Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

LeipGlo at age 6: bending not to break

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We are transitioning into becoming a community organization rather than a startup. In this mentality of "by the community, for the community," we increasingly rely on our loyal website users for content and recommendations.

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Lockdown poetry: Trip to the Späti

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A shot of Späti-inspired nostalgia and poetry for our readers sharing in the woes and boredom of lockdown life (among snowflakes here). #ApartTogether #Flockdown

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“When Dad was still alive” – a poem

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LeipGlo's Ana shares her new poem "When Dad was still alive" which she wrote during the pandemic. This personal yet global piece of poetry intertwines Ana's unique point of view with our global crises and traumas.

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Don’t let Jeff Bezos steal 2021

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Small local businesses need us now perhaps more than ever. We can avoid buying from Amazon and instead redistribute consumer euros by following any or all of the simple steps listed in this post. How's that for a New Year's resolution?

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