Podcasts about Lisbon

This episode is part Carioca Connection Classics — a curated collection of our favorite moments from the past ten seasons. You can get all the free worksheets at https://cariocaconnection.com/cc-classicsComing to you live from the Lisbon airport!

Send us a textWhat if most of the economy can be automated without anything we'd call real general intelligence? That provocative idea launches a candid tour with Ben Goertzel through the difference between LLM “breadth” and the kind of generalization that marks true AGI. We unpack why today's models are powerful yet limited, how they'll reshape work in the near term, and what ingredients are missing for systems that reason, invent, and move beyond the data that formed them.We dig into a practical path forward: blending deep neural networks with logic engines, evolutionary learning, and a massive knowledge graph so each part amplifies the others. Ben shares how the Hyperon framework and the ASI chain bring AI on-chain, not just coordinated by it. That means a new AGI language, MeTTa, serving as a smart contract language, enabling formal verification, rich composability, and an integrated reputation layer. Together, these tools aim to embed trust into the stack while opening the door to decentralized AI networks that resist capture by any single company or state.Culture, narrative, and emotion matter just as much as code. A robot-led band nearly got booed off stage until the performance was reframed as exploration, not replacement—proof that context shapes how people accept new tools. We follow that thread into creativity, where AI can mix stems, spark ideas, and widen access for musicians, even as some roles compress. The larger question becomes not whether AI can do the job, but what humans will choose to do for meaning, connection, and joy. Along the way, we weigh openness versus control through a proactionary lens and point you to resources to explore decentralized, trustworthy AI.If this conversation challenged your assumptions or sparked new ones, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Your thoughts shape where we go next—what part of decentralized AGI are you most curious about?This episode was recorded at Web Summit in Lisbon on November 13, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/creating-benevolent-decentralized-agi-at-singularitynet/..........................................................................

Get my free Offer Stack Pyramid here:https://fos.now/yt-gd-discover-the-offer-stack-pyramidDo you want my help scaling and systematizing your business? Book a free 10-minute Systems Audit call here: https://fos.now/yt-apply-565In this video, I sit down with my friends Manuela and Nacho in Lisbon to diagnose why their coaching business is stuck at $80K per month and help them build a clear roadmap to $250K per month.This is a real coaching session where we uncover the counterintuitive shifts that unlock the next level of growth.Throughout this video, I'll break down why leadership is the capstone of your success, how having too many products can create confusion instead of clarity, and why founders often need to do the opposite of what they think will work.You'll see the frameworks I use to diagnose revenue plateaus and the roadmap that can take a business from stuck to scaling again.Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.Already doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I'll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back → https://fos.now/yt-workshop-565Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/yt-newsletter-565Connect with me:Website: https://fos.now/yt-founder-os-565Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmattgrayInstagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray00:00 - Intro02:25 - Offer Stack Pyramid04:45 - Next Stage of Growth12:37 - Team's Mindset17:16 - Offer Evolution19:42 - Being a High-Level Leader#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurship

In their third session, Zach shifts focus from reparenting the self to rebuilding trust, compassion, and connection in real time. The couple begins by reflecting on the chaos of parenting two neurodivergent children and how exhaustion, overwhelm, and constant caregiving have reshaped their marriage. The wife shares that while parenting has deep purpose and spiritual meaning, it also leaves her feeling “brought to her knees.” The husband expresses gratitude for their new home in Lisbon and admiration for her recent self-care efforts—but his words about “having more respect” land in a complicated way. What unfolds next is a layered conversation about respect versus compassion—how differently each experiences and defines those words, and how love can be both abundant and still “not land.” The wife reveals her fear that her “bucket has a hole”—that trauma keeps love from staying inside. The husband wrestles with the feeling of being both compassionate and exhausted. Zach guides them toward clarity: that differences in meaning, experience, and emotional wiring don't mean disconnection—they're invitations to co-create a shared vocabulary of care. By the end, the trio lands on a metaphor for healing: building an inner “city with a well and garden”. A healthy place inside the self where gratitude, curiosity, and compassion can grow. From there, they imagine a next step; ten intentional days of small, mutual choices to create a shared sense of safety and hope. Key Takeaways Parenting exposes purpose and pressure – Raising neurodivergent kids has deepened their sense of mission but also stretched their capacity for joy. Respect and compassion can get tangled – The husband's expression of regained respect triggers the wife's old shame wounds, revealing how love languages can misfire even when intentions are good. Compassion must land – It's not about whether compassion exists, but whether it's experienced and felt. Trauma leaves “holes in the bucket” – The wife describes how past pain can make love hard to hold, even when it's generously offered. Shame cycles need space – Zach helps her imagine creating a small pause between shame and reaction—a mindful sliver that grows with practice. Safety over sameness – Each partner's version of health looks different, but the shared goal is to meet in a “healthy place,” not to drag the other toward one definition. Gratitude and agency go together – The husband learns that his peace can't depend on her choices; it must come from cultivating gratitude within himself. Ten-day goals – They agree to take small, concrete steps—ten days at a time—to make life together a little “more good” and a little “less bad.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe in synchronicities, those moments that feel too perfect to be coincidence? In this episode, I share why I believe in what I call the Magic of the Universe, the signs, parallels, and little winks from life that show you you're on the right path. I tell the story of how I first began noticing these moments after I stopped drinking, how they've guided me ever since, and how they led me to one of the biggest leaps of my life, creating The Magic House retreat center in Lisbon, Portugal. If you've ever felt like the universe was trying to get your attention, or you've had those goosebump moments that make you say, “you can't make this up,” this episode will remind you that you're not imagining it. The signs are there, you just have to be awake enough to see them.Join The Founders Circle and be the first to experience this magic! 1/2 sold out, don't wait!https://www.angelamascenik.com/magichousefounderscircle Do You Believe in Magic by The Loving Spoonfulhttps://youtu.be/JnbfuAcCqpY?si=MoQ_JKLszauxwc1o Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Magic House, magic, believe, do you believe in magic

In this conversation, Ana Caramujo from Savvy Cat Realty discusses the complexities of the real estate market in Portugal, focusing on ethical practices, market dynamics, and the challenges faced by expats. She shares insights on the Algarve and Lisbon markets, the competitive rental landscape, safety concerns in various neighborhoods, and emerging opportunities in the Silver Coast and Northern Portugal. Ana emphasizes the importance of transparency, working with buyer agents, and being cautious of rental scams, providing valuable advice for both buyers and renters in the Portuguese real estate market.Places mentioned: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Guimarães,Vila Nova de Gaia, Leiria, Viana do Castelo, and Gerês.

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on a recent economic development trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Founder and President of the Forgotten Flag Foundation Chris Staud on their organization- to promote Unity and Patriotism through the proper display of the flag

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details at www.goodmorningportugal.com And join The Portugal Club FREE here - www.theportugalclub.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details at www.goodmorningportugal.com And join The Portugal Club FREE here - www.theportugalclub.com

In this special live Web Summit edition from Lisbon, I sit down with Tom Haworth, founder of D13 AI, to talk about why “good enough” AI might actually be one of the most dangerous places we can get stuck.And you'll hear Tom say it's time for the leaders of vibe coding platforms (e.g. Lovable, Replit, Cursor) to acknowledge that they're great when you need to “demo not memo”, but not great (today and maybe ever) at delivering production-grade, secure code. We also make a few detours as we detail a ridiculous week in Lisbon, including:How (shocker!) 90% of the conference was about AIWhy “good enough” AI is not a good place to beWhether we'll graduate to great AIAI's ROI now and in the futureWhy it's still iffy whether AI agents they can be trusted to accomplish complex jobsRobots wander Web Summit, do the Macarena, fall downHow tennis great Maria Sharapova uses (IBM's) AI How the presumptuous Web Summit's app prominently suggests we all message Maria… (as if!) Visa wants to help creators monetize (yay! it me!), using Web3 technologies (yes, they said “Web3”; no, I was not expecting to hear a non-ironic use of that phrase)Why self-driving cars are the best robots — and coming soon to more of EuropeHow much Web Summit pampers (and corrupts) the media: I was like a stuffed goose. Hurray for Portuguese custard and other delicacies!How even the beer at Web Summit was high tech---Featured voices:Tom Haworth: Founder of D13 AI, a UK-based consultancy that “builds intelligent tools that help businesses make sense of messy data.”Me (Dan Blumberg) — I'm the host of CRAFTED. and the founder of Modern Product Minds. HMU if you want to build something great. I love building from zero to one.---And if you please…Share with a friend! Word of mouth is by far the most powerful way for podcasts to growSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at crafted.fmShare your feedback! I'm experimenting with new episode formats and would love your honest feedback on this and other episodes. Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com or DM me on LinkedInSponsor the show? I'm actively speaking to potential sponsors for 2026 episodes. Drop me a line and let's talk.Get psyched!… There are some big updates to this show coming soon!

Simon Brooke and Marta Lorimer join Emma Nelson for a look at the week’s key stories. We also check in with Hannah Lucinda Smith in Istanbul and hear from Tyler Brûlé in Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the revamped TukTuk Afro House Session in the heart of Lisbon. After valuable community feedback, we reworked the video: no traffic jams, no standing shots - just pure motion, rhythm, and the most beautiful 30 minutes of the entire tour.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details at www.goodmorningportugal.com And join The Portugal Club FREE here - www.theportugalclub.com

We are in a time of great uncertainty. Multiple crises are getting our attention – from geopolitics to war to the climate emergency to mental health and more – so how do we develop the inner resilience to cope? How do we reinvent ourselves when the world around us feels so unstable? And what holds us back from speaking our truth authentically and powerfully? We are going to discuss this and a whole lot more, through the lens of a forthcoming book - The Red Silk Dress - with its central message of courage and adaptation.Of course, the news is never boring, and we expect to spend a significant chunk of time on the BBC crisis looking at it from every angle, the latest shenanigans in the US, updates from Cop30, as well as the extreme weather events around the world this week, which include a record-breaking cold snap in the US. We're seeing terrorism back on the streets in India and Pakistan, war and ecocide is starting to get the attention it deserves, and we'll cover whatever else happens between now and then.  We are absolutely delighted to welcome Natalie Turner as our special guest this week. Natalie is an international keynote speaker, innovation strategist, award-winning author, and inventor of The Six ‘I's® of Innovation - a purpose-centred framework used worldwide to help people and organisations build cultures of creativity and change. Her mission is to awaken human creativity and lead change that matters. Natalie is the author of Yes, You Can Innovate (Pearson) and the forthcoming novel The Red Silk Dress, a sensual, emotionally charged story of longing, courage, and transformation set between Cambodia, Malaysia, and Paris. Her recent TEDx Talk in Marvila, Lisbon, explores Purpose-Centred Innovation and what it means to stay human in an age of disruption and AI.We are all looking forward to listening to Natalie, so do join us, and get caught up on the news while you're at it, this Friday 14th November 2025, 7am UK, 8am EU, 2pm TH, 3pm SG, 6pm AEST. Streaming across various locations, and no doubt about it, we'd love your support. The Sh*t Show is a Livestream happening every Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Dr. David Ko, Richard Busellato and Joe Augustin, as well as special guests, discuss the world's most pressing issues across all angles of the polycrisis, working to make sense of the extremely challenging and complex times we are all going through, plus what we can do about it. Help us move the needle so we can change the name of the show to something more genteel when (or if) it is no longer a sh*t show. #TheShitShow #UncommonCourageTo get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar

Most of us were taught that being selfish is wrong, that putting ourselves first means we're taking something away from others. But what if that definition is completely backwards? In this episode, I talk about what “selfish” really means, and why caring for yourself isn't taking from anyone, it's how you stop running on empty. You'll learn how to recognize when guilt or people pleasing is driving your choices, how to redefine selfishness as self-care, and why meeting your own needs first actually helps everyone around you. I also share personal stories about how this lesson has shaped my own life and work. If you've ever felt guilty for saying no, resting, or putting yourself first, this episode will help you see that honoring your needs isn't selfish — it's essential. Also, SIGN UP to hear about The Magic House Retreat Center!!! I am building a retreat center in Lisbon, Portugal and this week, I'm sharing all the details live on Zoom, sign up here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreatmagicexpands Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, selfish, am I being selfish, Magic House

This week's TellyCast comes from Lisbon and the 2025 Web Summit, featuring three standout conversations from the frontline of social video. Engineering superstar and YouTube icon Colin Furze joins the show fresh from his packed session to discuss two decades of building one of the world's biggest creator channels, the near-mythical underground tunnel project, his relationship with TV, and how he keeps millions of viewers hooked. Ahmed Fayed from Dose of Society shares the journey behind the fast-growing social video brand, how they built a global audience from London street interviews, and why authentic storytelling now travels everywhere from the Emirates to Africa. Justin also catches up with Eline van der Velden from Particle6 after the global reaction to the launch of her AI actress — covering the backlash, the outcomes, and what comes next for creators building with AI. A Web Summit special packed with insight on the future of content, creators and social video.Sign up for The Drop newsletter Support the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

SAN DIEGO—-Offerday AI, the recruiting software startup behind the patent-pending ApplicantIQ technology, today announced the launch of Resume+, a tool designed to give job applicants an opportunity to voice their unique fit for a position. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruiting-software-adds-voice-resume-feature/ Pre-hire assessment provider Plum announced the Plum Durable Skills Index, 2025 North American Edition. Derived from the voluntary participation of more than 59,000 respondents across 27 industries and 300 job categories, the Plum DSI features the findings of the company's validated talent model. https://hrtechfeed.com/plum-unveils-new-skills-index-for-employers-and-job-candidates/ Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world's human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced its plan to open its first international operational hub in Lisbon, Portugal. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the growth of the Upwork Marketplace, creating a new base for product development and technical hiring outside the U.S. https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-announces-forthcoming-lisbon-office-to-scale-ai-innovation-and-expand-global-technical-team/ hireEZ today announced ResumeSense, an AI safety and integrity feature that helps recruiting teams detect resume manipulation, identify anomalies, and protect genuine candidates through transparent automation powered by agentic AI. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-hirez-workwhile/ Job board operator DHI Group, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Compared to the Third Quarter 2024(1) Total revenue was $32.1 million, down 9%. ClearanceJobs revenue was $13.9 million, up 1%. Dice revenue was $18.2 million, down 15%. Total bookings were $25.4 million, down 12%. ClearanceJobs bookings were $12.0 million, down 7%. Dice bookings were $13.4 million, down 17%. Net loss was $4.3 million https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-reports-third-quarter-financial-results/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HEADLINES:♦ Web Summit 2025 Enters Day 3 in Lisbon ♦ Comcast CEO Explores Saudi Backing for Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Bid ♦ Whoop Eyes IPO Within Two Years as It Expands Health-Tracking Technology ♦ Goldman Sachs to Collect Record $110 Million Fee Advising on $55B Saudi PIF-Backed EA Deal  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

Objetivismo, Aborto, Moral Objetiva e Estado Mínimo Objectivism, Abortion, Objective Morality, and the Minimal State | Yaron Brook Interviewed 

Watch Us On YouTube! Thanks to Thrifty Traveler for sponsoring this episode! Visit ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium and use code GO20 to save $20 on annual memberships. Coming to you from Lisbon, Portugal

In this conversation, Josh and Kalie explore their experiences in Croatia and Portugal, focusing on Zagreb and its comparisons to Portuguese cities like Porto and Lisbon. They discuss the Schengen shuffle, cultural insights, cost of living, food, and the unique attractions of Zagreb. The conversation highlights the differences in lifestyle, community, and travel experiences between the two countries, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of their journey.Restaurant: https://pithos.hr/en/#rakije

11/11/25: On this Veterans Day 2025, Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND, and is joined by Donald Barnes, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon for Veterans Day, and is joined by a Vietnam War Navy Veteran, David Teal. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND on this Veterans Day and is joined by Arden Davidson, a Navy Vietnam Veteran. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home from Lisbon on Veterans Day, and is joined by Ernie Hoelscher, an Army Veteran that served in the Korean War. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, and is joined again by Bill Anderson, a Marine that served in the Vietnam War. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From adaptive riding in Lisbon to jacaranda blooms in Australia, plus a veteran's recovery and a deepening farm labor crisis—four stories of resilience and connection.

My Story   Talk 31   Life after Mattersey (1) Welcome to Talk 31 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. In this talk I shall begin to talk about our life and ministry after we left Mattersey. I'll explain why I decided to retire from Mattersey when I did and why we moved to Devon. I'll describe my continuing involvement with Mattersey for a further 12 years and conclude by outlining our wider ministry in Europe.   Why I decided to retire when I did In 2004 both Eileen and I had reached the age of 65. As was customary for women at that time, Eileen had retired as Matron of the College five years previously and I had told the Lord that, unless he clearly showed me that I was to stay on, I would retire as Principal when I was 65. First and foremost, we both wanted only to do what the Lord wanted and as we prayed about it became convinced that the time was right for our departure.   Our decision was based on several facts. The Lord had not given us any indication that I should stay on, and he had clearly shown me that the man who would be appointed as my successor would be the man of his choosing. And, as I mentioned in an earlier talk, I had already discussed the matter with other leaders who had agreed with me that the timing was right.   It was not as if my relationship with Mattersey was at an end. I was not retiring from Mattersey. I was retiring as its Principal.  Increasing requests for my ministry overseas had meant that a decision had to be made. I could not do justice to my role as Principal and accept so many invitations to minister elsewhere. But that did not mean that I could not continue to teach in the College as a visiting lecturer, and, at the kind invitation of successive principals, I continued to do so for another 12 years.   Why we moved to Devon Of course we had always known that we would have to move because the house we were living in belonged to the College and would be needed by my successor. And we knew that we would have to move immediately. That's why we were considering our options two or three years beforehand.   Colin Whittaker had written to me encouraging me to move right away from Mattersey and Eileen and I both felt that this would be wise. For one thing, the new principal would almost certainly want to make some changes and it would be easier both for him and us if we were not living close by and being asked by our friends in the local church if we approved! Apart from that, our first consideration, wherever we moved, was to be sure that there was a good local AoG church within easy reach where we could become members. Of course, there were plenty of places like that all over the country, so why did we choose Devon? One option might be to move near to one of our children, but as they were all serving the Lord in different parts of the country and might move on at any time, that might not be the wisest course of action.   So we felt it would be better both for them and for us if we were to move to a part of the country where the grandchildren would enjoy coming for their holidays. And we could think of no better place than Devon. I had been there on holiday as a teenager, and it was there that I had felt God calling me to the ministry. We knew that there were three AoG churches in Torbay, one in Torquay, one in Paignton, and one in Brixham, where Bob Hyde, one of our former students, was the full-time pastor and leader of the ministry team.  Bob had invited me down to minister on at least two occasions and we were very happy with the way the church was structured and with the spiritual atmosphere in the meetings.   Neither of the other churches had invited us to minister and so we knew very little about them, so we started to seriously consider fellowshipping with the Brixham assembly if we were able to afford to move into the Torbay area. I phoned Bob and asked if he would be happy about this, explaining that I was not looking for any position in the church and that my ministry would be further afield.   For two or three years we had been looking at property prices in the area and, as it was not convenient to make regular 600 mile round trips to view properties as they came on the market, decided on a new property that was to be built in Paignton. We were able to view one just like it and choose a plot where another was to be built – a four-bedroom house with spectacular views over open countryside and the sea, the nearest beach being only a ten-minute drive away.   We decided very quickly that this would be the house for us and, because of God's wonderful provision, were able to buy it in 2003 and move in immediately after we retired from Mattersey in July 2004. We spent ten very happy years there until we felt the Lord prompting us to move into Brixham to be nearer to the church in 2013, more of which later. Meanwhile I continued to teach at Mattersey and expand our travelling ministry overseas.   Continuing Ministry at Mattersey It was always a great joy to revisit Mattersey each year to teach various M.Th. courses, specialising on The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts, and Divine Healing. Each time we stayed with our friends, William and Anthea Kay who were still living close to Mattersey and enjoyed renewed fellowship with them.   It was on one such occasion, in September 2005, that Eileen was involved in a serious accident. I was teaching a combined class of students in the College chapel when I was surprised to see Dr Dave Allen come in at the back. He walked quietly forward and approached me on the platform. Then he whispered to me,   You need to go. Eileen is all right, but she's been involved in an accident. I'll take over here. They'll tell you more in the office.   The accident had happened less than a mile outside Mattersey on the Retford Road. Someone, I don't remember who, drove me there immediately and the first thing I saw was a fire engine and an ambulance. I was so glad that Dave Allen had already told me that Eileen was all right, or I would almost certainly have feared the worst. I later discovered a voice-mail message on my phone, which had been switched onto silent while I was lecturing. It was Eileen saying,   David, I've been in an accident. You need to come. I can't breathe…   … and her voice petered out. I'm so grateful that I didn't receive that message until after I knew she was all right. It was the airbag that had saved her, but the pressure of it was causing the difficulty in her breathing.   The accident was not Eileen's fault. She was driving into Retford to do some shopping when another car coming in the opposite direction overtook a cyclist on a blind bend and crashed head-on into Eileen. As both cars were probably travelling at 50 m.p.h., the full force of the impact would have been about 100 m.p.h. Both cars were a write-off and the other driver was told that she would probably never walk again as a result of the injuries she suffered. Eileen escaped with two cracked ribs from which she recovered relatively quickly.   Our insurance company provided a courtesy car for us and a few days later we drove home to Devon after I had finished the series of lectures I had been giving. Fortunately, we had enough money to buy a replacement vehicle without waiting for the insurance settlement to come through, as less than a week later I was committed to teach an MA course at the Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels. We were both so grateful for the loving care of Trude and Sylve, twin sisters from our church in Brixham who looked after Eileen during my absence. I have always been amazed at Eileen's patience and fortitude in situations like this and the courage she displayed in face of adversity. I have already mentioned this when speaking about the accident which prevented her from travelling with me to Burkina Faso. But these qualities became even more evident in later life about which I will say more in a later talk.    A Wider Ministry Apart from my continuing input at Mattersey in the years that followed our departure to Devon in 2004, much of my ministry involved teaching in Bible Colleges and speaking at National Conferences overseas. Invitations came from former students and because of contacts through EPTA, PEF, and the PWF. Eileen was usually able to accompany me and between 2005 and 2012 I ministered in churches, colleges and conferences in Belgium, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, Madeira, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, and Ukraine. In this talk we'll just be referring to countries in Europe.   Some of these places I visited only once, while others, like Finland and Belgium, were countries where I taught in their Bible colleges annually. The subject was almost invariably connected with the work of the Holy Spirit – his person and work, the baptism in the Spirit, spiritual gifts, and healing. Of particular importance was the time I spent with pastors and national leaders sharing with them on how to encourage spiritual gifts in the local church.   Places I visited only once during these years were Sweden (05), Ukraine (06), Poland (07), and Slovakia (08). Eileen accompanied me on the trips to Sweden, for a week's teaching in Kristinehamn, and Slovakia, for an EPTA conference in the vicinity of Bratislava. I travelled unaccompanied to Poland to teach for a week in the Warsaw Theological Seminary and preach in the local Pentecostal church.   But when I visited Ukraine I was part of a three-man team from our church in Brixham.  As it was my first (and only) visit, Bob Hyde and Mark Goodyear, both of whom had been before, let me do most of the teaching. In all the churches we visited the subject they asked me to speak on was spiritual gifts. There, as is sadly the case in so many places elsewhere, there is very little teaching on this important subject, so when the opportunity was given in each church, at the end of the meeting the people flocked forward for prayer.   Visits I made to Ireland (06, 07, 08) were mainly in connection with my new role as a member of the Board of Governors of the Irish AoG Bible College in Greystones, a seaside village a few miles south of Dublin, where Daniel Caldwell, a former Mattersey student was now the Principal and where several other Mattersey graduates like Roy Leith and Sandy Tutty were now involved . I also had the privilege of preaching at their graduation service in September 07.   Eileen and I had often visited our friends John and Ann Leese in Luxembourg as we were en route for our holidays in France or Germany and were always grateful for their hospitality. And in 2006 I was asked to be the guest speaker at their church's weekend retreat held in Arlon in nearby Belgium. It was always a joy to renew fellowship with our friends from that wonderful church. I also preached there in September 2012 after teaching at CTS in Brussels and before driving on for a week's teaching in churches in the Paris area of France.   Over a period of about 20 years we regularly went to France for our holidays and I would often end up preaching in one of the ADD (AoG) churches there. I don't have detailed dates for these occasions, but I remember preaching in Auch, Bordeaux, Clermont Ferrand, Metz, Mourrenx, Toulouse, and Versailles, sometimes with less than 24 hours notice! But perhaps the most interesting part of France we ever visited was the Ile de la Réunion.  To which I will return next time.   The countries I visited most frequently were Germany (3x), Portugal (4x), Belgium (8x), and Finland (11x). With the exception of Germany, this was because I was annually teaching in their Bible Colleges. Having said that, in 2009 I did teach for a week at Kniebis in the Black Forest at the European Theological Seminary, a beautiful college belonging to the Church of God, where the EPTA conference was to be held the following week.   And in 2007, after attending a PEF related conference in Oslo, Norway, we flew to Germany to conduct seminars at the national pastors' conference of the BFP (Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden), the nearest equivalent to the AoG in Germany. It was also in Oslo that I bumped into Werner Fraas, the president of the Volksmission group of German churches and was invited to conduct a tour of their churches in southern Germany in 2008. Eileen always remembered this well as we slept in a least ten different beds during the course of two weeks' ministry there before driving on to the EPTA conference in Slovakia.   I first visited Portugal in 1982 for an EPTA conference, but it was many years later that I had the opportunity to teach in their Bible College and preach in their churches. Harry Osland was an American missionary who, at the time, was director of the Portuguese Bible College in Fanhoes near Lisbon. It so happened that in 2006 he was in an MA class I was teaching in Belgium at the Continental Theological Seminary and he asked me if I would be willing to come to teach in Portugal.   So for three years (07, 08, and 09) I spent a week or so in Portugal, teaching in their college and preaching in their churches. Harry not only organised the itinerary for me but also arranged for several of my books to be translated into Portuguese. He and his wife Beth became good friends and Eileen and I really appreciated their kindness and hospitality.   Another contact I had with Portugal was Reginaldo Azevedo de Melo, a Brazilian brother based in Portugal who came to Mattersey as one of our students. With the cooperation of Pastor Luis Reis, who knew me through PEF, after he graduated Reginaldo arranged an itinerary for me preaching in several churches.   Our trips the Portugal gave us a taste for Portuguese cuisine, something we also experienced in Madeira, a Portuguese overseas territory, and popular holiday destination because of its pleasant climate all the year round. We first went there in 2008 courtesy of our friends William and Anthea Kay who let us use their lovely time-share apartment. This inspired us to get our own time-share and we returned for three weeks in 2010 when I was asked to preach in the small AoG church in Funchal, about which I shall say more later.   My ministry in Belgium was due first to my work with the International Correspondence Institute, which I referred to in an earlier talk, and secondly, to my contact with CTS, the Continental Theological Seminary, through fellowship with friends in EPTA. Roland and Judy Dudley, American AoG missionaries, had led the Portuguese Bible College back in the eighties and had moved on to Sint-Pieters-Leeuw near Brussels to head up CTS. At Roland's invitation I taught on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts, and Divine Healing on their MA programme for eight consecutive years (2005-2012). I was often asked to preach in their chapel services when we saw many students receive the baptism in the Spirit. Eileen and I were housed in one of the well-equipped apartments in the college.   We always enjoyed our visits to Belgium and took the opportunity to admire the wonderful architecture in cities like Brussels and Ghent as well as preaching in churches there. And every year we were at CTS made sure that we made a visit to the outlet store of a nearby chocolate factory and bring back plenty in time for Christmas!   And finally Finland, a country we visited even more often that Belgium. Apart from my contact with Teuvo Valkama that I mentioned in an earlier talk, it was friends I met at PEF and EPTA meetings who were the main instigators of our visits to that beautiful country. I first met Arto Hamalainnen at the ICCOWE conference in Brighton in June 1991 but later got to know him much better as we both served on the PEF Presidium, he as secretary and I as vice-chairman. Arto was the Missions Director for the Finnish Pentecostal Churches and was responsible for recommending me for my first visit to Ethiopia in 2005 and my visit to India in 2010, about which I will say more next time.   But it was Pasi Parkkila, the Director of the Finnish Bible College, who was responsible for most of our visits to Finland. I first met Pasi at an EPTA conference – I don't remember which, possibly at CTS in 02 or in Nantwich in 04 – but he asked me if I would be willing to teach on their MA programme at Iso Kirja, which incidentally means The Great Book – what a name for a Bible College! So, apart from 2010 when I was too unwell to go, I taught at Iso Kirja the same subjects as I was teaching at CTS every year from 2005 to 2012. But apart from teaching at Iso Kirja I also visited Finland for the EPTA conference in 06 and was the guest speaker at their National Pastors' Conference both in 08 and 09.   Eileen invariably travelled with me on our visits to Iso Kirja when most years we were accommodated in a comfortable log cabin overlooking a beautiful lake.  Tuula, Pasi's wife, a primary school teacher, kindly loaned us her car throughout our visits which gave us a measure of independence while we were there enabling us to drive into the nearest town, Keuruu, or to Jyväskylä a larger town a little further away.   We were also able to visit a number of churches during our trips, including one at Seinäjoki where outstanding miracles of healing were regularly taking place in their meetings. From the reports I was hearing I could hardly imagine that there was anyone in the church left with a problem, but after my preaching some fifty or sixty people came forward for prayer, all expecting to be personally prayed for. And as we had to communicate through an interpreter this inevitable took twice as long as usual. An hour and a half after the end of the meeting I laid hands on the last person and was feeling in need of prayer myself. I was extremely tired and hungry but felt I had learnt a lesson – even when miracles are happening there will always be people in need of prayer.   Perhaps the final thing to say about Finland is that at the request of Aikamedia, the Finnish Publishing Department, at least four of my books have been published in Finnish. I am encouraged that my teaching in Finland still goes on even though I have not been there in person since 2012.   The Lord had certainly extended the scope of my ministry and confirmed that it was right for us to leave Mattersey when we did.   Next time we'll talk about our trips to Reunion, Africa and India.

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On this bonus episode of Inside the Red and White a few weeks ago Kate, super sub Sally and the AWFC travelling fans were back in Lisbon for the first UWCL away game of the season to take on Benfica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLASS SLIDES HERE IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE EXAMPLES I MENTION YOU MIGHT WANT TO WATCH THE CLASS INSTEAD! Join here 100% FREE The Rebel AcademyIf you're selling products and not going live — you're leaving money and magic on the table.In this class, I show you how to turn Instagram or TikTok Lives into your own mini shopping show — real, raw, and wildly effective.You'll learn how to build instant trust, create emotional connection, and sell right there on camera (yes, orders rolling in live).Forget perfection — people want you, not polish.I'll show you exactly how to start, what to say, and how one woman in Lisbon turned her tiny shop into a live-stream sales magnet.⚡️JOIN MY FREE REBEL ACADEMY 80+ FREE COURSES https://www.alexhouseofsocial.com/freerebelacademy

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details at www.goodmorningportugal.com And join The Portugal Club FREE here - www.theportugalclub.com

-Heineken is teaming with a battery and electric company on a new solution at its Lisbon, Portugal brewery. They're building a 100MWh grid- and solar-powered heat battery that will generate the steam while reducing carbon emissions. -Next year is seemingly going to be the year that Netflix gets aggressive with podcasting. We already knew that the streamer will start licensing video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer in the new year. -Sony AI released a dataset that tests the fairness and bias of AI models. It's called the Fair Human-Centric Image Benchmark. The company describes it as the "first publicly available, globally diverse, consent-based human image dataset for evaluating bias across a wide variety of computer vision tasks." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#talksoffline x Public Assistants present: David Lisbon (b.1994, Kansas City, Missouri) is a New York-based curator, architect, and designer. His multidisciplinary practice supports nuanced storytelling in the exhibitions and projects he organizes, with attention to people and experiences that are often overlooked, categorized, or pigeonholed by contemporary institutions. Tracklist: Sade — Your Love Is King (Live Aid 1985) Papo2oo4 — Rlly Love YBN Nahmir (Prod. by Izak) — Rubbin Off The Paint Featherweight — Car Culture Metro Boomin ft. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece, & DJ Spinz — Take Me Thru Dere From 6AM car radio in Ürümqi to the soundtrack of a night out in Peckham, @gtalksradio gathers sound waves from every corner of the world and weaves them into global narratives. What we hear is who we are. Now, the show is expanding into in-person events, bringing its frequencies into physical space to foster community, connection, and dialogue offline. The show jingle is the work of composer and sound artist Etienne Mason, known professionally as MAYSUN. MAYSUN, recognized for his unique fusion of drumming and immersive soundscapes, has crafted a piece that features a sampled string riff from the Uyghur Sataer, ساتار. This riff was recorded by Gulnihal during her recent visit to Kashgar, China. Artist Relative Links: https://whitney.org/exhibitions/banned-skills https://www.instagram.com/_coach_dad/ https://www.grapevine.earth/spectrum/ Public Assistants: https://publicassistants.org Radio IG: www.instagram.com/gtalksradio/, www.instagram.com/talks.offline/ Dublab: www.dublab.com/shows/gtalks-radio

Portugal captivates visitors with its dramatic coastlines, colourful cities, and relaxed pace of life that creates an immediate sense of welcome. We explore this diverse country with Julie Fox, a British writer who has lived in central Portugal since 2007 and helps travellers discover authentic experiences beyond the typical tourist trail.Portugal offers remarkable geographical diversity, from the green, tradition-rich north to the sun-drenched Alentejo and the dramatic coastlines of the AlgarveWhile no longer a “cheap” destination, Portugal continues to offer excellent value, especially for food and wineFirst-time visitors should resist trying to cover too much ground – 7 to 10 days split between Lisbon and Porto provides a perfect introductionLesser-known alternatives often provide better experiences than overcrowded “must-see” attractions such as Pena PalacePortugal's culinary highlights include pastéis de nata, Serra da Estrela cheese, octopus dishes, and unique liqueurs such as ginjinha and Licor BeirãoBring comfortable, non-slip shoes, as Portuguese cobblestones are notoriously slippery even in dry weatherThe best time to visit is during the shoulder seasons (March–April, October–November) when crowds are smaller and temperatures more comfortableFor more Portugal travel tips and itinerary ideas, visit Julie's website at JulieDawnFox.comGuest - Julie Dawn Fox from JulieDawnFox.com Show notes - Episode 79

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details at www.goodmorningportugal.com And join The Portugal Club FREE here - www.theportugalclub.com

Sometimes you just have to go back and sit in its shade....On this special episode we're playing a little bit of catch up and looking into a film that had it's World Premiere back at Fantastic Fest this year, it's time to sit under 'The Tree Of Knowledge'.It's the story of Gaspard (Rui Pedro Silva), a teenager from the suburbs of Lisbon, who falls into the hands of the Ogre, a man who has made a pact with the Devil. The Ogre uses the boy to attract tourists, whom he transforms into animals and then kills. Gaspard escapes with a donkey and a dog that he has grown fond of, and in an enchanted manor, he meets the spirit of Queen D. Maria I of Portugal. Meanwhile, enraged, the Ogre sets off in pursuit.I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with filmmaker Eugène Green to talk about the origins of the story and so very much more....

Elisângela Rita, a former member of the U.N. Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, discusses her career in international tax and the evolution of U.N. global tax convention discussions. For more episodes from Lisbon, listen to:From Lisbon: Portuguese Tax Administration in the Digital AgeFrom Lisbon: Highlights From the 2025 IFA CongressFor related tax news, read the following in Tax Notes:U.N. Trudges Forward on Framework ConventionU.N. Tax Committee to Tackle Transfer Pricing, AI, Tax NexusEU Commission's U.N. Tax Mandate Faces Countries' PushbackFollow us on X:Sarah Paez: @PaezWritesDavid Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com.Join us at the inaugural Tax Trends Summit in Washington, D.C. presented by Tax Notes and the ABA Tax Section. For more information, visit taxnotes.co/taxtrends25.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige JonesProducers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton Rhodes

Brendon Sedo is a serial entrepreneur and blockchain innovator whose journey began early, scaling a service company to over 100 locations by the age of 19. He went on to co-found Joist, the world's largest contractor platform, which now generates more than $18 million in annual recurring revenue and processes over $1 billion in payments each year. Driven by a passion for innovation and real-world impact, Brendon entered the cryptocurrency and blockchain space as an initial contributor to Core and Core Ventures. There, he champions user-centric development, focusing on sustainable utility and self-reliance rather than short-term hype. At Core, Brendon leads Web2 business development partnerships, oversees Core Ventures and the Core Venture Network to fund builders and accelerate ecosystem growth, and has secured key integrations with over 10 major blue-chip projects. A true global citizen with experience living in Winnipeg, Mexico City, and Lisbon, Brendon bridges the gap between sophisticated blockchain technology and everyday user needs. His work reflects a community-first mindset, blending entrepreneurial vision with a mission to make blockchain innovation both practical and accessible. During the show we discussed: Bitcoin as a lasting financial force, not a trend. Why Bitcoin outlasts other cryptocurrencies. Decentralization as Bitcoin's shield from control. Bitcoin's role as digital gold and store of value. How scarcity drives Bitcoin's long-term worth. Global adoption signaling Bitcoin's permanence. Misconceptions about Bitcoin's legitimacy. Institutional adoption validating Bitcoin's role. Key risks and why Bitcoin can endure them. Bitcoin's shift from digital gold to active capital. Earning yield, borrowing, and transacting with BTC. DeFi and Layer 2 innovations boosting Bitcoin utility. How active capital strengthens Bitcoin's ecosystem. Bitcoin's rise as a dynamic, multi-use asset. Resources: https://coredao.org/

Send us a textWe record live at EY Lisbon – with Sérgio Ferreira (Partner, EY Portugal) and Jo Smets (President, CCLBL & CEO, BluePanda) – to explore how AI moves from cost savings to growth, why the best CMOs practice augmented intelligence, and how digital agents will soon work alongside people. We unpack trust, search shifts, reskilling, sustainability, and the new consulting playbook.A packed Lisbon room. A candid conversation with Sérgio Ferreira, Partner at EY and Jo Smets, President, CCLBL & CEO, BluePanda. And a straight shot of strategy on how AI shifts from cost-cutting to true growth. We take you inside real examples—finance, HR, retail, and contact centers—where automation speeds the work while people make the judgment. The result is faster decisions, 24/7 service, and new operating models that put digital assistants in every pocket and at every counter.We dig into the trust problem head-on. When “good enough” AI content floods the feed, the edge moves to teams that show their process and protect their voice. You'll hear why we frame AI as augmented intelligence, not artificial intelligence: use machines to gather, draft, and summarize, then apply human editing, taste, and accountability. That mindset becomes essential as we move through three phases: assistants that co-create, agentic AI that works autonomously, and a near future where leaders manage mixed teams of people and digital employees.Customer behavior is changing just as fast. People seek direct answers, not links, which upends SEO and demands distinct expertise, structure, and signals to surface in AI results. We share how to adapt content strategy, build AI literacy and fluency across teams, and maintain strong consulting value by compressing research time while doubling down on human creativity. We also tackle sustainability pressures with pragmatic optimism—acknowledging energy and water costs while highlighting how AI accelerates breakthroughs in materials, medicine, and clean energy.If this conversation helps you reframe your roadmap, follow and share the show with a friend who leads marketing or product. Leave a quick review to support the work, and grab The Future CMO on Amazon for deeper playbooks. Most of all, don't wait for the future to lead you—lead the future.This episode was recorded at the EY headquarters in Lisbon on October 29, 2025. Read the blog article, and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/ai-at-work-humans-in-charge/..........................................................................

This is essentially one long voice note I'm sending you, sharing everything I've been going through these last few months, including:The whiplash of logistical planning every few weeksWhy settling down feels like a "downgrade"How the fear of committing to a location mirrors my fear of intimacy in relationshipsTBD on motherhood and realizing I should at least have options (aka egg freezing is now on the table)Why I want to learn Spanish and how a Netflix show fueled this desireThe tarot card readings that doubled as 5 years of therapyMore ramblings on travel, commitment, energy, friendship and more!Can you relate to any of the above?! Please say yes so I don't lose my mind.

We speak with Portuguese singer Carolina Deslandes about the music scene in Lisbon and her latest album, ‘Chorar No Club’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Retire in PortugalPicture it: retiring fabulously in Portugal with LGBTQ+ protections, world-class healthcare, and the freedom to split time between Europe and the U.S.—without uprooting your life today. In Queer Money® episode 613, we sit down with Pedro Lino, CEO of Optimize Investment Partners, to unpack the Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund—a SEC-registered, PFIC-compliant mutual fund designed to qualify investors for Portugal's Golden Visa (residency now, citizenship later). We cover why a Golden Visa can be smart “life-hedging” in uncertain times, how the fund works (stocks/bonds, no real estate), what's changing in Europe, using self-directed IRAs, costs, timelines, and how one investment can include your spouse, kids, and even parents through family reunification.Whether your dream is six months in Lisbon and six months stateside, a second passport for your kids' future, or a values-aligned Plan B if U.S. politics keeps fraying your nerves, this episode gives you the details to decide with confidence.TakeawaysA Golden Visa is optionality: live/work/travel in the EU now or later—without leaving the U.S. immediately.Portugal is consistently LGBTQ+ friendly, with significantly lower healthcare costs and robust protections.The current path is via eligible investment funds (no real estate); fund must meet strict criteria (≥60% PT companies, no real estate, long-only, five-year availability).Self-directed IRAs can be used; look for SEC-registered and PFIC-compliant structures to keep U.S. tax/reporting clean.One qualifying investment can include spouse, kids, and parents via family reunification, creating a multi-generational Plan B.Chapters00:00 – Dream setup & why a Plan B now01:22 – What a Golden Visa actually gives you (residency → citizenship)03:18 – You don't have to move today: optionality for LGBTQ+ families05:02 – Why Portugal for LGBTQ+ safety, community & healthcare07:10 – Real-estate option removed: what changed and why funds remain10:12 – Inside the Golden Opportunities Fund (eligibility rules, asset mix)13:15 – Returns, risk, and diversification vs. buying a single property16:02 – Using self-directed IRAs; SEC & PFIC compliance explained19:04 – Demand, timelines, and potential policy shifts to watch22:31 – Costs, EUR/USD realities & creative ways families reach €500K26:05 – Family reunification: who can be included under one application28:40 – Downturn strategy: dividend-rich Portuguese market & bonds31:12 – What Optimize handles vs. what U.S. custodians/lawyers handle34:20 – Wrap-up & how to send us follow-up questionsDownload your free Happy Gay Retirement CalculatorMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

What happens when early-stage founders realise their go-to-market strategy just isn't working? Do they double down on outdated advice or take a fresh look at how modern buyers actually engage?  In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Richard Lowry, founder of Springboard IQ, to unpack how he's helping startups rebuild broken GTM strategies in just seven days through a crowdsourced, operator-led model that challenges everything we think we know about growth. Richard explains how Springboard IQ brings together six active operators to co-create a go-to-market blueprint that's fast, focused, and grounded in the realities of today's market. This approach delivers practical strategy and design rather than execution, giving founders clarity on where to focus their time and energy. As Richard puts it, founders should save their passion for the demo because that's where it really matters. The conversation explores why technical founders often mis-hire sales talent, why relying on outdated accelerator advice can derail growth, and why many teams hit a “GTM wall” long before real scale begins. We also discuss why the future of GTM might look very different from the digital-first strategies of the past. As inboxes flood with automated outreach and AI-generated content, Richard believes human-led activation through curated events, community experiences, and even spontaneous moments of connection will define the next era of startup growth. It's a conversation that blends practical lessons, honest stories (including one involving a soup kitchen in Lisbon), and a call to bring the human element back to how we sell, connect, and grow. So, could a crowdsourcing strategy from active operators be the smarter way for startups to go to market? And in an era of AI-saturated noise, will the next big differentiator simply be showing up in person? I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen.

Exploring Aurora's unique multi-day rally format and the people bringing gravel culture to Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. This week, we're heading overseas for a new kind of gravel adventure. The Aurora Gravel Rally Series blends the spirit of exploration with the thrill of competition — taking riders across stunning landscapes in Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. Craig sits down with Fiona, Race Director for the Portugal event, to unpack what makes the Aurora Gravel format so special. From timed rally segments to all-inclusive multi-day experiences, Fiona shares how Aurora is redefining what it means to race and travel on gravel. Expect insights on: How rally-style racing works and why it opens gravel to more riders The cultural flavor of each European stop — from the Mediterranean to the Alps Aurora's vision for balancing community, challenge, and discovery What makes Portugal a hidden gem for gravel cyclists If you've ever dreamed of combining racing with real adventure, this one's for you. Links Mentioned:

In this episode we take a day trip to Sintra, a magical town where colorful palaces rise above misty hills and cobblestone streets lead to hidden gardens and ancient castles. We cover how to get to Sintra from Lisbon, views you have to see to believe, historic attractions you can't miss, and how to use Sintra's 24 Hour Bus Pass to make getting around the city easier.Our top recommended hotels in Sintra: Pestana Cidadela Cascais Westlight Cascais Chalet Chalet SaudadeOr check out these hotels in Sintra Check out our Sintra Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal to Portugal by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

After the Nazis invaded France in 1940, Josephine Baker joined the French Resistance as a spy. That year, she planned and took part in a top-secret mission to Lisbon, Portugal, in an effort to thwart Hitler.   Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.    If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.     

Amazon has resolved the technical glitch that brought down thousands of apps and websites and disrupted online banking, social media websites and Amazon's retail operations. Also, an interim report says a defective cable caused the funicular crash that killed 16 people in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon; part of the White House is being demolished to make way for President Trump's new ballroom; and the ghostwriter of Virginia Giuffre's memoir speaks to the BBC as Prince Andrew comes under further pressure about his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In today's episode, we're sharing everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Portugal's sun-soaked capital  Lisbon. You'll be inspired to wander the historic streets lined with pastel-colored buildings, taste mouthwatering pastries and explore hilltop viewpoints. Lisbon offers a mix of old-world charm and modern energy and this episode will make you fall in love with.If you want to take this exact trip, download our 4 day Lisbon Itinerary! Lisbon Episode Highlights: How to get to and around LisbonWhere to stay in Lisbon and the best neighborhoods to check outTips for experience Lisbon like a localLisboa CardLisbon Food TourOur top recommended Hotels in Lisbon Pestana Rua Augusta Esqina Urban LodgeHotel Convento do SalvadorThe Emerald House Lisbon Or check out these hotels in LisbonCheck out our Lisbon Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Find a great flight deal to Portugal by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!