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The Crucible PodcastEP 10: That's a WrapFor one to move forward with clarity, it's important to first reflect. In this episode, Andile & Liso look back on a season that was and share insights of how some of the episode have shaped their journey forward
2022-11-2329 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 9: Fortitude of the EntrepreneurEntrepreneurs are not those who build without fear, it is those who build in spite of fear. They nurture and train their internal voices by acting on inspiration and taking pride in not only the results of their crucible, but the trials and tribulations of the journey themselves. Now let's hear some lived experiences from Andile & Liso
2022-07-2732 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 8: Your Relationship with MoneyThere is an isiXhosa saying that goes “imali iyahlonitshwa” loosely translated it means to be wealthy you need to have a relationship of mutual respect with finances, especially those of your business. Learn the how and why in this week's episode with Andile & Liso
2022-07-2042 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 7: Green EntrepreneurshipIn the last few years, the natural environment or rather the preservation thereof has come to the fore in many discussions about sustainability, and rightfully so. Today, Andile & Liso share why the Green Economy is such a critical part of not only social entrepreneurship but life itself. Do enjoy
2022-07-1338 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 6: Appropriating Knowledge from LiteratureA good piece of self-help literature can help one acquire knowledge that could have taken you many years to acquire through lived experiences. In this episode, Andile & Liso unpack 4 books that have propelled their understanding of key entrepreneurship topics by light years.1. Exponential Organizations: Why New Organizations are Ten Times Better, Faster, and Cheaper Than Yours (and what to Do about It)Book by Michael S. Malone, Salim Ismail, and Yuri van GeestAmazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626814236/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_6GVHY67NK0RDV9B0Q3X...
2022-07-0636 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 5: Entrepreneur Support Communities with Amo LekwaduIn this special episode, Andile and Liso reconnect with an old friend, Amogelang Lekwadu. Amo is a political science graduate turned Fast food Entrepreneur, Blogger and podcast manager. In this episode, she shares her journey within the entrepreneurship crucible and the importance of communities within the space.To Connect with Amo and her work, follow the links in belowemail: amo.lekwadu@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.amoml.comSeasons Burgers and Wings on Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasons_burger_and_wings?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Connect with us...
2022-06-2942 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 4: Know Your True NorthIn this Episode, Andile & Liso speak with so much clarity on being able to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the operations of your impact organization. Standards, norms and tools to evaluate your efforts are also unpacked. But Let us allow you to hear it for yourselfConnect with us on Twitter and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruciblepod/https://twitter.com/TheCruciblePod
2022-06-2248 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 3: Business Models for Social EnterprisesIn today's segment of The Crucible, titled Business Models for Social enterprises, Andile & Liso unpack some of the most popular business models that can be employed to effectively position your venture or organization as a social enterprise. They draw comparisons between business models and recipes.However, Thomas Keller once said A recipe has no soul, you as the cook must bring soul to the recipe, enjoy !_____________________________________Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs unpacked here https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce0IOJ4tpII/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Con...
2022-06-1544 min
The Crucible PodcastEP 2 Social vs Traditional EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, Andile & Liso compare and contrast social entrepreneurship with tradiitional entrepreneurship. Definitions, debunking of narratives and an introduction to business models, the conversation has it all. Truly A melting pot!Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruciblepod/https://twitter.com/TheCruciblePod
2022-06-0838 min
The Crucible PodcastEp 1: The Crucible, What's in the name?Born and Raised in largely similar yet different parts of the Eastern Cape Province, The co-hosts of this podcast Andile & Liso met in University and have gone on to share many experiences together. The Crucible Podcast is therefore an attempt to reflect on what is cumulatively 15 years experience in youth enterprise development and community building. In this Episode, they invite you on a journey within the Crucible that is Life & Entrepreneurship
2022-06-0110 min