Big dreams can feel overwhelming—so what if you could train your mindset the way a marathon runner trains for the finish line? In this episode, Janita, Frank, Natalie, and Rosie unpack how to make goals less scary, more doable, and even fun. Have you ever set a dream so big it felt impossible to even … Continue reading “Slice your Dreams Like Cake”

🎙️ This week in the Brida Café’s Crème Brûlée Forget the tax talk—we dived straight into the juicy stuff: dreams, goals, and the art of changing your mind without calling it failure. Janita, Sarah, and Frank stir up an irresistible mix of honesty, humour, and a few good-natured disagreements. From debating whether cheese can be … Continue reading “Desserts, Detours & Dreams: Why Changing Your Mind Isn’t Failure”

Ah, dear Residents and Visitors, pull up a chair and let’s spill the tea (or perhaps the chicken feed). The Mayor and Fruitloop went off on one of their rollicking rambles again—this time, through the wild world of unusual jobs. Imagine a town hall meeting where instead of discussing potholes, you’re debating whether you’d rather … Continue reading “Sleeping on the Job (and Other Brida Careers)”

Sometimes it’s not the words that give us power—it’s the clothes we wear. In our latest Lunch with Janita & Frank, four of us shared stories about outfits that made us feel confident, awkward, or unexpectedly free. Monica held up her brightly coloured shirt from a mental health initiative for Australian trades people. It wasn’t … Continue reading “The Power of Outfits and Nature”

Imagine tuning in just a little early—before the world wakes up, before the coffee kicks in. That’s the vibe of Peeling Potatoes No. 12, where our two cheerful hosts, Frank & Janita, are joined by a sharp and quietly brilliant guest from southwestern Ukraine: Lyudmyla. The episode opens with playful chatter about numbers (and a … Continue reading “From Products to People: The Language of Connection”

Who taught you your greatest life lesson—was it a professor, a parent, or someone you least expected? Imagine sitting across from Janita, Frank, and Sarah as they gently unwrap the quiet power of lessons learned far beyond classrooms. Their conversation drifts like a warm breeze through childhood memories, workplace encounters, and cultural crossroads. You can … Continue reading “Life Lessons and Lasting Impressions”

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 … Continue reading “Peeling Potatoes 01”

Claire and Sam present a news round-up from Campo Grande, Brazil, reported by journalist Iris. The segment features a diverse range of stories, from the unusual—a snake entering a car engine—to the tragic, including a sexual assault allegation against a former police sergeant and a fatal car accident. Interspersed with these heavier reports is the … Continue reading “Campo Grande News”