Meet Mayara Munhos

We recently connected with Mayara Munhos and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Mayara, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I believe my resilience comes from practicing jiu-jitsu. Jiu-jitsu has played a significant role in shaping who I am today and how I act in my life.

In this sport, your progress depends entirely on your dedication. Achieving a black belt takes years of consistent effort, discipline, and perseverance. That mindset translates directly off the mats as well — whether it’s at work, with family, or in everyday challenges. Jiu-jitsu taught me that progress comes through persistence, and that’s where my resilience comes from.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m a Media Professional & Journalist, currently working as an International Correspondent for the UFC, a Media Specialist at Atos BJJ On Demand, and I also run my own business, Jiu-Jitsu in Frames. What excites me most about my work is the power of storytelling — whether through video, interviews, or writing.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Today, I’m focused on jiu-jitsu and MMA, but one of the most important and impactful parts of my journey has been adapting what I learned outside of martial arts. For example, working with sports like football, basketball, and volleyball at ESPN Brasil for eight years taught me valuable skills that I could bring back to jiu-jitsu — a field that is constantly evolving and in need of innovation. Being able to apply lessons from other sports and industries has helped me create new approaches and push the boundaries of what’s possible in martial arts media.

I also believe that being a black belt in jiu-jitsu, along with my competition experience and extensive training, helps me relate to professional athletes. This connection allows me to create more authentic interviews and media products with them.

My advice for people who are early in their journey is to dive deeply into their area of interest. I know it can be challenging, but it’s part of the journey — you have to start somewhere, build your expertise, and, just as importantly, develop a strong network.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

I consider myself a workaholic (not proud of it, haha), but I really enjoy what I do because I chose this path. That said, sometimes I do feel overwhelmed, and it can be hard to accept that I need a break. Especially in today’s world, where it often feels like everything is about work, money, and productivity, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you always need to be “on.”

I’m learning how to manage this better. My advice is: if you feel overwhelmed, accept it and give your mind a rest. You don’t need to be productive 100% of the time. Go to a café, the beach, or a park; take a walk around your neighborhood; listen to a podcast — do something you enjoy that helps empty your mind. You’ll come back more focused, energetic, and creative.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mayaramunhos.com
• Instagram: @maymunhos
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jiujitsuinframes

Image Credits

Pictures: @loganhicksbjj, @tiagofantin, @shotsbykauana