[2] Despite facing initial setbacks, including two unsuccessful attempts, Almeida persevered during a six-month internship and eventually secured the position of a radio jockey.
The festival, which featured personalities such as former Miss India World Natasha Suri, RJ Ayesha Barretto, Newton D'Souza, and Sandra da Cunha, provided a platform for live musical performances.
[6] In September 2015, a collaborative effort was initiated by Almeida and musician Varun Carvalho, known as 'Turn the Tide', with the aim of raising awareness among children about the importance of conserving water bodies and safeguarding Goa from potential encroachment.
[7] Almeida, together with Carvalho, Elvis Lobo, and Mukesh Ghatwal, organized a special program at The King's School in Margao, located in South Goa, to promote their cause.
Almeida, who had grown up avidly tuning in to FM Rainbow, voiced his apprehension regarding the programming changes, expressing concern that the distinctive essence of this iconic channel would be compromised.
[14] Speaking to O Heraldo, Almeida discussed fellow Goan players Bryce Miranda and Princeton Rebello as potential replacements for Sunil Chettri in the national squad.