Big Leap: A Barefoot Girl's Journey

The Big Leap: A Barefoot Girl's Journey is a work of nonfiction based on Cleo Pillon's professional and personal experiences. It chronicles her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in the sertão (backlands) of Northeast Brazil, where she grew up barefoot, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, radio host, and master of value-based connection who helps and develops people globally.The book narrates Cleo's struggles with parental abandonment and emotional pain, revealing how she learned to heal, embrace her authenticity, and transform adversity into opportunities for growth. It introduces her signature Salto Alto Connection (Big Leap Connection) project, a method built on three core powers: authenticity, self-development, and authority. Designed to help individuals, particularly women, achieve their full potential, balance emotional issues, and boost their personal and professional lives. Through her candid story, Cleo offers readers insights, tools, and inspiration to confront their own challenges, forgive the past, and take their big leaps toward a life of purpose, prosperity, and authentic fulfillment.