Meet our Female Founders

Lightbody® is a woman-owned business, co-founded by Kylen Ribeiro and Michelle Zofrea in 2021 to help people

become more resilient to their digital devices.

Kylen Ribeiro CEO - Lightbody

Kylen Ribeiro is the visionary behind Lightbody and serves as our CEO, leading the mission to help people live healthier, more resilient lives in today’s tech-saturated world.

 

A lifelong wellness advocate, Kylen’s journey began as a Division I collegiate swimmer. She earned her B.S. in Marketing and Management, followed by an MBA from Florida State University—adding a yoga instructor certification and a strong passion for digital wellness along the way.

 

After her MBA, Kylen stepped into a leadership role at one of the world’s largest retailers, gaining invaluable experience in strategic operations and executive management. She later became CEO of DefenderShield, a pioneering company in EMF protection, where she helped build an entirely new category in health tech. During this time, she worked alongside leading scientists, researchers, and doctors to bring EMF awareness to the forefront—especially the risks posed to children.

 

But Kylen and her team saw a deeper need: protecting people not just externally, but from the inside out. That idea became the foundation for Lightbody.

 

Driven by cutting-edge research and partnerships with top formulators and health experts, Kylen founded Lightbody to create innovative supplements that support the body at the cellular level in our modern digital lifestyles.

 

Outside of work, Kylen enjoys quality time with her husband Alan (founder of Caridian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Tampa, FL) and their two energetic sons. Whether it’s training, parenting, or building a better future, she brings intention and balance to everything she does.

Michelle Zofrea COO - Lightbody

Michelle Zofrea (formerly Michelle Klein) is the Chief Operating Officer and a founding force behind Lightbody. With a background that blends athletic discipline, wellness expertise, and creative marketing, she brings a dynamic and purpose-driven approach to everything she does.

 

Michelle earned her B.A. in Journalism from Elon University, where she also competed as an NCAA Division I volleyball player. She minored in Health & Wellness Education and Business Administration—early signs of her deep-rooted commitment to holistic living and impactful communication.

 

Her career began at DefenderShield, a global leader in EMF protection products, where she quickly rose to become the company’s marketing director. There, she used her storytelling skills and strategic insight to expand DefenderShield’s reach and grow its digital wellness presence. Today, Michelle serves as COO at both DefenderShield and Lightbody, where she helps steer operations, branding, and innovation with heart and precision.

 

As a lifelong athlete and wellness advocate, Michelle understands how crucial it is to support the body—especially in today’s high-tech environment. That belief helped shape Lightbody’s mission: to create smart, science-backed supplements that work with the body at the cellular level, enhancing its natural defenses against blue light.

 

When she’s not building wellness brands, Michelle can be found playing volleyball, crafting, or enjoying the beautiful city of St. Petersburg, Florida with her husband Zack and dog Oakley. A passionate environmentalist, she lives with intention—and brings that same energy to empowering others through Lightbody.