In this episode we chat to author, executive coach, mentor, leadership specialist and conference speaker., Phil Tsvangira about where leadership starts, building the right foundation at home and discovering ones purpose in order to lead effectively. It was amazing to see Phil's passion for leadership and how he pours all his efforts into developing and deploying leaders to the world for current and future generations.

In a time where there is great economic difficulty it is vital that we create foundations of structure and discipline to raise a generation of future leaders that will have a positive impact on their community and countries for years to come.

In this episode we chat to world renowned artist Chris Reid about proving doubters wrong, developing ones skill and the elements that go into effective story telling. It was enriching to see the lens to which Chris views his work and his own personal journey. The constant quest for innovation and development has to be admired, to a point where he intentionally includes roadblocks in his processes to make him a better artist. Doing all of this while still feeling like a kid when he paints

"The art of creation is where I get the most enjoyment."

In this episode we chat to Mash about the reality of starting a business, the preservation of tradition and the importance of self belief in anything that you put your mind to. It was encouraging to see how the concept started from a grassroots approach and how the elements of traditional are embedded in the processes of Very Tsonga.

The passion for traditional exposure to educate and begin conversations has to be admired.

We had the privilege of speaking to Yoshi San from Japan, Without knowing how to speak a word of English through his dedication, hard work and entrepreneurial mindset, he has transitioned from working as a business consultant at IBM into owing a multinational company that has branches in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and soon to venture into Africa.

This is an episode not to be missed, where he shares some of his personal journeys , how he is helping the Japanese entrepreneurs to grow, and some of wisdoms through all these years, Truly inspiring.

We had the privilege of chatting to Gordon Graham, Ironman announcer and contestant, about the emotions and journey of completing an Ironman through the eyes of the average contestant.

We highlight the creation of an 'ironwill' and how we can adopt the same mindset in all aspects of our lives, whether it be personal, business or community.

Gordon also discusses failure, and how it can be used in a positive and constructive way to accomplish your long term goals

Entrepreneurs and organizations face challenges from all fronts daily, it is crucial that we develop and maintain an 'ironwill' to never give up but focus on 4 main pillars Gordon highlights:

1.) Seeing the possibility of the goal

2.)Committing to the goal

3.)Preparation for the goal

4.)Execution

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In this episode we chat to Sunette Petersen about starting again from scratch, empowering women and the never give up attitude that has seen her create success wherever she goes.

One highlight that was extremely inspiring was her belief in integrity. How powerful it can be in creating a vision and culture both personally and professionally. It literally is the glue that holds everything together.

In this episode with Mmulue Pityana we discuss her journey in which Nandikwa Dolls was conceived, what they stand for and discovering her WHY in life.

Her outlook is positive, collective and rooted in a deep understanding of ones very existence. It is encouraging to see how passionate she was about bringing a strong meaning and message through the Dolls.

Its not just a doll, its courage, self confidence and cultural representation.

In this episode we chat to Sibusiso Vilakazi from Pure Valley Juice, a producer of local fruit juice, about having a deep desire for being an entrepreneur, throughout his life.

This ultimately pushed him to start with what he had inside his mom's kitchen. It is refreshing to see how Sibusiso looks to encourage entrepreneurship within local communities together with involving them in Pure Valley Juice operational environment.

Its not just a bottle of juice, its passion, community enrichment and a positive outlook on life.