, high-quality and efficient solutions for residential and commercial markets in Portugal. Read more: http://www.livingby.co

LiLAC is an inspiring new arts collective founded by five women artists dedicated to supporting one another and the community. Their art studio serves both as a creative workspace and art community hub. The group offers a variety of workshops in painting, drawing, life-drawing, and personal creativity. The founding members each bring unique strengths: Claire Lloyd-Bown creates vibrant artworks inspired by everyday life and nature, utilizing mixed media and intuition to create expressive, dreamlike pieces. https://www.instagram.com/paintingreens/ Beata Palach from Poland focuses on sustainable creativity, using eco-friendly materials inspired by the Algarve’s beauty: beatapalach.com https://www.instagram.com/beata_palach/   Alex Plummer employs visual storytelling to explore social justice and self-expression: https://www.instagram.com/alex_mydoodlebody Mallika Gardiner , a Singaporean artist, blends Eastern and Western influences in her paintings: https://www.instagram.com/chedayath_art?igsh=MTc4OGVzZDlvajFlZA== Joanne Kim expresses personal memories through her oil and acrylic creations: https://lagoslilac.blogspot.com/p/joanne-kim.html