PLUSABLE TALKS

BEYOND THE STAGE: THE HEALING POWER OF STORYTELLING | LILIAN H. RIBEIRO

What if theater could do more than entertain? What if storytelling could become a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, empowerment, and human connection?

On this episode of PLUSABLE TALKS, host Carlos Ferreira welcomes Lilian H. Ribeiro, MA, RDT/BCT, founder of Drama with a Twist, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges creativity, applied theater, and drama therapy.

Rooted in trauma-informed, participant-centered practices, Lilian brings a unique perspective to the performing arts, exploring how storytelling and creative expression can help individuals find their voices, build confidence, navigate personal experiences, and connect with others.

From the stage to the community, this conversation explores the transformative role of theater beyond traditional performance and the importance of making artistic expression accessible, inclusive, and meaningful.

A conversation about art, identity, healing, storytelling, community, and the extraordinary power of creativity to transform lives.

🎧 PLUSABLE TALKS | SEASON 2

Guest | Lilian H. Ribeiro, MA, RDT/BCT Founder | Drama with a Twist Award-Winning Multidisciplinary Artist & Drama Therapist

Host | Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums

Producer | Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

📍 Plusable Studios | Newark, NJ

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As Newark celebrates a major cultural milestone — the 25th anniversary of the Newark Arts Festival — Plusable Talks welcomes Darryl Dwayne, Community Engagement Manager at the Newark Museum of Art and a multidisciplinary artist deeply connected to Newark’s creative community.

In this timely conversation, Darryl joins Carlos Ferreira to talk about art, culture, community and Newark’s evolving creative identity — and what it means to build meaningful connections between cultural institutions, artists and the communities they serve.

The conversation explores Darryl’s own creative journey, the importance of authentic community engagement, and the role of institutions like the Newark Museum of Art in making art more accessible and connected to the city around it.

As the Newark Arts Festival marks 25 years of celebrating creativity in Newark, this episode also reflects on the artists, organizations and cultural leaders who continue to shape the city’s story — and where Newark’s creative community goes next.

🎧 A conversation about art, access, identity, community and the creative energy that continues to define Newark.

Guest | Darryl Dwayne Community Engagement Manager, Newark Museum of Art Multidisciplinary Artist & Creative

Host | Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums

Producer | Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

📍 Plusable Studios | Newark, NJ

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What role do arts and culture play in Newark’s growth and identity?

In this episode of PLUSABLE TALKS, host Carlos Ferreira sits down with Lauren LeBeaux Craig, Executive Director of Newark Arts Council, for a conversation about Newark’s creative community, supporting local artists, cultural investment, and the growing importance of the creative economy.

From Newark’s deep artistic roots to the opportunities ahead, Lauren discusses the importance of creating platforms for artists and cultural organizations while strengthening the connection between arts, community, economic development, and the future of Newark.

The conversation explores:

• Newark’s evolving arts and cultural landscape
• The role of arts and culture in Newark’s identity
• Supporting local artists and creative entrepreneurs
• Building stronger cultural partnerships
• Arts, economic development and the creative economy
• Positioning Newark as an arts and cultural destination
• The opportunities ahead for Newark’s creative community

Guest | Lauren LeBeaux Craig Executive Director | Newark Arts Council

Host | Carlos Ferreira

Producer | Isabelle Coelho-Marques

Plusable Studios | Newark, New Jersey

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What does it mean to tell the story of a city while also helping shape its future?

In this episode of Plusable Talks, host Carlos Ferreira sits down with Tehsuan Glover — Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Newark Times, entrepreneur, creative strategist, poet and storyteller — for a conversation about Newark, media, entrepreneurship, creativity and the power of telling our own stories.

Through The Newark Times, Tehsuan has built a platform dedicated to amplifying Newark’s voices and documenting the people, culture, arts, businesses and ideas shaping the city. His work extends beyond media into entrepreneurship, creative strategy and community building.

Carlos and Tehsuan talk about the responsibility that comes with telling a community’s story, building something of your own, the evolution of Newark, and why who tells the story matters.

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Stories that Inspire.

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🎤 Host | Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums

🎬 Producer | Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

📍 Plusable Studios

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He helped launch HBO Max. He led approximately $20 BILLION in annual revenue at WarnerMedia. And for three consecutive years, Tony Gonçalves was named to Variety’s prestigious Variety500 list of the most influential leaders in global media and entertainment.

He is the only Portuguese-American executive to receive that distinction. 🇵🇹🇺🇸

But his story didn't begin in Hollywood or a corporate boardroom.

It began in Portugal.

🎙️ For the SEASON 2 PREMIERE of PLUSABLE TALKS, host Carlos Ferreira sits down with Tony Gonçalves for a candid conversation about his extraordinary journey from Portugal to the highest levels of the American media and entertainment industry — and why his next chapter is bringing him closer to his roots.

Former Chief Revenue Officer of WarnerMedia and CEO of Otter Media, Tony played a key leadership role in the launch of HBO Max. Today, as founder of The Evrose Group and Executive Producer of Tribeca Festival Lisboa, he's helping build new connections between Portugal and the United States through media, technology, business and culture.

But this episode isn't just about business.

It's about immigration. Identity. Family. Ambition. Risk. Reinvention. Leadership. And what happens AFTER you achieve success.

From Portugal to America. From immigrant roots to the highest levels of global media. And now, back to where it all began. 🇵🇹

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And tell us: Could the Portuguese diaspora become one of Portugal's greatest economic, cultural and creative advantages?

🎙️ PLUSABLE TALKS | SEASON 2

Guest | Tony Gonçalves @evrosegrup @hearthustlept

Host | Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums

Producer | Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

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