In this conversation on “The Heart & Hustle of Portugal” podcast, hosted by Tony Gonçalves, the New York-based author Katherine Vaz recalled how her first novel, published by a major New York house, was advised against using the word “saudade” in its title. She insisted, and the word found its readers.

In this conversation on &ldquo;The Heart &amp; Hustle of Portugal&rdquo; podcast, hosted by Tony Gon&ccedil;alves, the New York-based author Katherine Vaz recalled how her first novel, published by a major New York house, was advised against using the word &ldquo;saudade&rdquo; in its title. She insisted, and the word found its readers.

Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language product, this series bridges cultures and connects the global audience to Portugal’s spirit of innovation, passion, and resilience.

Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language product, this series bridges cultures and connects the global audience to Portugal’s spirit of innovation, passion, and resilience.

Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive— explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage

The Heart & Hustle of Portugal

The Heart and Hustle of Portugal

In this conversation on the “Heart & Hustle of Portugal” podcast, hosted by Tony Gonçalves, the New York-based author Katherine Vaz recalled how her first novel, published by a major New York house, was advised against using the word “saudade” in its title. She insisted, and the word found its readers

Katherine Vaz: the American writer who made Portuguese saudade a universal story

Isabel Pavão, the Portuguese painter who has lived in New York since 1990, believes that the process of making art matters as much as the finished work. In this episode of The Heart & Hustle of Portugal, the artist retraces a path that runs from Porto to Paris and finally to Manhattan, where she arrived as a doctoral student at New York University, backed by a Gulbenkian grant, to study aesthetics, the language used to talk about art.

Isabel Pav&atilde;o, the Portuguese painter who has lived in New York since 1990, believes that the process of making art matters as much as the finished work. In this episode of The Heart &amp; Hustle of Portugal, the artist retraces a path that runs from Porto to Paris and finally to Manhattan, where she arrived as a doctoral student at New York University, backed by a Gulbenkian grant, to study aesthetics, the language used to talk about art.

The art of saudade: Isabel Pavão’s creative evolution from Porto to New York

Eugenia Oswaldt left a corporate career to open up Tashca, a modern eatery in Nolita, New York City. She tells Tony Gonçalves the story of how a visa issue led her to change a lucrative career for the hustle of opening up a restaurant. 

Eugenia had never imagined herself as an entrepreneur until a visa problem and a flight of the imagination set her on the path to Nolita. The Portuguese-French executive, with years in corporate life across Paris, London and New York, left a tech career to open what was meant to be a Portuguese sandwich shop, a plan that never materialized. The space became something else: a platform for private dining, guest chefs, podcast recordings and a sold-out public night every Thursday, which “only Portuguese soul and New York hustle” could have produced.

Eugenia Oswaldt left a corporate career to open up Tashca, a modern eatery in Nolita, New York City. She tells Tony Gon&ccedil;alves the story of how a visa issue led her to change a lucrative career for the hustle of opening up a restaurant.&nbsp;
Eugenia had never imagined herself as an entrepreneur until a visa problem and a flight of the imagination set her on the path to Nolita. The Portuguese-French executive, with years in corporate life across Paris, London and New York, left a tech career to open what was meant to be a Portuguese sandwich shop, a plan that never materialized. The space became something else: a platform for private dining, guest chefs, podcast recordings and a sold-out public night every Thursday, which &ldquo;only Portuguese soul and New York hustle&rdquo; could have produced.

Eugenia Oswaldt left a corporate career to open up Tashca, a modern Portuguese eatery in Nolita, New York City. She tells Tony Gonçalves the story of how a visa issue led her to change a lucrative career for the hustle of opening up a restaurant. 

“You’ve built the most New York thing we’ve seen in years” | Eugenia Oswaldt, Tascha NYC

Nuno Marques, the Portuguese pianist who played Carnegie Hall twice and built a festival from scratch, sits down with Tony Gonçalves to explain why he has spent a career carrying Portugal in his hands. Listen to The Heart & Hustle of Portugal.

Nuno Marques, the Portuguese pianist who played Carnegie Hall twice and built a festival from scratch, sits down with Tony Gon&ccedil;alves to explain why he has spent a career carrying Portugal in his hands. Listen to The Heart &amp; Hustle of Portugal.

Nuno Marques, the Portuguese pianist who played Carnegie Hall twice and built a festival from scratch, sits down with Tony Gonçalves to explain why he has spent a career carrying Portugal in his hands. Listen to The Heart & Hustle of Portugal 

Katherine Vaz: the American writer who made Portuguese saudade a universal story

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