People Of Lisbon

What can astrology really tell us about who we are? In this extended conversation, Stephen O'Regan sits down with Lisbon-based astrologer Martina Anguelova to explore the world of astrology, birth charts, love, relationships, healing, and self-discovery. Born in Bulgaria, shaped by years in London, and now calling Lisbon home, Martina shares how a nervous breakdown in her early thirties change...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we meet Maria de Oliveira Dias - cookbook author, former TV presenter, sustainability advocate, mother, and one of Portugal's most recognizable voices in the vegan movement. Born in Viseu and now living in Lisbon, Maria takes us inside her colourful world of conscious living, vegan food, tattoos, punk spirit, theatre dreams, and the life-changing experience...

What does it take to spot the next generation of world-changing companies? In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we spend the day with Stephan de Moraes - surfer, investor, Harvard graduate, podcaster and one of the leading figures in Portugal's startup ecosystem. From the offices of Indico Capital Partners to the streets of Lisbon where he grew up, Stephan de Moraes shares his journey from dre...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we spend time with Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros - a global leader in the world of sports integrity, governance and ethics. Born on the island of São Miguel in the Azores during a time of dictatorship, Emanuel’s journey has taken him from the middle of the Atlantic to the frontlines of international sport, where he now works to protect the integrity of the games b...

From sketching words with friends after late-night bartending shifts to creating one of the most famous board games in history, Rob Angel’s story is unbelievable. In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we spend time with the creator of Pictionary, the drawing game played by more than a billion people around the world. Originally from Seattle, Rob takes us inside his colourful Lisbon life — showing u...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we meet one of the city’s most extraordinary characters - a woman who has spent her life bringing laughter into the world - Teresa Ricou otherwise known as TétéA former clown who travelled the globe, she turned her passion into something much bigger - building a cultural space in Lisbon where people come together, create, and share. Her story moves through circ...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon , we meet with Dr. Roman Sorkin , founder of United Medical Clinic , to hear the full story behind his journey from Saint Petersburg to Lisbon - and how he built his dream clinic here. Roman is a surgeon and proctologist, and this conversation goes from the practical realities of being a doctor, to the challenges of starting over in a new country, to building a...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we meet Shalini Choudhary and Māra Kesnere, the founders of one of the most unusual spaces in Lisbon, Portugal — a phone-free club where visitors lock their phones away at the door. In a world dominated by notifications, screens and constant digital stimulation, Shalini and Mara wanted to create something radically different: a space where people can disconnect...

In this long-form conversation from People Of Lisbon , we spend time with Miguel Pires , a guide and coordinator at the historic Monastery of São Vicente de Fora , one of Lisbon’s most remarkable landmarks. Built in the 12th century and deeply connected to the founding of Portugal, São Vicente de Fora is home to the Royal Pantheon of the Braganza dynasty , where many of Portugal’s kings and queens...

In this episode of the People Of Lisbon Podcast , we spend extended time with Hunter Halder , the American founder of Refood , the Lisbon-based volunteer movement tackling food waste and hunger by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to people who need it. Hunter first came to Lisbon in the late 1980s and eventually made the city his home. Years later, a simple question from his daughter about...

The full uncut conversation with Josh Wald — from New York fashion model to Lisbon artist — exploring identity, reinvention, love, rage, and what it truly means to “become” yourself. In this full-length podcast episode of People Of Lisbon , we share the complete rough cut audio from our studio visit with artist Josh Wald. Subscribe to the podcast for more in-depth conversations with the people who...

Meet Gonçalo , Lisbon’s rising DIY creator who transformed a 124-year-old ruin into a beautiful home — with no formal training, no big budget, and pure determination. In this inspiring People of Lisbon story, Gonçalo shares how growing up near the sea taught him resilience, how losing everything during floods, fire, and a serious accident changed his mindset, and how DIY became the tool that helpe...

Watch the video here . Follow Mallory here . Join Club People Of Lisbon here . In this audio cut of our latest People Of Lisbon, we meet Mallory Lewis — daughter of legendary entertainer Shari Lewis, Emmy-winning writer, ventriloquist, and the woman who brought Lamb Chop back to life. Now living in Lisbon, Portugal, Mallory opens up about reinvention, creativity, grief, joy, and why this chapter o...

In this episode, we spend a evening with Rui Tendinha — one of Portugal’s most recognisable film critics — inside his world of press screenings, late-night cinema gatherings, awards, memories, and contradictions. Being paid to watch movies sounds like a dream job. But behind the premieres, parties, and famous names lies early mornings, brutal honesty, bad films you can’t walk out of, and a lifelon...

In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we step inside the Lisbon world of Andre Pinguel, a professional host who has quietly turned a cool apartment into an intimate gathering space for wine dinners, fado nights, and unforgettable evenings with people from all over the world. From hosting events four or five nights a week to teaching guests how to taste Portuguese wine properly (yes, including green...

Meet Khurram Malik, a Pakistani Bolt driver in Lisbon who works 14 hours a day, six days a week — all to support his wife and daughter as they build a new life in Portugal. In this episode of People Of Lisbon, Khurram opens up about:• Learning to drive at just 13 years old in Karachi• Surviving 22 days on a ventilator during the 2020 COVID outbreak• Starting from zero in a new country• Dealing wit...

or our 200th episode of People Of Lisbon, we met with Carlos Moedas, the Mayor of Lisbon. From garbage collection to housing, from firefighters to medals and sailing boats to his personal story of growing up with hardship—Moedas talks honestly about what it really means to run Lisbon. He speaks about:• the pressures of a 24-hour job• the father he lost and still thinks about every day• Lisbon’s ho...

Meet João Mendes, better known as Jazzafari — one of Lisbon’s most unique and unpredictable jazz musicians. From playing reggae-infused jazz in his open Lisbon home studio to reflecting on mental health, addiction, creativity, and spirituality, Jazzafari’s story is as wild and beautiful as his music. Once confined to a madhouse, João now channels his experiences into rhythm, art, and soulful expre...

New Zealander Chris Jones spent four years travelling the entire country — from the green valleys of the North to the islands of the Azores and Madeira. The result is Meet The Tugas, a book that explores Portugal’s history, culture, and people through the curious eyes of an outsider who fell in love with it all. In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we meet Chris (and his family) at their beautiful...

Hidden behind a sewing shop in the heart of the city lies one of Lisbon’s most electric underground music nights — The Shift. Hosted by GIEL, a Miami-born artist, performer, and creative powerhouse, The Shift brings together poetry, live music, spoken word, and soul in a way Lisbon has never seen before. In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we meet GIEL on the streets of Lisbon and follow her into...

At 68 years old, Richard Ulf is living proof that life doesn’t slow down in Lisbon — it gets better. After heart surgery and years of stress, Richard completely reinvented himself. Today, he surfs, dances at Lisbon’s clubs and festivals, models, acts, and lives every day with unstoppable energy. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and joy — showing us that it’s never too late to start...

From Lisbon to Hollywood and back, TV fame to motherhood, Iva Domingues has lived it all. In weeks pod cut, Portugal’s fearless TV journalist and presenter opens up about meeting Leonardo DiCaprio at Drake’s birthday party, her 25-year career in Portuguese media, feminism, equality & pay gaps in television, motherhood and how it changed everything, life between Braga, LA, and Lisbon’s light, w...

This week on the People Of Lisbon Podcast , we meet Catarina Vassalo , one of Lisbon’s boldest jewellery designers. From selling beaded necklaces on the beaches of Sintra as a child to creating gold, bold designs in her Lisbon shop today, Catarina’s journey is one of persistence, creativity, and passion. She talks about the inspiration she finds in flowers, animals, and the city itself — as well a...

Meet Alex Kuznetsov , a painter who left behind his Soviet past and a life in Moscow to start fresh in Lisbon. In this episode of People Of Lisbon, Alex shares his journey from a grey childhood to finding color, freedom, and inspiration in Portugal’s capital. Alex opens up about:✨ Growing up in the Soviet Union✨ Discovering his passion for painting✨ The struggles and doubts of being an artist✨...

Meet Manuel Araujo, a Lisbon legend whose life is a whirlwind of art, drag, and resilience! From serving in the Portuguese Army to dazzling drag shows, Manuel’s journey took him from Bairro Alto’s vibrant nightlife to New York’s bright lights and back. Hear how he managed iconic venues, met stars like Bianca Del Rio, and built a life filled with love, French bulldogs, and feathers! Discover Lisbon...