Creatives on Business

n this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Kenny Hughes (@kennyhughes_artist). Kenny is a touring South African Blues Rock Artist with an original, unique touch and approach to the genre. He is a Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist busy leaving his mark on the global music scene. Kenny and I chat about how he jumped into music full time, his shortlist of the best self help book, how he stopped smoking, and how skipping forms a part of his daily routine. 

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Mark Pyjama (@pyjamaplanet). Mark is the head of the Pyjama Planet Empire. A musician and audio enthusiast since the ripe age of 5, Mark now composes and produces music for not only himself, but other artists and branded clients.

Mark and I talk about crafting story using music and imagery and the best way to go about approaching new clients. Listen in to one of the best story tellers of the South African music industry. 

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Robyn Ferguson (@robyn_aia). Robyn is a passionate musician from South Africa who knows how to work hard and play hard! Known for her dynamic live performances and adept guitar skills with acts like Adorned in Ash and Sistas of Metal, Robyn has been flying solo the past 2 years with 3 powerhouse releases now under her belt. 

In this episode Robyn and I chat about the number one way to get good at anything, and how to move on up in the music industry. 

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Nina Zimolong (@nina_zimolong). Nina is an international Photographer. You’ll find her chasing the sun and spending summers in different continents. We chat about doing the work that makes you fulfilled, how to craft a photographic career that works, and her insight into getting published in Vouge. 

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Bernard Brand (bernardbrand). Bernard is a portrait and commercial photographer specializing in bold dramatic lighting and conceptual and experimental photography and lighting techniques. Listen in to how Bernard finds and KEEPS clients, photographs in some of the most interesting places in the world, and some badass morning routines.  

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Alex Shapiro (@someshap). Alex is a content strategist and a commercial, documentary, and, digital filmmaker based in Hoedspruit, South Africa. We chat about how content is changing to become more meaningful and our best failures.

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Leeroy Esbend (@agape_eulogy). Leeroy is a digital marketer, fashion enthusiast & influencer, founder of @editeur_plus, and the current Media & Communications Manager at South African Fashion Week. We chat about the current drive towards sustainability within fashion, the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had, and how you can influence the market.

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Adriaan Louw (@adriaanlouw). Adriaan is a qualified architect, self taught photographer, keen traveler and proud Land Rover owner. He believes in a multi disciplinary design studio and this has resulted in projects ranging from gourmet foods and craft beer to furniture or bespoke buildings. Our wide ranging conversation flows from selling jaffles at markets to architecture abroad.

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Kurt Schröder (@kurtspeaks). Kurt is passionate about the business of creativity. He is the manager of a little Ad Agency called Double Shift, which looks after the omni-channel marketing needs of its clients across a broad array of industries. Ever a sports lover, he has worked with some big brands before starting his own agency, including Nike, Salomon, Decathlon, Titans and more. Away from work, he is an experienced public speaker and storyteller, husband, dog-dad to two, bang-average golfer and an aspiring try-athlete. We chat about hiring your first employee and lessons on running an Ad Agency.