Never Let Anyone Dim Your Spark, Says Thais Rosa

Revisiting the past and confronting your own story is an exercise that often reveals the roots of who we become. Reflecting on what she would tell her 15-year-old self—full of dreams, illusions, and the typical insecurities of that age—Thais Rosa gives straightforward advice: never let anyone dim your spark.

From childhood, Thais showed an outgoing, communicative, and creative personality. However, living with such intensity did not always draw positive reactions from those around her. She frequently heard comments that she was 'too much,' that she talked excessively, or was labeled a 'show-off'—a common critique leveled at girls who express their ideas enthusiastically.

For Thais, the crucial difference lay at home. Having parents who never tried to curb her self-expression or dim her shine was essential to preserving her essence and building the confidence needed to claim her space unapologetically.