Cool Beans Pod

Carlos and Helena Branco (Villa das Eiras)  Meet two brave souls who decided that the German corporate rat race was not the path to fulfilment — so they tore up the rulebook, packed their lives, and followed a deeper calling all the way to Gaia, Portugal. 🇩🇪➡️🇵🇹 Now, they're building something extraordinary: a Quantum Healing & Spirituality Retreat Centre (Villa das Eiras) designed to nurture transformation, community, and conscious living. 🌀💫 Opening its doors in 2026, this sanctuary-in-the-making blends modern energy work, ancestral wisdom, and the power of intentional community — all nestled in the lush, grounding landscape of Portugal. 🌱🏞️ Tune in as they share their journey of awakening, challenges, laughter, magic, and the real work behind creating a place where people can reconnect with their essence. ✨💚 Want to follow their evolution or get early info about retreats and events? 📲 Instagram: @iamhelenabranco Cool beans. 😎🫘 #QuantumHealing #SpiritualRetreat #GaiaPortugal #ConsciousCommunity #SpiritualJourney #Retreat2026

🎙️ Episode Spotlight: The Cool Beans Pod ☕🇺🇦✨ Meet the unstoppable Oleksii & Iryna Korkushko 🔥 Ukrainian entrepreneurs, influencers, and proud parents who built an incredible life in Leça da Palmeira, Porto, Portugal! 🌊🏖️ In this episode, the couple opens up about: Growing their blogging & brand promotion business 📸💼 Raising their daughter who’s already killing it in the modelling world 👑👗 Staying strong and smiling through the war in Ukraine while chasing global opportunities 🇺🇦❤️ Pure inspiration: no matter the obstacles, they keep moving forward with gratitude, love, and that signature Ukrainian resilience! 💪🌟 Follow their journey: 👉 Iryna: @mamamia.instaterapia 👉 Oleksii: @korkushkooleksii You’ll leave this episode motivated, smiling, and ready to embrace every opportunity the world throws your way! 🚀 #CoolBeansPod #UkrainianEntrepreneurs #Inspiration #FamilyGoals #KeepGoing    

🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Inside VDM Capital with Maria João Vieira de Matos 🌟 Join us as we dive deep with Maria João Vieira de Matos, board member of VDM Capital and daughter of founder Domingos Vieira de Matos! 👨‍👧‍👦 From powerhouse media empire Media Livre 📺📰 (magazines, TV channels, newspapers – check medialivre.pt) to sustainable giant Altri Group 🌳 (eucalyptus pulp production, proudly listed on Portugal's PSI 20 stock index – altri.pt/en), VDM is a force! Maria João shares her education in Portugal & the USA 🎓, mergers & acquisitions stories 💼, and how VDM has boldly expanded into health sectors 🏥, solar energy ☀️ via Greenvolt (greenvolt.com), and impactful pro bono initiatives 🤝. VDM capital also launched BIG (investment bank) in 2000 - selling their position in 2012 (https://big.pt). Maria João discusses VDM's acquisition and merger of 58 imaging and blood analysis companies which they sold to Unilabs at a remarkable profit.  A legacy of vision, growth, and green impact – don’t miss it! 🇵🇹🚀   Follow Maria João on instagram: mariajoaovieiramatos

🌍✈️ Wonders & Wanderlust with the Von Bergs 🎙️ Hey adventure seekers! Join the Von Berg family – that fearless crew now living the dream in Porto, Portugal 🏠🇵🇹 – as they share how to chase the world’s greatest wonders with young kids in tow! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From sunrise selfies at the Taj Mahal 🕌 to fairy-tale castles in Scotland 🏰, epic boat rides through emerald mountains ⛰️🚤, and palm-lined beaches in Sri Lanka 🏖️, they’ve ticked off 6 of the 7 Modern Wonders (and 30+ countries!) while worldschooling their mini explorers. Now soaking up Porto’s blue azulejos, ocean sunsets 🌅, and the best pizza in town 🍕, they’re your go-to for honest family itineraries, gap-year tips, and bucket-list quizzes that actually work. Ready for real-talk travel with kids? Let’s go! 🔗 Explore with the Von Bergs: 🌎 SharingTheWander.com – Family travel itineraries & worldschooling magic 🇵🇹https://portoporfavor.com/  - Your insider guide to Porto & Northern Portugal Featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, The Planet D & more! Who’s packing their bags? Drop your dream destination below! 💬 #FamilyTravel #WondersOfTheWorld #PortoPortugal #VonBergAdventures 🚀

📺 From Netflix’s Fauda to Temporarily Dead and Munich Games, Michal Aviram has shaped some of the most gripping global TV. 🌍 Now living in Porto, Michal opens up about: 🔥 Turning raw ideas into global hits 💣 Building tension and truth into unforgettable characters 🎬 The real craft of story development — from spark to screen ✨ A rare, golden peek inside a top writer’s creative mind. Perfect for writers, creators, and TV lovers hungry to level up their storytelling game. 📡 Listen. Learn. Create. 🎧 Cool Beans Pod — where brilliant stories begin. ☕ Subscribe now & catch the inspiration.