A podcast by the Nelson Mandela Foundation about Freedom. In 1994, South Africa became a democracy, an event that is often credited for ushering in freedom for South Africa. However, there are many significant residues of Apartheid that remain - in our globally unmatched levels of inequality, the persistence of racism and sexism, and many other areas. In the ’freedomafter’, what have we done to gain the freedom that we have, and what must we do to gain more freedom? In this series, we speak ...
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Advertising Week Co-Founder and Chairman Matt Scheckner sits down with Great Minds from all walks of life from across the globe.
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In July 2021, South Africa was confronted with the most emphatic indicator of social discontent in the post-democratic dispensation. Within a period of a little over a week starting on the 8th of July, about 350 persons lost their lives, tens went missing with some still yet to be found, and thousands were injured. R50 billion was estimated to have been lost to the economy as a result of the violence. Since July 2021, the country has struggled to make sense of what happened and we have refer ...
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This is a show where we talk art and art processes. It's typically an interview format, where we talk to different artists about their journey.
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 9.30. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
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EP306: Professor Verne Harris, Acting Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation
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On this episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome Professor Verne Harris, Acting Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Verne Harris has been the archivist for the papers of Nelson Mandela since 2004, as Head of the Memory Programme at the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory and Dialogue. Before that, he had worked for So…
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On this episode of Great Minds we’re pleased to welcome Chris James of The Burrito Brothers to the show. Chris discusses the rich history of The Burrito Brothers band, as well as what they’re up to now.By Advertising Week
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Ep 142 | Carolyn Steyn talks about the 10 year Anniversary of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela.
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Greetings, World What an honor it is to sit down and converse with Carolyn Steyn, the visionary founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela. As we reflect on the past decade of this incredible initiative, Carolyn shares with us the heartwarming stories of Nelson Mandela and their meaningful encounters. From these cherished moments, Carolyn was inspir…
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Being Green - 10 May 24_Wood vinegar a natural plant growth booster and pesticide
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Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.…
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Ep 141 | David Mann talks abt his debut anthology | Once Removed | being n #art critic n lots more
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Greetings , World Today I sit down down with Johannesburg-based writer, art critic, and journalist David Mann. His debut collection of short stories, titled 'Once Removed', is the topic of our discussion, a work that draws from his unique experiences and observations within the art world. David shares his insights on how he conceptualized this book…
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EP311: Bosko Milekic, Co-Founder and CPO, Optable
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In early 2020 Bosko Milekic co-founded Optable with the goal of re-architecting digital advertising in the post-cookie world. Prior to Optable, Bosko co-founded AdGear, an advertising technology platform that was among the first ad platforms to integrate real-time bidding protocols. He has spent close to 20 years developing advertising technology, …
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EP310: Debbie Wosskow OBE, Entrepreneur, Investor, Co-Chair of the UK’s Invest in Women TaskForce
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Debbie Wosskow OBE is a multi exit entrepreneur, board advisor and investor, now focused on diversity, health and wellness and economic empowerment. She is co-founder of WJV LLP, the boutique investment and strategic innovation firm that supports and empowesr female founders by connecting female run and diverse VC’s with investors focused on purpos…
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Ep 138 | Philani A Nyoni talks abt his Epic Poem n latest publication The Testament of Black Jesus
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Greetings World I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the talented and multi award-winning poet and writer, Philani A Nyoni. We delved into the depths of his latest publication, 'The Testament of Black Jesus', an epic poem. Philani shared with me the intricate processes that went into crafting such a powerful piece of literature, his sour…
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Ep 139 | Nolan Stevens gives us a walkabout Concrete Cocoon | Sifiso Mkhabela Solo exhibition.
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Greetings World Welcome to Asisebenze Art Studio, where the vibrant energy of Johannesburg's inner city is captured in the form of contemporary art. Today, we have the privilege of taking a closer look at Sisfiso Mkhabela's solo exhibition titled "Concrete Cocoon", curated by Nolan Stevens. As we enter the exhibit, the hustle and bustle of the city…
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Ep 140 | Sonia Jackson Myles talks about The Sister Accord Foundation n its Launch in #SA
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Greetings, World Today I sit down with Sonia Jackson Myles, the CEO and founder of The Sister Accord foundation. Sonia is in Johannesburg, South Africa to launch the South African chapter of her foundation. But her journey to this point was not an easy one. Sonia shares with me the challenges she faced in leaving her full-time job to pursue her dre…
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Being Green - 03 May 24_Bamboo toilet paper a greener option
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Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen…
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EP309: Alda Abbracciamento, President, Global Groupe Client Lead-Walmart at Publicis Groupe
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On this episode of Great Minds we speak with Alda Abbracciamento, President, Global Groupe Client Lead-Walmart at Publicis Groupe. Alda’s mission: Drive business growth through creativity among big brands, startups and non-profits. Build partnerships across organizations that inspire collaboration to deliver integrated marketing and technology solu…
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EP308: Claire Singer, VP Partnerships, Condé Nast
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On this episode of Great Minds we’re pleased to welcome Claire Singer, VP Partnerships at Condé Nast. Claire walks us through her amazing career, with quite a few interesting stops and stories along the way.By Advertising Week
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Being Green - 26 April _ BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob take environment minister to court
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Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated the…
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EP307: Jennifer D’Alessandro, Head of Ad Sales and Marketing, Future Today
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Jennifer D’Alessandro brings over 20 years of experience to her role as Head of Ad Sales and Marketing at Future Today, a video distribution and technology company that operates hundreds of OTT channels on connected TV platforms. Jennifer oversees the ad sales marketing department, leads the U.S. sales team in direct and programmatic partnerships s…
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Being Green - 19 April 24_Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company, Growing Paper, which not only hand-manufactures paper from paper waste, but also infuses it with seeds so you can “plant” it after use.By Glynis Crook
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EP305: Emma Lacey, Senior Vice President EMEA, Zefr
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Emma Lacey is Senior Vice President EMEA at Zefr, where in her two years with the company she has helped position Zefr as the leading technology provider for brand safety and suitability across Meta, TikTok and YouTube in the region. Prior to joining Zefr, Emma spent 15 years’ building successful commercial teams across the advertising industry, in…
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On this episode of Great Minds, we welcome Andrea Pezzi, Chairman of MINT. Andrea walks us through his amazing and diverse career, from DJ to MTV to present, with many interesting stops along the way. Please note that at the time of this recording, Andrea was CEO of MINT but is now Chairman.By Advertising Week
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Ep137 | Rehana Obaray talks abt her two self published books, trauma , mental health n ghost writing
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Greetings World Today, i spoke to the incredibly brave Rehana Obaray, a self-published author from Cape Town. Our conversation was nothing short of eye-opening and inspiring as Rehana shared with me her personal journey of overcoming trauma and gender-based violence in her life. Through her words, I was able to understand the depth of pain and stru…
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Being Green - 12 April 24_World Travel Market Africa
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to World Travel Market Africa sales manager, Penny Fraser, and marketing manager, Olivia Gradridge, about how seriously the tourism industry is taking the negative impact it makes on the environment.By Glynis Crook
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EP303: Amy Williams, Founder and CEO, Good-Loop
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Amy Williams is the founder and CEO of Good-Loop, the purpose-led advertising platform that makes it easy and profitable for big brands to do good, at scale.Working with the world’s biggest advertisers, including Nike, Unilever, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and L’Oreal, Good-Loop’s ad formats drive engagement and build brand love while donating millions to c…
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EP302: Consuelo Vanderbilt, CEO and Co-Founder, SohoMuse
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Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, seventh generation descendant of shipping and railroad tycoon, Cornelius Vanderbilt, is an American singer, composer, songwriter, designer, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur. At a young age, Consuelo studied with famous singing teachers such as Ron Anderson and Seth Riggs and went to Italy and studied music in Fie…
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Being Green - 05 April 24_Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium about the incredible work done by its foundation in the field of ocean research and conservation and the beach clean-up it is holding at Surfers’ Corner, Muizenburg, on Saturday morning. Time: 9h-12h. Bring along gloves and a bucket to collect the…
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Kicking off season 5 of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome actress, comedian, producer, and writer, Susie Essman back to the show.By Advertising Week
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Ep 135 | I sit down n chat to Kabelo Sebolai abt #ai n how its changing everything
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Greetings, World Today I'm meeting with my good friend, Kabelo Sebolai, n entrepreneur and my neighbor. We have known each other for years and have always admired each other's work ethic and passion for business. However, today our discussion has taken a different turn. We have both noticed the significant impact that AI has had on traditional stru…
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Ep 136 | Candice Harris from Kxam Africa talks abt history, poetry , interpreting dreams n lots more
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Greetings World As I sit down and chat with Candice Harris, from Kxam Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge systems of the |Xam and Khoe people through new media, her passion for her work is palpable. Her vision for the company is truly inspiring, as she hopes to shed light on the rich history and culture of these i…
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Being Green - 29 Mar 24_, Anthony Gird Honest Chocolate co-owner
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Honest Chocolate co-owner, Anthony Gird, about their efforts to make their products sustainable and environmentally friendly and how climate change is impacting cocoa bean production. To find out more about their chocolate and workshops, visit their website: honestchocolate.co.za…
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Being Green - 22 Mar 24_Zoe Gauld-Angelucci from Greenpops
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Greenpop’s Zoe Gauld-Angelucci about the organisation’s incredible urban greening and forest restoration projects and the Reforest Fest is it holding in the Overberg on the Easter weekend.By Glynis Crook
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Ep 134| Aakriti Kuntal talks about Quantum Poetry , Art and her forthcoming Chapbook
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Greetings, World As I sat down to speak with Aakriti Kuntal, a multi-talented artist from Delhi, India, I couldn't help but be drawn in by her genuine and inspiring presence. We began our conversation by discussing her influences, and I was amazed by how she observes and conceptualizes her surroundings, including her own health. Aakriti's creative …
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Being Green - 15 Mar 24_Victor Sterling, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Victor Sterling, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate, about the importance of soil quality and the farm’s practice of planting cover crops between the vine rows.By Glynis Crook
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Ep 133 | PJ Sabbagha talks about | My Body My Space Festival 2024 | 11- 15 March
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Greetings World . As I sat down with PJ Sabbagha, co curator of the 9th annual My Body My Space Public Arts Festival, I couldn't help but feel excited and eager to learn more about this unique event. Set in the rural location of Emakhazeni in Mpumalanga, South Africa, the festival is a celebration of art, culture, and community that brings together…
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Being Green - 08 Mar 24_Reminder to not waste water as dam levels drop below two-thirds
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Reminder to not waste water as dam levels drop below two-thirds About a week ago, the Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation reminded residents of the need to be cautious about the amount of water they use. This as dam levels in the region collectively stood at 65.8 per cent. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to climate scienti…
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Ep 131| Siza Nkosi talks about 'U Grand Malume' we discuss her themes n #poetry
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Greetings World. Today is an exciting day as we welcome back the talented Siza Nkosi to discuss her debut poetry publication, 'U Grand Malume'. Through intricate and powerful verse, Siza delves into thought-provoking themes that reflect the current climate of South Africa. Her poetry acts as a telescope, giving us a closer look at the issues and vi…
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Ep 132| Paul Khahliso Matela Zisiwe talks abt his art/ documentaries, story telling , writing n AI
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Greetings, World! Sitting across from the brilliant Paul Khahliso Matela Zisiwe, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration for this multi-talented individual. As an acclaimed documentarian, writer, and artist, his body of work speaks for itself. But today, our conversation takes a deep dive into his recent project – the short documenta…
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Being Green - 01 Mar 24_Wavescapes Surf and Ocean Festival
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Shani Judes, director of the Wavescape Surf and Ocean Festival which takes place from 1-14 March. It features a host of events focusing on ocean conservation, including a beach clean-up, documentaries, and a charity auction of surfboards painted by South African artists. Find out more on…
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EP300: Liz Ulmer, Director of Stage Rights, Sony Music Publishing
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Liz Ulmer is a theatrical management professional based in NYC with over 16 years of producing and administrative experience. She works as the Director of Stage Rights at Sony Music Publishing where she handles music licensing for Broadway shows such as MJ the Musical, The Outsiders, Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Musical, and Moulin Rouge, as we…
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EP299: Ren Akinci, EVP, People & Culture, Emerald and Advertising Week
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On this episode of Great Minds we’re pleased to feature Ren Akinci, EVP, People & Culture, Emerald and Advertising Week, and host of Advertising Week and Emerald’s newest podcast, Great Minds: People & Culture. Ren walks us through her career journey.By Advertising Week
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EP298: Chris Hogg, Chief Revenue Officer, Lotame
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Chris uses his 20+ years of data, digital identity, and technology expertise as CRO at Lotame. He is a globally experienced senior leader with a track record of establishing and delivering commercial growth across EMEA markets and was instrumental in Lotame’s European rollout of Panorama ID – one of the leading cookieless identity solutions solving…
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Being Green - 22 Feb 24_Christiaan Gildenhuys a postgraduate student in Stellenbosch University’s Department of Botany
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Christiaan Gildenhuys, a postgraduate student in Stellenbosch University’s Department of Botany and Zoology, who has co-written a paper about the 400-year-old history of oaks in the Cape, and why they are now becoming a problem.By Glynis Crook
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EP297: James Cornish, SVP of International Sales & Partnerships, Vevo
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James Cornish is SVP of International Sales & Partnerships for Vevo. With over 20 years of experience in selling digital media, he is responsible for managing and growing Vevo’s sales partnerships across its international territories. Prior to Vevo, James worked for Virgin Media and Fox Interactive Media.…
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Being Green - 16 Feb 24_Dr Colmán Ó Críodáin , Head of Policy, Wildlife Practice at WWF International
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A major United Nations report on the world’s migratory species, published earlier this week, has found that nearly half of them are in decline and are increasingly in danger of being wiped out. Of the over 1,189 species assessed, researchers found that more than one in five of the already threatened species now face extinction. In this week’s editi…
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EP296: Aaron Reitkopf, Senior Advisor to IPG on Open Architecture
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On this episode of Great Minds we’re pleased to present a long overdue conversation with Aaron Reitkopf, Senior Advisor to IPG on Open Architecture.By Advertising Week
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On today’s episode of Great Minds we head to the Pacific Northwest to speak with Michael Boychuk, CCO and Co-founder of Little Hands of Stone, and Matt McCain, Co-founder of Little Hands of Stone, an award-winning creative agency based in Seattle.By Advertising Week
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Ep 130 Lerato Waga Matsomela talks 'Coloured ' Identity politics , Slay Queens culture n plenty more
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Greetings World It's the second month of 2024, and so much has happened in such a short amount of time. Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Lerato Waga Matsomela. As a poet, journalist, academic, and Pan Afrikanist, she brings a unique perspective to our discussion. And we cover a wide range of topics, from the c…
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Being Green - 09 Feb 24_Dr Wentzel Coetzer, a conservationist and member of the Greater Kabeljous Partnership
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Wentzel Coetzer, a conservationist and member of the Greater Kabeljous Partnership, that has launched a campaign to preserve two key sites in the area of Jeffrey’s Bay that are home to several endangered animal and plant species.By Glynis Crook
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EP294: Malcolm Bruce, Musician and Composer
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Composer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Bruce has toured, performed, recorded and appeared on records with some of the biggest names in music including Little Richard, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Dr John, Steve Cropper, Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamassa, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), Simon Phillips (Toto, …
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On today’s episode of Great Minds we’re thrilled to welcome Tony Marlow, Chief Marketing Officer at LG Ad Solutions. Tony walks us through his career path. From his days at Nielsen and Yahoo! to IAS and now LG Ad Solutions, Tony has worked with some of the best and brightest in the industry.By Advertising Week
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Ep 129| Viwe Joka talks about Tha H3adSpace , reviewing albums n lots more
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Greeting world Join me as I dive into the world of Tha H3adspace Podcast with View Joka. This podcast, founded with a purpose and a reason, has quickly gained a loyal following. As we sit down to discuss the journey of its creation, the content they produce, and View's personal views on pop culture, AI, and creativity, it's impossible not to be cap…
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Being Green - 02 Feb 24_Nora Thiel, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Nora Thiel, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate, about conservation efforts at the farm. It is not only a WWF-South Africa Conservation Champion but was also recently named the 2024 Conservation Pioneer for the Cape Winelands region, in the Great Wine Capitals’ “Best of Wine Tourism” awards.…
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EP292: Margaret Molloy, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Siegel+Gale
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As a strategic, business-minded B2B marketer, Margaret drives innovative strategies that grow company profit, profile, and pride. Said simply, “marketing is in my DNA”—an unexpected statement from a farmer’s daughter and immigrant, but it was on her family’s dairy farm in Ireland where she learned the value of hard work, keeping promises, and a com…
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