Andrea Putting

Chocolate and Coffee Break

Society EN ↓ 33 episodes

A show, a movement, and a mission to break down the barriers that divide us. In a world growing louder with hate, division, and misunderstanding, we choose a different frequency: love, compassion, and the courageous power of connection. Each episode invites you into real, unscripted conversations over chocolate and coffee — simple rituals with the power to disarm, disarmour, and deeply connect. Here, we don’t just talk about change — we live it. We bring together people from different walks of life to share their stories, their hopes, and sometimes, their hardest truths. What will you get out...

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Andrea Putting

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Episode 8 — How Culture Sustains Inequality (and How We Dismantle It) | Dr. Amanda Udis Kessler 07.01.2026 29:17

In Episode 8 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes Dr. Amanda Udis Kessler, sociologist, ethicist, and anti-racism trainer, for a conversation that is both challenging and deeply necessary. Drawing from her book Cultural Processes of Inequality, Amanda explains how culture—our shared assumptions, beliefs, norms, and systems—doesn’t just reflect inequality; it can create and m...

Episode 7 — Loneliness, Belonging & Why Connection Saves Lives w/ Guest Ben Smith 31.12.2025 27:39

In Episode 7 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes Ben Smith, CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, TEDx speaker, and Victorian Father of the Year 2024, for a deeply human conversation about loneliness, community, and belonging. Ben shares research showing that loneliness has the same physical impact as smoking 10 cigarettes a day — and that strong social connection...

Episode 6 — “You Are Our Moses”: Jeff Klein on Freedom, Legacy, and Choosing Understanding 24.12.2025 28:40

In Episode 6 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes Jeff Klein, a speaker and coach who helps people use their voices to make a difference. Jeff shares the remarkable story of his father, Bernie Klein, a Jewish community leader who helped a small town in Shreveport, Louisiana sponsor and resettle 30 Soviet Jewish Refuseniks seeking freedom from the Soviet Union. This episode i...

Chocolate and Coffee Break with Andrea Putting & Robyn Walker 17.12.2025 28:24

In Episode 5 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting sits down with Robyn Walker for a powerful conversation about the impact of connection and courageous dialogue. Through shared stories and honest reflection, this episode explores how meaningful conversation can lead to understanding, empathy, and social change. Together, Andrea and Robyn unpack how authentic human connection is at th...

Episode 4 | Saving a Dying Language: Udochi’s Mission to Preserve Igbo Culture 10.12.2025 30:01

Episode 4 – Udochi on Saving Igbo: Culture, Identity & the Power of Representation Podcast Description (Apple/Spotify) In Episode 4 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes Udochukwu “Udochi”, a Nigerian-American storyteller and cultural advocate dedicated to preserving the Igbo language through children’s educational animation. With UNESCO predicting that Igbo could be exti...

Episode 3 – Conversations That Heal, Moments That Matter 03.12.2025 29:56

In this heart-warming episode of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting dives into the profound power of simple, compassionate conversation. At a time when the world feels divided, Andrea brings us back to what truly connects us: kindness, empathy, and the courage to understand one another. This episode explores: ✨ Why listening is more powerful than speaking ✨ How small acts of kindnes...

EPISODE 2 – JAMES TWMAN Author | Spiritual Peacemaker | Global Kindness Ambassador 26.11.2025 30:30

On Episode 2 of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes James Twyman – a global voice for peace, connection, and compassion. With a rich history of worldwide missions and community-building projects, James shares how small acts of kindness can create big change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why kindness is more than a nice thought—it’s a movement. Stories of conflict, reconcilia...

EPISODE 1 WARREN TATE International Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker 17.11.2025 30:01

In our very first episode of Chocolate and Coffee Break, host Andrea Putting welcomes the extraordinary Warren Tate, a speaker and communication expert who has trained leaders and organizations across the globe, including IBM, Ernst & Young, Harcourts, Century 21, and NAR. Warren brings decades of experience helping executives, entrepreneurs, and teams communicate with influence — but in this...