Patrick Duriaux — Host of BrightBond & Founder of ALTO.cool, building real human connection across generations

BrightBond – Human connections

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BrightBond is a hope-forward podcast exploring how meaningful human connections across generations can enrich lives, strengthen society, and bring us closer together. Hosted by Patrick Duriaux, each episode features real conversations with seniors, students, professionals, and community builders—sharing stories, simple habits, and practical ideas you can use right away to create more connection at home, at work, and in your community. Every episode ends with a BrightBond Tip: one small action you can try this week. Contact: BrightBond@alto.cool More about the project: www.alto.cool

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Patrick Duriaux — Host of BrightBond & Founder of ALTO.cool, building real human connection across generations

Episodes

(EN) Connection That Respects Differences with Amanda Lukof 08.07.2026 34:43

What does real inclusion look like in everyday life? In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux speaks with Amanda Lukof , Co-Founder and CEO of Eleplan , about autism, caregiving, and how we can create safer, more respectful human connection for everyone. Inspired by her lived experience as a sibling caregiver and her work supporting families navigating disability, chronic illness, and aging...

(EN) Your reconnection toolkit with Maikel Bailey 24.06.2026 44:17

In this BrightBond episode, Patrick Duriaux welcomes Maikel Bailey, certified Master Intelligent Executive Coach, leadership development expert, and mindset specialist, for a practical and hopeful conversation about rebuilding real human connection. Together, they explore why reconnection does not need to start with a big gesture, but often begins with one small, brave action. Maikel shares insigh...

(EN) Connection, Ambition, and Real Life: A Young Perspective from the U.S. with William Pinkerton 10.06.2026 34:46

In this BrightBond episode, Patrick Duriaux speaks with William Pinkerton(26) , a young financial representative from the United States, about connection, ambition, and real life from the perspective of a younger generation. In a world full of digital contact, social media, professional ambition, networking, and constant movement, how easy is it really to build meaningful human connection — especi...

(EN) The first hello that actually works with Sue Ryan 27.05.2026 37:17

In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux sits down with Sue Ryan for a heartfelt, practical conversation on one powerful theme: “The first hello that actually works.” Sue Ryan is a powerhouse of energy, heart, and experience. Known as the “Energizer Bunny on Caffeine,” she has spent decades in global software sales, serving more than 700 companies from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 100 or...

(EN) The stories we carry, shape the way we connect with Rozalina Angelova 13.05.2026 41:47

In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux sits down with psychotherapist Rozalina Angelova to explore a powerful idea: the stories we carry shape the way we connect. Together, they dive into how trauma, attachment, and our inner emotional world influence our relationships — often in ways we don’t fully understand. Why do some people deeply long for connection, yet struggle to trust it? Why c...

(FR) La technologie qui rapproche : Seniors, innovation et lien humain avec Rafael Fink du SeniorLab 08.05.2026 30:48

Dans cet épisode de BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux reçoit Rafael Fink du SeniorLab pour une conversation inspirante sur un sujet essentiel : comment la technologie peut devenir un vrai pont entre les générations — non pas pour remplacer la relation humaine, mais pour la faciliter, la rendre plus accessible, et parfois même redonner confiance. Rafael joue un rôle clé dans la coordination et la condui...

(FR) On peut créer du lien à tout âge et recommencer avec Alain Racine 06.05.2026 39:09

Dans cet épisode de BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux reçoit Alain Racine , membre de SeniorLab et acteur très engagé dans le Canton de Vaud sur les questions de santé, de participation citoyenne et de lien social. Alain est notamment : membre du comité consultatif des seniors ( COCOS – Vieillir 2030 ) patient expert ( DEP / DGS Lausanne ) patient partenaire ( Unisanté / Forces ) patient simulé ( École...

(DE) Was lernen wir voneinander, wenn wir uns wirklich begegnen mit Nina Stamm? 22.04.2026 24:51

In dieser Episode des BrightBond Podcasts spricht Patrick Duriaux mit Nina Stamm über echte menschliche Verbindung zwischen Generationen — und was wir voneinander lernen können, wenn wir uns wirklich begegnen. Nina ist 26 Jahre alt, studiert Soziale Arbeit an der Fachhochschule Münster und hat während eines sechsmonatigen Praktikums in einem Mehrgenerationenhaus gearbeitet. In diesem Gespräch teil...

(EN) Maria Krebs on Storytelling, Disney, and Connection 08.04.2026 34:46

In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux speaks with Maria Krebs about the power of storytelling to create real human connection. Maria is a former professional tennis player who later built a career in finance and banking, and today works in the film industry with Disney. Across these very different worlds, one passion has remained constant: her love of movies. Together, Patrick and Maria...

(FR) Les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie avec Denise Junod 18.03.2026 28:11

Dans cet épisode de BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux est reçu chez Madame Denise Junod, 92 ans, pour une conversation chaleureuse et profondément humaine autour d’un thème essentiel : les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie . Cet épisode est un peu spécial, car il n’a pas été enregistré en studio ni en ligne, mais chez Madame Junod, dans son salon , dans une atmosphère simple, authentique et plei...

(EN) Use Tech — Don’t Let It Use You with Alessandra Patti (Digital Habits & Real Connection) 04.03.2026 38:12

In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux sits down with Alessandra Patti to explore how we can build healthier digital habits and protect what matters most: real human connection . Today’s episode title is: “Use tech — don’t let it use you.” Alessandra is a professional trainer and mental well-being consultant with 12+ years of experience. She lectures at the University of St. Gallen, Switz...

(EN) The Room You Create: How Leaders Build Belonging with Rich Baron 15.02.2026 39:18

In this episode of BrightBond , Patrick Duriaux sits down with Rich Baron —COO of John Mattone Global, Intelligent Leadership Master Coach, and musician—to explore a simple but powerful idea: “The room you create.” Because every time you enter a room, your presence shapes the emotional climate around you. Together, they unpack practical ways leaders can build trust and belonging without making con...