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The Learneezee cast will feature opportunities for our community of learners to discover alternative ways to improve their quality of life through the experiences of our guests. We also want them to take advantage of the community that we’re building and gather advice from its members about all types of subjects from advice on living as an ex-pat to how to live sustainably. We hope this can be a resource for self-improvement and sustainment of personal joy.
Episodes
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Building Bridges from Belgrade to Berlin: The Journey of Stefan Velickovic
Welcome to the Learn Easy podcast! In this episode, we talk with Stefan Velickovic, a product manager for corporate planning solutions at Jedox and a passionate blogger. Stefan shares his journey from Belgrade to Berlin, discussing his language skills, his early interest in technology, and his career progression. He details his experiences living in Dubai whilst working as an intern, and his move to Germany for better career opportunities and work-life balance. Stefan also talks about his blog 'Jedox for Beginners' and his ongoing YouTube project to share quick tips on Jedox software. Join us for an insightful conversation about cross-cultural experiences, lifelong learning, and bridging gaps in technology.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this edition of the Learneezee Cast, we interview Andrew Pounder, a Trinbagonian who has moved to Germany to pursue a master's degree in sustainable systems engineering. The episode covers Andrew's experiences with German bureaucracy, his motivation to study abroad, and how his background in Trinidad and Tobago shaped his career in sustainability. Andrew talks about the differences in educational systems, practical aspects of his studies, and his future plans in the field of sustainability and renewable energy. Tune in to hear about his journey and insights on sustainable aviation fuel, mental health in migrant communities, and much more.
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Craft Beer and Biodynamics: Jorrell's Brewing Journey Join Rico Lazo and Patrick Bastien as they interview Jorrell Rush-Kittle, a craft beer enthusiast turned business owner. Jorrell shares his journey from studying medicine to becoming a brewmaster in Germany, discussing differences in brewing culture between the US and Germany. Discover the art of farmhouse brewing and the Demeter certification's role in sustainability. Learn about Jorrell's future plans, including opening his brewery and promoting biodynamic farming practices. This episode also marks Rico's farewell as cohost of the Learneezee cast.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Jorrell's Background and Language Skills
02:28 Journey into Homebrewing
05:25 Brewing in Germany vs. the U.S.
08:07 Farmhouse Brewing and Demeter Certification
19:42 Challenges and Insights in Brewing
29:51 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
37:38 Host Farewell and Podcast Future
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
In this episode of the Learneezee Cast, hosts Rico Lazo and Pat Bastien chat with therapist Cecilia Iacono, an expert in Gestalt counseling for expats. Cecilia shares her journey from traveling the world to finding her calling in helping others navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living abroad. She offers insights into the transformative power of Gestalt therapy, its emphasis on present-moment awareness, and how it can support expats in finding belonging in a new environment. The conversation also explores the profound practice of Vipassana meditation and offers a glimpse into the future of the web (Web 3.0 and beyond).
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In episode 24 of the Learneezee Cast, hosts Rico Lazo and Patrick Bastien have an uplifting conversation with Natalie Riede, a life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and cancer survivor originally from the UK, now based in Germany.
Natalie shares her incredible story of using mindset techniques to overcome two harrowing cancer battles that brought her back from the brink of death.
Beyond the remarkable personal journey, Natalie explains how she now helps awaken transformation in others. She provides tangible insights into modalities like hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), and NLP to drive rapid change by reprogramming the subconscious mind. Natalie also discusses her tips for quickly growing a successful coaching business by modeling other pros, hiring mentors, shifting limiting beliefs around deservingness, and taking bold action.
In the final “What’s on Your Mind” segment, hosts Rico and Patrick discuss learnings from Rico’s recent life coaching certification, the importance of continual self-investment, ideas for pushing English learners out of their comfort zone, and recommendations for improving language acquisition through engaging more actively.
Viewers can connect with Natalie at:
hello@natalieriedecoaching.com https://www.natalieriedecoaching.com https://dare-to-dream.natalieriedecoaching.com/join-dtd-now https://www.facebook.com/groups/3484840898453066/ https://instagram.com/natalie_lifecoaching https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie_lifecoaching
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this podcast episode, hosts Rico Lazo and Patrick Bastien interview Seba Pereyro, founder of Empirical LLC, about his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur. Seba discusses his background coming from Argentina to the U.S., and how he started his company Empirical which provides top Latin American talent to tech firms through nearshoring.
Seba explains the concepts of nearshoring and staff augmentation, and shares the unique aspects of his company's offerings. The hosts and Seba also have an insightful discussion around the challenges of starting your own business, the role of luck vs hard work in success, and the importance of investing in your own development and growth. This episode provides an interesting perspective on software engineering and entrepreneurship.
Connect with Seba via his company’s website: www.goempirical.com or via email at seba@goempirical.com or via his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spereyro/
In the “What’s on Your Mind” segment, hosts, Rico and Pat, delve into the importance of investing in yourself as a way to grow your skills, abilities and confidence and the challenges of confronting the possibility of COVID not being completely eradicated.
As always, we hope you enjoy the show and please check out our previous podcast episodes as well as the variety of courses our teachers have created for you at https://www.learneezee.com/.
#Nearshoring #StaffAugmentation #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #SoftwareEngineering
TIME CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Origin story
2:21 Leaving Argentina
3:31 Decision to study Systems Engineering
6:45 Becoming an entrepreneur
9:14 What is nearshoring & staff augmentation?
12:55 Cultural gaps between Latin America and the United States
15:08 Empirical’s unique selling proposition
19:33 Biggest challenges faced as an entrepreneur
26:49 Attracting top flight talent from Latin America
31:13 What is the biggest contributing factor to Empirical’s success?
40:50 What’s on Your Mind segment
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Discover the enchanting world of storytelling with hosts Rico Lazo and Patrick Bastien as they sit down with Ankush Vengurlekar, a storytelling virtuoso. Ankush shares his inspiring journey of using storytelling to bring about positive change in society. From empowering indigenous communities in India to giving a voice to the marginalized, Ankush's experiences will touch your heart and leave you in awe. Learn how storytelling can be a powerful tool to bridge gaps and build connections, making a real impact on the lives of others. If you've ever wondered how your own stories could make a difference, this episode is a must-watch!
Connect with Ankush on his social media at:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKarmaa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digi.karmaa/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankush-vengurlekar-23941728/
In the “What’s on Your Mind” segment, hosts, Rico and Pat, delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on various industries. They discuss its role as a valuable tool for engineers, the concerns surrounding job security for writers and actors, and the need for responsible use and exploration as AI continues to evolve.
As always, we hope you enjoy the show and please check out our previous podcast episodes as well as the variety of courses our teachers have created for you at https://www.learneezee.com/.
#StorytellingForChange #Inspiration #Empowerment #MakeADifference #AIRevolution #TechIndustry #ResponsibleAI
TIME CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Ankush’s languages
2:09 Ankush’s most memorable storytelling campaign
4:54 Fundraising for large campaigns
7:53 Challenges of building brands and generating funds for social impact businesses
12:14 Adivasi Lives Matter origin story
17:55 Empowering youth to tell their stories
26:03 How to leverage social media to impact social impact organizations 31:55 What’s on your mind segment
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In episode 21 of the Learneezee Cast, hosts Rico Lazo and Pat Bastien interview Franziska “Franzi” Niehus, aka TravelComic, a full-time content creator from Germany. Franzi shares her expertise in travel, education, and culture through captivating travel videos in English and Turkish.
She has visited 60 countries and teaches the art of content creation and video making. From her humble origins as a shy high school graduate interested in making films to now a content creator powerhouse with over 2 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, Franzi discusses how to solo travel, get out of your comfort zone and discover your passion.
Connect with Franzi/TravelComic on her social media at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TravelComic https://www.instagram.com/TravelComic/ https://www.tiktok.com/@TravelComic https://www.facebook.com/travelcomic/
In the “What’s on your mind” segment, hosts Rico Lazo and Pat Bastien discuss the Titan submersible tragedy but also highlight another shipwreck that was underreported and result in many more deaths.
They touch on Artificial Intelligence with a great free speech coach tool called Yoodli.
As always, we hope you enjoy the show and please check out our previous podcast episodes as well as the variety of courses our teachers have created for you at https://www.learneezee.com/.
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
In episode 20 of the Learneezee Cast, hosts Rico Lazo and Pat Bastien discuss the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese philosophy that focuses on finding purpose and meaning in life, how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to help individuals reach their full potential and life coaching can help individuals uncover their true purpose and goals. The guest interview segment, the "Experts Corner", features Ilaria de Altin, a climate protection advocate and an advocate for voting rights for all residents in the European Union, regardless of their passports . She shares her journey of discovering her right to vote as an EU citizen living in Germany and her subsequent involvement in advocating for voting rights for all residents. As always, we hope you enjoy the show and check out our previous podcast episodes as well as the variety of courses our teachers have created for you at https://www.learneezee.com/.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
In episode 19 Pat and Rico have their first panel interview with three members of the Global Shapers Freiburg Hub: Minsara Jayasinghe, Timi Ayomide and Vinay Hegde.
Join the Global Shapers Community in Freiburg, Germany (www.globalshapersfreiburg.com), as they discuss the power of sustainability and positive change!
Discover their passion for empowering young people and shaping communities. They take you, viewer/listener, on an exploration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they align their projects with global objectives.
Discover how they promote self-sufficiency in food production and reduce environmental impact through urban gardening.
Lastly, we dive into their exciting initiatives, from green education for children to peer mentoring programs. Get inspired and join their mission to create a better world!
As always, we hope you enjoy the show and check out our previous podcast episodes as well as the variety of courses our teachers have created for you at https://www.learneezee.com/.