Katya Maia

Originally from Moscow, I’ve been based in Lisbon since 2020, after living and working in Macau and Hong Kong for 11 years.With an active entrepreneurial mindset, I love developing and launching new projects and building communities and connecting people.Since 2022 I’ve been managing operations at POR:TA, a non-profit association that supports Portugal-based visual and performing artists, musicians and artisans, by opening doors to funding, mentorship and collaboration opportunities.In 2021 I founded Lisbon Women’s Club, a social and professional networking initiative that brings women in Lisbon together to connect, collaborate, inspire and empower each other.As an ambassador of an independent magazine, Lisbon Insiders, I am passionate about sharing the best of what Lisbon and Portugal have to offer.I also founded and built up two Macau-based companies: Macau Lifestyle Media (macaulifestyle.com) and Greens Kitchen & Juicery (healthy F&B, closed as of 2017).I am open to professional collaborations and opportunities - feel free to get in touch.