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Janita (“Froot Loop”) and Frank (Mayor), navigate various topics, from personal anecdotes about family and a challenging week to broader discussions on South African healthcare. We talk about some creative community initiatives. We explore time management and the definition of “meaningful” activities, particularly through the “Dear Abby” segment and the newly introduced “Art Therapy” (doodling) challenge. We also touch […]
Our core Lunch with Janita & Frank team share their dream destinations to live for one year, without limits or rules. The conversation begins with lighthearted weather banter in Johannesburg, setting a casual tone. Participants then take turns describing their ideal temporary homes, highlighting a diverse range of preferences: from nature-rich and isolated mountain retreats in Nepal and picturesque European […]
This is a conversation between Frank and Ritesh about a mental wellness session offered at Ritesh’s workplace in India. The discussion highlights the challenges of the IT industry in India, particularly regarding employee stress and attrition, and explores the company’s efforts to address these issues through initiatives like mental health seminars. A key point of debate arises […]
The Lunch with Janita & Frank group met for a relaxed and informal online gathering to focus on haiku poetry. The participants, hosted by Janita in South Africa, Nathalie & Cléa in South Korea, Rosii in Brazil. Brida’s resident poet, Bohumila, engages the group in a guided writing session centred around creating haikus based on provided spring-themed words. […]
Welcome to our first episode of the “Peeling Potatoes” podcast, hosted by Frank and Janita, who met on LinkedIn discussing potatoes. They describe their online community called Brida, a virtual town designed for people to improve their English communication skills in a natural, fun, and protected environment, unlike traditional English classes that focus on grammar and tests. Brida is presented as a […]
In this episode, Bruce (London), Rosii (Sao Paulo), Nathalie and Cléa (Seoul), Monica (Adelaide) together with hosts, Janita (Johannesburg) and Frank (Cleebourg) discuss leaving home and the start of independence, inspired by Cléa’s upcoming move to university. They share personal stories and reflections on their own experiences of moving out for the first time, including their […]
The people of Tunbridge Wells (Kent, England) turned Britain’s favourite pastime – grumbling – into such an art form, that their town became an expression in the English language. This collection of Britain’s best and most amusing grousing letters shows why it is so much fun to complain about everything under the sun.
This podcast conversation between Frank and Ritesh, (Bangalore, India) focusing initially on Ritesh’s reading habits and the types of literature that have impacted him, particularly those addressing social issues in India and more recently, philosophy and self-help. The conversation then shifts to discussing beauty and how its perception is subjective and influenced by personal experience. Finally, Frank introduces Ritesh to the concept and structure […]
Janita, (South Africa) Nathalie, (South Korea), Rosii, (Brazil) Cléa (South Korea) and Frank (France) talk abut their first jobs and other topics. The main focus revolves around sharing personal experiences from early work life, including details about roles, salaries, and lessons learned. Beyond this main theme, the participants also touch upon upcoming podcast plans, a new time slot […]
Janita, with Frank, focus on mindful motivation, exploring the concept through personal reflections and interactive questions. The session, led by Janita (also known as Frootloop), involved participants sharing their perspectives on what drives them, particularly during challenging times, and how mindfulness intertwines with staying motivated. A key element of the discussion involved “serious” and “fun” questions assigned to […]