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The Add IDEAS Podcast11. Inclusive innovation: co-creating spaces and equity with Bongani Mapumulo"In order to help people, we need to understand them."Learn how Bongani Mapumulo is transforming accessibility and innovation for students living with disabilities in low-income communities in the Global South on this podcast conversation featuring disability rights, inclusive innovation, and assistive technology trends.🎙️ About This EpisodeIn this episode, we talk to Bongani Mapumulo, a leading disability rights advocate and champion of inclusive innovation in South Africa. Bongani shares a personal and professional journey shaped by systemic challenges, transformative learning, and a passion for social and redistributive justice....2025-07-0847 min
The Add IDEAS PodcastBONUS: The season wrap up: How to Show Up, Build Trust, and Make a DifferenceIt's just us today and what a season this was. Also, we got listed on The Top 100 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by INvolve and YouTube.Join us for the season wrap-up and key calls to action.00:00 - To More Top Moments00:30 - 2024 Top Lessons02:28 - Showing up on people's issues05:20 - Psychological safety and values06:40 - BTS07:55 - What we can still do🔗 You can view the full lists here: https://bit.ly/3Anx93MIn case you missed it:S...2024-11-1911 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast10. Why South Africa needs better growth than groove with Avelile NontandaMy friend, what should be happening to resolve the problems South Africans face with spaza shops? Want to find the right niche?Today, we delve deep into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship, exploring the challenges and opportunities that shape the landscape for modern business owners and reflecting on South Africa's potentially limiting identity crisis.Join us as we sit down with Avelile Nontanda, the founder and CEO of Mayhem Digital with more than 10 years of experience helping businesses and brands live their best digital lives from Google to social media and father. Avelile gets c...2024-11-1355 min
The Add IDEAS PodcastBONUS: Beyond Milestones: Celebrating Community For a Better FutureBriefly 1 Newsletter: Beyond MilestonesWe are celebrating 1,000 downloads and community growth in our first audio newsletter.What is covered in this newsletter:Thank you!Beyond the first time, every timeBeyond safe spaces: building competent community'No DNA, Just RSA'Feeling left behind: "When is our turn?"Evolving allyship for a more inclusive future2024-09-1708 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast9. Better community: doing the best you can with the trauma you carry with Annemarie ShrouderAnnemarie Shrouder (she/her), international speaker, consultant and author of Being Brown in a Black and White World, which shares the personal and organisational costs of polarisation, joined me today to talk about the essentials for community building and what we can borrow or learn from post-COVID-19 amid waning global commitments.On today’s episode:0:00 - Intro & welcome0:24 - Common frustrations shared since the start2:47 - Inclusion vs Belonging and other polarisations4:12 - “Healing requires that we all need to do our own work”5:52 - Learning from parenthood for the best workplace9:4...2024-08-0631 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast8. Why we need more startup giants - not just tech: lessons from Hubspace with Melilizwe GqoboToday’s guest, Melilizwe Gqobo (he/him) - Founding Director of Hubspace (Khayelitsha) and Venture Scout, has successfully created space for founders and entrepreneurs to thrive by strengthening and reinforcing their capacity or ability to seek opportunities.With the hindsight of co-founding Hubspace, a pioneering startup ecosystem or incubator space to bring communal offices and resources to entrepreneurs and founders within the township economy, meaningfully contributing over 5% to South Africa’s GDP, Melilizwe shares key lessons and insights on what it takes to make a successful venture while highlighting examples from Bolt and Uber’s entry to the So...2024-07-3150 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast7. Pride and community: What rights do LGBTQ+ people have? with Udoka Maya OkonkwoE7: We delve into the concept of visibility vs freedom in the LGBTQ+ community with the multi-talented Creative, Writer, Performer, and Organiser, Udoka Maya Okonkwo (they/her).They begin with a personal "Visibility Journey" followed by a thought-provoking discussion on articulating the idea of freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals today.The conversation explores navigating different Pride experiences (Black, Trans and Commercial) by addressing community needs more while stressing the importance of finding the right community. Self-acceptance goes a long way in underscoring this as Udoka reminds us that: "there is no such thing as being Queer...2024-06-2541 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast6. The war on DEI and the conversations we need with Roy GluckmanE6: We have now emerged from Covid-19 to a climate of war. We still have losses and are yet to see recovery. Will there also be a war on DEI in South Africa? Today, we spoke with diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and facilitator Roy Gluckman-John about what conversations we need to urgently have to bring much-needed change and build a community with a better sense of belonging.Reflecting on the past few years, we speak of a shared view that there is so much to be said about grief and loss. Not just a l...2024-04-0452 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast5. Inspiring others to communicate better: lessons from dating with Thabani MtsiE5: “Hi, will you be my valentine?”😅It took you months to build up the courage to say at least “hi” to someone you like without feeling like a heart attack is imminent or you might spend a while in a critical unit with minimal recovery.In today's episode, we connected with the phenomenal communications expert, storyteller and trailblazing leader, Thabani Mtsi (he/him), and were deeply inspired by his humbling beginnings with public speaking and leading takes of how to speak with conviction, presence and power while pitching your ideas effectively._____________________________________________________Follow Th...2024-03-171h 13
The Add IDEAS Podcast4. Representation and self-narratives: why they matter with Leonore van WykE4: "Helping someone go to their next step...or career goals is more powerful."Is any dream too big?Leonore van Wyk, influential DEI and global corporate culture builder, details how impactful representation is, from broad media narratives to icons such as Rihanna. Relating to different levels of opportunity strengthens the possibility of what is possible and attainable.In her own phrasing: “You are more than capable.”_____________________________________________________Follow Loenore van Wyk:- 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonore-van-wyk-b6761094/Thank you for listening, following and sharing...2024-02-2749 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast3. How grief and resilience can inspire kind leadership with Pumla DlaminiE3: "Being the change that I can be, where I am, fills my cup... what fills my cup even more, is seeing other people doing the same." 🙌🏾ESG Enthusiast and Education Changemaker, Pumla Dlamini (she/her) describes how kind leadership should bring others up along the way and inspire change through better listening. She details the benefits and journey of mastering your voice and presence.More about Pumla Dlamini:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumla-dlamini-11759594In today’s episode, Pumla shares how failing math in grade 4 became a defining moment to never...2024-02-0653 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast2. How To Manage ChangeE2: In today's episode, I unpack some insightful self-conversations and important considerations for a year of change. How should we think or talk to ourselves when managing change? What should kindness and success feel or look like?Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Did you love this episode? Please feel free to leave a comment and let us know.2024-01-2235 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast1. How To Create A Sense Of BelongingE1: In today’s episode, I unlock the key steps to building good IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability by asking guiding questions and providing the approach on how to embed suggestions practically for everyday success that is both relatable and intentional.[Inclusion = “How do you feel in the space?’]1. Psychological safety2. Intersectionality3. Active Listening4. Authenticity5. Positive Representation6. Leadership7. Zero-tolerance[Diversity = “Who you are.”]1. Intersectionality2. Neurodiversity3. Support4. Thrive[Equity...2024-01-1011 min
The Add IDEAS PodcastTRAILER: Introducing IDEASGetting to know IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Sustainability.Preview on some topics and guest highlights.2024-01-0301 min