Alexia Souza
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 360 Episodes
What's your guilty pleasure? {in Brazilian Portuguese}
What's your guilty pleasure? Join Alexia and Foster in this episode of Carioca Connection, as they reveal their own vices over laughs and honest conversation. In this ...
A Brazilian's first experience in an American hospital
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share the mishaps and unique cultural insights from Alexia's first experience in an American hospital. In thei...
Carioca Connection is back for 2024!
After an extended break, Carioca Connection, is back for 2024 with Season 9!In the first episode of Season 9, Alexia and Foster dive into the story of their unexpected...
Social Media in Brazil {CC Classics}
One of our favorite classic episodes of Carioca Connection. Originally recorded and published in 2016, this episode shows how much the world has changed since we start...
Por incrível que pareça...o último episódio da temporada!
In the final episode of season 8 of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about their recent experience getting sick with covid, the guilt of not working, and som...
Quinto dos Infernos {Brazilian Expressions}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia teaches Foster the history and how to use another popular Brazilian Portuguese expression! This episode is all about the ...
How "hard bread" can help your Portuguese {Brazilian expressions - Pão duro} 🍞
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian expression, “Pão Duro.” They discuss the importance of Brazilian Portuguese p...
Happy Brazilian Independence Day! {Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil!} 🇧🇷
Today is Brazilian Independence Day! Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil! 🇧🇷In today’s episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the origins and his...
Fazer Vaquinha 🐄 {Brazilian Portuguese expressions you need to know part II}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Fazer vaquinha" 🐄This is another installment of a se...
Maria vai com as outras {Brazilian Portuguese expressions you need to know part I}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Maria vai com as outras." This is the first installm...
The curious origin of Brazil's "Pastel de Feira" 😋
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the curious origin story of one of Brazil's most delicious snacks - "pastel de feira." Whether or n...
Alexia’s tips for work-life balance
In this episode of Carioca Connection, we continue our conversation about how to stay healthy while working remotely. Alexia shares some of her best tips for setting l...
Healthy habits for remote work
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster revisit a popular theme on the show — remote work.
Beginner's Mind and Brazilian Portuguese
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the concept of “Beginner’s Mind” and how you can apply this technique to improve your Brazilian Por...
Foster's Meditation Retreat in Portuguese
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster attends a meditation workshop in Portugal. He describes his experience participating in a meditation retreat in Portugues...
How to use the verb FICAR in Portuguese
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into one of the most useful verbs (in Brazilian Portuguese. The verb ficar. They discuss the many differe...
A fun Brazilian Portuguese debate
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster play a game where they discuss whether things are overrated, underrated, or appropriate. They cover topics lik...
Is Portuguese overrated or underrated?
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster explore some interesting idioms of Brazilian Portuguese. They discuss the English words "overrated" and "under...
Daisy Jones & the Six 🤘
In this episode of Carioca Connection as they dive into the captivating series "Daisy Jones and the Six." Experience the musical journey of a generation filled with ro...
The Diplomat
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into another TV series, "The Diplomat."