Angela Silva Mendes

Angela is an African born, mixed-race, an older cis woman, a so far able-bodied, a refugee, an emigrant, and a relentless “inner” explorer. Her work is subtle yet groundbreaking. Upanji, means energy, a space of acceptance, holding what arises, and integration. She is the author of Getting There by Being Here,
Life’s Invitations to Dance.

With over 30 years of integrated experiences , lessons from self-work, work with children, women, refugees, and families, in Africa, Europe and America. The results of Angela’s work are subtle yet groundbreaking. In her book, Getting There by Being Here Angela shares her struggles as well as four principles and eight practices for us to develop the ability to rest here, for this is the moment of all possibilities. It is possible to slow down and listen to what is unique about ourselves to what she calls our Selfprint. If we want to rewrite our story, we can only do it from here and with who we are already. Life’s Invitations aren’t always pleasant but, now, instead of dismissing or fleeing, we can dare to face the music and dance.


Education & Training​
B Ed. Education, Maria Ulrich, Lisbon, Portugal
BA Communication Theories, Virginia Tech, Virginia, USA
MA Master Public International Affairs, Virginia Tech, Virginia, USA
Certificate with Distinction in life-coaching, Manchester, UK
Certificate Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and later Master Practitioner, London, UK
Certificate of Training the Trainers, London, UK
Mindfulness Facilitations Training, West Hartford, CT, USA