361 - Mateus Almeida

Mateus Almeida is a social media manager for a local startup social media agency.

He also enjoys creating content focused on desk setups, lifestyle, product reviews and unboxings.

Twitter (X) → twitter.com/mamoavisuals
Instagram → instagram.com/mamoavisuals

Inside Mateus' Workspace

Workspace Items

• Apple M2 Max Mac Studio
• LG 4K Monitor
• Argon Quiet Storm + AirPods Pro 2
• FORTE A5 MK2 Speakers
• Rode NT-USB Mini
• BenQ ScreenBar Monitor Halo
• IKEA Plants
• Raico Monitor Shelf + Headphone Stand + Side Table
• Logitech MX Master 3S
• Apple Magic Keyboard
• Harber London Leather Desk Mat
• Eliot Standing Desk
• Yaasa Office Chair
• Refyne Pen

Workspace Tools

• Canon R6 MK II
• RF 24-70 + 15-35 2.8
• DaVinci Resolve Studio
• Capture One 23
• Canva
• Apple Music
• Apple Notes + Reminders

What is the most useful item in your workspace?

The most useful item on my desk is my new M2 Max Mac Studio. Since getting it a couple months ago, my productivity has skyrocketed - especially for editing videos and transferring large amounts of footage. It's been a gamechanger!

What does your typical daily routine look like?

My daily routine is pretty busy between work, family, and content creation. After my 9-5, I help my wife care for our daughter until she goes to bed around 9PM. Then from 9PM-1AM is my time to work on client projects and capture content for my social channels before going to bed. It's a hustle balancing it all, but I somehow make it work!

Coffee or tea?

As for coffee or tea - I used to be a big coffee person, but have switched more to tea now. Both have their perks, but I'm team tea + honey these days! Haha

Closing thoughts...

I know it's not always easy seeing such polished content online and wishing you had it or that what you have is not good enough. My advice is to be grateful for what you have, and work hard towards your dreams - no matter how small your starting point is. When I began, my setup was in a corner of my daughter's room with just a laptop, monitor, and some cheap decor. But through consistency and determination, social media opened doors to my dream job and brand partnerships. What I have now comes from hard work, not wealth. Let no one discourage you from chasing your dreams and goals. Start from where you are!