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This conversation from the “Coffee House Chronicles” podcast features a discussion between Frank and Ritesh on hypothetical scenarios involving unlimited time and money. Ritesh initially expresses a desire to travel and explore the world, including previously unvisited places in India. However, he also considers a more philanthropic approach, aiming to establish educational institutions and industries in his home state to […]
In a lively interview, Cléa chats with Frank & Janita. The discussion highlights Brida’s unique approach to language learning, emphasizing natural conversation, creative activities, and a safe, non-judgmental environment over traditional grammar instruction. Janita and Frank recount the organic origins of their partnership, born from a humorous LinkedIn exchange about peeling potatoes, which later inspired much of the […]
A lively and informal “Lunch with Janita and Frank” podcast, featuring several participants from around the world sharing personal anecdotes and engaging in lighthearted banter. The conversation flows organically, beginning with exciting news about Rosie’s upcoming wedding to a mysterious, wealthy man, prompting playful questions and speculation among the hosts and other guests like Monica, Clea, and […]
Janita, Frank, and Sarah in Saudi Arabia discuss the concept of a “dream workplace.” While the conversation begins with lighthearted banter about technical glitches and the price of cheese, it organically transitions into a more profound exploration of career paths, job satisfaction, and the evolving nature of work. Key themes emerge, including the discrepancy between childhood career aspirations and adult […]
Fruitloop and The Mayor talk about a range of topics from their personal lives and a trip to Morocco to the evolving dynamics of their online community, Brida. A central theme is the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, illustrated by the Moroccan travel anecdotes and a challenging sales role-play exercise designed to expand vocabulary […]
Part 2 of our Sales Pitch series. In an interactive “Lunch with Janita and Frank” meeting, Bruce (London), Rosii (Sao Paulo) and Frank (Cleebourg) engage in a playful sales challenge. The core activity involves improvisational selling of various unusual items, such as a Venus fly trap, a portrait painting, and Crocs with toe decorations. Through this lighthearted […]
Janita forces Ismar (Brazil) and Frank (France) to pretend to be salespeople who are challenged to sell unusual and “ugly” products. The session is structured around several rounds, beginning with an “ugliest car,” followed by a “silicone water hat,” and concluding with a “creative handmade coffee mug,” and a “colour changing toilet light.” Each round involves, Ismarand Frank, […]
Janita & Frank let their conversation unfold as a series of anecdotal exchanges, starting with a whimsical “Who are you?” query that sets a relaxed tone. Key themes emerge through shared personal stories: They recount the extraordinary dedication of a community member, Rosie, who travelled an arduous 650 km by bus and still participate at the Lunch […]
Listen to a lively discussion on phobias and fears, distinguishing between natural, helpful fears and irrational phobias that disrupt daily life, such as agoraphobia or severe fear of heights. The hosts, Janita and Frank, facilitate a conversation where participants share their personal struggles, including anxieties around public speaking, snakes, needles, and even humorous, self-invented “phobias” like “morning-phobia” or “unpacking-phobia.” The […]
Hosted by Janita in South Africa, Janka (A Slovak living in France), Sarah (Saudi Arabia) and Frank talk about the distinctions between fears and phobias. The conversation begins with lighthearted banter about hosting duties and different time zones, establishing a friendly atmosphere. Participants then offer their own definitions of fear versus phobia, largely agreeing that fears are […]