Impact.co
Season 1
by Tafadzwa Ndlovu
For this episode, I am joined by Alexandria Procter, the CEO and co-founder of DigsConnect. In a thrilling episode we discuss the following: Growing Up and the winding journey to entrepreneurship Some Tips on how to start something meaningful (future and current entrepreneurs, this one's for you!) Some of her favourite DigsConnect Marketing campaigns The foundation and purpose of DigsConnect in the greater South African Landscape Do remember to subscribe to the Podcast! Why not let us know how you found the episode by giving us a review? impactfulconversations.co.za #ImpactfulConversations
In Episode 22, I am thrilled to be joined by Kutlwano Tshekiso Kepadisa. He is a musical genius with talents in directing, singing and playing various instruments. He is the Artistic Director and Founder of the Makhanda Kwantu Choir. He is also the Assistant Director of Music for the Makana Choir School - Cathedral of St Michael and St George whose rise has been featured on SABC recently. He is also the Choir Director at Graeme College. Kutlwano is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics and Music from the University Currently Known as Rhodes. We have a wide-ranging discussion on: His Journey into Music - and the bumps along the road The birth of his passion and volition The Arts Benefitting our Society and the role that institutions have to play Enjoy the episode! Please remember to subscribe and share!
In this episode of #ImpactfulConversations, I speak to Prevlen Rambalee - a digital engineer and author of the book, Street Smart Skills for Your Corporate Career. Prevlen and I discuss some of the lessons he has learned in his studies and career, as well as how he ran a little business as a youngster - selling socks, t-shirts and peanuts. We also discuss his passion for building leaders, and the impact that mentorship has had on his life; before discussing some of the key digital skills that we need in this day and age. Sign-Up for our Street Smart Skills Course here Please remember to subscribe and share! #ImpactfulConversations
In Episode 20, I am thrilled to welcome Melvyn Lubega into the virtual room. Melvyn is an Actuary by training and is an experienced technology entrepreneur and business executive, who has built businesses that serve customers across the world. He is also a referenced thought leader and invited speaker both abroad and locally on digital transformation, disruptive innovation, the future of the workforce, as well as business strategy. Melvyn is a Rhodes Scholar and a founding executive and current Director of Go1, a world leader in online training that has been recognised on both the Deloitte Fast500 list of the world’s fastest-growing companies as well as the Disrupt100 list of the world’s most disruptive companies. He is also a non-Executive Director of Adcorp Group. Melvyn and I discuss the following: His journey through his studies, from Actuarial Sciences to working in the corporate world and then studying further The journey to finding Go1 Technology and Innovation in Africa's Future, with a particular link to the African Union's Agenda 2063: A Prosperous Africa, based on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. Do subscribe to the channel to stay up to date with the latest content! Check out the Impactful Conversations Street Smart Skills for Your Corporate Career Course: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/courses/streetsmartskillspart1 #ImpactfulConversations #DigitalTransformation #SustainableDevelopment
I’m extremely excited to be joined by Dale Herbst on the next episode of Impactful Conversations. Dale is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of That Food Guy — a proudly South African publishing company that strives to publish unique food narratives from local and international talent. He is a Creative Director, Brand Strategist, Broadcast and Digital Marketing Specialist who works with brands, companies and entrepreneurs to construct cohesive brand journeys from ideation to execution. Dale has extensive experience in the Media Industry, starting out as a Line Producer for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘Open Varsity’. He then worked as a Media Strategy and Project Consultant at the Media Consulting Group (MCG). He has also been a Series Producer for ‘Your Perfect Sishebo’ before becoming the Executive Producer of Something’s Cool. He, whilst doing this, was the Brand Manager and Strategist for J’Something. Currently, Dale is the Global Brand Director for Delicious Festival and the Founder and Chief Creative Officer for That Food Guy as well as the Founding Director and Creative Publishing Executive for That Food Guy Publishing. Dale and I talk through the following: His Journey in the Media Industry The birth and purpose of That Food Guy Building an Authentic Brand for your Company Remember to subscribe to the Podcast! We'd love to hear from you on how you found the episode. Get in touch by filling out our feedback form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact #ImpactfulConversations
On Episode 18, I am thrilled to be joined by Foyin Ogunrombi. She is a freelance fashion, lifestyle and beauty writer, makeup artist and content creator at FoyinOg.com. She holds a BBusSci Marketing Management Degree from the University of Cape Town, and she is an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellow. Foyin has extensive experience in various posts and positions. She has interned at Seventeen Magazine SA, Superbalist and Urban Decay Cosmetics. She has worked as a Social Printer at NIFTY250 Printing, as a Freelance Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan SA and as a Fashion & Beauty Writer at Superbalist. She is currently the Director of Solo Online PTY Ltd. This is a company which offers Fashion, lifestyle and beauty writing, content creation and makeup artistry services. It is the home of FoyinOg.com and FacesByFoyin Makeup Artistry. Foyin and I talk through: Her Journey through her Career in the Beauty, Lifestyle and Fashion Industry The Future of the Beauty and Fashion Industry in Africa Being an Influencer in the Beauty and Lifestyle Industry Subscribe to the channel to keep up to date with the latest content! How did you find the episode? Why not take 30 seconds to give us some feedback by filling in our form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact #ImpactfulConversations #Beauty #Fashion #Lifestyle
For episode 17, I am joined by Danielle Weakley. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, Men's Health and GoHustle. Danielle has over 20 years experience in the media industry, initially working as a writer and editor. She now oversees strategy, marketing and creative content for print, digital social media, influencers and live events for two wellness and fitness brands as well as a female-focused empowerment and entrepreneurial platform. Danielle and I will be speaking on the following topics: Her Journey through her Career - from studying political science to starting in writing and then moving across to strategy. Fitness, Fashion, Health and Wellness - and the role the industry is playing in destigmatizing mental health. Changes in the Magazine World in 2020 - and how we foresee this playing out in the years to come. Remember to subscribe and share with a friend! We'd love to hear from you on how you found the episode! Take 30 seconds to fill out our feedback form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact #ImpactfulConversations
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adriana Marais, the founder of ProudlyHuman. She is pioneering new frontiers in research and technology for a resilient future resilient future on Earth, Mars and beyond. She has recently visited the Antarctic interior and the Oman desert on location scouts for Proudly Human’s Off-World Project. Adriana is a Director at the Foundation for Space Development, an initiative of which is Africa2Moon, Africa’s first mission to the Moon, to inspire the youth of developing nations, in particular, Africa, to “Reach for the Stars” through education and science. She is also a member of the South African DHET Ministerial Task Team on the 4th Industrial Revolution, Faculty at the SingularityUniversity and Duke Corporate Education, and an astronaut candidate with the Mars One Project. In this episode we talk through: Her Journey through her studies and what inspired her to keep on learning The birth and work of Proudly Human, the OffWorld Project and Life on Mars Our Future in Technology and Science in South Africa and the approach we need to take I hope you enjoy the episode! We'd love to hear from you on how you found the episode; why not take 30 seconds to fill out our feedback form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact Remember to Subscribe to take a look at the latest content! #ImpactfulConversations #Education #Science #Technology
I am thrilled to be joined by Venencia Mhonde, an Account Manager, Master of International Business holder, Model United Nations Delegate and Author. Venencia and I discuss the following: The Art of Business and People (and building your personal brand) Being the Olivia Pope (The Fixer) of your world Women Empowerment in Business, Society and Education We'd love to hear from you on how you found the episode! Take 30 seconds to fill out our feedback form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact Enjoy the show! Do subscribe to the content, like the video and share with your friends and family! #ImpactfulConversations impactfulconversations.co.za
In this episode, I interview Ayanda Nyathi. He is a news anchor and journalist, and a familiar face and voice on your TV and radio stations. Ayanda and I discuss: His growth through his studies, and some of the difficult decisions he had to take Some misconceptions about the life of a news presenter and journalist Being in News in the time of COVID-19 We'd love to hear from you on how the episode impacted you! Why not give us some feedback by taking 30 seconds to fill out our feedback form: https://www.impactfulconversations.co.za/contact Head on over to the website to also find some of our other amazing episodes! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest content! #ImpactfulConversations