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Seedpod episodes

  • 13: Nic Heinamann - Let's talk regeneration
    With the Constitutional Courts landmark ruling allowing all South Africans to cultivate and use Cannabis in the privacy of their own homes, we chatted to Nicholas Heinamann, founder of the non profit Afristar who recently produced a documentary on this subject - Cannabis “the Peoples Plant. He joins us in the seedpod to chat all things regeneration, sustainability, and the advantages of hemp use.
    1 hr 21 min
  • 12: Gina Flash - Living your purpose courageously
    MENSCH Founder Gina Flash joins us this week to share her remarkable story. Gina is a change maker in the truest sense and works to help others and empower those less fortunate for the betterment of society as a whole.
    MENSCH brings together Jewish people working and volunteering in social development, social entrepreneurship, education, and academia for the benefit of communities outside of their own.
    It was clear during our conversation how purpose-driven Gina is. Ingrained in her is the drive to help others and empower those less fortunate for the betterment of society as a whole.
    1 hr
  • 10 - Mandy Myerson: Bring the change by being it
    In this episode, we are joined by Mandy Myerson, founder of Human Waking.
    For the past few years, Mandy has undergone a spiritual and professional metamorphosis having first made her name in the art world.
    Her own awakening inspired her to start her new company, or as she refers to it, a revolution that encourages people to become more conscious consumers and to forge a stronger connection to the planet they inhabit.
    Mandy’s courage and passion inspired us throughout this thought-provoking conversation. I hope you enjoy.
    1 hr 13 min
  • 09: Marc Rogatschnig: What makes a leader?
    In this episode we are joined by Marc Rogatschnig. Marc is a a renowned consulting psychologist to leadership teams around the globe, public speaker, and author.
    His company, Tidal, helps individuals and organisations shift their beliefs and shape their own behaviors towards higher performances.
    Marc is a leader in the truest sense. From his school days and throughout his professional career, it was clear that he was ideally suited to a leadership role.
    From shifting the behaviors of his school peers, to advising his clients, Marc’s leadership approach has always been to facilitate conversations with the people around him in order to empower them to think differently and enact sustainable change.
    1 hr 11 min
  • 08: Tatum Prins: The adventure of a lifetime
    In this episode, we are joined by Tatum Prins, a world-renowned endurance and adventure racing athlete. Tatum was one of, if not the top female athletes in her field, competing in some of the toughest events we have ever heard of. Her ultimate challenge however has been the journey of becoming a mother.
    She has since co-founded Mountain Runner, an events company that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle while enjoying the awe-inspiring scenery that South African trails have to offer.
    Tatum’s story is one of triumph over tremendous obstacles. Physically she has endured things we couldn’t possibly fathom, like a non stop 410 km trail race, while she has also had to balance the inevitable routine of a domestic lifestyle since giving up racing full time.
    1 hr 9 min
  • 07 - Justin Maxwell: The authenticity of expression
    Episode 7 of Seedpod features an illuminating conversation with Justin Maxwell, founder of the Muizenberg Festival. Justin is a practicing Sangoma, a life coach, a thinker, activist, and one of the most interesting people we've had the pleasure of sitting down with. He made us think, and we know he will make you too.
    1 hr 27 min
  • 06 - Alex Peel: A closer look at consumption
    Alex Peel is the owner of the Organic Route store in Hout Bay. Her passion for healthy food is matched only be her dedication to promoting the well-being of those on the lower rungs of the food production ladder. In this frank discussion, Alex helps us unpack the nature of food production in South Africa, and why we need to look deeper in how we consume our products.
    44 min
  • 05 - Justin Bonello: Orchestrating an ecological symphony
    In this episode, we are joined by South African filmmaker, chef and television personality Justin Bonello. Amongst other things Justin is best known for starring in his own cooking and travel show, Cooked. But there is so much more to him than that.
    Justin is a passionate advocate for food and its environmental impact and believes that a fundamental shift is needed in society with regards to our relationship with the food we eat.
    We will be exploring Justin’s history, his vision for South African food entrepreneurs, as well as unpacking his new endeavour, the neighbourhood farm project.
    1 hr 15 min
  • 04 - Janna Kretzmar: Impact, Courage, and Community
    In this episode, we sit down with Janna Kretzmar. Janna is the founder and director of the The Earth Child Project NGO.
    Earth Child Project works with underprivileged kids teaching them yoga, meditation, gardening and life skills. Janna is a long time mediation practitioner and is a qualified yoga instructor.
    We’ll be unpacking her story, why she does what she does, and what motivates her to keep inspiring a new generation of young leaders through the Earth Child Project. Enjoy!
    1 hr 11 min

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Seedpod is a podcast dedicated to the people shaping our world through social entrepreneurship, sustainability and design. We started this project in the hope of exploring unique perspectives on…