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: [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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/.