InfoMiss began in 2009 as catalog on how to downsize and create less waste. This effort evolved into one of curation in physical, intellectual and health senses, enabling us take advantage of worldwide opportunities.
In 2010, we crafted a plan to move outside of the United States within five years. Over the next five years, we realized how difficult it would be to move abroad with a company. In November 2015, we decided to go it alone. We put our belongings in storage, and our family of four left for Bali, Indonesia, in March 2016 – only a few months after our target date!
Our journey has taken us across Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Europe. The minimal waste choices we made and continue to make keep our life simple, reduce our spending, and allow us to experience more.
Santa Monica will always be home to us, but now we also call Lisbon, Portugal, home. Our journey now includes education and start-up creation which we are excited to share more about in the coming months.
Thank you for stopping by.
xo – Bar, Infomiss
Who We Are
Bar de Briere, Infomiss
I currently study languages (Portuguese, Spanish, and German), and practice Brazilian jiu jitsu. I love learning and travel. I have a brown belt in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and hope to return to my training to receive my black belt. I have been trail running since age 13, but decided to quit distance running a few years ago in favor of strength training. I practiced parkour for 8 years in the US and Southeast Asia. I have been a member of SAG for more than 20 years. I don’t love cooking, but I do love food and eating well, so I have learned to cook. I am studying languages at the same University where my children are earning their Bachelors degrees. My best friend and overall favorite person in the world (besides our 2 kids) is my husband, AndrewM. Please enjoy some of my Favorite Quotes
AndrewM
Andrew loves swimming, travel, and solving problems that others can’t solve. He also loves Infomiss. Besides being our family’s chief strategist, Andrew mentors professionals and consults with companies as a technical executive. Andrew recently received an MBA from Nova School of Business in Lisbon, Portugal. He is currently developing financial tools utilizing machine learning, AI, and signal processing. Learn more about Andrew by visiting his personal site here.
Ame-ray
Ame began sewing at age 7, but only in the past few years has she developed a strong passion for costume creation and sewing. When not studying at university, Ame can be found sewing, editing, film-making, and creating. After she completes her Business/Economics degree, she plans to pursue her next degree in Costume design. Find her on TikTok @amelia.is.sane
Alexander
Alexander enjoys theoretical mathematics, tennis, and high-strategy games. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science.
Bar de Briere is an Editor, Writer, Artist, Zero Waste Revivalist, and world-schooling parent of two. Currently in Lisbon, Portugal. Feel free to connect through Infomiss, LinkedIn, Instagram