In this episode we get to chat to Carrie Pratt who currently runs the Nexus Leadership Programme at GIBS Business School. She was first involved in bringing awareness of the anti-apartheid struggle to oversees organisations, and since then continues to work towards helping people better their perspective of, and interactions with, the world and people around them.  

You can reach out to Carrie and start a dialogue via email; [email protected]

In this episode, Alfi and Steph take a different approach to the conversation by answering a listener’s question regarding big and small corporates competing in a fast moving world of design and innovation.

Kyle Goetsch is a professional photographer based in Cape Town who captures landscapes across Southern Africa in some of the most visually striking ways imaginable. We engage in a heap of topics relating to the creative process of photography, how he conducts his tours and workshops, and of course some of the shots he chasing (and the importance of having your secret locations too!). 

Be sure to follow Kyle on instagram and TikTok, and check out everything he has to offer on his website

Kimberley Taylor is an entrepreneur whose software led her to the creation of Loop, a delivery-management software, where she has slowly grown her team over the last five years. Kim’s shares some inspiring stories she has from along the way.

Find out more about Loop here https://www.loop.co.za

Nikki Symons is a designer turned creative entrepreneur. After enjoying some time in the design and advertising world, Nikki now runs a Cape Town online-based cake shop where she and her team design aesthetically appealing cakes far beyond the scope of a conventional bakery. We talk about an array of topics: the importance of branding, creative expression as a business owner, and growing out of feedback.

Explore Nikki and her team's incredible creations on their website and instagram

Manyehlisa is a sport journalist who focuses on basketball throughout the African continent. Steeped in passion for the craft of writing, Manyehlisa shares the story of what inspired him to start his own website and publish his articles, as well as how to maintain journalistic integrity and cope with negative feedback. Be sure to keep up with Manyehlisa’s latest pieces on his website https://thebigtipoff.co.za

Irene Porres is an edrepreneur - someone in the business of education - and Principal of Mitra Academy, a learning institute whose vision is to implement a new way of learning/teaching that strides far away from the characteristics of traditional schooling. Irene explains why this type of institute is essential, some of the challenges the academy has faced, and how they are constantly improving the system.

Find out more about Mitra Academy on their website

Lauren is currently a Design Director for Superside, and also the Owner and Creative Director of her own agency Soap + Stone. We get to chat to Lauren about everything from working in an Advertising agency compared to freelancing, just how intense agency life can get and how to balance the other aspects of your lifestyle. We also get Lauren first-hand take on gender disparity in the workplace, how she's overcome it, and how the playfield is levelling for future generations. Lauren also leaves us with a look into her leadership style and some advice for anyone interested in joining an agency.

Find out more about Lauren and Soap + Stone on linkedin

Ivo works in the typeface industry, specifically focussing on the marketing and creative side of producing fonts as the Managing Director for Fontwerk. We chat to him about his journey through the font industry at various companies, what it's like to compete in an industry with tech giants, as well as a closer view on some of the critical and creative decisions that have to be made when producing a font. Ivo also shares some tips and tricks he's learnt along the way. 

Explore all the of the amazing typefaces Fontwerk have to offer on their website