B ack when I was CEO of Otter Media, I attempted an internal podcast to connect our employees with prominent figures in the media world.

We created three, and they never saw the light of day.

Why? My relentless pursuit of perfection held us back.

Fast forward, I’m embracing imperfection and that’s okay.

With that spirit, I'm thrilled to announce The Heart & Hustle of Portugal.

A podcast that dives into the people, stories, and culture that make Portugal a beacon of resilience and creativity. 🇵🇹

I am grateful to my friend Francisco Balsemão at Impresa and Expresso for the partnership on this. Expresso is a leading, storied Portuguese news organization, built on the principle of an independent press as the country dealt with a political uncertainty.

It’s now the nation’s leading podcast network and this is this is it first endeavor into English language programming.

This podcast is an exploration of a country whose innovation, artistry, and grit are reshaping its future. It's a story close to my heart as a U.S based Portuguese immigrant with a mission to put Portuguese businesses and leaders on the global stage.

Launching a podcast is a humbling experience, and I want to hear your feedback to ensure it meets my mission of Profession, Passion, and Purpose.

A BIG shoutout to Joana Beleza for her leadership and partnership. To Amanda Turnbull , João Luís Amorim , Susana Machado Rosa and Jennifer Toner for their support to get this one rolling.

And a special shout out to my old crew at Otter Media - Alec McNayr , Jade-lin Ekstedt , Matt Rasamoto , and Kailey Howell , who believed in those early efforts.

The first episode drops tomorrow December 6th across all major audio and podcast platforms and on the expresso.pt site.