Cool Beans Pod

Cool Beans Pod Episode #24 - Ricardo Nascimento

🎙️ Podcast Guest: Ricardo Nascimento
In this episode we sit down with Ricardo, Sales Director at Devoteam, where he works with organisations across Europe on data, cloud, and emerging technology solutions.
With a background spanning computer science, project management, and enterprise management, Ricardo studied at Universidade Nova de Lisboa and ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management, building a foundation that bridges technology, strategy, and business transformation.
In this conversation we explore:
💡 Innovation and problem-solving in modern technology ecosystems🇪🇺 Data sovereignty — Europe taking control of its data and digital infrastructure⚛️ Quantum computing and the next technological frontier🤖 Ethical uses of AI and responsible digital systems
Expect practical insight, forward-thinking ideas, and a conversation about how Europe can shape a more secure, sovereign, and ethical digital future.
🔗 Connect with Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardofmn/
#podcast #datasovereignty #quantumcomputing #ethicalAI #technology #Europe

Cool Beans Pod Episode #23 - Mark Hooley

🎙️ Podcast Guest: Mark Hooley
Mark Hooley is an international educator, education leader, and Founder of GOER - Global Online Education Regulator, a global initiative dedicated to raising standards, trust, and accountability in online learning. 🌍
In this episode, Mark explores what it means to be a true teacher — someone who leads with empathy, curiosity, and a genuine passion for students. Drawing from years of experience in international education and online learning, he shares why empathetic leadership and student-centred teaching are essential for the future of education. 🍎
🚀 About GOERGOER was founded to bring clear standards, independent oversight, and quality assurance to the rapidly expanding world of online education. Through accreditation, evaluation, and professional development frameworks, GOER works to ensure that digital learning environments are ethical, transparent, and effective for learners worldwide.
🔎 What GOER focuses on:
📚 Accreditation frameworks for online schools and tutoring platforms
🛡️ Learner protection, safeguarding, and ethical practice
🌐 Global standards for high-quality digital education
📈 Continuous improvement and professional development for educators
🔗 Learn more:
https://www.goer-onlineeducationregulator.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/goer-global-online-education-regulator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hooley-cgeog-128439195/
💡 A conversation about education, leadership, and the teachers who shape lives through empathy and passion.

Cool Beans Pod Episode #22 - Gaspar Ferreira

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: Gaspar Ferreira
Gaspar Ferreira is a psychologist working at the intersection of leadership, performance, education and cultural integration in Portugal.
🔗 Connect with him on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gasparferreira22/
🧠 About GasparGaspar is a Portuguese psychologist focused on performance psychology, leadership development and mental health. He is actively involved with the Northern Regional Delegation of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, contributing to professional advocacy, ethical standards and the advancement of psychological practice in Portugal.
His work spans clinical and organisational contexts, supporting individuals and teams in building resilience, emotional intelligence and sustainable high performance. He has collaborated with the Portuguese Armed Forces and football teams across Portugal, applying psychological principles in high-pressure, results-driven environments. His experience bridges structured institutional systems and community-based interventions, giving him a uniquely grounded perspective on leadership and human behaviour.
✨ Toxic Positivity in LeadershipGaspar breaks down how relentless optimism in leadership can sometimes silence struggle, invalidate real concerns and weaken trust. We explore what emotionally intelligent leadership actually looks like and how to create environments where honesty is valued over forced positivity.
🎓 The Rise of Learning BarriersFrom systemic obstacles to cultural pressures, we unpack why so many individuals feel blocked in their educational and professional growth. Gaspar shares insights from his psychological work and what needs to change to make learning more inclusive and empowering.
🌍 Immigration & Assimilation into Portuguese CultureWe dive into the lived experience of adapting to life in Portugal, balancing identity with belonging and the psychological impact of integration. Gaspar offers grounded reflections on what true inclusion requires at both institutional and human levels.
It’s a thoughtful, practical and deeply human conversation about leading well, learning better and building cultures where people can truly thrive.
Cool Beans!

Cool Beans Pod Episode #21 - Josué Ferreira

🎧 Episode Spotlight: The Return of Josué Ferreira — Deep Dive into the Book of Enoch & the Wicked Bible! ✝️📖
He’s back! We’re joined once again by the ever-inspiring Josué Ferreira — preacher, gifted musician 🎶, teacher of the Word, and a powerful voice in Christian thought. This week Josué unpacks two fascinating topics: the ancient Book of Enoch 👼✨ and the notorious Wicked Bible 🕯️📜 — what they are, why they matter, and how they shape our understanding of Scripture today.
Join us for a lively, heartfelt conversation full of faith, insight, and joy as Josué brings his unique blend of musical creativity 🎸, theological depth, and passion for preaching. Whether you’re curious about lost texts, history, or simply want to be encouraged in your walk with God — this episode is for you! 🙌📚🔥
#FaithTalk #BookOfEnoch #WickedBible #JosuéFerreira ✨
https://www.facebook.com/igreja.icec/
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/josue.ferreira.3701/
 

Cool Beans Pod Episode #20 - Cindy Shapiro

🎙️ Podcast Guest Spotlight: Cindy Shapiro
🎼 Composer • ✍️ Librettist • 💻 Technologist • 🎭 Artist-in-Residence
Meet Cindy Shapiro—a multi-faceted artist originally from the US, now creating and performing 🌍 globally and based in 🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal.
She bridges 🎭 immersive theatre, 🎶 opera, 🎮 interactive media, and 🕹️ video games with her bold, genre-defying music—blending storytelling, technology, and sound into powerful artistic experiences.
🌐 Official Site — https://www.cindyshapiro.net
🎭 Incorrigible Entertainment — https://www.incorrigibleentertainment.com
▶️ YouTube — Search: Her Mind’s Eye Trailer 🎥
Check out her tunes on Spotify and Apple Music.

Cool Beans Pod Episode # 19 - David Moreira

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: David Moreira
In this episode, we speak with David Moreira — DJ, author and educator — about history, colonisation and contested memory.
Born in Porto in 1993, David holds a Master’s in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a degree from Università Bocconi in International Economics, Management and Finance. He has taught Economics in Porto and is also a DJ of electronic music. 🎧
Author of A Mais Breve História do Ultramar, he speaks passionately about the misconceptions surrounding the Portuguese colonies, the impact of the colonial wars, and the European “map-makers of disaster” who carved up Africa 🗺️. A strong advocate for Palestinian liberation 🇵🇸, he draws connections between past and present struggles — and hints at a powerful new book in the works. 🌍✨
📚 Get the book:• Buy the print edition at WOOK — A Mais Breve História do Ultramar by David Moreira: Buy from WOOK (print)• Purchase online at Bertrand (book & eBook): Buy from Bertrand• Find the eBook version on WOOK: Buy eBook on WOOK• Also available at FNAC: Buy from FNAC
Whether you’re curious about imperial histories or the forces that shaped our world, this conversation and book are essential listening and reading.
https://www.portoeditora.pt/autor/david-moreira/7366554

Cool Beans Pod Episode #18 - Dr Catarina Parada

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: Catarina Parada ✨🦷
Meet Dr. Catarina Parada, a dentist based in Matosinhos, Portugal 🇵🇹, specialising in aesthetic dentistry and helping patients feel confident through beautiful, natural-looking smiles.
Catarina works at Avenida Dental Clinic – Matosinhos, where she focuses on personalised, modern treatments designed to enhance both oral health and smile aesthetics. 🌟
🔗 Connect & Learn More:📸 Catarina Parada Instagram: catarinaparada📸 Avenida Dental Clinic Instagram: avenidadentalclinic🌐 https://www.avenidadentalclinic.com/en/contacts
😁 Tune in to hear how aesthetic dentistry is transforming smiles and confidence.

Cool Beans Pod #17 - Dr. Elena Molinos

🎙️ Cool Beans Pod | Dr. Elena Molinos
🩺 In this episode of the Cool Beans Pod, we sit down with Dr. Elena Molinos, an intensive care physician at Hospital Pedro Hispano in Porto, Portugal. 🇵🇹Originally from Spain 🇪🇸 and living in Portugal for over 20 years, Dr. Molinos is a true public healthcare provider with a deep passion for patient care.
💬 She speaks openly and candidly about the challenges facing public healthcare, including system pressure, and doctor burnout. 🤯🔥🤖 We also dive into AI in healthcare—its potential, limitations, and what it really means for doctors on the front lines.🦠 Dr. Molinos shares powerful reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the realities and emotional weight faced by intensive care teams.
❤️ Honest, insightful, and deeply human—this is a must-listen conversation about modern medicine.
#CoolBeansPod #PublicHealthcare #IntensiveCare #WomenInMedicine#DoctorLife #HealthcareBurnout #AIinHealthcare #COVID19#FrontlineVoices #Medicine #Portugal #Spain

Cool Beans Pod Episode #16 - Tim Vieira

Cool Beans Pod: Tim Vieira – the serial entrepreneur who built empires from Angola to Portugal, now leading the revolution in education as Founder & CEO of Brave Generation Academy! 🇿🇦➡️🇵🇹 South African-born, Portuguese-rooted powerhouse, epic car & arcade collector at Tim's Garage 🎮🚗, Christian optimist, and fierce believer in slashing bureaucracy, sparking innovation, and giving back tenfold. 🔥 Tim drops pure 🔥 on transforming education for the next gen, why the future belongs to the brave, and how Portugal can level up massive. Grab your beans – this episode is electric! ☕⚡🚀 #CoolBeansPod #TimVieira #BraveGeneration #EntrepreneurVibes #EducationRevolution
For more info contact: Miriam Vieira at miriam@bravegenerationacademy.com
https://bravegenerationacademy.com/

Cool Beans Pod Episode #15 - Paulo Cordeiro Salgado

🎙️ PAULO CORDEIRO SALGADO - author🎖️ From colonial war to global health missions🏥 Hospital leader with stories from Portugal, Guinea-Bissau & Angola🎓 Lawyer, hospital management expert✍️ Writer of fiction, children’s tales & sharp reflections🗞️ Where medicine, history, and storytelling collide
📚 Books by Paulo Cordeiro Salgado
Guiné: Crónicas de Guerra e Amor (Guinea: Chronicles of War and Love) — Lema d’Origem, 2016.
Encruzilhadas no Império (Crossroads in the Empire) — Lema d’Origem, 2024.
Margens – Vivências de Guerra (Margins – War Experiences) — Lema d’Origem, 2024.
O Amor que Veio da China e Outros Contos (The Love That Came from China and Other Tales) — Lema d’Origem, 2022.
7 Histórias para o Xavier (7 Stories for Xavier) — Lema d’Origem.
https://www.wook.pt/pesquisa?keyword=Paulo+Cordeiro+Salgado+