Five 2 Nine

Five 2 Nine

By Five2NineBusinessEntrepreneurship
Download on the App Store

Five 2 Nine episodes

  • Episode 7: Marisol Candles
    Marisol Candles is a small business based in Stellenbosch and is owned the sister duo Erin & Mitchel Walls. They started the business in their kitchen for fun, and soon, it took over their entire apartment. The main motto of Marisol is "Celebration & Representation." They believe their candles serve different purposes for those who purchase them; whether it be empowerment, representation or something as simple as it just being a beautiful candle. They take client satisfaction very seriously; they ensure every candle sold is one they would be proud to buy.
    In this episode we spoke about the value of partnership, social media, vegan candles, how this business started, and how these sisters believe their business benefited from lockdown. Lekker luister! Liefde, Elmé & Margo.
    39 min
  • Episode 6: Elvis Brew
    Does the name Jan Adriaan Hoogendyk ring a bell? Probably not. But the Jan's alter ego, Elvis Blue, is definitely a household name in the South African music industry. After his big win on the reality television program, Idols SA, he has taken the industry by storm. In this week's episode, we talk to this people person, musician, coffee-lover, family man, and pro-side-hustler. In 2020 he and his wife took the leap and opened a coffee shop in the garden route, overlooking the George airport. And so the story of Elvis Brew started. Elvis is kindhearted and deeply cares about his staff and customers. Friendliness is something this artist does not lack! Join the adventure. 
    Liefde, 
    Elme & Margo
    36 min
  • Episode 5: Ashwin Arendse
    Ashwin Arendse is a poet, writer, all round creative, hustler and do’er.
    In this episode we’re in conversation with our friend and fellow alumni drama student, Ashwin Arendse, about his debut poetry collection, Swatland. Ashwin is one of the first students to finish his masters degree in creative writing in Kaaps at Rhodes University.
    Ashwin is also a pioneer as he uses an Arabic simbol to indicate the rolling 'R' of the Malmesburry venacular in his work. We talked about the magic of simplicity, the beauty of Kaaps, woodworking, dedication and his horse Ameerah. There is also a surprise in this episode – Ashwin recites some of the poems in his poetry collection.
    Enjoy!!
    53 min
  • Episode 4: 101 Cups
    It all started with a challenge that Natalie de Bruyn thought up while at university. Fast Forward 4 years and 101 Cups was born in partnership with one of her customers Kristin Marie! In this episode, the FIVE 2 NINE team goes to Stellenbosch to hear how the idea behind the beautifully painted ceramic cups of 101 Cups came to be. We played games, ate zoo cookies, and appreciated art. Natalie and Kristin share their stories of making logos, branding themselves as artists and creatives, their views on the sustainability of pre-orders, and the importance of friendship and collaboration. Don't take life too seriously...always make time for a little bit of fun and games!  
    Please visit our Instagram and Facebook pages to see images of some of the artwork and visuals we talk about in this podcast. 
    https://www.instagram.com/five2nine_podcast/
    https://www.facebook.com/Five2NinePodcast
    Liefde, Elmé & Margo
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 3: Macramé for You
    Beaura Jacobs is a trained wardrobe assistant, standby, and supervisor. She has worked on many well-known South African films and theatre productions. During the 2020 lockdown, the theatre and film industry came to a halt, but Beaura is not one to sit still. In this episode, Elmé and Margo visit Beaura in her flat in Stellenboach to discuss how her side hustle, Macramé for You, came to be. We chat about the plant hangers,  macramé designs, Facebook marketplace, naming your price, the value of handcrafted products, being creative and red wine ...lots of red wine. Lekker luister!
    Liefde Elmé & Margo
    55 min
  • Episode 2: Coffee at Justice.

    Justice Shamba is the friendliest barista you will ever find! Justice was born in Zimbabwe but came to South Africa to find greener pastures. This is where he discovered his passion for coffee and people. He has devoted his life to this art form and his brand. In 2020 he opened his very own takeaway coffee shop. The FIVE 2 NINE team stopped by his coffee window on a busy afternoon in Stellenbosch to hear the story of how Coffee at Justice came to be. We talked about trusting your dream, following your passion, human connections, and being yourself. Justice is the embodiment of kindness and we all know a little bit of kindness goes a long way... happy listening. Liefde Elmé & Margo

    54 min
  • Episode 2: Coffee at Justice
    Justice Shamba is the friendliest barista you will ever find! Justice was born in Zimbabwe but came to South Africa to find greener pastures. This is where he discovered his passion for coffee and people. He has devoted his life to this art form and his brand. In 2020 he opened his very own takeaway coffee shop. The FIVE 2 NINE team stopped by his coffee window on a busy afternoon in Stellenbosch to hear the story of how Coffee at Justice came to be. We talked about trusting your dream, following your passion, human connections, and being yourself. Justice is the embodiment of kindness and we all know a little bit of kindness goes a long way... happy listening.
    Liefde Elmé & Margo
    56 min
  • Episode 1: Twee Vellies

    In this episode, we chat with the musician Herman Kleinhans and his life partner Maryke Steyn. Herman is an Afrikaans singer and Maryke used to work in a dental lab. They are, however, very familiar with hustling and bustling, starting something from nothing and takings risks.  During the lockdown, they opened Twee Vellies, a fast-expanding shoe shop in the Eastern Cape. We talk about music, love, vellies, birthday- festivals,  partnerships, lockdown habits, and the importance of a braai! Herman and Maryke were open and kind and willing to share their knowledge, triumphs, and failures on our very first episode of FIVE 2 NINE. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we did!

    Liefde Elmé & Margo

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 0: 'n Nederige begin/ A humble beginning

    Get to know us! In this episode, we share the start of the FIVE 2 NINE'S story. How did we get here? En wat nou gemaak? Included in this bonus episode are the reactions to our podcast from family and friends. We reminisce, plan ahead, and dream big. Lekker, lig, snaaks en niks opgetof nie. Welcome to the FIVE 2 NINE podcast. Put your seatbelt on... en sit jou masker aan... it is going to be one crazy ride. 

    Liefde Elme & Margo

    24 min
  • Welcome to Five 2 Nine
    The wait is over. We are done teasing. This is it... FIVE 2 NINE PODCAST! Shedding light on the hustles and side hustles of creatives, freelancers, small businesses, and young entrepreneurs. This lekker podcast investigates the modern trend of not having a conventional 9-5 but rather a FIVE 2 NINE.
    Liefde, Elmé & Margo.
    2 min

About Five 2 Nine

From the publisher's feed

A podcast run by two millennials shedding light on the hustle of creatives, freelancers, small businesses and young entrepreneurs. Investigating the modern trend of not having a conventional 9-5 but…