Alan Araujo, global leadership speaker and founder of Lux MedSpa Brickell, photographed in Miami
About Alan Araujo

Global Speaker. Harvard-Trained Innovator. Builder.

I teach leaders how to adopt AI not as a tool, but as a relational operating system that enhances clarity, excellence, and customer experience.

Harvard Business School Online University of Miami Marquis Who's Who
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The Philosophy

I don't teach theory. I teach what works.

I'm a global leadership speaker, Harvard-trained innovator, and founder whose career spans luxury wellness, real estate, hospitality, and AI strategy. As the founder of Lux MedSpa Brickell — one of Miami's most recognized boutique wellness brands — I merge clinical precision with quiet-luxury experience design.

I'm known for transforming small-business constraints into competitive advantages, teaching leaders how to adopt AI not as a replacement for human work — but as an amplifier of human potential.

"Excellence is a language. AI is a partner. Leadership is the bridge between both."

The Journey

From Belo Horizonte to Miami's Skyline

I grew up in Brazil, where I earned my law degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. That's where I learned the first lesson I still teach today: excellence is not a luxury — it's a survival strategy.

After immigrating to the United States, I earned my Business Administration degree from the University of Miami. At One Sotheby's International Realty, I served as International Liaison under Mayi de la Vega, representing developments that would reshape Miami's skyline — including One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid and Apogee South Beach.

"I learned that selling isn't about persuasion. It's about conviction. If you don't believe in what you're building, neither will anyone else."

Then I pivoted. I saw an industry — wellness — that was full of hollow promises and surface-level luxury. I knew I could build something different. Something where the premium was earned, not performed.

In 2019, I founded Lux MedSpa Brickell on the 9th floor of the SLS LUX Hotel. Within five years, it became the most-searched spa during Miami Spa Month. In 2025, it achieved the first "Gold Sweep" in Miami-Dade Favorites history — winning Gold in three categories through public vote.

My formal studies at Harvard Business School Online in 2025, focused on AI strategy and leadership, strengthened my belief that AI is not a threat to human work — it's an amplifier of human potential. My personal journey adopting AI as a small-business owner became a blueprint for others.

Credentials

Education and Professional Background

Executive Education

AI Essentials for Business Leaders

Harvard Business School Online, 2025

Executive Education

AI and Prompt Engineering Certificate

Florida International University, 2025

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

University of Miami, 2009

Undergraduate

Bacharel em Direito (Bachelor of Laws)

PUC Minas, Brazil, 2002

Florida State Licenses

Licensed Electrologist

FL Dept of Health

Licensed Massage Therapist

FL Dept of Health

Facial Specialist

FL Board of Cosmetology

Real Estate Sales Associate

FL Division of Real Estate

Areas of Expertise

What I Speak About

Whether speaking to executives, entrepreneurs, wellness leaders, or hospitality teams — my frameworks are grounded in lived experience rather than abstract theory.

AI for Customer Experience

Designing emotionally intelligent systems with AI enhancement. The founder-led advantage in an AI-driven world. How to scale personal touch without losing authenticity.

Leadership in the AI Era

How small businesses can outperform giants. The psychology of consistency versus talent. Building teams that execute with excellence under pressure.

Building Brands That Scale

Social proof as a business engine. Becoming the keyword instead of chasing them. The quiet-luxury approach to premium positioning.

Signature Frameworks

The 5 AI Failure Modes Frequency-Value Framework AI Factory Model Trust vs. Accuracy Human Skill Curve
Recognition

Awards and Honors

Historic Gold Sweep

Miami-Dade Favorites 2025
First triple-Gold winner in program history

Marquis Who's Who

Recognized for professional achievement and leadership in wellness

Cosmedix Keynote Speaker

Industry spotlight series, 2025