Hello, I'm Dea

I'm a Brazilian nutritionist, entrepreneur, and someone who has always believed that food can be much more than fuel.

After years working with nutrition, I realized that the meals people remember most aren't necessarily the most elaborate—they're the ones made with care, shared around a table, and created with real ingredients.

In 2022, I left behind a successful company, an established career, and everything familiar to begin a new chapter in the US along with my partner Dani.

My Story - Dea

Long before nutrition or entrepreneurship, my story began in my Italian grandmother's kitchen.

Between the ages of 11 and 15, I spent countless afternoons by her side making gnocchi, fresh pasta, traditional Christmas sweets, and family recipes that had been passed down through generations. I naturally became the one responsible for desserts. I loved making sweets. They were delicious—but far from healthy.

Everything changed when I was 16. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease. For the first time, I understood that food could be much more than pleasure; it could also be a powerful tool to restore health, energy, and quality of life.

Over the years, by combining my technical knowledge, my passion for cooking, and my dedication to sports, I realized there was a huge gap between the kind of food I believed could truly change lives and what the market had to offer. That realization led me to create my own healthy food company in Brazil in 2009.

Life eventually brought us to Ojai-CA, where we created Double d. What started as a passion for baking sourdough and making nourishing food slowly became a way of sharing the lifestyle we love.

Welcome to Double d!

Hello, I'm Dani

For 10 years, I was entrenched in the corporate world, building a reputation in finance, and business management in different countries like Brazil, Angola and Dominican Republic.

However, the glamour of the corporate ladder soon wore off, and I found myself yearning for something more meaningful.

I finally worked up the courage to break free from the monotony and pursue a life that truly resonated with me.

My Story - Dani

My sabbatical year in Los Angeles in 2015 marked a significant milestone. I shifted my focus from professional success to personal growth, and healthy eating became an integral part of my newfound lifestyle.

Meeting Dea was a turning point for me. She made it easy for me to stay on top of my health goals, and we quickly became inseparable. I learned so much from her - she's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health. I felt empowered, healthy, and ready to take on new challenges in my professional life.

We had a blast trying new things together, like running a juice truck at iconic festivals like Coachella and FYF fest. Those experiences solidified our partnership and made us realize we were meant to work together.

In 2022, after working together remotely for a couple of years, Dea made the decision to leave Brazil and join me in California. It was the best decision for our business, and we're excited to see what the future holds.

Life eventually brought us to Ojai-CA, where we created Double d. What started as a passion for baking sourdough and making nourishing food slowly became a way of sharing the lifestyle we love.

Welcome to Double d!