“Samsara”

[sanskrit]

This acceptance that death and rebirth are constantly among us allows for the cyclical flow of allowing growth to permeate in the most effortless way possible.

I’m Emilie;

an AI-driven UX/UI Designer, Branding & Content Strategist, & Wellness Coach

Currently based in Porto, Portugal, I am passionate about bringing tech and the holistic health sector together to bring accessibility of wellness to people of all walks of life.

With over 10 years of experience coaching and working in fitness including personal training, group fitness, and yoga, I guide working professionals to strive for a balanced lifestyle in their fast-paced lives.

After experiencing physical burnout myself earlier in 2024, I am focused on educating others on how to reduce stress in their regular work routine, build healthier habits in their personal lives, and carve out space for self-care and energy regulation.

My approach to UX/UI design and brand strategy comes from a very user-centric focus as an avid user of mindfulness and productivity apps. With over 5 years of experience in web and mobile development for SaaS products in wellness x tech, I rely on lean and agile practices and the principles of design thinking which allows purposeful design to exist and be re-iterated on based on changing user needs.

 

Originally from Toronto, Canada, I moved to Berlin in late 2020 to explore the tech startup scene during a time when I realized I needed a shift in my own life goals and opportunities.

Growing up as a native English speaker in Canada, there came a transformational journey to land in a new continent and city to meet other expats and digital nomads who wanted to connect with their own global community and work on their well-being. 

In 4.5 years, I transitioned from working with hyper-growth founders and venture capitatlists as a comunity and social media manager to managing employer branding for a Series B startup focused on e-publishing. I landed upon UX/UI Design after becoming unemployed at the end of 2022. After completing a 10-week UX/UI Design bootcamp in Berlin, I worked closely as an intern within the Antler Founders’ program in Amsterdam to partner with aspiring founders to create a mockup prototype of a B2C travel-based app, focused on AI and LLMs to develop personalized itineraries.

After 5 years of living and working in Berlin, becoming a HIIT coach and my career transition into UX/UI Design, I decided for a slower pace of living and moved to Porto, Portugal in early 2025. As I continue to work fully remotely, I have also adapted to living closer to nature and the Atlantic Ocean, teaching yoga outdoors at Matosinhos Beach and at local coworking communities.

In my free time

I am currently strength training with a personal trainer and running on a weekly basis to improve my conditioning and endurance. Occasionally, I love to travel along the Portuguese coast in search of scenic spots for surfing and coworking. I love trying new healthy recipes, doing yoga with friends, and exploring new areas in the city by foot and bike.

I host a dinner series called A Dinner Ritual focused on creating a different Asian-inspired meal together. Attendees get to leave feeling grounded and more connected with each other as they learn new recipes, chat, cook, and eat together in a fuss-free, unpretentious environment. I have hosted two events of this type in Berlin with potential to host more in Porto.

Hosting a Dinner Ritual community event in Berlin, gathering people together.
 
Emilie Wong, yoga instructor at Foz beach in Porto, Portugal.

ACCREDITATIONS

  • Group Fitness Trainer (HIIT) at Beat81 in Berlin, Germany

  • UX/UI Design Bootcamp at IronHack Germany

  • Level 1 Open Water Coach (Stand up Paddling Instructor)

  • WE-Discover Mentorship Program

  • 100HR Yin Yoga & Meditation

  • 200HR Yoga Teacher Training

  • Reiki Energy Healing Level II

  • 20HR Yoga Hands-On Adjustments Training

  • Personal Trainer

  • Top 10 Recipient of Toronto Fashion Incubator’s Fashion Your Future Program

  • Diploma in Digital Media Arts

  • Bachelor of Arts (major in Art History)

  • Certificate in the Science of Happiness

I believe in rebirth (or Samsara in Sanskrit) in everything that we do - it is an important concept to grasp in the creative industry, as ideas are constantly in flux, given energy to flourish, lived out to its fullest potential, and then left to decay to make room for newer ideas and energy.

 
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