In this engaging conversation, Miguel shares his unique experience of receiving emails meant for someone else due to his childhood nickname. During fifth grade, he jokingly created an email address for him using Riberalves, a Portuguese cod brand, in it because classmates had nicknamed him that. Years later, during COVID, Miguel began receiving emails from a woman named Liliana who worked at a cod factory, mistakenly thinking his email belonged to the company. Miguel recounts how this comedic situation took an unexpectedly emotional turn when Liliana shared some more personal details. We discuss Miguel's storytelling approach, his search for "pops" while on the stage, and his hesitation about sharing more vulnerable personal stories. The episode offers a reflection on the power of different storytelling approaches - from comedic to emotionally vulnerable - and how unexpected connections can lead to meaningful human experiences.

Miguel Ribeiro is from Lisbon where he lives and works running a tech startup. 

Hosts: Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor.

Editor & Producer: Jonny Bunyan.

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