When we choose love as our guide, we embody the peace we wish to see.
Andrea Putting, Host & Executive Producer
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Why We Break
In a world that moves too fast, where headlines divide and difference is too often met with fear, we choose to pause.
We break — not because we’re broken, but because we’re human. And being human means needing connection.
A Chocolate and Coffee Break isn’t just a moment of sweetness or a sip of warmth.
It’s a quiet rebellion against the noise.
A deliberate act of presence.
A gentle but powerful proposition: What if we listened more than we judged?
We break to bridge.
To dissolve the invisible lines that keep us apart — culture, belief, background, identity.
We break to sit face-to-face with someone we may not understand, and to say:
“I see you. I hear you. Let’s talk.”
Because when we break — walls fall, hearts open, and hope begins to rise.
Whether shared across a café table, on a park bench, or through a story on our show, these small moments ripple outward.
They remind us that love is louder, compassion is contagious, and courage often looks like simply showing up.
That’s why we break.
To reclaim our shared humanity — one honest, humble, chocolate-and-coffee-fueled conversation at a time.
Compassion is power
We believe that compassion holds the power to transform lives and communities. By leading with empathy, we can create a more understanding world.
Listening is a radical act
In a world full of noise, truly listening is a revolutionary act. It opens doors to understanding and bridges gaps between us.
Tools for transformation
These everyday indulgences are more than just treats; they are catalysts for change, fostering dialogue and connection.
Meet the Compassion Curator
Andrea Putting
Host & Executive Producer
Chocolate and Coffee Break: A Compassionate Proposition
Andrea Putting is the visionary force behind Chocolate and Coffee Break: A Compassionate Proposition — a show that dares to replace division with dialogue and invites humanity to sit down, sip, and truly connect. As Host and Executive Producer, Andrea brings together people from all walks of life over the universal comforts of chocolate and coffee to share stories that matter, challenge assumptions, and celebrate what makes us human.
With decades of experience as a speaker, bestselling author, and Compassion Curator, Andrea’s mission is simple but powerful: to let love be the loudest voice. Her work fosters spaces of radical empathy, deep listening, and unexpected understanding — one conversation at a time.
Through each episode, she brews a growing movement of kindness, courage, and connection. One that reminds us that when we take a moment to be present with another person, walls come down, hearts open, and communities heal.