Co-founder of Chikicha, a global platform for media, entertainment, and innovation, Mariza is a purpose-driven researcher and advocate for dignified aging. Drawing from peer-reviewed studies, national data, and lived experiences, she offers an unfiltered perspective on the realities of retiring in developing countries. Her dissertation, “Designing a Purpose-Driven Retirement Model Based on the IKIGAI Philosophy,” shapes her mission: to be the eyes and ears of anxious retirees seeking not just a place—but a meaningful way—to live the final phase of life.