E ai Beleza, Bem vindo, what's up, what's good and welcome back to the Brazilian Podcast.In this episode of the Brazilian Podcast, we sit down with Kananda Eller, also known as Deusa Cientista, to uncover the journey behind her powerful voice in science and culture. From her beginnings and the spark that set her on this path, to the trials and tribulations she faced along the way, Kananda shares the raw realities of building a career as a Black woman in science and media.Kananda opens up about her personal life, the challenges of balancing visibility with vulnerability, and how her lived experiences shaped her vision of the world. We also dive into her future plans — from expanding her reach in media to creating new spaces where science, identity, and art can coexist.This is more than just a story of career progression. It’s about resilience, representation, and the courage to speak up in spaces where voices like hers are too often silenced.Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights not only the struggles but also the possibilities that lie ahead for Deusa Cientista — and for anyone daring to break boundaries.Listen now and let us know your thoughts in the comments.What part of Kananda’s story inspires you most?Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode!

E ai Beleza, Bem vindo whats up what's good? and welcome to the Brazilian Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Luan Sodré — musician, cultural worker, and long-time capoeirista — to explore the transformative power of capoeira. Specifically, we reflect on the profound impact that Acanne Capoeira and our Mestre, Renê, have had on our lives.We ask:🌀 Can Capoeira cure?🌀 What does healing look like through movement, rhythm, and community?🌀 How do traditions rooted in resistance continue to liberate us today?From Bahia to the world, Luan shares his journey through music, capoeira, and cultural work — reminding us how ancestral knowledge, rhythm, and discipline can shape who we are.💻 Luan’s website: https://luansodre.com📲 Instagram: @lsodreWe speak a mixture of English and portuguese so be sure to click on the subtitles in order to get a clearer understanding of the incredibly insightful and interesting conversation. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with stories from across the Afro-Brazilian and diasporic experience.🔗 Follow us for more: @BrazilianPodcast#Capoeira #CapoeiraCura #LuanSodré #Acanne #MestreRene #AfroBrazilianCulture #BrazilianPodcast #HealingThroughCulture #CapoeiraMusic #Podcast #MestrePaulodosAnjos

What’s it really like living in Brazil as a foreigner? In this episode, we get honest, chaotic, and hilarious about our time in Bahia 🇧🇷🎓

We're a crew of international students at UFBA — no teacher this time, just real talk. From the Brazilian phrases we can’t stop saying to the stuff that still confuses (or annoys) us, this is our take on Vida in Brazil.

✨ Whether you’ve lived here, visited, or dream of moving to Brazil — this one’s for you.—🎧

LISTEN NOW on Spotify: [INSERT SPOTIFY LINK]

📺 WATCH ON YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ZPRoTKdr9g

🗣️ Language: English with a little bit of portuguese e Baianese.

📍 Location: Salvador, Bahia👥 Featuring students from UFBA—

💬 COMMENT: What’s your favorite Brazilian phrase? Or what drives you louco about life here?

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Esse episódio é muito especial. Não só por causa do fato que tô falando com mais pessoas. Não só porque a gente tá falando com estrangeiros mas é especificamente por mate a gente está Tentando falar em português. Então galera que já assistiu os episódios anteriores aproveita que a gente fez um Role-Reverse e esse vez a gente vai falar sobre a cultura do Brasil com a língua do país mesmo. Tanto amor do meu coração pra esse povo Mike da e Inglaterr, um cara britânico mais gentle que conhece no mundo. Jasmine nosso maior irmã que levar sabedoria. Mike Steven da Colômbia que independente da idioma só falar com coração. Fafa nossa pequena irmã que é nossa estrela. E tbm Nossa professora querida que puxou a gente por tudo pra gente conseguimos falar. Espero que vc aproveite o episódio. O que vcs acham nosso Português? Se inscreve. Da like etc Faz parte da comunidade ________ENGLISH PART______ Welcome back to the Brazilian Podcast. Big changes this episode. Not only am I not alone I am with some more gringos/ forgeingers and people who also share the love and passion for Brasil. This week I wanted to share an episode that is dear to my heart for many reasons. One of them being that we are not speaking our native tongue , which makes a chnage to all prievious episodes and the second reason is that these peole I'm joined with are my classmates from when we were studying Portuguese at UFBA (Federal University of Bahia) . I do hope you enjoy the episode, if you speak Portuguese it should be a laugh if you speak portuguese fluently please bear with our attempts to sound clear. Massive thank you again to our guests, Jasmine from United States, Mike Steven from Colombia, Farida AKA Fafa from Nigeria and our wonderful teacher Fernanda who we have to thank for our massive improvements since the start of our course. It's always good to hear from yourselves communidade. what did you think of the ep? Would you like to see more episodes with us speaking potuguese? lemme know in the comments. And For my Portuguese speakers. vou falar aqui. JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. Check out our socials https://www.instagram.com/the_brazilian_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jsh5iKF7HgL9xiHQQBAvB?si=0b75b94ae5f547df JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. https://www.instagram.com/the_brazilian_podcast/ Leave a LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE.

Welcome back to the Brazilian Podcast. Back in the heart of the Norde Este Salvador, Bahia Brazil joined by a very special guest award winning cinematographer music video director, and artist Edvaldo Raw. Ed has been working in the audiovisual industry in Brazil for over 10 years and has worked with, spotify , apple, as well as top Brazilian artists from Luedji Luna, Sant, Mano Brown, and brands such as BK & Burger King. Has also experience working abroad and worked on music videos like Masego - You Never Visit Me (Live From Brazil 2022). Director of photography, Director & pretty much a trifecta Edvaldo Raw. Edvaldo Raw, born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, is a director of photography, film director and writer. His work is divided into different forms of storytelling, developing music videos, advertising and short films. His work has won national and international festivals such as "Music Video Festival Brasil" and "Panorama Coisas de Cinema". Join us communidade as we chew up the scenery talking music, videos and his interesting journey to his success. JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. Check out Ed's website and socials https://www.edvaldoraw.com/ / edvaldoraw https://vimeo.com/edvaldo JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. / the_brazilian_podcast Leave a LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE.

Welcome back to the Brazilian Podcast. We are back in Salvador Bahia Brazil joined by a very special guest. someone I consider not only a friend but a brother. Educator, capoeira, candomble-ista and Founder of English Ku Bhata Wale Kumbi. in this episode Wale explains to us what drove him to start his African Diasporic based English school and breaks down the origins of may Portuguese words that derived from African and the colonisation of Brazil. If you're interested in learning English aor are a native English speaker, I strongly recommend you check out his page and his course. You're guaranteed to be motivated and inspired. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did making it. JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. Leave a LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE. / englishkubhata / the_brazilian_podcast

Welcome back to the Brazilian Podcast. We have returned in a brand new studio in the heart of Salvador Bahia Brazil joined by an electrical guest. someone who has made a name for herself u the graphic design world . Soteropolitana, Baiana and Brasilian woman Maribê. join us on theis episode where we discuss the ins and out s of maribe's work, graphic design art and it's place in Salvador , Brazil and worldwide. Really enjoyed thi sepisode and hope that it inspires you the same way it did me. Anyone wanting to get into the creative industry or just create in general this is a very helpful conversation and Maribês thoughts, opinons and experience will no doubt leave you feeling motivated and inspired. JOIN THE COMMUNIDADE. Leave a LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE. https://www.instagram.com/studiolombra/ https://www.instagram.com/wtfmaribe/ https://www.instagram.com/the_brazilian_podcast/ #ativismo #blackpower #feminismo #soteropoletana #graphicdesigner #brazilian #brazilianpodcast #studiolombra #maribe #wtfmaribe