🎙️ Podcast Episode: Driving the Green Transition with Bernardo Pinho do Aguiar

In this episode, we’re joined by Bernardo Aguiar, Senior Asset Manager at EDP Renewables, who brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector. Drawing on his background in electrotechnical engineering and an MBA in management, Bernardo offers a thoughtful perspective on the evolution of clean energy and the pivotal role EDP has played in driving the green transition.

🌍 We explore the history of EDP Renewables, tracing its journey from a national energy player to a global leader in renewable power, with operations spanning multiple international markets. Bernardo shares insights into how the company manages large-scale assets, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and aligns its operations with ambitious sustainability goals.

💨 The conversation also delves into the realities of wind energy—how wind farms are developed, operated, and optimised—and the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling renewable infrastructure worldwide.

🎓 Education MBA, Management – University of Porto Business School• Electrotechnical Engineering – Instituto Superior Técnico

💼 Experience Senior Asset Manager at EDP Renewables (2016 – Present)• Over 20 years of experience in the energy sector

🔗 LinkedIn Profile👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-aguiar

This episode offers a clear and engaging look at how one of the industry’s key players is helping shape a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

On this episode of The Cool Beans Pod 🎙️☕, we head to the Matosinhos beach front to sit down with Pedro Teixeira, co-founder of Moka Coffee, a standout spot redefining the local coffee scene alongside his wife, Angela Silva.

We dive deep into all things coffee ☕🔥 — from the best ways to prepare the perfect cup to exploring different beans and what makes each one unique. Pedro shares his passion for quality, community, and supporting local businesses 💛, giving real insight into what makes Moka Coffee special.

If you’re serious about your coffee (like we are — The Cool Beans Pod only drinks Moka 😎), this episode is for you. Expect amazing coffee, great vibes ✨, and a shop that blends top-tier brews with stylish merch and genuinely classy service.

📍 Find them in Matosinhos and show some love

Trust us — your coffee game will thank you 🙌☕

🎙️ 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

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

🎙️ 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 GOER

🔎 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

💡 A conversation about education, leadership, and the teachers who shape lives through empathy and passion.

🎙️ 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:

🧠 About Gaspar

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 Leadership

🎓 The Rise of Learning Barriers

🌍 Immigration & Assimilation into Portuguese Culture

It’s a thoughtful, practical and deeply human conversation about leading well, learning better and building cultures where people can truly thrive.

Cool Beans!

🎧 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 ✨

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Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/josue.ferreira.3701/

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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:

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

🎙️ 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:

😁 Tune in to hear how aesthetic dentistry is transforming smiles and confidence.

🎙️ 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. 🇵🇹

💬 She speaks openly and candidly about the challenges facing public healthcare, including system pressure, and doctor burnout. 🤯🔥

❤️ Honest, insightful, and deeply human—this is a must-listen conversation about modern medicine.

#CoolBeansPod #PublicHealthcare #IntensiveCare #WomenInMedicine