Don't let this creative soul fool you-Sheleila D'Paiva holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, and after nearly two decades in the corporate world, has built two successful businesses in finance and commercial cleaning. But the confines of corporate life have never contained her adventurous spirit. A seeker at heart, Sheleila has travelled to 34 countries, competed in IFBB and INBA bikini competitions, cycled from Edinburgh to London on a $300 second-hand bike while couch surfing, and lived abroad in both the US and Canada. One spontaneous moment led her to write a novel-and from there, her creative journey truly began.In 2022, her debut novel Strayed Love was re-released through MMH Press as Dancing Skies & City Lights. She then expanded her body of work with its sequel, Sacred Minds & Sunlit Souls-both reflective of her love for connection, introspection, travel, and beauty.Sheleila has since gone on to write a children's book titled The Quacking Frog, as well as contributing to multiple non-fiction anthologies. Whether in business, writing, or art, Sheleila brings depth, courage, and curiosity to everything she touches-encouraging others to live boldly and explore every chapter life has to offer.
