Cool Beans Pod

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Nuno André Oliveira Marques dos Santos & the Nelo Story 🚣‍♂️🏅
In this episode, we sit down with Nuno André Oliveira Marques dos Santos, General Director of Nelo MAR Kayaks, one of the most influential companies in global paddlesports.
Born in Porto on December 17, 1976, Nuno holds a degree in Economics from the University of Porto School of Economics and Management. He began canoeing in 1987 and joined Nelo in 2000, progressing from Commercial Director to CEO.
🌍 Nelo is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance kayaks, canoes, surfskis, paracanoe boats, and rowing shells. Designed and built in Portugal, Nelo boats are trusted by elite athletes around the world and have been a key part of Olympic canoe sprint competition since Athens 2004.
🏆 We discuss Nelo's commitment to innovation, athlete-focused design, and its role in helping Olympic and World Champions achieve success on the biggest stages in sport.
📲 Follow Nelo:
🚣 Instagram: @nelokayaks
🌐 Website: www.nelo.eu
🎧 Join us for a fascinating conversation about leadership, innovation, Olympic excellence, and how a Portuguese company became the benchmark brand in paddlesports worldwide. 🌊🏅🚀

🎙️👻 Stories of the Ghost – Porto Walking Tours | Dark Side of Portugal
A new voice joins the shadows...
In this episode, we're delighted to welcome Rosaria Ribeiro as our new co-host, helping guide us through the mysteries, legends, and darker corners of Portugal's past. 🕯️🇵🇹
And this episode comes with an unexpected twist... 👀
The Ghost itself sent us answers to some of our questions. What did it reveal? What secrets emerged from beyond the veil? 🌫️💀
Tune in for a haunting conversation where history, folklore, and the supernatural collide.
📱 Follow the mystery and discover exclusive content from the Ghost:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/stories.of.the.ghost/
👻 Join us, follow the clues, and decide for yourself what lies between fact and legend.
🎧 Listen now... if you dare. 🖤
#StoriesOfTheGhost #DarkSideOfPortugal #PortoWalkingTours #GhostStories #PortugalMysteries #RosariaRibeiro #Podcast #HauntedPortugal #Folklore

☕🎙️ This week on the Cool Beans Pod: Ana Carina Soares
By day, Ana is a dedicated 👩‍⚕️ nurse. In October 2025, alongside her husband, she opened Magnolia Coffee Leça in 📍Leça da Palmeira, Porto — a welcoming café serving 🍽️ daily meals, 🍰 homemade cakes, and 🇵🇹 Portuguese treats with a modern continental twist.
Running a thriving coffee shop while working full-time in healthcare is no small feat. Ana shares her journey of entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business in Porto, and what it's really like working side-by-side as a ❤️ husband-and-wife team.
Expect honest insights on:
✨ Starting a café from scratch
☕ Creating a unique food and coffee experience
👩‍⚕️ Balancing nursing and business ownership
🤝 The rewards and challenges of family entrepreneurship
📈 Growing a business in Porto
Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with lessons, laughter, and the realities of chasing a dream.
📲 Follow Ana and Magnolia Coffee Leça on Instagram: @magnolia_coffee_leca

🎙️ Podcast Episode Spotlight:
What happens when a South African takes the grit, warmth, and straight-talking honesty we're known for and uses it to help leaders around the world find their voice? 🌍
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mark de Stadler, a proud Saffa making an impact on the global stage. Now living in Porto, Portugal with his wife and business partner, Sandy ❤️. Mark co-founded C4S Global, helping executives and senior leaders communicate with confidence, influence with authenticity, and lead with greater impact.
Warm, open, and refreshingly direct, Mark shares insights on leadership, purpose, partnership, and the power of human connection. This is a conversation about finding your voice, making your mark, and creating meaningful impact wherever you are in the world. ✨
🇿🇦 ➡️ 🇵🇹 A Saffa making good ... as we usually do. 😉
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdestadler/

🌐 Website: c4sglobal.com

🎙️☕ Cool Beans Pod – Lysa Fedtke 🇩🇪🔥
In this episode of Cool Beans Pod, we sit down with Lysa Fedtke — German trainer, translator, and proofreader — to unpack the real reason so many people struggle to speak German confidently in everyday life.
After years of teaching students from around the world, Lysa noticed the same pattern over and over again: people understand the language, know the vocabulary, and study hard… but freeze the moment they need to actually speak in real-life situations. 😅🗣️
That insight inspired her to create a brand-new program focused specifically on helping learners break through that fear and finally speak German with confidence. 🚀🇩🇪 The program launches in June 2026!
We also chat about:
🏃‍♀️ Her first HYROX Lisbon in Lisbon with Zonia Prinsloo
⚖️ Balancing work, family, fitness, and personal goals
💡 Building confidence through consistency and mindset
A fun, honest, and motivating conversation you won’t want to miss! ☕🎧
Catch her on IG: lysafedtke