"Better Together" Collage of REEF ambassadors traveling wearing new spring sandals. "Better Together" Collage of REEF ambassadors traveling wearing new spring sandals.

BETTER TOGETHER

Together we reach new heights.

When we lift each other up, we all achieve new heights

We spent some time south of the border and met an awesome friend group who elevate each other everyday. Read on to learn more about Emilia, Leila, Gioia, and Briget.

Emilia Roch

@emilia_roch

Entrepreneur- co-owner of swimwear brand, ZAZIL

Emilia Roch Q&A
Hi Emilia! We want to know, what's your role in the friend group? Give some examples of ways that elevates your friend group as a whole.
Emilia: I wanna think I’m the joker but most accurately you can count on me to join the adventure!
Tell us-  how do you elevate yourself (daily habits/rituals to live your best possible life)?
Emilia: I love waking up to a good cup of coffee and I'm ready for a dip in the ocean or some body movement, after that my whole day is already a great day.
What about your friends- how do you elevate them?
Emilia: I enjoy spending time together, being present for them and flexible to join the fun they are interested in. Keeping our group diverse and inclusive is what true friendship is about for me. I truly admire how different we all are, having the space to be ourselves is what I value most.
Emilia's Favs

"The Lofty Lux is the cutest to be ready to go as soon as you step out of the house. Every step is soft and in style. "

Leila Takeda

@leitakeda

Entrepreneur- coffee shop owner & co-owner of swimwear brand, ZAZIL

Leila Takeda Q&A
Hey Leila! Tell us- what's your role in the friend group and give some examples of ways that elevates you guys as a whole.
Leila: I think I see myself as the coffee maker friend.
How do you elevate yourself (daily habits/rituals to live your best possible life)?
Leila: I like to wake up early to see the sunrise & check the waves, drink a hot tea before a surf or a cup of coffee. That's my ritual to feel like I'm taking the most advantage of the day and my body.
How do you elevate your friends?
Leila: I like to motivate them to surf and do healthy things in nature to feel happy.
Leila's Favs

"I love the Lofty Lux Hi. It is so comfortable that you don’t even feel like you are wearing heels.”

Gioia Cerullo

@gioisters

Digitial nomad

GIOIA Q&A
Gioia! What's your role in the friend group? Can you give some examples of ways that elevates your group as a whole?
Gioia: I think of myself as the "foreigner" of the group haha. I would say that brings a fresh perspective and worldview that elevates our group for sure!
How do you elevate yourself (daily habits/rituals to live your best possible life)?
Gioia: I practice having as much gratitude as I can. In general try to focus on positivity and what I have in this beautiful life.
 How do you elevate your friends?
Gioia: I am a good listener to my friends. On the flip side I feel like I was born brutally honest so I say how I feel. To a fault almost, but nonetheless I like supporting and encouraging my friends to go after their goals and dreams.
Gioia's Favs

"I love the Lofty Lux X. I have them in pink and I have worn them probably every day since I got them. The fabric is so soft and they hug my feet perfectly, they make me feel like I’m walking on clouds! It’s so hard to find a sandal that’s equal parts comfy and stylish but these are exactly that."

Girl walking by a pool in Mexico wearing the Lofty Lux X sandal.
Briget Castel

@bricastel

Student of Jiu-Jitsu & surfing

BRIGET CASTEL Q&A
Hey Briget! We want to know- what's your role in the friend group?
Briget: I would say my role is the joker as the youngest of the group.
How do you elevate yourself (daily habits/rituals to live your best possible life)?
Briget: I like to wake up early to do some type of activity and mostly surf and a good cup of coffee. That brings my mood up and keeps me happy during the day.
How do you elevate your friends?
Briget: I try to look at the positive side of things when plans don’t go as planned. That happens a lot in girl plans ha.
Briget's Favs

"The Lofty Lux Hi is the perfect definition of an elevated platform sandal. I like to wear them when going for a sunset drink or dinner party with my girlfriends. Sophisticated, beautiful and very comfortable."

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