The BOMB Podcast

Verity Price, Toastmaster's 2021 WORLD CHAMPION in Public Speaking, takes us on an inspirational journey of how she discovered her calling and pioneered a new music business model. She helps us to understand depression is manageable and shares how people in the limelight can successfully deal with performance anxiety. You'll step away from this final episode of season one feeling empowered, refreshed and ready to take on 2022 - whatever it may hold.

In this episode we speak to the multi-talented, award-winning singer/songwriter, filmmaker, photographer and also - The BOMB Podcast's very own videographer - Charl Folscher - as he dives right into juggling multiple creative disciplines and how to focus on staying creative without your job becoming just another task to tick off the list! A MUST WATCH for every creative professional!

Be prepared to have your mind blown in this super insightful and paradigm-shifting episode with clinical neurologist and CEO of NeuroZone, Dr. Etienne van der Walt - who also happens to be an opera singer! We go deep, delving into the emotional, evolutionary and even societal functions of music. In a post-pandemic landscape - what does music have to offer the world and how does it impact the future?

This week we speak with private stylist and all-round inspiring human being Donna Kennedy-Meyer about the importance of having a professional image, yet at the same time balancing it with staying true and authentic. We also talk about tough times, God, spirituality and why you only wear 20% of what's in your wardrobe.

Alishia van Deventer lifts the lid on why you need good PR for your next album! It's not optional!

After winning on the hit television series BOER SOEK 'N VROU, René de Klerk teamed up with her co-winner Richann Brüssow and formed the music duo Reën, which took South Africa by storm. Their first single Vrystaat Vlaktes had - at the time of writing - nearly 1,5 million views on YouTube. In this episode we talk to René about following her passion and what it takes to make pursue a career in the music industry.

From a small village in the Eastern Cape to leading youngsters in the USA, artist and artist manager Thando Mtyhobile shares his inspiring story with us in this episode. Pursuing a career in music isn't an easy one - and as Thando points out, you need to respect the industry, build strong relationships, and keep focus!

In this inspiring episode we speak with actress, and now also singer/songwriter, Daniah de Villiers, about acting, scheduling her time, managing her social media safely, and her exciting journey into music.

In this jam-packed episode we unpack the ins and outs of the South African music industry with author of the ground-breaking book and music business bible - THE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC BUSINESS - Jonathan Shaw. As s policy creator at the level of government and university lecturer, Jonathan not only grasps the technicalities of the industry, but is also a record producer and music composer.

Following your calling isn't always easy. After more than 20 years in a congregational setting, creative director and producer Stephan Cloete still finds his faith and spirituality to be an anchor in his life and career. Join us as we delve into the tension between following your congregational calling and pursuing your own personal passion and also the joy that is found in working with people and making a difference in this world through music.