Who We Are and What We Do

Global Concierge Services

At The Life Curators, we believe that true luxury is having the time to focus on what really matters. In a world where schedules are increasingly overloaded, we offer personal and executive services designed to simplify both your personal and professional life. Our goal is to provide more efficiency and less stress, allowing our clients to focus on what is essential to them. Through high-quality task management and concierge services, we offer an accessible solution for those seeking not only productivity but also a balance between their responsibilities and well-being.

Meet our team of Life Curators

Lara Kloosterboer Westphalen

Founder & CEO

Lara was born in the Netherlands and studied in Portugal, the UK and the USA. She has worked on various Relocation and Event Management projects over the course of 15 years.

Rita Sandison

Rita, COO at The Life Curators, studied Hotel Management. After completing her studies in Portugal, Rita left to pursue her career. She lived in Scotland for 9 years before deciding to return to Portugal. She gained extensive knowledge of the country and the hospitality industry.

Carolina Prista

Carolina, CBO at The Life Curators, has a degree in Cinema. She built a versatile career as an Account Manager, Investor Relations, and as a Business Developer. She lived in Berlin but returned to Portugal in 2016, where she is expanding her expertise in connecting brands and clients strategically.

Guadalupe Barrera

Guadalupe, CMO of The Life Curators, is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She lived in Sydney and London, working in communication and fashion. With extensive knowledge of the luxury sector, she is now in Madrid, further expanding her influence in the market.

Alana Patrinea

Alana is a certified professional in Business Administration with experience as an Executive Assistant. Passionate about customer service, Alana is currently based in São Paulo, where she works as a Life Curator, providing strategic and organisational support

Gabriela Borges

Gabriela has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and linguistic services. With a background in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a master’s in Translation, she excels in precision and excellence. Based in Lisbon, she works as a Life Curator, providing top-tier administrative support.

Charlotte Cole

Charlotte was born in London and, as the daughter of a diplomat, she had the privilege of having lived in various parts of the world throughout her childhood and youth. She currently lives in Chelsea, London, but the whole world still runs through her veins.

Maria Eduarda Campos

Eduarda is our girl from Rio. She studied architecture and urbanism at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, a wonderful city where she says she wakes up every day looking at Christ the Redeemer.

Emma Kwok

Emma lives in Singapore where she was also born. Emma has a degree in strings & harp from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore, which is currently one of the leading music conservatories in Asia.

Maria Carolina

Maria Carolina is originally from Rio de Janeiro and holds a degree in Linguistics. She brings over 10 years of experience in administrative services and has lived in both the Netherlands and Seattle, where she studied English and Business Writing. Passionate about travel, Maria Carolina has explored more than 15 countries and finds great joy in helping others design thoughtful and personalised travel itineraries.