Rashid Kahn immigrated to Australia in 2005 to take a place in the booming IT industry. He embraced the culture and Australia embraced him. Motivated by the tragic event in Bourke Street, Melbourne in 2017 when 6 people lost their lives when a

Johnson Chong - Discovering True Identity

Dec 2nd, 2020 37m 17s

Johnson Chong was born in the US to Chinese Immigrants. His childhood was an experience in the discovery of who he was, not ever feeling as if he fit in anywhere. In the midst of this, he had to find a way to come out to his parents that he wa

Anup Bantra - On being a Sikh

Nov 11th, 2020 25m 45s

Anup Bantra is a Business Growth Specialist helping businesses to innovate and pivot. On this episode Anup takes us on the journey of being a Sikh. His infectious laughter and spirit will captivate you as he shares how people are attracted to h

Catalina Gonzalez - From Colombia with Love

Oct 28th, 2020 24m 15s

Catalina Gonzalez came to Australia from Colombia, as has invented herself as a Happiness Ambassador. She has embraced her new home with a passion to share the best of her culture with the community she finds herself in. Her passion for commun

Melissa Griffiths - Transgender Ambassador

Oct 14th, 2020 24m 36s

Imagine being stared out and whispered about everywhere you go, this is the life of someone who is transgender. Melissa Griffiths is a Transgender and Gender Equality Authority and Advocate, Speaker and Media Commentator. She shares with us her

Sarifa Altono Younes - Being Muslim in Australia

Sep 23rd, 2020 26m 54s

Sarifa Altono Younes shares her stories of being an immigrant and a Muslim in Australia. As she wears a head scarf, her faith is on view for all to see. How does this effect the way she is treated?

Dipak Saha on mental health

Sep 9th, 2020 30m 27s

Dipak Saha is an International Speaker on Mental Health. His path has not always been easy, with a wrongful diagnosis and medication that left him opened him up to be mistreated by those around him. Through the proximity of people who cared he

Oksana Samkova - Treating all as equals enriches our lives

Aug 26th, 2020 42m 38s

Oksana has lived in on 4 continents and her experience with different people cultures has been a true testament of the the Spirit of Chocolate and Coffee Breaks. Most of her life has been spent away from her families place of origin however she

Dilhara Silvalingam - Growing up on 3 continents

Aug 13th, 2020 38m 58s

Dilhara Silvalingam had an upbringing that spanned 3 continents. This has given her an unique experience of the world and how we treat each other. Her stories and questioning style will open your mind and your hearts to how we respond to those

Bernadette Laster - Growing up black in an all white school.

Jul 23rd, 2020 37m 40s

Bernadette Laster was born a month after the civil rights bill was brought out in the US. However changing the laws for equality doesn't change people's thinking or actions. Bernadette share her story from being the first black child in her sch

Chocolate and Coffee Breaks - Bringing People Together in the Spirit of Love and Acceptance

Jul 10th, 2020 22m 48s

At last, it's here, my Chocolate and Coffee Breaks podcast. This is the introductory episode. I'm looking forward to having a diverse array of guest on this podcast, so that we can start to, see beyond the façade of diversity and embrace the t