Meet Victoria Evans: Author, Podcaster and Educator
- STAMPED Porto Blog
- May 13
- 3 min read
This month, we’re thrilled to be hosting a special event with someone who’s not just a writer, but a force of nature: Victoria, author of the brand new book “Bubble Baths and Face Masks: Radical Self-Care in a World That Feels Like a Hot Mess.”
Victoria doesn’t just write about self-care: she lives it, redefines it, and invites everyone to do the same. Her new book goes far beyond the surface of scented candles and quiet nights in. It’s an unfiltered, honest exploration of what it means to care for ourselves in the chaos of today’s world. Her words are funny, fierce, vulnerable, and practical. This event is your chance to meet the mind behind the message.
Q&A with VICTORIA
Tell us who you are and what you do.
“I’m a Canadian author, podcaster, and educator living in Porto with my Brazilian-Portuguese husband and our dog. My work focuses on radical self-care, nervous system healing, and unlearning perfectionism. Through books, tools, and real-talk podcast episodes, I help people reconnect with themselves, rebuild self-trust, and stop trying to fix what was never broken in the first place.”
What inspires the work or projects you’re currently focused on?
“My own messy, very human journey. For a long time, I thought self-care meant controlling my body, perfecting my habits, and constantly “improving” myself. But it turns out, real healing is softer and slower, and it starts with compassion. That’s what inspires everything I create now: honest conversations, practical tools, and a deep belief that we’re allowed to rest, feel, and choose ourselves.”
What do you enjoy most about being involved in the community in Porto?
“It’s the people. There’s this shared spirit among so many of us, like we’ve all chosen to rewrite the script we were handed. Most people I’ve met here left their home countries to try something different, and that brings such a unique sense of adventure, curiosity, and intention to everyday life. It’s rare and really special.”
What do you hope people take away from your event or your work?
“That self-care isn’t something you have to earn. That your worth isn't tied to productivity or perfection. And you’re allowed to take up messy, beautiful, complicated space without apology.
I hope people leave feeling a little more human, a little less alone, and way more connected to themselves and to each other. Whether it’s a moment of real talk over wine and good food from Porto Bake House, a nervous system reset, or realizing you’re surrounded by like-minded souls, I want my work to be a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be lonely. We do it together, in community, one honest conversation at a time.”
What does “community” mean to you?
“To me, community is the opposite of isolation. It’s where we can be seen fully, held gently, and reminded that we’re not alone in our struggles or our joy. It’s where healing becomes a shared experience, not a solo mission.”
What’s something meaningful or unexpected that’s come from your work or collaborations?
“The lightbulb moments. I’ve worked with hundreds of women over the past seven years, and again and again, I’ve seen how education, when it’s compassionate and relatable, can flip the switch. Suddenly, something clicks. They realize they’re not broken. They’re not alone. And that shame they’ve been carrying for years starts to loosen. That’s the power of this work: when people feel understood, they start to believe change is possible. That moment of “wait… you too?” is everything. It’s where healing begins.”
Do you have any favorite local spots in Porto to recommend?
“Absolutely. There’s a spot behind Castelo do Queijo, out on the rocks, where I love to sit and just listen to the waves; it’s where I go to reset. For food, Café Passaporte is a forever favorite (bury me in those bagels), and Iguarias de Hanói has some of the best pho in town when I need a cozy, grounding meal.”
Want to get to know VICTORIA better?
Get to know Victoria more at her upcoming book launch event:
