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The Breakup TheoryEpisode 16 – Solomon Brager on Ethical Ambivalence, Exceptionalism, and Being Jewishly GloomyOn today’s episode, I got a chance to talk with Solomon Brager, the artist and author of the recently published graphic memoir, Heavyweight. Solomon Brager is a cartoonist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York. They are a 2023-2025 Jerome Hill Artists Fellow, a member of the Pinko magazine editorial collective and the director of community engagement at Jewish Currents magazine. Heavyweight deals with Solomon’s own search through the archives to learn the story of their German Jewish family fleeing the Nazis and escaping the Holocaust, specifically through Solomon’s elective affinity for a great grandfather, Erich, who was...2024-09-071h 04
Flanigan's Eco-LogicJesse Moore on Microfinancing and Pay-As-You-Go Solar in AfricaIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted and co-host, Russell Sturm, speak with Jesse Moore, CEO and Co-Founder at M-KOPA, the world leader of affordable "pay-as-you-go" financial services for low-income customers based in Africa. Since commercial launch in 2012, M-KOPA has connected, provided, and served over 3 million customers to affordable off-grid distributed solar systems and connectivity solutions, including lighting, charging, radio, TVs, fridges, and smartphones. Russell starts with his introduction, exploring and explaining the impressive evolution of the off-grid solar industry over the past fifteen years, which has emerged for the first time to pro...2024-04-2940 min
MikedUpPod72 Hour Water Fast + South Africa With Richard Branson | Will MoralesWill Morales was invited to visit South Africa for an unforgettable experience billionaire entrepreneur, Richard Branson.
Before he left for his trip, Will successfully finished his water fast - he gives us all the details on the fast, so we're prepped and ready on January 9th-11th.
The water fast portion of this episode starts at 22:50.
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E-mail me: Connect@MikedUpPod.com2023-12-2851 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastHow to Safari Like Sir Richard Branson at Ulusaba Game ReserveKarl Langdon, general manager of Ulusaba Game Reserve, talks with Angela Hughes of Insider Travel Report about Sir Richard Branson’s private game reserve in South Africa. Comprised of Safari Lodge, Rock Lodge and Cliff Lodge, Ulusaba offers a family-friendly environment, surprise elements and immersive experiences. For more information, www.virginlimitededition.com/en/ulusaba.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.2023-11-2227 min
Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyFuture of Travel with Harley Davidson CEO Jochen ZeitzJochen Zeitz is a business leader, author, agent of change and the founder of Segera Retreat, the luxury lodge sitting on 50,000 acres in Laikipia, Kenya. At the young age of 30, he was appointed CEO of Puma where he turned the almost bankrupt brand into a global phenomenon. Years later, he followed his passion for art and conservation, and opened the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town (Zeitz MOCAA) and the award-winning luxury eco-lodge Segera Retreat. He also started the B Team with Sir Richard Branson bringing together entrepreneurs to create long-term, global impact. He currently serves as...2023-10-1257 min
The Mojo SessionsTaddy Blecher - Pioneering Free Tertiary Education in South AfricaDr Taddy Blecher is CEO of the Maharishi Institute and has pioneered the free tertiary education movement in South Africa. After co-founding the Branson School of Entrepreneurship with Sir Richard Branson, he raised over R500 million to support free access to post-secondary education so unemployed South Africans can access education and escape poverty. Named by Tom Peters in his top 5 most influential entrepreneurs in the world, Taddy is passionate about Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education to develop a student's full potential. He leads the Maharishi Institute, winning first prize in a global competition to find the world’s most pr...2023-07-291h 01
MASHSTARTUPEntrepreneurship Drives Impact - with Nwabisa Mayema (Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa)This is a conversation with Nwabisa Mayema, Strategic Partnerships Director at Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa. The Branson Centre is a venture studio that is changing business for good. They do this through venture building and venture investing. Learn more https://www.bransoncentre.co.za/
The Mashstartup podcast explores practical learnings and candid journeys of Africa's emerging entrepreneurs and creators. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing professionals with the purpose to drive insights and tactics to help you build what you believe in. Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in th...2023-04-1047 min
Dive In by OCEANOVATIONEP 5 - Nwabisa MayemaOfficially kicking off Season 2 with Elodie bringing yet another inspiring woman into the conversation, Nwabisa Mayema, the Strategic Partnerships Director at Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa.
Nwabisa, who describes herself as an entrepreneur for entrepreneurs, is a powerhouse in the South African innovation ecosystem. Nwabisa’s entrepreneurial journey started in 2006 and her passion always lied in connecting people, resources and opportunities for the greater good.
She plays a critical role at the Branson Centre following the spirit and mindset brought by @Richard Branson and continues to inspire key businesses with her uplifting approach that gu...2023-03-1333 min
The Sound of Accra PodcastQuitting Rat Race to Building a Stunning 7-Figure Watch Business x William Adoasi | S4 Ep.4This week, Adrian is joined by William Adoasi. He is a British-Ghanaian entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, philanthropist, vocalist and Fashion designer who is the founder and CEO of the innovative watch brand Vitae London.
He has an illustrative CV including being featured as one of Forbes’ 25 Leading Black British Business People To Follow. He has also been mentored by Billionaire Business Magnate Richard Branson. In addition, he was selected as a 2016 Virgin StartUp ambassador.
Vitae London watches have been sold in over 30 countries and have provided over 5,000 educational resources to underprivileged children across Sub-Saharan Africa.
2022-12-2852 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreCass Collier on Ocean InnovationIt is not everyday that you get to sit down with a Big Wave World Champion surfer. Cass Collier is a father, professional surfer and surfing coach. His surfing adventures - inspired by his father, Ahmed Collier - have taken him around the world. Cass brings his wisdom into this storyteller series for our Ocean Innovation Challenge.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Cass inadvertently captures the spirit of the Branson Centre’s approach of ensuring entrepreneurs are always part of a red-carpet experience. Cass has recently launched the Cass Collier Surfing Academy & Foundation so that he can prove th...2022-10-3136 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreKim Whitaker on Ocean InnovationNo storyteller series about entrepreneur-led innovation in the ocean economy would be complete without including an entrepreneur. Kim Whitaker started her first business at the age of 23. She has been an entrepreneur in the tourism sector and now enables other tourism entrepreneurs in South Africa.
Kim has witnessed the inextricable link between tourism and the ocean. She describes how consumers are driving ocean tourism activities and experiences that enable the well-being of people and the health of the ocean. As a result, Kim views ocean innovation entrepreneurs as trendsetters.
She reminds us that as individuals...2022-10-2626 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreKaren Bosman on Ocean InnovationDid you know that South Africa is the second largest manufacturer and exporter of luxury catamarans in the world? Did you know that 50% of South Africa’s agricultural exports leave by sea from the Western Cape? Did you know that fish is one of the top 20 exports from South Africa to the world? The ocean economy exists in South Africa.
Our latest storyteller is Karen Bosman, Head: Strategy and Advocacy at Wesgro. Wesgro is the tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town. The organisation drives investment into the ec...2022-10-2621 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreLindani Mchunu on Ocean InnovationLindani Mchunu’s journey with the ocean began when he was a young boy spending time with his grandmother who is a healer and used seawater as part of her practice. His respect for the ocean was fostered when he was a pilot with a bird’s eye view of its vastness. Lindani’s relationship with the ocean was solidified when he became a qualified skipper through the Royal Cape Yacht Club.
Lindani joins our conversation as the Marine Manager at the V&A Waterfront. There, he looks after all of the ship movement in and out of the...2022-10-2634 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreLynton Burger on Ocean InnovationEntrepreneur-led innovation must be enabled by access to finance in the form of investors. Innovation for a sustainable ocean economy needs impact investors who are passionate about the ocean. Meet Lynton.
Lynton is the Principal at Venture 4th Ocean Ocean Impact Fund - a deal-leading venture capital fund that invests in and supports ocean impact entrepreneurs. Whilst the topic of this episode isn’t focused on finance, it is fascinating to understand why Lynton would be involved in the ocean economy and how he found his way there. He tells us that the purpose of the fund is...2022-10-2315 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreZandile Ndhlovu on Ocean InnovationThe storyteller in this episode of our Ocean Innovation Challenge series grew up in landlocked Soweto. Yet, Zandile Ndhlovu is South Africa’s first black free diving instructor.
Zandile’s passion for the ocean and the conservation of the ocean is palpable and urgent. She is a budding filmmaker who is committed to documenting the magical beauty of the ocean whilst bearing witness to the ways in which humanity cannot keep its own out of the ocean.
She is a voice that challenges the assumptions we make about the ocean being for all. Zandile is not...2022-10-2324 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreSimone Smit on Ocean InnovationSimone Smit is no stranger to the Branson Centre’s podcasts (when you are done with this one, watch her break the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals down here). In the first of our series of stories within our Ocean Innovation Challenge, Simone gives us a glimpse into the trends she has seen around existing innovations in the Ocean Economy. She talks about a Blue Awakening and it is thrilling! Stay tuned towards the end of this episode and find out what Simone’s wishlist is for innovation for a sustainable ocean economy.
The United Nations Development Progra...2022-10-2323 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreTinyiko Mageza on Customer Experience Part 2Have you ever wondered if you could change the question “what am I selling?” to “how can I make your life better?”? Give a listen to our latest podcast with V&A Waterfront Marketing Executive, Tinyiko Mageza.
Tinyiko is a purpose-led marketer who consistently asks herself the question “am I adding value?”. This makes her a red hot and relevant guest to talk about Customer Experience. Whilst listening to Tinyiko, be sure to hear her thoughts on how Customer Experience intersects with Purpose, and is driven by People (purpose-led teams).
Tinyiko oversees the marketing for Africa’s mos...2022-09-2612 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreTinyiko Mageza on Customer Experience Part 1Have you ever wondered if you could change the question “what am I selling?” to “how can I make your life better?”? Give a listen to our latest podcast with V&A Waterfront Marketing Executive, Tinyiko Mageza.
Tinyiko is a purpose-led marketer who consistently asks herself the question “am I adding value?”. This makes her a red hot and relevant guest to talk about Customer Experience. Whilst listening to Tinyiko, be sure to hear her thoughts on how Customer Experience intersects with Purpose, and is driven by People (purpose-led teams).
Tinyiko oversees the marketing for Africa’s mos...2022-09-2610 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreCustomer Segmentation with Kgaiso Mokgethi Part 2Are you an entrepreneur who wants to understand your customers better? Give our latest podcast with Kgaiso Mokgethi, head of marketing at ClearScore SA, a listen.
We welcome Kgaiso Mokgethi to our podcast to talk about customer segmentation- a valuable marketing tool that can help a business better understand its customers.
She describes herself as an innovative and culturally aware marketing strategist, and she is currently the Head Of Marketing at ClearScore SA.
ClearScore is on a mission to help everyone achieve greater financial well-being, no matter their circumstances.
With Kgaiso...2022-09-2609 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreCustomer Segmentation with Kgaiso Mokgethi Part 1Are you an entrepreneur who wants to understand your customers better? Give our latest podcast with Kgaiso Mokgethi, head of marketing at ClearScore SA, a listen.
We welcome Kgaiso Mokgethi to our podcast to talk about customer segmentation- a valuable marketing tool that can help a business better understand its customers.
She describes herself as an innovative and culturally aware marketing strategist, and she is currently the Head Of Marketing at ClearScore SA.
ClearScore is on a mission to help everyone achieve greater financial well-being, no matter their circumstances.
With Kgaiso...2022-08-3110 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePartnerships with Antonette Benting Part 2Anyone interested in developing partnerships or improving existing partnerships should listen to this podcast.
The latest episode of our podcast features Antonette Benting, the Business Development Manager at Workshop 17, one of South Africa’s most recognisable co-working spaces.
She has spent many years in the co-working industry and brings years of experience in improving and building value-added relationships to Workshop 17.
Antonette's job is to build successful partnerships, and she shares how she does it.
She always considers whether she and her partners are aligned before entering into a partnership. And once th...2022-08-2108 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePartnerships with Antonette Benting Part 1Anyone interested in developing partnerships or improving existing partnerships should listen to this podcast.
The latest episode of our podcast features Antonette Benting, the Business Development Manager at Workshop 17, one of South Africa’s most recognisable co-working spaces.
She has spent many years in the co-working industry and brings years of experience in improving and building value-added relationships to Workshop 17.
Antonette's job is to build successful partnerships, and she shares how she does it.
She always considers whether she and her partners are aligned before entering into a partnership. And once th...2022-08-2112 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreCommunity with Velma Corcoran Part 2In this week's episode, Velma Corcoran, the Regional Lead for Middle East Africa at Airbnb, joins Nwabisa Mayema in our studio at Workshop 17.
Airbnb operates an online marketplace for accommodations, homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities, and it is driven by its communities of hosts, guests, and employees.
Because of her time at the company, Velma understands the importance of community. From her, we learn how Airbnb manages and engages with their communities and how they’ve managed to keep their communities going despite the devastation the pandemic has caused to tourism and hospitality gl...2022-08-0511 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreCommunity with Velma Corcoran Part 1In this week's episode, Velma Corcoran, the Regional Lead for Middle East Africa at Airbnb, joins Nwabisa Mayema in our studio at Workshop 17.
Airbnb operates an online marketplace for accommodations, homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities, and it is driven by its communities of hosts, guests, and employees.
Because of her time at the company, Velma understands the importance of community. From her, we learn how Airbnb manages and engages with their communities and how they’ve managed to keep their communities going despite the devastation the pandemic has caused to tourism and hospitality gl...2022-08-0512 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreInvestor Readiness with Rajiv Daya Part 2"What I would be expecting to see is that you have a very very acute or deep understanding of a problem you're looking to solve."
Season 2 of our podcast continues with Rajiv Daya, who sits down with Nwabsia Mayema to talk about investor readiness.
Rajiv started his career in management consulting and investment banking, before moving to Founders Factory Africa, where he now focuses on funding small and medium-sized tech enterprises.
From an investor's perspective, he shares with us what the key indicators are that an entrepreneur or business is ready for investment:2022-07-2216 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreInvestor Readiness with Rajiv Daya Part 1"What I would be expecting to see is that you have a very very acute or deep understanding of a problem you're looking to solve."
Season 2 of our podcast continues with Rajiv Daya, who sits down with Nwabsia Mayema to talk about investor readiness.
Rajiv started his career in management consulting and investment banking, before moving to Founders Factory Africa, where he now focuses on funding small and medium-sized tech enterprises.
From an investor's perspective, he shares with us what the key indicators are that an entrepreneur or business is ready for investment:2022-07-2215 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThrowback to AviaDev Africa 2017. Ato Girma Wake receives the lifetime achievement awardA real highlight of the event is presenting the Ato Girma Wake Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa. This year's winner was Sanjeev Gadhia CEO of Astral aviation and that episode is freely available on the podcast as episode 212. However, we couldn't resist dipping into the back catalog to release the interview AviaDev CEO Jon Howell did with Ato Girma back on stage in Kigali at AviaDev 2017. In this episode, you will hear Girma talk about the following: 🛫 His career journey 🛫 What he would have been i...2022-07-1526 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreAngel Investment with Lee Zuk Part 1"An Angel is an individual, generally who comes with money and networks and a bit of processes and ways they can help enable businesses. "
We continue our investment conversation with Lee Zuk, co-founder of Dazzel Angels, one of South Africa's first angel investment firms.
Dazzle Angles, a female-focused angel fund, was founded to increase the number of female investors in the country and to increase the number of investments in women-owned and operated businesses.
During the podcast, Lee clarifies what Angel investment is and how it differs from other types of investments such...2022-07-1010 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreAngel Investing with Lee Zuk Part 2"An Angel is an individual, generally who comes with money and networks and a bit of processes and ways they can help enable businesses. "
We continue our investment conversation with Lee Zuk, co-founder of Dazzel Angels, one of South Africa's first angel investment firms.
Dazzle Angles, a female-focused angel fund, was founded to increase the number of female investors in the country and to increase the number of investments in women-owned and operated businesses.
During the podcast, Lee clarifies what Angel investment is and how it differs from other types of investments such...2022-07-1010 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreChanging Business for Good with Wesley NobleChanging Business for Good is more than CSI or the social project or the trees you plant on Arbour Day.It’s about how and what you do every day in your business.
In our latest podcast, the Executive Director of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship SA, Wesley Noble, sits down with Nwabisa Mayema to talk Changing Business for Good!
Changing business for Good is at the heart of everything we do at the Branson Centre SA. But what do we mean by that? Changing business for Good means that not only are we purpose-led, bu...2022-06-2508 min
Look for StrengthEpisode 9: The Strength of PositivityEleni Giokos is a CNN anchor and correspondent, based in Dubai.Born in Greece and raised in South Africa, she has more than 15 years' experience working across TV, digital, radio and print media. One of CNN's most versatile correspondents, she joined the network in 2015.Giokos has interviewed heads of state including former South African President, Jacob Zuma and former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. Her list of business and economic interviews includes the likes of International Monetary Fund Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva; ECB president, Christine Lagarde; and Virgin founder, Richard Branson; as well as a 'who's...2022-06-2019 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreMarketing with Nthabiseng Makgatho Part 2“Can I Google you? That’s the first question because I think nowadays because we have that platform, if you tell me my business is so and so and how do I verify it as a consumer? I’m going to check Google, and if I can’t pick you up, I don’t know if you’re real, I don’t know if I should be giving you my money.”
Nthabiseng Makgatho is a marketer who has been very deliberate with the brands she has worked for, choosing brands that have a positive impact.
In this podcast...2022-06-1013 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreMarketing with Nthabiseng Makgatho Part 1“Can I Google you? That’s the first question because I think nowadays because we have that platform, if you tell me my business is so and so and how do I verify it as a consumer? I’m going to check Google, and if I can’t pick you up, I don’t know if you’re real, I don’t know if I should be giving you my money.”
Nthabiseng Makgatho is a marketer who has been very deliberate with the brands she has worked for, choosing brands that have a positive impact.
In this podcast...2022-06-1011 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreRichard Branson on Business as a Force for Good“If you try something you have a chance of succeeding and I found that by trying a lot of things in my life you know some have succeeded beyond my expectations and others have fallen by the wayside and it’s been a lot of fun in the process.”
Sir Richard Branson, the name behind the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, needs no introduction. In his most recent visit to Cape Town, he stopped by Studio 17 to hear about the Branson Centre's entrepreneurs and sat down with Nwabisa Mayema to discuss business as a force for good on our po...2022-05-2709 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreFintech with Buhle Goslar Part 2“People used to say data is the new oil and now I think you can extend that to fintech is the new oil, it’s driving economies, it’s changing the world, it’s changing livelihoods.”
In our latest podcast, Nwabisa Mayema sits down with Buhle Goslar, a technology operating executive and currently the Africa CEO for Jumo, to talk fintech.
Jumo is a banking platform that operates across emerging markets and gives many people access to finance for the first time.
Buhle is well versed in tech, and during the podcast, she expertly e...2022-05-2013 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreFintech with Buhle Goslar Part 1“People used to say data is the new oil and now I think you can extend that to fintech is the new oil, it’s driving economies, it’s changing the world, it’s changing livelihoods.”
In our latest podcast, Nwabisa Mayema sits down with Buhle Goslar, a technology operating executive and currently the Africa CEO for Jumo, to talk fintech.
Jumo is a banking platform that operates across emerging markets and gives many people access to finance for the first time.
Buhle is well versed in tech, and during the podcast, she expertly e...2022-05-2015 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreFinance with Barati MahloeleWe're back with another episode of In conversation with the Branson Centre. This second season of our podcast kicks off in Studio17, our brand new studio, with our first guest, Barati Mahloele.
Having worked in finance for the FMCG industry on multiple continents for years, Barati is now the Tiger Brand Venture Capital Fund Director.
In her latest role, Barati brings together her passion and purpose and works to alleviate the barriers that prevent entrepreneurs, particularly women, from accessing finance and unlocking their full potential.
In this episode, she discusses what finance means...2022-05-0618 min
The Jamaica Stock Exchange & YouJamaica & Ghana Unite: Possibilities for Investing in AfricaThe West has tried to alter our psyche, to make us believe that Africa is uncivilized and should not be desired. The truth has been discovered. For some of us, we have long known that this was far from being a fact. While for others still, the time has come for us to reclaim what has been robbed from us, that is our longing for identity and a sense of connection to the Motherland. What better way to establish such a connection than through wealth building. Let's contemplate how the capital markets in the Caribbean and the continent of...2022-03-1426 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreSimone Smit on the SDGs“So the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are part of agenda 2030 for sustainable development which was adopted by all UN member states in 2015, it’s called transforming our world."
Our latest podcast episode features Simone Smit, who is the Head of Exploration at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab in South Africa.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the development agency of the UN and focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals. While The Accelerator Labs specifically focuses on infusing innovation in everything they do to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs by re-dreaming the...2022-02-0417 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreInvestment with Sine Zulu"Impact is basically making the lives of people, the lives of Africans and South Africans better, and that can take the shape of giving them sustainable jobs. It can take the shape of giving them affordable housing, access to quality education, access to the internet even and also financial inclusivity; you know, giving people the tools in order to make their lives better."
Sine Zulu is an investment and finance expert at Ninety One, who specialises in impact infrastructure projects on the African continent.
With more than 12 years of experience in investment, she is well...2021-12-1014 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreBrand with Fiona Ross"I think the first thing is what is purpose? And so purpose is about really being clear on the role and meaning you want to play in people's lives. It's why we exist, why we are here on earth. What difference do we want to make? And Richard (Branson) had a lovely quote that if you're not making a difference in people's lives, you don't have a business."
If you're an entrepreneur struggling to find your purpose, this podcast is for you.
Nwabisa Mayema, Strategic Partnership Director at the Branson Centre, sits down with Fiona...2021-11-2612 min
The Character Network Presents: The Beginning of a Famous HeroBeginning of a Famous Hero: The Childhood Story of Entrepreneur, Adventurer, and Philanthropist RICHARD BRANSONPlease visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....2021-11-1901 min
None of Your BusinessFive Time World Champion DancerWinning SA's Got Talent. Working in the USA for a year. Dancing on stage with Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and more. Working in a taco truck. Becoming a World Champion. This one has it all. Tune in to hear the adventures of Eugene Baloyi in his career as a dancer. www.noneofyourbusiness.co.za LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/noneofyourbusinesspodPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/noneofyourbusinesspod/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@noneofyourbusinesspodTwitter: https://twitter.com/noyb_podcastPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/calvinbranson/Eugene's IG: https://www.instagram.com/r...2021-11-1523 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePartnerships with Nwabisa Mayema"I'm a big word nerd, so I think when we start thinking about partnerships, let's go back to the basics of what the word is, which is to partner, and so that already means that there is more than one side to the conversation, there's more than one player in the relationship. And then we start thinking about what good partnerships feels like; it's when there is good exchange, there's clear exchange and so in order to get to that place of good and clear exchange, it actually means that we have shared objectives and have alignment in terms...2021-11-1220 minNone of Your BusinessBattling Complacency as an EntrepreneurWe have some exciting news! The NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS website is live now. Checkout the link below and subscribe to the mailing list so that you don't miss any episodes or updates. Today's guest is Chris Watt-Pringle, the founder of a relatively new CBD distribution company. We talk about his mental struggles throughout his entrepreneurial career, and how he overcame these battles. www.noneofyourbusiness.co.za Chris' IG: https://www.instagram.com/_st_christopher_/ Root + Leaf: https://rootandleaf.co.za Root + Leaf IG: https://www.instagram.com/rootandleaf_/ Chris' Links: h...2021-11-0820 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePeople with Ayanda Mzondeki"Through the journey of entrepreneurship, I've learnt that tenacity is everything, and It's very difficult to be tenacious in achieving your goals as an entrepreneur if you are not living your purpose. That being said, if an organisation has a clear purpose and the leader of that organisation is aware of what that clear purpose is for that organisation. The people within that organisation will also be as clear in terms of that organisation's purpose and leader's purpose."
Nwabisa speaks with Ayanda Mzondeki, the founder and managing director of Liyema HR Consulting, a global HR consulting firm...2021-11-0519 minNone of Your BusinessFrom Soundcloud Rapper to Number One on iTunesWelcome back baby!!! None of Your Business. Season 2. LET'S GOOO !!!Today we have the bar-spitter himself, Stephen of Kent, on the show. He started his music career over a decade ago, and has been seeing the returns on his investment in recent years. We chat about the ups and downs throughout his career, and how to overcome the many hurdles faced in the music industry. Stephen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephen.of.kent/ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/za/artist/stephen-of-kent/1405184337Spotify: http://surl.li/anmfi LinkTree: https://linktr.ee...2021-11-0115 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreBrand with Pride Maunatlala“When people meet you, your product, your service, your staff, your employees or your leadership, they meet a brand! So, Brand is a way to create an identifier for them to connect with. So, that they can say ``wait that thing, that connection we made, that's the Brand.”
As the owner of ar.che.ty.pal, a personal branding consultancy, Pride Maunatlala lives and breathes, creates and curates brands. In this podcast episode, Pride talks brand, why it’s important and how to embed your brand with purpose.
According to Pride, embedding your brand with purpos...2021-10-2817 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreProduct with Tumi Sineke“People think, well I need to build my product first and then I will find my customers and I’m always trying to dissuade people from doing that because it actually starts with your customer. And it starts with customer discovery and so right at the point where you observe the problem and you think I may have a way to solve that problem, the next thing you do is you start speaking to people.”
Tumi Sineke describes herself as a cheerleader of others and loves to watch people grow and develop. She also serves as an Entrep...2021-10-2216 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreProcesses and Finance with Charlie Luzuka“Processes are really just the steps and actions that you do to get a desired outcome. Whether it is building a product or service, it’s just what are the key steps or actions that you need to do to get what you’re looking for.”
Charlie Luzuka is a partner at Dazzle Angels, an Angel Investing firm created to not only increase access to finance for women entrepreneurs, but also to give more women the chance to invest.
Her background as an accountant and consultant has taught her the importance of consistently executing the processe...2021-10-1220 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePlanning with Tamburai Chirume“Planning is really important! It either happens in your head or on a piece of paper, but either way, we all have a vision for our business, we all have a vision for our lives, but how do we get there?”
Nwabisa sits down to chat with Tamburai Chirume, the co-founder of ONEOFEACH, an African luxury brand based in Cape Town, about Planning in your life and business.
Tamburai, a second-generation entrepreneur, knows that goal-setting is important when it comes to planning and that you have to find the things around you that will help you...2021-09-2713 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreFood Waste conversation with Petro Myburgh"Food waste, in essence, is a resource, it’s something that holds mass and nutritional value, it’s meant for human consumption that then goes to waste.”
Petro Myburgh, is Senior Operations Manager at the V&A Waterfront, one of Africa's largest commercial precincts and Africa’s most visited destination. She oversees the cleaning, waste management and landscaping of the precinct; and also sits on the V&A Waterfront’s sustainability committee.
She believes biodiversity and natural resources need to be conserved for future generations, and the way commercial precincts deal with food waste is an importa...2021-09-2718 min
In conversation with the Branson CentreFood Waste conversation with Pavs Pillay“That’s how you have to look at things as a system and I always like to start off by saying if you are to ever do anything in the realm of conservation, sustainable resources, how you manage the planet, how you exist- someone’s behaviour has to change”
In this episode of our podcast, Nwabisa sits down to talk to Pavs Pillay, Behaviour change practitioner at the WWF SA.
Pav shares some alarming statistics regarding food waste and loss, hunger and food insecurity and the prevalence of childhood stunting in our country as a result.2021-09-2032 min
In conversation with the Branson CentrePurpose with Pride Mauntlala“Purpose for me is a living breathing journey of discovery of what I can contribute to the world, why I’m actually here, and that’s been so important for me because it doesn’t stop it, it evolves, it grows, it manifests, and it actually pours out into the spaces that I work, the work that I do and the people I’m around.”
Pride Mauntlala is a purpose coach with 18 years of experience connecting brands to purpose and profit.
Nwabisa sits down with Pride to chat about what Purpose means to her. Over the years, P...2021-09-1523 min
PUKfm 93.6What The Heck Happened This Week? 16 July 2021: Shoprite Employees Fight Looters With Oil and Branson Goes to SpaceWe know that life gets busy. That's why every Friday on the PUKfm Drive Show, we give you a recap of the most important news in South Africa and around the world during the week to keep you up to date so you can also speak about stuff at the weekend braai.2021-07-1602 min
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyVirgin Galactic takes off, South Africa unrest and countering violent extremismOn 11th July, billionaire Richard Branson joined Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed test flight to space. Billionaire Jeff Bezos will soon follow suit on the first Blue Origin crewed flight on July 20. Dr Malcolm Davis speaks with Dr Cassandra Steer from the ANU Institute of Space and College of Law to discuss this new era for space tourism and its potential implications.
The arrest of former South African president, Jacob Zuma, has sparked mass unrest in the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Research Intern Khwezi Nkwanyana speaks to Dr Ibrahim Abraham from the Australian National University about the recent vi...2021-07-1641 min
FIVE MINUTE NEWSViolence spreads to South Africa's economic hub in wake of Zuma jailing.Violence spreads to South Africa's economic hub in wake of Zuma jailing. GOP voting rights bill advances to Texas House floor after overnight committee hearing. Entrepreneur Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship.You can subscribe to Five Minute News with Anthony Davis on YouTube, with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Subscribe, rate and review at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and es...2021-07-1206 min
First Move with Julia ChatterleyUS regulators clash with Pfizer over need for a 3rd jab. Richard Branson readies for this weekend's space launch. From Asia to Africa, Covid cases rise sharply.Julia Chatterley is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!
Booster? Bewildered! Pfizer says it's time for a 3rd shot... the CDC & FDA say no. Billionaire blast-off! Richard Branson readies for this weekend's space launch. Delta disruption - from Asia to Africa, Covid cases rise sharply.
It’s Friday, let’s make a move.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-07-0947 min
Hidden Role: The Brains Behind Your Favorite GamesLeslie Scott invented Jenga!When inspiration strikes, how does someone take it from an idea to a success story? Learn from the extraordinary journey of Leslie Scott, from a childhood in East and West Africa to the inspiration for and development of Jenga and beyond. You can find Leslie Scott's games at: https://oxfordgames.co.uk/2021-07-0159 min
High Energy PlanetMimi Alemayehou: Climate Justice Means Africa Needs More Energy InvestmentThe former OPIC, African Development Bank and Black Rhino Group official tells Katie & Rose why she's frustrated with energy and climate finance double standards for Africa, how she would advise President Biden on climate & Africa, & why it's unethical to argue Africa must stay poor to reduce climate change impacts. Plus: Katie tells Rose why she's Amped Up about Richard Branson's Global Cooling Prize.2021-05-2127 min
Invest Africa InsightsMeet the Entrepreneur with Nwabisa Mayema, Strategic Partnerships Director, Branson Centre for EntrepreneurshipThis week on Meet the Entrepreneur we spoke to Nwabisa Mayema, Strategic Partnerships Director at the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship, about her advice to entrepreneurs, supporting impactful businesses and the importance of patient capital in emerging markets.
For more information about the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship: https://www.bransoncentre.co.za/
For more information about Invest Africa: https://www.investafrica.com/
2021-05-2026 min
The DOC and the GURUEP74: One of South Africa's most recognizable and charismatic media personalities - Jeremy MaggsJeremy Maggs – Is that your final podcast?
The man needs no introduction. Veteran TV news anchor Jeremy Maggs is without doubt one of South Africa's most recognizable and charismatic media personalities.
As the iconic face of eNCA News and the host of the massively successful TV gameshow Who wants to be a Millionaire, Jeremy is the media alchemist who turned the words “Is that your final answer” into a golden South African catchphrase. And that just happens to be the catalyst for the title of his recently published book My Final Answer.
In this episod...2021-05-0637 min
In conversation with the Branson Centre#ZeroWaste conversation with Sally-Anne Kasner‘In a circular economy there is no waste, there are only materials and flows. Waste entrepreneurs are going to be material managers in the future.’
Sally-Anne Kasner is a director at Circular-Vision and a #ZeroWaste Challenge advisory board member for the Branson Centre.
Nwabisa chats to Sally-Anne about how we can increase circularity in the system, a fundamental shift from our current linear approach. Their starting point is the question: what is waste? Sally-Anne defines it as man-made concept not found in nature. In nature, it’s a nutrient for new life but man has create...2020-12-0329 min
In conversation with the Branson Centre#ZeroWaste conversation with Lorren De KockListen as Lorren De Kock chats to Nwabisa Mayema about the circular economy and how she sees it as a regenerative model.
Lorren is one of our Zero Waste Challenge advisory board members and works in the circular plastics economy programme for WWF. The programme primarily focuses on policy, the business sector, and the consumer to drive the systemic change that is required. Instead of focusing on waste management, their focus is on what can be done ‘upstream’ in the value chain to prevent waste, and plastic waste specifically. This is what will drive long term change.
2020-12-0335 min
In conversation with the Branson Centre#ZeroWaste conversation with Rowan Le RouxLet’s talk trash with Rowan Le Roux, a Future-Fit Certified Professional, and Nwabisa Nayema!
An avid surfer, Rowan has always been aware of waste in the ocean environment, and it has been top of mind in his extensive career in sustainability.
Take a listen as Rowan and Nwabisa talk about the dirty game of waste and the opportunities it can present.
Most of our waste is a result of large-scale industrial processes, and it includes ‘unknown waste’ such as emissions, seepage and environmental contamination. The opportunity for entrepreneurs is questioning how to stop w...2020-12-0328 min
The Made to Thrive ShowFind Out Why SA’s Future Is Really Bright With Dr. Taddy Blecher and Consciousness Based EducationDr Taddy Blecher is a qualified actuary and pioneer of the free tertiary education movement in South Africa, having helped to create six free access institutions of higher learning, as well as inspiring the creation of two other institutions. He is the CEO of the Community and Individual Development Association and the Maharishi Institute which facilitates University education for unemployed youth from 11 countries in Africa. Dr Blecher is passionate about Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education developing the full potential of every student. As a result of his incredible work, over 14,250 unemployed South Africans have been educated, fo...2020-12-021h 10
In conversation with the Branson Centre#ZeroWaste conversation with Dr Linda GodfreyHave you ever considered waste as a resource? There was a time when waste was simply discarded, and never considered again.
As our awareness and conscience has grown, our thinking has shifted and the opportunity presented by waste has grown, especially for impact entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Nwabisa Mayema chats to Dr Linda Godfrey, Principal Scientist at the CSIR, and the manager for South Africa’s Waste Research, Development and Innovation Roadmap Implementation.
Take a listen as Prof. Godfrey shares fascinating insights about waste as a resource; that ‘circular economy’ is not a synonym for recycl...2020-12-0130 min
Seedpod87: Rowan le Roux - Business for goodAs part of my Foodnext conference series I had the privilege to interview Rowan le Roux, who has been involved in sustainable activities for over 15 years from ecological economic research, to environmental finance to being sustainability manager within a large plastic manufacturer. Rowan believes, wholeheartedly, in business as a force for good and in the role that purpose driven businesses can play in restoring environmental and community systems in South Africa. Rowan is currently Operations Director at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa where changing business for good is their businessI learnt a hell of a...2020-06-231h 07
Business growthHow business can help save South AfricaInvestec — Sir Richard Branson and Stephen Koseff discuss South Africa's current challenges, the need to reimagine education and how business can help government with issues like climate change. Read the full transcript2019-12-0300 min
Business growthSir Richard Branson on the power of purposeInvestec — Headlining the recent Business is an Adventure event, Sir Richard Branson spoke to South African entrepreneur Marnus Broodryk and Investec Co-Founder Stephen Koseff about the role business needs to play in society and shared ideas on solving South Africa's youth unemployment crisis. Read the full transcript2019-11-1500 min
RadEO#30 RadEO with Dean Carlson, Founder and MD of BrainFarmIn this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Dean Carlson, Founder and MD of BrainFarm. They talk about building a global company from a South African network and building networks and keeping connections. Dean shares how his team creates an extremely positive environment at their events by having the mindset of commitment to excellence. They also talk about BrainFarm’s exciting upcoming event, Sound Idea Sessions and breaking world records in partnership with a local artist, Percy Maimela.
Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dU...2019-10-0158 min
The Travel DiariesSir Richard Branson - Short HaulWhen it comes to travel, names don’t get much bigger than Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group. On this short haul (bite size) episode of The Travel Diaries, recorded in the bustling lobby of the new Virgin Hotel San Francisco, Richard takes us on a journey around the world, from the mountains of Morocco to the plains of Kenya - and even into outer space. Destination recap:Virgin Hotel San Francisco Menorca, Balearic IslandsNecker Island, British Virgin Islands Ulusaba, South Africa Mahali Mzuri, Ken...2019-07-2310 min
Rational RadioEskom chair joins MultiChoice; PIC’s Matjila cries foul; Zim politician treason charge; Branson space tourism IPOEskom chairman Jabu Mabuza has raised eyebrows for accepting yet another directorship instead of concentrating on fixing the power utility, which needs a government bail-out and its problems are believed to be the biggest obstacle to an improvement in South Africa's economic growth.
A lifestyle audit has failed to turn up evidence that Daniel Matjila, former CEO of the country's biggest fund manager, is corrupt, a probe into irregularities at the Public Investment Corporation has heard.
The independence of the South African reserve bank is back in the spotlight with its deputy governor Kuben Naidoo moving to r...2019-07-0906 min
RadEO#26 RadEO with David Jacobson from SYNAQIn this episode of RadEO Ross talks to David Jacobson, the managing director of SYNAQ. David shares his thoughts on different levels of delegation and they talk autonomy and putting the right people in the job versus micro managing. David talks about his experience and learnings of building a business with love and commitment.
Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY)
About David -
In 2004, he co-founded SYNAQ with a dream of bringing cloud computing communication services to the world using Linux and Open...2019-04-2444 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuGE Ep 29 [2014]: How Naked Wines CEO Parlayed His Work Experiences With Richard Branson Into an $85M Company Cheers to today's interview with Naked Wines founder and CEO Rowan Gormley. A native of South Africa, Gormely settled in the UK and helped launch Richard Branson's Virgin Money, and later Virgin Wines. In 2008, Rowan left to work on his 4th start-up, Naked Wines, and saw it grow to UK's fastest growing wine retailer by 2011. Here's how Naked Wines work: Customers invest $40 a month, pledged to independent winemakers who need capital and a wine market to connect with. In exchange, customers save 40% to 60% on all wines. Offers a 100% money back guarantee on wines you don't like. Gives away sa...2019-02-1930 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuGE Ep 29 [2014]: How Naked Wines CEO Parlayed His Work Experiences With Richard Branson Into an $85M Company Cheers to today's interview with Naked Wines founder and CEO Rowan Gormley. A native of South Africa, Gormely settled in the UK and helped launch Richard Branson's Virgin Money, and later Virgin Wines. In 2008, Rowan left to work on his 4th start-up, Naked Wines, and saw it grow to UK's fastest growing wine retailer by 2011. Here's how Naked Wines work: Customers invest $40 a month, pledged to independent winemakers who need capital and a wine market to connect with. In exchange, customers save 40% to 60% on all wines. Offers a 100% money back guarantee on wines you don't like. Gives away sa...2019-02-1930 min
Matt Brown Show - CLIPS!You Are A Continual Work In Progress- Caroline Ravenhall (Human Performance Specialist) Transformation. Real transformation isn’t a future event, it’s a present-day activity. The irony is that most people choose to stay the same and settle for the status quo and don’t challenge themselves to become more than what they currently are. If you don’t make a conscious choice to grow yourself every single day this can have a disastrous impact on your business, because your business can only grow to the extent that you do. Our guest today is Caroline Ravenhall, who spent the best part of a decade working closely with Richard Branson but despite...2019-02-1305 minMatt Brown Show - CLIPS!How To Become Something Different- Caroline Ravenhall (Human Performance Specialist) Transformation. Real transformation isn’t a future event, it’s a present-day activity. The irony is that most people choose to stay the same and settle for the status quo and don’t challenge themselves to become more than what they currently are. If you don’t make a conscious choice to grow yourself every single day this can have a disastrous impact on your business, because your business can only grow to the extent that you do. Our guest today is Caroline Ravenhall, who spent the best part of a decade working closely with Richard Branson but despite...2019-02-1301 minMatt Brown Show - CLIPS!Meditation, Clarity And Outlook In Business As Well As Life - Caroline Ravenhall (Human Performance Specialist) Transformation. Real transformation isn’t a future event, it’s a present-day activity. The irony is that most people choose to stay the same and settle for the status quo and don’t challenge themselves to become more than what they currently are. If you don’t make a conscious choice to grow yourself every single day this can have a disastrous impact on your business, because your business can only grow to the extent that you do. Our guest today is Caroline Ravenhall, who spent the best part of a decade working closely with Richard Branson but despite...2019-02-1305 min
On Purpose With Alex Beadon#035 – Meeting Richard Branson & My South African AdventureToday on the podcast Alex reflects on her recent trip to South Africa. She goes into depth on why she is there, what she's learned so far, and the importance of surrounding yourself with like minded people. You’ll hear her story about meeting Richard Branson and the insights she got from it. If you want to hear about the behind the scenes of her trip, this episode is for you. In this Episode, You'll Learn: Her daily gratitude practice. Why she has decided to stop putting herself last. Why you should stop taking advice from peop...2018-11-0535 min
Africa Business NewsBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-05-0805 min
Africa Business NewsBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Ma...2018-05-0805 min
African PerspectiveBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-05-0806 min
Africa Business NewsBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael JacksonOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Ma...2018-04-1305 minAfrican PerspectiveBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael JacksonOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-04-131h 37
The Digital Marketing Podcast by Exposure NinjaMarketing with a Cause: How to Make an Impact and Get on Richard Branson’s RadarInformation is king in the era we live in and customers are extremely aware of your business practices. As a result, cause marketing is becoming a trend. Now more than ever, customers do their research before buying, and their desire to make the world a better place may well be what makes them pick you over your competitor, if you so choose to address a societal issue as part of your business model. In this episode of the Exposure Ninja Digital Marketing Podcast, Head Ninja Tim chats with William Adoasi, Founder of Vitae London, a watch brand...2017-12-2130 min
Africa State of MindSir Richard Branson: Founder of the Virgin Enterprises EmpireOn this epic episode of Africa State of Mind, Lee Kasumba speaks to a legendary maverick entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson – founder of the Virgin enterprises empire about his biography, "Finding My Virginity" a follow-up book to 'Losing My Virginity". Lee also catches up with one of Branson’s mentees, Sophia Ike-Onu, the power woman behind online fashion retail startup, The5kShop. Follow Africa State of Mind on @AfricaStateMindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-11-2233 min
The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani BingwaWho's Hot Right Now - Sir Richard BransonOur #WhosHotRightNow guest is none other than business magnate, investor, philanthropist who founded the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Bransonwho spoke with #AfternoonDriveHost Bongani Bingwa this Friday.Sir Branson is in South Africa for Virgin Atlantic’s “Business Is An Adventure”. “Business Is An Adventure” sees Sir Branson sit in conversation with a panel of entrepreneurs to inspire entrepreneurship by sharing personal insights, in an invite-only intimate thought-leadership style event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-11-1007 min
The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥Ep.198 ~ 300 Clients, 71 Remote Employees, Increasing Ad Revenue and Cape Town ~ Kean GrahamOn this episode, we are joined by a good friend Kean Graham. Kean is the founder and CEO of MonetizeMore. MonetizeMore helps businesses optimize their ad revenue to its full potential. Kean shares with us how he built his business to have 300 clients and 71 remote employees. We will learn about how Kean manages his employees, important leadership lessons and decisions he uses and towards the end of the podcast, Kean will share some tips on how you can increase your ad revenue.
Kean was calling in from Cape Town, South Africa, so he also shares about why he enjoyed Cape...2017-04-0131 min
#FutureCEOsDean Jon Foster-Pedley – Henley Business SchoolIntelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — He lived one village over from Sir Richard Branson, became a hippie for a few years, and was an Officer in the Royal Air Force – how have these and other experiences assisted Jon Foster-Pedley in his development as a leader and now Dean of a top business school? Listen to this #FutureCEOs discussion to find out.2016-12-1500 min
African Arguments PodcastWere the Local Elections in South Africa the Beginning of the End of the ANC?Not least due to the underwhelming performance and controversial behavior of President Jacob Zuma, the ANC has experienced a historic defeat in last week's local elections. Together with Nick Branson and Nompumelelo Runji, we discuss the details of the outcome, analyse winners, losers and surprises and ask how the venerable could come back from this setback, if indeed it can.2016-08-0800 min
Listen to Free Audiobook in Fiction, Religious & InspirationalThe Ghost of Africa by Don Brobst | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Ghost of Africa
Author: Don Brobst
Narrator: James Foster
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-26-16
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational
Summary:
Together New York City surgeon Paul Branson and his wife, Nicki, had a dream: to help the people of the African bush. After Nicki's untimely death, Paul decides to honor her memory and carry on alone. In South Sudan, he channels grief into hope, caring for villagers and working to save Leza, a little girl with leukemia who has...2016-04-2610h 17Listen, Escape, Enjoy With Full AudiobookGhost of Africa Audiobook by Don BrobstListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 263195
Title: Ghost of Africa
Author: Don Brobst
Narrator: James Foster
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:18:56
Language: English
Release date: 04-26-16
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Fiction
Summary:
Together New York City surgeon Paul Branson and his wife, Nicki, had a dream: to help the people of the African bush. After Nicki’s untimely death, Paul decides to honor her memory and carry on alone. In South Sudan, he channels grief into hope, caring for villagers and working to save Leza, a little girl with leukemia who has ca...2016-04-2610h 18
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis GravetteDid you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to sell artisan products? Travis Gravette is a social entrepreneur, meaning he uses his entrepreneurship to make a social impact.
He began in the non-profit sector but today he buys artisan products from Africa and sells them in the US with his company Red Earth.
In this episode, Travis shares what a social entrepreneur does and how he does it, how to begin a nonprofit, and how to move into creating a fo...2015-06-2330 minHow Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business055: The Story Behind One of the World’s Biggest Charities (Scott Harrison)
Do you wish you were doing something more fulfilling with your life? Or maybe you want to make more of a difference right where you’re at. If so, then you’ll want to listen to today’s show and our guest, Scott Harrison.
Scott is the CEO and Founder of charity: water, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring clean drinking water to every person on the planet, but he started out as a club promoter. His is a story of incredible transformation. Join us as we talk about all of this and mo...2014-11-1840 minHow Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business023: How To Sell Products Online (Nathan Barry)
You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” But that’s not true when it comes to Nathan Barry, our 23rd guest on “How’d You Get Into That?”.
Nathan is a software designer who writes books about designing software, writing, business and marketing. He also owns and operates an email marketing company called “Convert Kit” and he has successfully authored and published three books. Today he talks about where he started and how he grew his business by changing course multiple times.
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N...2014-07-2938 minHow Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business014: How To Break Into The Tech Startup Industry (Ryan Delk)
Did you ever ask yourself: what’s the craziest thing I can do in this situation? If not, you might after listening to our guest for episode 14! He did and it paid off immeasurably.
Ryan Delk of Gumroad got his technology legs through an experience in Nairobi, Kenya and it all started when he asked himself that very question. Asking that question led to an internship in Kenya which helped him see tech start-ups were his cup of tea.
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Ryan, a native of Orlando Florida, was always interested in ho...2014-06-2640 min
I Love MarketingInterview with Sir Richard Branson - #25Virgin Unite is the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. They unite people to tackle tough social and environmental problems in entrepreneurial ways. As the overheads of Virgin Unite are covered by Richard and the Virgin Group 100% of additional donations go to the front line where they are needed the most, for example, to support young entrepreneurs in South Africa, or homeless teenagers all over the world, or to stop young girls from suffering with fistula. We support Virgin Unite, please get on board and do the same at http://www.VirginUnite.com. Still need to be...2011-07-0840 min
I Love MarketingInterview with Sir Richard Branson - #25Virgin Unite is the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. They unite people to tackle tough social and environmental problems in entrepreneurial ways. As the overheads of Virgin Unite are covered by Richard and the Virgin Group 100% of additional donations go to the front line where they are needed the most, for example, to support young entrepreneurs in South Africa, or homeless teenagers all over the world, or to stop young girls from suffering with fistula. We support Virgin Unite, please get on board and do the same at http://www.VirginUnite.com. Still need to be...2011-07-0840 min
Grab the Nub with Alex and KevinHeavy BertationOn this, the latest and greatest installment of the Nub, we discuss the Serene Branson incident, gang rape in Africa, and a spirited round of "Happy Mob or Angry Mob?" Plus, a peek into Kevin's diary.2011-02-2300 min