Episodes

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

    Episode 6 — “You Are Our Moses”: Jeff Klein on Freedom, Legacy, and Choosing Understanding
    Dec 24 2025
    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 is a moving reminder that one person can change the world—and that kindness and courage ripple into future generations. Andrea and Jeff also explore the roots of antisemitism, the impact of misinformation, and how curiosity and compassionate conversation can help bridge divides. Grab your chocolate, pour your cup, and join the conversation that matters—because love should be the loudest voice.
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    29 mins
  • Chocolate and Coffee Break with Andrea Putting & Robyn Walker

    Chocolate and Coffee Break with Andrea Putting & Robyn Walker
    Dec 17 2025
    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 the heart of community, healing, and transformation — one conversation at a time. If you believe in kindness, depth, and bridging divides through real talk, this episode is for you.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 4 | Saving a Dying Language: Udochi’s Mission to Preserve Igbo Culture

    Episode 4 | Saving a Dying Language: Udochi’s Mission to Preserve Igbo Culture
    Dec 10 2025
    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 extinct by 2050, Udochi shares the urgent need for cultural resources, the lack of representation in media, and how children’s content can be a powerful vehicle to keep indigenous languages alive. This episode explores identity, heritage, racism, culture shock, and the emotional journey of reconnecting with one’s roots. It’s a moving reminder that diversity strengthens communities — and every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their world. Subscribe and join us in celebrating kindness, culture, and connection.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 3 – Conversations That Heal, Moments That Matter

    Episode 3 – Conversations That Heal, Moments That Matter
    Dec 3 2025
    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 kindness can transform relationships
    ✨ The role empathy plays in bridging differences
    ✨ Real stories that remind us of our shared humanity Chocolate and Coffee Break is more than a podcast — it’s a movement dedicated to spreading kindness and celebrating the beauty of diversity. Episode 3 is your invitation to slow down, sip something warm, and reconnect with what makes us human. 🎧 Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/RI8JLyMDMqA
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    30 mins
  • EPISODE 2 – JAMES TWMAN Author | Spiritual Peacemaker | Global Kindness Ambassador

    EPISODE 2 – JAMES TWMAN Author | Spiritual Peacemaker | Global Kindness Ambassador
    Nov 26 2025
    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, reconciliation, and human connection from around the globe.
    • How to channel your own voice and actions toward unity and diversity.
    If your heart beats for kindness, if you believe in healing and understanding, this episode will leave you motivated, inspired, and ready to act.
    Subscribe now and join the movement.
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    31 mins
  • EPISODE 1 WARREN TATE International Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker

    EPISODE 1 WARREN TATE International Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker
    Nov 17 2025
    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 episode, he explores communication through a different lens: kindness, empathy, diversity, and human connection. Through inspiring stories and powerful insights, Warren reveals how communication can change relationships, build stronger communities, and help us understand one another in meaningful ways. If you’re someone who cares about kindness, human connection, and becoming a better communicator, this episode will leave you inspired and energized. Learn more about Warren Tate:
    www.WarrenTate.global
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    30 mins