Meet Tam Maharaj, the founder and CEO of Mlk Communications 🏢, who is currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Communication.

With over 21 years of experience, she has built her career on one key principle: delivering the highest quality results.

Tam’s journey began as a journalist at some of the largest publishing houses, where she worked for over 12 years on major titles. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into audience segmentation, effective writing and creative storytelling.

She later transitioned into corporate communications, where she honed additional skills in strategy, customer experience, marketing, social media strategy, brand strategy, and public relations—winning two awards at each corporate role she undertook.

In her current role as the head of Mlk Communications, Tam offers integrated marketing and communication services, focusing on generational and consumer research.

Outside of her professional life, she is a dedicated wife, mother, and sports and fitness enthusiast.

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Meet Katlego Thulare, an ordinary South African who loves to tell extraordinary stories. 🇿🇦 With 16 years of experience as a Senior Copywriter, Katlego has worked on some of the most exciting campaigns for brands like Valpre, Nedbank, Capitec, Shield, and even your faves Mrs. Balls and All Gold Tomato Sauce! 🍅🔥 But that’s not all! His greatest achievement?

Overcoming the pandemic hurdles and self-publishing his first book: Welcome to South Africa - Jou Ma Se Boek!

Launched in December 2022, Katlego sold out his entire first print run by the end of 2023!

This coffee table book brings the extraordinary life of an everyday South African to the forefront in a fun and relatable way

If you're looking for a unique gift, Jou Ma Se Boek comes in a beautiful A4 hardcover format, paired with an enamel cup, and packaged in a premium box—perfect for gifting yourself or a loved one!

Order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/dTcu3BKK 🚚

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Meet Thabo Tsolo, a game designer and the CEO of SpaceSalad Studios, a multi-award-winning indie game studio based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

With a deep passion for storytelling, Thabo crafts immersive narratives inspired by his surroundings.

He collaborates with a talented team to push the boundaries of game design, creating captivating and meaningful experiences that resonate deeply with players.

🎮✨ Notable games from SpaceSalad Studios: Hot Bunz: A 2D platformer where players control Buttopians, an alien race that twerks through obstacle courses in the Booty-Lympics to collect coins and compete in local PvP matches.

🍑🎮 Doba Dash: A 3D combat racing game that educates and entertains youth about recycling and climate change, inspiring them to become champions in the fight against global warming.

🌍 🏂 P.O.O Week (Point Of Order): A political satire game based on South African historical events, where players pick their favorite characters to create a coalition to fight the main boss. This game is a collaboration with the legendary Zapiro.

🗳️🕹️ There are many more games for you to explore here: www.spacesaladstudios.com 🌐

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Meet Lwazi Basholo, the driving force behind Shyft Africa at Standard Bank South Africa and a leader in digital innovation.

He’s dedicated to creating fintech solutions that empower financial inclusion throughout Africa.

Balancing his career with an MBA and a love for 5-a-side soccer, Lwazi is a true example of leadership in action.

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Meet Dzunani Mikhari, a self-taught SEO expert with over ten years of experience in the field.

Throughout his career, he worked extensively in paid search, paid social, website development, content creation, and SEO, ultimately choosing to specialise in technical SEO.

He has gained valuable insights from both agency and corporate environments, providing him with a well-rounded perspective. Recently, he launched an SEO YouTube channel, where he is currently the only person in South Africa discussing this subject.

His goal is to dispel the misconception that SEO is difficult and confusing and is often treated as an afterthought. He aims to highlight its true value, establish himself as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the field, and build his name as a brand.

Meet Alroy Ndhovu, a true jack-of-all-trades in the world of digital media design, marketing, and UX/UI. With experience as a facilitator at Digify Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering youth with digital skills and job opportunities, Alroy is passionate about making a difference.

Check out Digify Africa: https://digifyafrica.com/

But that's not all – he recently launched DejaMedia, a dynamic consultancy company that specialises in digital media, marketing, and design.

DejaMedia is all about helping businesses stand out in the digital landscape through strategic branding and marketing solutions.

In our discussion with Alroy, we explored several key points:

Living Purposefully: Alroy shared insights into his journey of living with purpose. Demystifying UX: He addressed common misconceptions surrounding UX and its true essence.

Creative Journey: Alroy recounted his background and evolution as a creative professional over the years.

DejaMedia Launch: He touched on the recent launch of his company and its unique offerings.

Digify Africa: Alroy shed light on Digify Africa's mission and its significance in empowering youth.

Mental Health and Resilience: Alroy discussed the importance of mental health and overcoming challenges in his professional journey.

What’s Next: Lastly, we explored Alroy's aspirations and plans for the future.

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We had a young chat with Veli Phasha, a talented filmmaker/DOP originally from Johannesburg, Tembisa, now living in Cape Town.

This episode marks Veli’s third time joining us on the TMC Podcast, with a previous episode remaining unreleased due to technical issues. Veli opens up about his current life, exploring his walk with God in the realm of Christianity, and his evolving career path.

He delves into his transition from photographer to dynamic filmmaker/DOP, unpacking the intricacies of his role in the production process.

Veli brings a wealth of experience, having contributed to notable projects such as the KFC "So Good" advert, the South African Netball team's World Cup campaign, and his involvement in the production team for the Maxhosa fashion show, among other personal endeavours. So, grab your favourite snacks and drinks, settle in, and allow Veli to unpack his story.

Another fun and insightful episode of the TMC Podcast with Paballo Mokwena?

In this episode, we had a chat with Pblo as they unpacked their story and the distinctive perspective they bring to the realms of film and creativity.

Paballo also shares the hurdles and triumphs encountered while transitioning from grand-scale productions to personal passion projects.

Themes of courage, strength, and the artistic nuances behind the captivating short film, "Equilibrium," take center stage.

Paballo also gives valuable insights into mental health and the significance of collaborative efforts in the creative process.

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I had nothing left in me| Equilibrium short film | Mental health | Pabalo Mokoena | TMC Podcast S2E9

Meet Palesa Tshabalala, a South African teacher living in Taiwan. She's not just passionate about teaching; she's also an author, singer, dancer, and podcaster 🇿🇦 🌍🔥

We had a fascinating chat about culture shock, tackling challenges, food, loneliness, and mental health.

Palesa even shared insights from her self-published book, "The Big Fat Man: Ndebele Book," and some unique stereotypes some people have about Africans, "In Africa, you eat rocks." 📚🌍

During her short visit home, Palesa shared a funny story about a taxi ride that took her to Alexandra Township on the way to the TMC studios. 🚕😂

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Meet Masentle Siwela, an Agile Business Analyst at BDO, a digital marketing skills trainer with Meta Boost, and the founder of Consult the BA.

🔹 Agile Business Analyst at BDO

🔹 Digital Marketing Skills Trainer with Meta Boost

🔹 Founder of Consult the BA YouTube channel

Masentle is no stranger to the world of digital marketing and business analysis. She's shared her expertise and insights with thousands of small business owners through engaging talks and workshops at Digify Africa.

But that's not all! She's also been on a mission to empower the next generation of digital marketers. Masentle recently led an award-winning 10-week boot camp supported by Meta, where she trained and certified 60 Digify Pro graduates to become Digital Marketing Associates and Community Managers.

Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the world of agile business analysis and digital marketing right here. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on the notification bell so you never miss an update!

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