The Brazilian point of view

For this week's episode, we have another one for the 'another episode, another country' series with Cuba. And for this one, I invited Isabela to share about her country, the current crisis situation, the impacts of an authoritarian government, the energy crisis, how the population is in need, and how the country has declined its quality of life in the past 5 years. We also talk about Cuba's histor...

For this week's episode, I talk about Donald Trump's win in the US presidential elections, its consequences, how conservative men are 'out', and how it is and will majorly affect women in the country. I also talk about the 4B movement in South Korea, the consequences it brought to the country and the benefits for South Korean women, and how American women are considering to join the movement. Hope...

For this week's episode, I talk about the new global wave of conservatism and how it targets the younger generation, how women's lives are impacted by it, misogyny masked as feminism, and the reason why more young people (and especially men) are going to church. I also talk about Lillian Phillips sleeping with 101 men in one day, the impact this has on the younger generation, how it relates to Gis...

For this week's episode, I reflect on the meaning of life and how society centres on career and romance to define if someone is 'successful'. I talk about the little things and how they give meaning to life, rushing around through life and the concept of a 'meaningless' job. I also talk about being scared of things going wrong and going right and give some general life reflections on being alive w...

For this week's episode, we have another one for the 'another episode, another country' series with Colombia! For this one, I invited Sara to talk about her culture, history, delicious foods, and misconceptions regarding drugs and cartels. We also talk about Sofía Vergara, pros and cons of living in Colombia, tips to travel to Colombia and much more! Hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: Rebel I...

For this week, we have episode 200 of the podcast!! I talk about starting and keeping up with the podcast these past 200 episodes and almost 4 years, the opportunities it has brought to my life and how grateful I am for everything. I also talk about my guests, my listeners and how lucky I am to have The Brazilian point of view. Hope you guys enjoy it! Make sure to follow, subscribe and review this...

For this week's episode, I talk about the most recent viral Brazilian TikTok of a woman who wants to get married to a man who doesn't. I talk about the story, the repercussions, updates, how to escape this situation, and much more. Hope you guys enjoy it Recommendation: Sex and the City Make sure to follow, subscribe and review this podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

For this week's episode, I talk a little bit about Diddy's arrest, how it may change the way the public eye views celebrities and how we're already seeing the truth of influencers. I also talk about the reality of reality shows, how the public is seeking authenticity, the role of social media in everything and the decline in admiration for celebrities and influencers. Hope you guys enjoy it! Recom...

For this week's episode, I invited Kirsty Taylor back to the podcast to talk about her moving from Scotland to Australia. She talks about why she moved countries, how was the process, arrangements and settling in. She also talks about finding accommodation in the middle of a housing crisis, the weather, and the overall trend of young people from the UK moving to Australia. Hope you guys enjoy...

For this week's episode, I share about my 4-day trip to Copenhagen. I talk about the best ways to go around the city, the city centre, the gorgeous Nyhavn and other tourist spots. I also talk about my day trip to Malmö, the difficulty of being celiac in the city, how to navigate it and restaurant recommendations in Copenhagen and Malmö. Hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: Rita Mentioned in...

For this week's episode, I talk about Gisele Pelicot's case, her braveness and the misogynistic system that allows this to happen. I also talk about the role of porn in violence against women, the news and social media reactions, how men sexualize women, the implications of the 'not all men' expression, and many other women who have been violated by men recently, including Ugandan...

For this week's episode, we have another one for the 'another episode, another country' series with São Tomé and Príncipe. For this one, I invited Miura Lima to talk about these two beautiful islands and everything they have to offer. We talk about cuisine and culture, safety, economy and politics, tips to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe, similarities with Brazil, being colonized by Po...

For this week's episode, I invited Malini Chakraborty to talk about being a woman in India. She talks about the patriarchal society, how politics deal with the issue, and the difference between living in Delhi and Calcutta. She also talks about feeling unsafe, this being one of the reasons why she moved to the UK, the differences she's noticed after moving, and much more. Hope you guys enj...

For this week's episode, I invited Fatima Joji, a woman of colour in politics in Scotland. She talks about her background, what led her to politics and her work. She also talks about dealing with prejudice on social media, the difficulties and obstacles in trying to make changes, her work in involving more women in politics, and much more! Hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: The Bold Type...

For this week's episode, I do a recap on Team Brazil for the Paris 2024 Olympics. I talk about how Brazilians enjoyed and reacted to the games and the importance of the men's football team not classifying. I also talk about the highlights of the medals and many sports, like gymnastics, volleyball, judo, football, skateboarding and surfing. But mostly, I talk about how proud Team Brazil (an...

For this week's episode, I invited Nathan Joyes, the owner and founder of The Copa Club, a magazine about South American football. We talked about the idea behind the magazine, developing an interest in South American and Brazilian football, and following Brazilian football clubs. We also talked about the exportation of Brazilian players to Europe, playing in Europe vs playing in Brazil, the g...

For this week's episode, in honor of the Olympic Games and on the theme of sports, I invited Paul Rhys to share his experience going to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, staying in Rio during the games, Brazil's 7x1 loss to Germany and the country's structure for the event. We also talked about Brazilian football, the changes over the years, whether Brazil is still the land of football, f...

For this week's episode, we have another one for the 'another episode, another country' series with the Czech Republic. For this one, I invited Alex, who lived in the Czech Republic for 7 years, and we talked about culture, food, history, the prostitution culture and Red Light Districts, pros and cons of living in the country, curiosities, tips to travel to the Czech Republic, and much...

For this week's episode, I decided to dive into the colonizer x colonized relationship between Brazil and Portugal, and Scotland and England. I talk about the Euros final, the bitterness between nations, history, and immigration. I also talk about ethnicity, being latino, the industry's and celebrities' influences, and much more! Hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: Captains of the...

For this week's episode, I talk about Brazilian football, the anniversary of 7x1 against Germany in the 2014 World Cup, the 'cultural Neymarzism' of the team's players and the low point of Brazilian football. I also do a recap on Copa América, the game that eliminated Brazil from the championship, the players' behaviour during and after the game, and a bit about the Olympic Gam...

For this week's episode, I give a small round-up on the upcoming UK General Elections on the 4th of July, the Conservative vs Labour dispute, talks around immigration and the cost of living crisis. I also talk about the conservative tendencies worldwide, how in Brazil the right wing recently wanted to punish rape victims increasing the penalty for abortion, how organisations are pushing to cha...

For this week's episode, I share with you my quick weekend trip to Galway. I talk about what to see, where to stay, where to eat and details + tips to improve your trip. I also talk about the 8-hour bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, my honest review, pros and cons, difficulties, and other options to consider. Hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: P.S. I love you Link to the bus...

For this week's episode, I share about being in a safe space with women of color and different backgrounds for this year's Pass The Mic Scotland annual gathering event. I talk about meeting and listening to inspiring advice from the famous journalists Jean Johansson and Fatima Manji, uplifting women in the industry, participating in amazing workshops, networking with incredible journalists...

For this week's episode, we have another one for the 'another episode, another country' series with Belarus with Alex. We talked about culture, food, tips to travel to the country and weather, but also about history, the relationship between Belarus and Russia, the role of Belarus in the Russia-Ukraine war, politics in the country and the effects of the Soviet Union in today's soci...

For this week's episode, I had Juliana da Penha, creator and editor of Migrant Women Press. She talks about her trajectory as a journalist, moving from Brazil to Europe, the lack of migrant women in the UK media, the idea of creating the website, future plans, and much more. I hope you guys enjoy it! Recommendation: Black Girl Migrant Women Press's website: https://migrantwomenpress.com/ M...