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Kimberleigh Stark, owner of Stark Raving helps us unpack how a top talent agency can turn star power into long-term profit, set boundaries with high-demand clients, and navigate the impact of streaming services.

30 Aug English South Africa Business · News

Beating the beauty industry and skincare gimmicks with science

When Dr Judey Pretorius launched Biomedical Emporium, she set out to develop scientifically backed skincare solutions that go beyond cosmetics, targeting skin repair at a cellular level.

23 Aug 40 min

Restoring public trust in PR post Bell Pottinger scandal

An inside look at how Nomsa Mdhluli, founder of Tishala Communications, assembled a team of strategic minds and creative thinkers shaping narratives for businesses - earning back confidence following major industry controversies

16 Aug 30 min

Corporate finance executive turns fashion trailblazer

Busi Silwanyana, founder and creative director of Laud Pulse, discusses the vision for her luxury fashion brand to redesign the power suit – moving away from traditional Eurocentric tailoring to celebrate African prints, patterns, and identity in the modern workplace.

10 Aug 32 min

Why hiding from Sars will sink your small business

Tax obligations and penalties can quickly destabilise an SME, but planning ahead can prevent shocks and strengthen the business in multiple ways. Jameel Khan of Unconventional Capital & Advisory explains.

2 Aug 27 min

Changing Woodstock prompts café to change tack

In this episode, owner of Life is Good Richard Konye tells us how he adapted his Cape Town-based coffee shop into a sip-and-paint establishment focusing on community growth, connection, and creating unique customer experiences in an effort to adapt to a changing neighbourhood.

26 Jul 17 min