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Article: Creative Women x Micuir: Paola Freire, Foodtropia

Mujeres creativas x Micuir: Paola Freire, Foodtropia

Creative Women x Micuir: Paola Freire, Foodtropia

Surrounding yourself with inspiring people is essential, not just at work, but in life as well. If you look around, you'll surely spot those people who help you grow and are a true source of inspiration in your daily life. The same is true at Micuir.

That's why we wanted to pay them a small tribute and share with you all those women who are a source of inspiration and who, when we see their projects, encourage us to keep working for our dreams.

We're excited to introduce a new section of our blog: Creative Women x Micuir. It's a space where we want to showcase courageous, entrepreneurial women who exude creativity from every pore.

Paola Freire, the palate behind 'Foodtropia'

She currently has over 270,000 followers on Instagram, has published her first book, and is a source of inspiration for many of the #MicuirTeam's lunches and dinners.

This is Paola Freire, the driving force behind Foodtropia. If, like us, her recipes have won you over and you'd like to get to know her a little better, here she is.



  1. Tell us who you are and what you do for a living.

I'm Paola Freire, a 32-year-old from A Coruña, mother of a boy and a baby girl due in December. I'm a lawyer; I practiced for five years as a litigator and then traded my robes for the kitchen.

I currently work in the culinary field. I am a Chef and Pastry Chef, having completed a Grand Diplôme at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, and I am the creator of the Instagram account Foodtropia .

I teach cooking classes and workshops, I've written a recipe book, and I create cooking-related content for brands.

  1. What do you like most about your job?

Creating new recipes and sharing them is incredibly satisfying. Teaching people to cook is so rewarding.

  1. What do you find the hardest part about starting a business?

You are your own boss, for better or for worse.

  1. What aspects do you value most in a fashion brand?

The design and quality of their garments.

  1. What's the one fashion accessory you can't leave home without?

My minimalist jewelry from Smallbranch

  1. A look that will always work for you.

Jeans and a white blouse

  1. How did you meet Micuir?

Through social media.

  1. Describe Micuir in three words

Craftsmanship, quality, design.

  1. What is your favorite Micuir design?

The slaves .

  1. Which is your favorite model for these sales?

The Lemons bag by Itziar .

What did you think? Without a doubt, Paola is one of our role models and we are incredibly proud to have her in the #MicuirFamily.

But this is just the beginning. We look forward to seeing you in the next installment of ' Creative Women x Micuir'. Who would you like to see as our next guest? As always, let us know on our Instagram @micuir_ .

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