Table Talks Podcast

Vitoria Silva is a Cosplayer and Model, also a former Miss Portugal.

In this video, she shares her journey competing in several beauty pageants while also revealing her deep geek side through her cosplays and favorite movies.

Meet Vitoria Silva!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/vitoriasgsilva/?hl=en

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:38) When did you first imagine competing in a Miss Contest?

(06:33) The Essence of a Beauty Pageant

(09:04) Participation in Several contests

(09:58) How can Portuguese participate in Miss Asia?!

(13:32) What happens after the Miss contests? Being bullied as a Child

(16:21) Misconceptions about Miss contests

(19:07) Advice to someone wanting to follow the same steps

(21:54) The Geeky side! Conflicts between the sides

(25:13) Horror Movies preferences

(29:39) Survival skills from horror movies

(31:52) How to manage both sides. I’m an Artist!

(34:14) What first pulled you into the world of cosplay?

(38:03) Trends in cosplay

(39:12) Unlimited budget for cosplay

Maria Balbina apresenta-se como Empreendedora Digital. Nas suas redes sociais propõe provar a toda a gente que qualquer pessoa pode mudar radicalmente a sua vida, incluindo TU!

Será mesmo assim tão fácil?! Este episódio propõe desafiar os mais céticos em temas como a Lei da Atração, alinhamento de energias; bem como agradar a todos os amantes do autodesenvolvimento, que acreditam que tudo o que tu desejas está ao teu alcance, se trabalhadores e tiveres a disciplina para seguir esse objetivo!

Nesta conversa, iremos abordar temas como:

O 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘰 𝘦𝘮 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘭?

𝘖 “𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦” 𝘥𝘰 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘰

𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘰 𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘢𝘭

𝘌 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘮-𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘰 𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭?

Conhece a Maria Balbina!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/balbina_lifestyle/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@Balbina_lifestyle/shorts

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#boardgamestabletalks #leidaatração #leidaatração #autodesenvolvimento #empreendedorismo #automotivação

(00:00) Intro

(08:37) Qual é o segredo do Mindset para o Sucesso?

(13:31) De onde surgiu a inspiração para tantos e diferentes vídeos?

(20:31) Qual o papel da “proactividade e fazer acontecer” Vs “energias e alinhamento do universo”?

(25:21) Como vês o empreendedorismo em Portugal?

(30:42) O “dark side” do empreendedorismo

(41:18) Como manter consistência quando a empolgação inicial acaba?

(47:01) Dá para ser bem-sucedido sem abrir mão da saúde mental?

(51:37) Existe desenvolvimento pessoal sem trabalhar a autoestima?

(59:21) O que dirias à tua versão mais jovem?

(01:00:42) Pequena prática de autodesenvolvimento para começar a aplicar já hoje

Sparkle is a cosmaker and costume designer, as well as a competitive cosplayer. In this video, she shares some of her secrets to creating outstanding costumes and gives an inside look at what really happens behind the scenes of cosplay competitions.

Sparkle is also the daughter of a major Magic: The Gathering collector. She grew up surrounded by Magic and rare collectibles, some of which are revealed for the very first time in this episode.

Meet Sparkle!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/pretty.little.sparkle/

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#boardgamestabletalks #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaygirl #magicthegatheringcommunity #vintagemagic

(00:00) Introduction

(02:52) Difference between Cosmaker and Costume Designer

(05:32) What pulled you into this world of Cosplay?

(08:02) What is the true cosplay? Crafted vs bought cosplay

(13:00) What happens in Cosplay competitions?

(20:36) How is cosplay evolving as a form of art?

(25:50) Are there techniques you use that beginners often overlook?

(32:25) If you had an Unlimited budget, what would you do?

(39:09) Most challenging costume you’ve done so far?

(42:43) Are you a Magic Player? What is your connection to Magic The Gathering?

(46:32) The Art of Magic The Gathering

(48:33) My Magic The Gathering dad is a cool daddy!!

(54:51) My Magic vintage stuff

(01:13:52) Spending or Investing in Magic?

Bia Curica is a Makeup and Cosplay artist. In this episode, Bia shares the secrets, struggles, and inspiration behind her transformations

We will cover topics like:

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 - 𝘎𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘝𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘥

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮?

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴

𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘶𝘱?

Meet Bia Curica!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/bia_curica/

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#boardgamestabletalks #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaygirl #halloweencosplay #cosplaymakeup #makeup #halloweenmakeup

(00:00) Introduction

(06:42) What is a Geek Lifestyle? Geek Vs Nerd

(12:43) Where do these characters come from?

(15:01) What is Makeup Artistry?

(18:09) Was there a specific character or moment that sparked your passion?

(20:25) How do you choose characters?

(25:43) The importance of specific brands and products

(29:10) What advice would you give someone who wants to start?

(30:26) The type of crazy searches I do online for research

(35:35) Most Challenging character so far?

(44:44) What do people misunderstand most about cosplay makeup?

(47:44) How has cosplay makeup evolved for you over time?

(52:24) How has being part of the cosplay community impacted your life?

(57:42) The real goal of a cosplayer

(01:01:17) How do you feel about the increasing popularity of cosplay?

(01:06:36) What would you Cosplay if you had an unlimited budget?

Jen Nafziger is a writer, comedian, event host, and producer.

An American expat living in Portugal, she masterfully blends dark humor with existential reflection in both her stand-up shows and books with a daring and refreshingly bold mix.

Every second is worth your attention. Her work might just help you through your own existential crisis.

Meet Jen Nafziger!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/jenthestoryteller/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBFBKSK

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#boardgamestabletalks #standupcomedy #darkhumor #therapyhumor #existentialhumor

(00:00) Introduction

(07:16) How did stand-up comedy start for you?

(09:37) What were your comedic influences?

(12:17) How do you know a joke is ready for The Stage?

(14:56) What were the Best and the Worst Audience reactions you ever had?

(17:57) Are there differences between audiences in different geographies?

(19:16) What are your humor limits?

(22:43) How did you find a connection between Humor and Existential Crisis?

(26:14) How does Humor work in bad times?

(30:07) The Inspiration to be a Book Author

(38:49) Living as an expat in Portugal

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way product managers work, from strategy to execution. In this video, together with Ksenia Lebedeva, a Senior Product Manager, we’ll explore how AI tools are reshaping product management and what it means for the future of the role.

What you’ll learn in this video:

✅ How AI helps with data-driven decision making

✅ Automating research, analysis, and reporting

✅ Enhancing customer insights and personalization

✅ The evolving role of product managers in the AI era

Whether you’re a product manager, aspiring PM, or just curious about AI in business, this video will give you practical insights into how technology is redefining the field.

Meet Kseniia Lebedeva!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksenialebedeva/

https://www.instagram.com/ksenia.designs.health/

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#boardgamestabletalks #AI #ProductManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #futureofwork

(00:00) Introduction

(04:15) What is Product Management and the "Hamburger" analogy

(08:51) How can AI help Product Managers?

(15:08) Most reliable AI tool

(21:24) Areas outside expertise. Validade CHatGPT outtputs

(34:07) What skill do you think PMs need to develop?

(37:56) How do you see AI reshaping the role of a PM?

AI is rapidly changing the creative industry, and illustrators are at the center of this transformation.

🎨🤖 In this video, Valeriia Derrick explores how artificial intelligence is influencing illustration work, from speeding up workflows to opening new creative possibilities (and raising important questions about originality and authorship).

👉 Topics covered:

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘈𝘐 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘐

Whether you’re a professional illustrator, an art enthusiast, or just curious about the future of creativity, this video will give you insights into how technology is reshaping the art world.

✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on creativity, design, and technology!

Meet Valeriia Derrick!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/valeriia.derrick/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriia-kostenetska-a40b23138/

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#boardgamestabletalks #aiart #illustrator #aidesign #aiillustration

(00:00) Introduction

(07:01) What drew you into Illustration?

(10:15) What was your initial reaction to AI?

(15:34) Are designers now designing with AI?

(25:32) AI intellectual property debate

(37:42) Do you think AI is devaluating human creativity?

(43:18) How do you see AI evolving next years?

Meet Giovana Crispino — a Brazilian who moved to Lisbon at 18 to study, and never looked back. She's now the host of the podcast Papo Entre a Gente (link below), where she dives into deep and personal conversations.

In this episode of Table Talks, we explore:

🌍 What inspired Giovana to launch her podcast

🇵🇹 The cultural shock of moving from Brazil to Portugal

🔮 How much fate, astrology, and horoscopes really shape our lives

🏆 And the big debate: Portugal vs Brazil — which is the better place to live?

Don’t miss this honest, fun, and insightful chat!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/papoentreagente/

https://open.spotify.com/show/3VD056SNgjxgsJ3Ysu0waE?si=bf9936a776dc4574https://www.youtube.com/@giovana8713

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#boardgamestabletalks #livingabroad #expatlife #expat #expats #expatslife

(00:00) Introduction

(09:14) What Drove you to create your Podcast?

(18:21) What motivated you to move to another country

(24:04) The Expat Lifecycle

(28:05) Fate and Zodiac

(33:16) Was there a culture shock moving to Lisbon?

(38:25) Did you changed the way you are do adapt to the new country?

(42:25) Something that you should have know before coming

(44:17) Advice to someone moving to another country

(48:02) Portugal Vs Brazil Ultimate Challenge!

Oksana Prokopenko is a Tarot Reader, specialist in Higher Self connection and regression sessions.

In this conversation, I challenged Oksana to talk a little about these topics, as well as to read my cards. You will be surprised by the result.

Also, we covered topics like:

What is Tarot, and how does it work?

Connecting with your Higher Self and reincarnation?

How to find your life purpose

Meet Oksana Prokopenko!

Links below if you would like to reach Oksana for more info or a remote/in-person Tarot reading

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/prooksi.tarot/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/awaken.soul.guide/

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#boardgamestabletalks #tarot #tarotreading #tarotcards #reincarnation #higherself

(00:00) Introduction

(05:41) What got you into Tarot?

(07:16) What is Tarot, and does it work?

(28:44) My Tarot Reading

(37:52) Types of Clients, Questions and Forbidden Topics

(50:48) Advice to someone who wants to start reading tarot cards

(53:04) Higher Souls, Reincarnation and Purpose of Life

Angelo Ferraro is a passionate board gamer with a previous career in Engineering. After an incident that almost took his life, he received “Signs of the Universe” that it was time to change his career path. Angelo is now a VSL/ADS Video Editor.

In this episode, Angelo describes his career path and how he is now exploring a connection with the “Spirit Realm” after the incident in his career.

We deep dive into topics like:

𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴

𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦, 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨

𝘝𝘚𝘓 𝘈𝘋𝘚 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘴

Meet Angelo Ferraro!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/goldangelof/

https://gavideoagency.com/

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#boardgamestabletalks #SpiritRealm #SpiritualJourney #Channeling #SpiritualChanneling #ChanneledMessages #ChanneledGuidance #SpiritMessages #VSL #VSLVideoEditing #careerchange

(00:00) Introduction

(05:16) What was your Gateway Game? Favourite Board Games

(13:57) Board Game Trends & Kickstarter

(20:38) Previous Career, almost died and Career Shift

(28:56) Signs of the Universe, Channeling, Spiritual Entities, Spiritual Realm

(52:34) VSL/ADS Video Editing, Sales Conversion funnel, how to create engaging videos