Biography
Aline De Bona
Author • Speaker • Humanized Emotional Coach • Esthetician • Entrepreneur
Born in 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Aline De Bona is a mother of three and grandmother of two. She began her professional journey in Brazil in the real estate sector and soon embraced entrepreneurship, managing her own store of imported goods and two beach kiosks in Barra da Tijuca, Rio, called BrasSuiça.
Residing in Switzerland since 1996, she speaks fluent German and has fully integrated into the country. She worked as a nursing assistant with the Swiss Red Cross (SRK) and also ventured into the event sector with her catering company Noites Cariocas, organizing Brazilian-themed parties in Bern.
In parallel, she earned qualifications in several areas of esthetics and currently works as an independent esthetician at her own studio in the Swiss capital. With strong communication skills, she also gained experience in retail, serving as assistant purchasing manager at a major supermarket chain and as a store manager at Swarovski in Bern.
Passionate about personal development and writing, Aline is certified in Reiki, Numerology, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Coaching, CEH (Humanized Emotional Coaching), and Public Speaking. This extensive background led her through a personal and professional transformation, marking the beginning of a new phase as a mentor and coach.
Founder of Life Coach, she published her autobiographical book Beirando a Loucura (On the Edge of Madness), in which she shares her story of resilience and personal growth, along with its translated editions. She works as a writing, goals, and life purpose mentor, and delivers talks focused on emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Aline is also the President of the Rede Sem Fronteiras Switzerland chapter — an international cultural organization that strengthens her engagement in the literary and cultural spheres.
Her mission is to inspire and transform lives through her stories, showing that it’s possible to reinvent oneself and become the best version of who you are meant to be.
My Story
Who am I?
I’m Aline De Bona, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, from a large Brazilian family, and now a citizen of the world with roots firmly planted in Switzerland. I arrived in Europe at 15, fascinated by a whole new world. At 18, I returned to live here for good, building a new life alongside a Swiss partner with whom I had three children. For a long time, I lived in a “private Brazil” within Switzerland — until life presented me with profound challenges that awakened me to transformation.
Overcoming and Rebuilding
The simultaneous loss of my marriage and my mother marked a turning point. I went through depression, struggled with obesity, faced financial difficulties, and made countless trips back to Brazil searching for a sense of belonging. Slowly, I found my way through self-awareness, therapy, study, and spirituality.
Entrepreneurship and Culture
I started a catering service featuring Brazilian food and culture, organized parties and events, and even brought Brazilian cinema and Gafieira dance to Bern. We founded Clube Tropicalíssimo and Noites Cariocas, both celebrating Brazilian spirit with joy. All of this brought me visibility, but I realized something was still missing: personal fulfillment.
Self-Discovery and Purpose
Diving into studies of Coaching and therapeutic writing, I found my true mission. I wrote my first book — Beirando a Loucura (On the Edge of Madness), which tells the story of my journey through overcoming challenges and self-discovery. This work opened the door to a new phase of my life as a writer, speaker, and mentor.
International Recognition
I launched my book in several European cities, participated in the Geneva and Lisbon Book Fairs, became a member of the Rede Sem Fronteiras, the Luso-Swiss Academy of Letters and Arts, and was awarded "Best Brazilian Writer in the World" by High Profile magazine at a ceremony held at the British Palace in London.
Projects and Mentoring
Today, in addition to working as a Humanized Emotional Coach and speaker, I created the mentorship program “This Story Deserves a Book, Why Not?!”, where I help people turn their stories into books. I also work as a model for the 40+ age group, proving it’s never too late to be your best self.
Education and Inspirations
I continuously study with renowned experts such as Pablo Marçal, Ricardo Piovan, Paulo Vieira, Leandro Karnal, and others. I am driven by faith, self-awareness, and the conviction that persistence + endurance create resilience.