Here are some little known facts about me, not in order…

I’m a semi professional freediving athlete from Italy, holding my breath to -91m

Semi because I still own my interior design company @arte_ficius, so I split my time between my two passions, the sea and being creative to fulfill other peoples dreams. 

I once wrote a list of 100 things I want to do in my life and I always overestimate the number of hours in a day and how much I can do with them.

Eventually I realised that it’s not about the things I want, but what I really desire, and that happens to be living my life in the outdoors, and I figured it’s rather inexpensive and brings me the most joy.

As a real Italian, I love cooking and eating good food, if you know me, you also know that the most direct way to my heart is through my belly . 

Unlike a real Italian I don’t drink much coffee as it gives me tachicardia.

I have lived in many countries, Italy, Switzerland, UK, France, Egypt, USA, Japan and China mainly for work, and lately for freediving, and I have both British and Italian nationalities.

I still don’t like cinnamon that much and I still have a fobia if someone touches my neck.

Out of curiosity for the world and for myself, I strive to be a better person everyday, sometimes I fail but I came to the conclusion that hypocrisy might be a honest value after all, as it’s better to strive to be the best version of yourself and fail than not trying at all.

I realised that my dreams are too important to be left in a dream drawer, so I try my best to bring them to life.

When people ask me where I am based, I still cannot answer, I’ve been living with my luggages for two years now, but I’m planning to rectify that sometimes soon. 

I’m lucky to have some amazing brands that support my freediving journey

Arteficius is a furniture procurement and sustainable manufacturing consultancy.

Aquastar is a Swiss watch brand focused on watches for diving and sailing.

Zulupack produces waterproof bags for adventurers - 10% off with code Freedivingzone10

Wave Hawaii is a German outdoor outfit brand. - 10% off with code Simona10

Freexperience produces freediving lanyards, noseclips and stoppers -10% off with code Simona_2023

Why That Way is a crowdfunding program for rising talentswhich supports them in their athletic pursuits.

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