The ISLNDZ TALK

Taking a deep dive into Joel Almeida journey as one of the best Cabo-verdean basketball players, and what the future holds for the next generation.

We have finally sat down with one of the greats of our community in the New England area when it comes to entertainment and events, but his work goes beyond the nightlife. Learn about the many non-profit projects Arlindo aka Katxupinha has been establishing for the future generations, and how we can pioneer this evolution alongside him.

After a short break, we're with a new season and we're going at it full steam with a new list of guests that will bring you the best gems from our community. Listen to the first new episode as we sat down with Dr. Terza Silva Lima-Neves for a conversation that left a lasting impression.

She opened up about her journey — the power of mentorship, the strength in willpower, and how being intentional can turn dreams into purpose.

At its core, this talk was about ownership - standing at the helm of your own life and steering toward what's meant for you.

Share this episode with friends and family, and let us know what you think we should add into our new season!

We sat down and learned the ins and outs about professional bodybuilding. Faced with challenges of living in a small island in Cabo Verde, Evelino's dream of making it to the biggest competitions kept him fueled up and getting bigger!

Leigh Jaynes was on a personal quest to find her own roots, when she decided to educate the new generation. The result? A young group of cabo-verdean athletes with a passion in Wrestling!

David Pina joined us on this special episode to discuss his journey to Olympic Bronze. This moment marked the first time that Cabo Verde conquered the spotlight in the history of the olympic games.

A hot topic within the diaspora community is figuring out the right time to go back home. We've discussed things we look for that would help us and our friends move back, but we're not quite sure it is the best time to go home!

So far we've been Live streaming our conversations on Youtube so tune in for the next one! In this Episode Alex and Queency Barbosa embark in a deep conversation about mental health and the stigma of therapy in our society. Joined by our guest Sweila they share some of their struggles and how a specialist helped them get through different phases of their lives.

To make it more dynamic we've also added new segments where we highlight an artist, and go over recent news in Cabo verde's community, so please tell us how you're feeling it so far!

So far we've been Live streaming our conversations on Youtube so tune in for the next one! In this Second Episode, Alex and our new co-host Queency Barbosa share their thoughts on the importance of a college degree in 2024, talking in Creole they go over the pros and cons; self-fulfillment versus family's pressure. To make it more dynamic we've also added new segments where we highlight an artist, and go over recent news in Cabo verde's community, so please tell us how you're feeling it so far!