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QC: What was it like growing up in Brazil skating? Could you tell the skaters of today the difference between back then and now?
AJ: Brasil is amazing, the vibe is really positive and pure, we don’t have as many spots as here but we have a ot of fun with the difficulties.

QC: When did you decide to be vegetarian, what’s your favorite dish to cook?
AJ: It was nine years ago, at first for healthy reasons, and after reading and knowing the power of food, what they can really do for your body, be in balance, that’s what made me be a vegan and eat organic food, back to our roots.

QC: Tell me about the project you did with the reggae artists who came to Brazil to play? How many people showed up? Who were the artist that you invited?
AJ: It was a reggae concert to congregate brothers and sisters, there were five local artists and Dezarie from the Virgin Islands playes as well. It was around 700 people together and it was a really positive experience, for the love of the ALMIGHTY.

QC: How do you make it in Brazil and US, as an pro skater with a family?
AJ: We just give thanks and praise for the opportunity wherever we are, trying to live in good ways, with love and respect and balance with nature.

QC: Where do you enjoy to skate the most when you in U.S.
AJ: I love to skate all the downtowns, there are a lot of spots around them.

QC: What is one thing you give any advice for the youth?
AJ: Learn to respect, honor the elders, live in balance with family, friends and nature, with your skate community, and everything you are part of.

QC: I heard you eat avocado’s with milk and sugar is that true?
AJ: In Brasil we have the custom of eating like that, as a smoothie.

QC: What would you do if you were the president of United States?
AJ: Have a righteous impact with decisions that would help others not just in this country but all over.

QC: Thanks for your time. What makes Organika the Dream team?
AJ: The uniqueness of everyone on the team.

QC: How would you describe yourself in few words?
AJ: A JAH servant.