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In this episode, I chat with Terry about her book White Trash My Year As A High-Class Call Girl. This is an incredibly raw and real account of a year in the life of the author. In my opinion, a book that took incredible bravery to write and is a must-read. About this book: Raised during the Rhodesian bush war and immigrating to SA at the age of 11, Terry is shaped by a white culture that is racist, unstable and deeply divided. Her childhood is bizarre as adults around her insist on living...

In this episode, I chat with Phakamisa about his latest book entitled Native Merchants The Building Of The Black Business Class In South Africa. This is a fantastic book and has a look at history not many of us are aware of. Dispossession of fertile, mineral-rich land is correctly repeated as the root cause of the economic precarity of Black people in South Africa. Colonial wars are rightly foregrounded but in a way that frames black people as having existed outside of the organised...

In this episode, I chat with Allen about his younger days and his roller coaster journey through life as he starts the restaurant chain we all know and love. So join Allen Ambor on a rock ’n’ roll ride through the restaurant business and pioneering days of franchising in South Africa. Allen's exuberance for life and exacting management style shines through on every page of this memoir of a man who went from being a hippy waiter to opening the first Spur in 1967 and growing it into an empire...

On this episode I chat with Wahbie about his latest book Nation On The Couch, this is a fascinating interview as we discuss the psychology of South Africa. About Wahbie: Wahbie Long, PhD, is a senior lecturer and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychology at UCT. He is a Mandela Mellon Fellow of the Hutchins Center at Harvard University, a member of the American Psychological Associations Task Force on Indigenous Psychology, and the 2016 recipient of the Early Career Award of...

On this episode I chat with Marc about an incredible project and book that he has release called In Good Company. About Marc: I am a visual artist, storyteller and portrait photographer, working with brands and leaders to create standout imagery. Our creative agency specialises in conceptualization, photography and digital art to both local and international clients. Look out for the In Good Company book, a celebration of South African culture and features 32 greats including Thuli...

On this episode I chat with Johan about his latest book Our Long Walk To Economic Freedom. It must be said that economics scare me and I have never really been able to grasp the various aspects of economics. So when I came across Johan's I was a little hesitant to read it. Boy am I glad I did, Johan uses catchy chapter titles and explains things in an easily digestible manner. Well worth a read. How did Einstein help create Eskom? Why can an Indonesian volcano explain the Great Trek? What...

On this episode I talk with Ralph about his latest book The ANC's Last Decade. Ralph is an incredibly humble man with a keen political eye in his book he talks about the decline of the ANC and how it could potentially transform South Africa Ralph Mathekga is one of SA’s leading political analysts. He taught politics at the University of the Western Cape and worked as a senior policy analyst at National Treasury. He is often quoted by local and international media and comments regularly on...

On this episode I chat with Ali about some of the Myths around Covid and the various vaccines.

On this episode I chat with Tracy about her accident, her becoming a quadriplegic and her journey to date, we also discuss her book Brave Lotus Flower Rides The Dragon. From Tracy: It is difficult to imagine what I had to overcome in a tough and often lonely journey. At the age of 28 my life was turned upside down when a horrific road accident left me a quadriplegic, paralysed from the neck down. My life as an athletic, marathon-running young mother and teacher was abruptly shattered....

On this episode I chat to Luyando about his childhood, growing up in the apartheid era and how he went on to become one of South Africa's first black architects. His journey to Berlin and subsequent return to South Africa. He is also the co author of a fantastic book called Get out of your mind Lessons on embracing difference from South Africa and beyond This dynamic change management offering from a Robben Island freedom fighter-turned Berlin architect and a pioneering global change...

On this episode I chat with Jonathan who is one of the founders of Hypernova Space Technologies. We chat about the innovative solution that they have come up with in regards to small satellite propulsion. Hypernova Space Technologies builds cutting edge electric propulsion for small satellites. Their plasma thrusters are based on over a decade of research & development in vacuum arc thruster...

On this episode I chat with the visionary Mic Man, Mic is a storyteller, futurist, entrepreneur and speaker on how exponential technologies can help to #futureproofAfrica. I believe that the future will be abundant, as the convergence and potential of exponential technologies increase and their price gradually drops to zero. This will ultimately democratise numerous industries and improve the lives of all. After completing his honours degree in scriptwriting, directing and producing film...

On this episode I chat with Luthando about his journey from being a young boy full of hope and aspirations to his ending up in the infamous detention camp known as Quatro. This is a true account of his journey and how he was able to overcome the adversity in his life. Luthando Dyasop’s memoir starts with an account of his young life as a black artist in apartheid South Africa. He eventually joins uMkhonto we Sizwe, the banned ANC’s military wing. Soon he falls out of favour with the powers...

On this episode I chat with Daniel about his roots, growing up and his journey to become a successful venture capitalist. In The Billionaire Mindset, Daniel explains what this means and how to adopt this life-changing mindset yourself. He shares his secrets of success, including how to access capital, where to find the right people to help you reach your goals, and how to free your mind from self-imposed limitations, so that you can also think like – and eventually become – a...

On this episode I chat with Lorinda about her journey and the building of her company Inspireware. We talk about her passion for education and her love of technology and how her various offerings can benefit learners and corporates. We also talk about how corporates can get involved with an amazing CSI initiative that she has. https://inspireware.co.za/ https://wattsinvolved.co.za/ https://davidwattsblog.com

On this episode I chat with Dave about what his company Trend Forward has been up to in the last year. We also chat about an incredible concept which he and his team have brought to life in the form of a virtual mall. Above all Dave is an inspiration and a relentless innovator. https://www.trendforward.co.za/ https://wattsinvolved.co.za/ https://davidwattsblog.com

On this episode I chat with Leigh about what The School Of Rock is, what they do and their plans for expansion. https://locations.schoolofrock.com/claremont https://wattsinvolved.co.za/ https://davidwattsblog.com 8EtOKVdedu246j1oWbu9

On this episode I chat with Ayabonga about his journey and the launch of his book The Economy On Your Doorstep. In my opinion this is a must read for every South African entrepreneur and manager. https://traceymcdonaldpublishers.com/product/the-economy-on-your-doorstep-by-ayabonga-cawe/ https://wattsinvolved.co.za/ https://davidwattsblog.com

On this episode I chat with Landi about her journey, her passion and we have a look at who and what the mysterious Okkie is. "Over the years, in working with many great Coaches, I've noticed that even though they are BRILLIANT at coaching their clients, they don't easily establish credibility and authority when reaching out to NEW clients. Some of the best coaches in the world are poorly positioned, use non-accredited content and end up totally discouraged. Until Octopus Certified Coach™, a...

On this episode I chat with Mike about his journey, his passion, his writing and businesses. Previously Chairman of Rock Your Life which has been part of the Clinton Global Initiative since 2008, building self-sustainable villages in India Patron of the Happy Family Orphanage in Siem Reap Cambodia My objective is to inspire the No#1 team of conscious leaders on earth through the Circle of Excellence Group and its associated companies. In doing this I believe everyone deserves PROSPERITY |...