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About

The human behind the work.

Born in Savaneta, Aruba. Shaped by five languages, three continents, and a deep belief that transformation starts from the inside out. Coach, speaker, and AI strategist operating across the Caribbean and beyond.

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The Story

From Savaneta to three continents.

I grew up in Savaneta, Aruba — the only son of Solita and Tony Henriquez. The Caribbean gave me something most places cannot: five languages before I knew what communication strategy was.

In 2016 I moved to the Netherlands to study International Business and Languages at HAN University. I worked at Media Markt, where enterprise brands noticed my performance. That led to Google in Barcelona, where I managed a €500,000+ advertising portfolio across European markets.

Every step confirmed what I already knew from coaching: the person doing the work matters more than the tools they are given. I came back to Aruba to build something that could change the region.

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Career

The path that built the methodology.

2008
First transformation practice
Aruba

Began coaching and hypnotherapy in Aruba. First clients, first breakthroughs.

2016
International Business & Languages
HAN University · Netherlands

Moved to the Netherlands to study International Business and Languages. Graduated 2023.

2019
Sales Promotor
Media Markt · Netherlands

Representing JBL, HP, and Google. Performance caught the attention of enterprise brands.

2021
Account Strategist
Google · Barcelona

Managed an advertising portfolio of €500,000+ across European markets over seven months.

2022
Co-founder
Optimize Your Vibe

Launched OYV with Sjoerd oude Tanke. First client, Aruba Heat, crosses $1M in annual revenue.

2024
HYPIA Member
International Association of Hyperpolyglots

Recognized as a hyperpolyglot. Fluent in Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Credentials

Trained for the work.

  • Mindvalley Certified Life Coach
  • Evercoach · Fundamentals of Coaching
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
  • 500+ workshops · 5 languages
Mindvalley Certified Life Coach — Nevin Henriquez
Evercoach Fundamentals of Coaching — Nevin Henriquez
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist — Nevin Henriquez
Language & culture

HYPIA member — International Association of Hyperpolyglots.

Fluency in five languages is not a party trick. It is how I enter rooms that most coaches cannot, how I coach people in the language they actually think in, and how I land messages across cultures without losing anything in translation.

I am a recognized member of HYPIA — the International Association of Hyperpolyglots — speaking Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish, and Portuguese at a level that enables full coaching and keynote delivery in each.

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Papiamento
Dutch
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Community work

Giving back to the islands.

HCLF ArubaPro bono digital + live seminar

Built the organization's website as a donation. In return, delivered a full transformational seminar on releasing trauma, stress, and emotional blocks — at no cost to the community.

Fundacion SavanetaCommunity educator · Savaneta, Aruba

Publicly endorsed by the Fundacion Savaneta as a trusted educator and transformational voice for the community he grew up in.

Personal Development LiveFounder

Created and hosts Personal Development Live, bringing world-class personal and business development content to Aruba and the Caribbean — bringing it home in 2026.

Let's build something real.

Speaking, coaching, or a collaboration. The door is open.

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