The Learneezee Cast

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

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/. 

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/.

https://xn--wir-whlen-z2a.org/voting-right/

https://www.instagram.com/bundesnetzwerk_wirwaehlen/

#learneezee #learninganything #votingrights #YourVoteIsYourVoice #freiburgerwahlkreis100

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/.

In episode 18 Pat and Rico talk about what it means to be a content creator, their journey as podcast hosts, as they approach the three year anniversary of the Learneezee Cast, and their travels in Antwerp, Belgium and the Colombian coast respectively. The interview mentioned in the first part of the podcast is Nuseir Yassin on the How I Built This show with Guy Raz: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31jb...

In the "Expert's Corner," they interview, Francesca Carlin, a Transformational Coach through Animas and a certified Designing Your Life Coach. Francesca started her career in the theater but eventually went on to be become a Life Coach after being inspired by the book, "Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. She can be contacted through her website at https://dyl-coaching.com/

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/.

In episode 17 Pat and Rico talk about big news in the tech sector. Pat discusses the confusion about SVB's collapse and asks how it was even possible. Rico discusses OpenAI's fascinating new software - ChatGPT.

In the "Expert's Corner," they interview, Muza Nuri, an independent Career Coach, HR Consultant and Content Creator based out of Germany.

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/.

In episode 16 Pat and Rico ring in another year of the Learneezee Cast.

Rico discusses his move to Medellin, Colombia and Pat speaks about life in Germany. The rising costs of consumer goods has affected people all across the globe and inflation is definitely being felt in both Colombia and Germany.

In the "Expert's Corner," they interview, Patrice Gans, Executive Director at Random Hacks of Kindness Junior Inc, a nonprofit organization that empowers young people to learn programming skills and do good in their communities.

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/.

In episode 15 Rico and Patrick get straight to the interview with dynamic ex-pat SiR Reggie Anthony.

SiR is an artist-teacher with a professional background in behavioral sciences and the entertainment industry. He has advised, interviewed and promoted recording artists signed to independent and major record labels.

His articles, reviews and opinion pieces have appeared in publications such as Essence magazine and Upscale magazine.

He currently hosts and curates the long-running literature program “Let’s Talk About Books With Reggie” at the Carl-Schurz-Haus. He also hosts a Hip Hop radio program called “Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network.”

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/.

In episode 14 Rico and Patrick are back from an extended break and discuss their in person meeting after 3 years of virtual communication. Rico and Patrick both have some interesting news to share.

 

Then in the "Expert's Corner," they interview, Richard Russo: "Once upon a time, I did a CELTA course in the UK. This awakened my passion for teaching and enabled me to see the world.” From there, he decided to get a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For over 20 years, he has taught English to students of all ages in different countries. From his experiences, he began to write and recently finished his first novel.

With teaching, he likes to read short stories or news articles with students and discuss guided questions. He encourages students to stream TV episodes and take notes of language because it is engaging to talk about in class, and allows a focus on grammatical questions as well. In this interview, Richard tells us about a fictional account of a particular red headed former right wing president in his debut novel.

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/.

In episode 13 Rico and Patrick are back from a long break and catch up on their latest discoveries. From David Goggin's book "Can't Hurt Me" to buying Real Estate in Germany, a lot has happened during this long hiatus.

Then in the "Expert's Corner," they interview, Christiane Beinroth an online coach at www.azurate.com (and content creator) helping repeat/serial ex-pats take ownership of their international transition and ex-pat experience. Christiane has lived and worked internationally for most of her adult life (3 ex-pat experiences in Europe and 2 in the U.S.). 

She worked in education/ teaching (various age groups, entities). Around 2015 she started formally transitioning into coaching and consulting, first doing a master's degree in “Business Coaching and Change Management” and then gradually building her online consulting business. In this interview, Christiane gives out some tips and tricks to aspiring ex-pats that you won't want to miss.

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/.