REVEALING THE HIDDEN GEMS OF INFORMATION IN MY DNA HAS GONE BEYOND CONNECTING TO MY ANCESTORS & LONG-LOST FAMILY. IT HAS CHANGED THE WAY I SEE MYSELF, OTHERS AND THE WORLD.

Hey, I’m Manita, a genetic genealogist, documentary filmmaker and connector.

As the founder of the DNA Konnection Lab, empowering you with a rock solid foundation of ancestral DNA testing knowledge and all things that help us connect using DNA is my jam.

I have a degree in Mathematics and make my full time living as a CPA. I took a leap of faith in 2016 when I decided to go on sabbatical to pursue my life long dream of making a documentary on my Azorean ancestors.

I’m also a pilgrim and world traveler. I dream of one day leading pilgrimages and hosting genetic/genealogy retreats in my ancestral homeland of the Azores.

You see, I’m all about connecting in every way and my favourite ways are: DNA, travel, pilgrimages and helping people connect.

I’ve always been curious about how my ancestors ended up in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean and knew one day I’d do a documentary on them. The main goal of my documentary has always been to inspire people to go on their own DNA journey. BUT, I noticed something during the process of researching and interviewing experts throughout the world for my documentary I could no longer ignore.

For my documentary to have the impact I want it to have, I had to extend the experience BEYOND watching the documentary and being inspired by it. I needed to also create a HOW TO go on a similar DNA journey.

My own personal journey for greater connection has led me here to serve you and help you connect as you now embark on your own DNA journey.

Travel, pilgrimages, DNA and the process of researching for and making a documentary on my ancestors has not only given me greater meaning in my life, but helped me to connect more deeply within myself, to others and to a greater unseen force. It has transformed my life and made me realize we’re all interconnected.

When I say all things that help to connect us is my jam, I mean it.

CONNECTION IS MY JAM.

HELPING YOU INTERCONNECT WITH DNA TO YOUR ANCESTORS AND LONG-LOST FAMILY IS MY OBSESSION.

I know how it can transform you and give you a new outlook on life.

I believe DNA is a tool to help us better understand ourselves, others, start meaningful conversations and places us on a path to peace.

Ancestral DNA testing was not possible a decade ago. You have a tremendous life changing opportunity. Take it! Begin your DNA journey now.