Watts Involved

NB: This Podcast deals with a subject that is taboo to many people.

On this episode I chat with Deon about his story and his hunt for a serial Peadophile.

This is a harrowing account of one man's fight to bring to justice the man who had abused so many young men.

There is something I witnessed the year I left high school. It has been more than 20 years since I resolved to forget it forever. And I did. Until now.

https://www.myonlystory.org/

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On this episode I chat with Gaynor about her business and we find out more about the world of virtual assistants. 

Gaynor has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to help and assist those wanting to become part of this lucrative industry.

ABOUT GAYNOR:

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I was born on the 21st of March 1975 in Kensington, South Africa, and, with the exception of a few years after I was married in 1996, I’ve lived here my whole life.

I went to school at Leicester Road Primary School and Jeppe Girls High where I matriculated in 1992 with a university exemption and half colours for chess (I was the captain of the chess team and was on the tennis team too).

After studying graphic design for a year, I decided it wasn’t for me and did a secretarial diploma at the then Germiston Technical College (in which I obtained a distinction in Information Processing, a fancy name for typing).

I always had an entrepreneurial flair. During school I sold artwork through advertising in the Top 40 Music Magazine, for R5 a piece! (Lots of drawings of Michael Jackson were done at the time!) I also worked part time in the local Checkers.

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On this episode I chat with Ross about data privacy and the storm in a teacup that is WhatsApp.  We also look at Telegram and Signal and discuss the implications of WhatsApp for business.

Ross specialises in data protection and information security, raising awareness and educating staff on the human aspect to what can, and does, go wrong in data protection. As an international speaker, facilitator, and consultant, Ross demystifies technical, security, and legal topics to make them accessible at all levels of the organisation.

He started as a paperboy in 1999, perhaps subconsciously influenced by the video game of the same title… His skill improved with practice (both at video games and real life), and his love for games saw him move into the field of IT. He then moved through a range of technical positions, with a brief dalliance in software development. Since then, Ross has spent numerous years in strategic management for a multitude of multinational software companies.

Ross has a particular passion for data privacy, having been a victim of identity theft and seeing first hand the impact of data breaches on both individuals and organisations. He aims to help organisations manage their data effectively, avoiding the pitfalls they may not be aware of.

His “happy place” is the intersection between business, technology, and people. He has a passion for helping companies get the best out of their business process and technology, all while improving the way that teams of people interact with these systems and each other. Ross loves simplifying the mysteries of technology and enabling people across the business spectrum, be it via speaking, training, or consulting.

Ross holds a Masters Degree in the Management of Technology and Innovation, is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and is an EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). He is a past National President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA), and is a Professional Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

On this episode I chat with Terrence about the importance of financial planning.  We talk about when the best time to start your planning is and what to do if you have left this planning a little late.

See a bit more about Terence below,

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨: Help busy parents secure their children's future through personalised financial planning.

https://www.terencetobin.co.za/

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On this episode I chat with Abdullah about his book Disruption Amplified, We touch on various aspect of the change wrought by Covid and look at how tech and our changing world impacts every aspect of our lives.

Abdullah is the Chief Executive Officer of ‘The Strategists’ – a leading strategy consulting firm that helps governments and corporates craft competitive future strategies. He serves as faculty at GIBS and programme director for the Harvard Senior Executive Programme for Africa.

Serving on the board of General Electric in South Africa, Education Africa and The Collective Genius. Abdullah previously served as Executive: International at Rand Merchant Bank as well as partner and co-founder at Frontier Advisory. He is also the co-founder of a leading motor industry disruptor. He led the team that crafted the 2017 – 2030 Gauteng Economic Development Strategy with the Premier and Executive Council. He also led the 2017 Mauritius Competitiveness foresight strategy.

https://www.averachia.com/

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On this episode I chat with Zain about the miracle plant Moringa, we look at where the plant is from, how it is grown and the potential health benefits of the plant.  We also chat about Zains passion for community upliftment and his desire to help communities become self sustaining.

We round off with a chat about the guest house he runs on the Moringa farm and the Moringa tours he does for both local and international visitors.

You can drop him an email at [email protected]

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On this Episode I chat with Grant about the property market in SOuth Africa, what it means for first time home buyers, What the prospects are for Landlords and some trends for 2021.  We also chat about whether this year is a good time to snap up some property deals in the distressed property arena.  

We chat as well about another of his businesses Epic South Africa which is a platform for education and coaching entrepreneurs, it's well worth a look.

https://epicsouthafrica.com/

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On this episode I chat with Dr Anne Biccard author of Saving a Stranger’s Life.The Diary of an Emergency Room Doctor

Fair warning this book will make you laugh and cry, and you will not walk away from it without a newfound respect for our frontline health workers.

 Anne Biccard has worked as an emergency doctor in Johannesburg for more than 30 years. It is a job that is both terrifying and thrilling, where death can be outwitted by skill and quick thinking, and the pressure eased by dark humour. The coronavirus, however, has added another dimension of fear. In this heartwarming and at times hilarious memoir she recounts some of the cases that have burst in through her doors, such as the woman who mistook her Dettol for beer and the man who tried to run down his cardiologist. There is sadness, too, as she remembers the patients who didn’t make it. Above all, she writes of the camaraderie and dogged determination of health workers holding fast in the face of the Covid-19 nightmare as they battle, every day, to save a stranger’s life.

https://jacana.co.za/product/saving-a-strangers-life-the-diary-of-an-emergency-room-doctor/

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On this episode I chat with Shaun about Humanity SA,, what it is and what they do.

Humanity is an innovative company driven by the human element at the heart of every business. It is leading the way employees can experience work today, by building tangible relationships between companies and their most important asset, their workforce. 

Humanity aims to bring positive change with every interaction an employee has with their employer. Every meeting, project, team-building exercise, strat-co and ex-co, should be a cohesive experience where growth, happiness and purpose are key outcomes. 

It’s only through such a lens a company can see REAL ROI.

https://humanitysa.co.za/

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On this episode I chat with Marlene about her journey in the make money online space. We chat about Kindle digital publishing and low content book creation. We also chat about her course Passive Income Publishing.

If you are interested in creating a side hustle or are working on multiple streams of income this could be for you.