In this episode of Balance the Grind, Steve catches up with Andrea Putting, who’s juggling a few cool projects. She’s all about bringing people together with something as simple but powerful as chocolate and coffee. Andrea's got this idea: just sitting down, sharing stories over a cup of coffee (or chocolate!) can break down barriers and make us realise we’re not that different after all.

Andrea dives into her project, Chocolate and Coffee Breaks, explaining it started with wanting to bring people together for religious harmony. But why stop there? Why not make every day a chance to connect? Even though she admits she’s not a coffee drinker herself, it’s more about the act of meeting up. It’s that easy-going vibe of chatting over a drink that can turn strangers into friends.

She's also passionate about her Social Mission Revolution, sparked by her chocolate and coffee meets. It’s all about making a difference through our jobs or daily lives, turning the mundane into something meaningful. Andrea shares some fun icebreakers she uses to kick off deeper conversations without making things weird or too personal. Questions like, “What’s your morning kick-start?” or “What's the most adventurous thing you’ve done?” - simple stuff that opens up real conversations.

Steve and Andrea also touch on the magic of volunteering and doing good for others. It turns out, helping out can make you feel amazing for way longer than just getting something for yourself. They chat about how bringing this spirit into the workplace can not only make work more enjoyable but also ramp up everyone’s productivity.

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