Mamma Africa Educast

Series 4: Dot-to-Dot | Episode 20 | Rose Cartolari shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in today's turbulent business environment. She discusses the evolving landscape of leadership development in Europe, the significance of personal branding, and the role of resilience in leadership. Cartolari also highlights the need for leaders to adapt and the importance of self-leadership for impactful change. Key Takeaways: - Resilience means bouncing forward, not just back. - Personal branding is crucial for effective leadership. - Leadership development requires ongoing effort and reflection. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 4: Dot-to-Dot | Episode 19 | Founder of Advanced Competitive Strategies and creator of the Top Pricer Tournament Mark Chussil discusses the evolving landscape of competitive strategy, emphasizing the limitations of artificial intelligence in this domain. He highlights the importance of simulations and business war games in exploring strategic options. Through a case study of Shell, he illustrates how strategic decisions can have significant implications. The discussion also touches on the complexities of leadership, the definition of smart strategies, and personal insights gained from his experiences in the field. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 4: Dot-to-Dot | Episode 18 | Shark Tank judge, board member of The Estée Lauder Companies and Abercrombie & Fitch Co., brand and marketing advisor, music collector and nightclub owner Arturo Nuñez discusses the significance of nurturing ideas, the multi-hyphenate identity, and the importance of relationships in creating opportunities. He emphasizes storytelling in marketing, the role of culture in leaving a legacy, and the distinction between governance and management in board roles. Arturo also highlights the need for authenticity in branding, the impact of the creator economy, and the importance of structuring time effectively for multiple projects. He shares insights on mentorship in startups, the mindset shift required for executives, and the role of self-belief in achieving success. Finally, he introduces his upcoming book, The Culture Compass, which aims to guide readers in navigating corporate America. With decades of corporate leadership as a marketing executive at Apple, Nike, PepsiCo, and the NBA, Arturo is one the of leading voices on branding in corporate America and was named by Advertising Week as one of the most influential global marketing leaders. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 4: Dot-to-Dot | Episode 17 | Co-founder of Community Wolf, Nick Mills discusses the innovative approach to public safety in South Africa through the use of technology, particularly WhatsApp. He shares the origin story of Community Wolf, the challenges faced in crime reporting, and the importance of community engagement. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in enhancing public safety, the business model of Community Wolf, and aspirations for future growth and positive safety outcomes. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 4: Dot-to-Dot | Episode 16 | In this conversation, Drew D'Agostino, founder and CEO of Crystal Knows, discusses the evolution of the software as a service industry, his personal journey in tech, and the impact of AI on personality analysis. He emphasizes the importance of understanding personality in business communication and the ethical considerations of data management. Drew also shares insights on the future of SaaS in an AI-driven world and introduces his new product, Premeeting, designed to enhance meeting preparation through personality insights.© The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 3: New Era | Episode 15 | Lina Kacyem, an investment manager at Launch Africa, shares her journey from Cameroon to becoming a key player in the African venture capital scene. She discusses the unique challenges and opportunities within the African startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of local innovation driven by real-world problems. Lina highlights the disparities in funding for African startups compared to their Western counterparts and the need for better storytelling to attract investment. She also outlines key sectors for innovation, including fintech, logistics, and health tech, and expresses optimism about Africa's potential to lead in global innovation. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 3: New Era | Episode 14 | Serial entrepreneur, stylist, author, educator, songwriter and musician Aletté-Johanni Winckler shares about the concept of colouring in styling, authenticity in personal branding, how to build confidence as an influencer on social media, the role of identity in public life, what beauty means, and her family life. Aletté and her husband Heinz Winckler founded Lovekey Church in South Africa where she also co-leads the worship music and speaks. She is the proud owner of the Lulla-Bible, a lullaby children’s book range that has achieved remarkable success, selling over 100,000 copies across South Africa, the USA, Australia, and the UAE.© The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 3: New Era | Episode 13 | CTO and founder of The Metapause Alisha Outridge speaks about how AI is transforming the music industry and women's health; two areas she has been actively involved in. Alisha is the creator of the ELSA AI platform for hormonal health and longevity. She has co-invented patented work at Facebook (now Meta) and lead innovation at FlyBy (acquired by Apple; Google X company), iHeartRadio, SolidBlock (now DIBS Capital), and TuneCore, serving as its Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). In this episode, Alisha speaks about finding blue oceans because nobody wants to find themself in an overcrowded red ocean. She also speaks on how technology is transforming the way music is being produced and interacted with. Lastly, the impact of AI on women's health is discussed. Where previously women's bodies may have been perceived as mystical and challenging to treat, women's health problems can now be addressed faster and in a personalized way via AI technologies. Alisha shares her personal story of overcoming health complications, its cost, and how the experience fueled her company with passion and purpose. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 3: New Era | Episode 12 | Founder of TechBuzzHub and board member at AfriLabs Keneth Twesigye shares insights about investments in Uganda's fast-growth startup space, emphasising a need for more local investors to plug in to innovation. He speaks about the meaning of growth in the African context and the importance of being open to new challenges, transforming negatives into positives. Favourite quote from the interview: "And so if we start even taxing them the very first day, we are literally milking a cow that hasn't yet, you know, given birth 🐮 So at the end of the day, you will kill a cow, you know?" TechBuzz Hub is an innovation hub in Kampala, Uganda catering to entrepreneurs in various capacities: startup incubation, coaching and mentoring, building capacity and co-working spaces. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 3: New Era | Episode 11 | Development economist and policy maker Nadia Rinquest, a Duke University alumna, explores the challenges and opportunities within South Africa’s economy. She discusses key themes including the role of economics in development, the balance between entrepreneurship and formal employment, government’s role in growth, women empowerment, inequality, education, infrastructure, corruption, and future economic challenges. Nadia also shares her own initiative - a business venture that empowers women through arts and crafts, aiming to equip them with skills to start their own small enterprises. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 10 | Career coach and human resources professional Zani van Staden shares insights about how coaching can help build confidence. She believes where coaching and learning overlap are in themes of having a growth mindset, curiosity, and grit. Zani also shares her life as a new mother. She intends on teaching her child Afrikaans, English and the Southern Bantu language isiZulu. © The English Square Join the AdventureAnti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 9 | Forbes Coaches Council contributor, author of Care to Win and founder of DX Learning in Chicago, Alex Draper describes leadership and culture in current times with uncertainty at a peak. In this episode, he stresses the importance of developing self-awareness and values from the top down. He speaks on intentional leadership training, generational differences in leadership, the role of education and skills in leadership, culture as a reflection of leadership, the impact of technology on leadership, the need for collaborative leadership, and the cyclical nature of leadership styles. Read Care to Win at https://www.amazon.com/Care-Win-Leadership-Habits-High-Performing/dp/1612546749 © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 8 | Ministry expert and founder of podcast production company Truth Work Media Michael Yoder simplifies the process of launching a podcast, walking us through video, audio, conversation quality, guests, and editing. He speaks about the opportunities that podcasting brings beyond your initial goals, making it an effective strategy in elevating your brand. Some useful insights Michael shares: YouTube is the second largest search engine and essential for podcasts video growth on LinkedIn is decreasing; the algorithm has changed this year how audio and video are captured at its source is super important your content has to help people; it has to offer some kind of substance © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 7 | CEO and co-founder of Nigerian edtech company Dataleum Bode Roberts launched his company with human capital instead of traditional startup capital. Dataleum has won several awards, including first prize in the African Startup Awards in 2023. Bode believes that people are your biggest asset. In this episode, Bode talks about innovation in Lagos, edtech as a unique investment category, seeing challenges as opportunities, the role of AI in edtech, gamification and engagement in learning, and the importance of his faith in launching Dataleum. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 6 | Award-winning South African singer, songwriter and composer Pamela Myburgh of the duo Largo has written and performed over 2100 songs. She has been welcomed on stages across the globe in the pop and Christian genres with her songs landing on various top charts. In this episode, she speaks on the foundations of creativity, stressing the importance of authenticity, value, and attention. She walks us through her creative process with message and music, starting with the imagination. Pamela also touches on topics of identity, immigration, motherhood, confrontation, and the difference between artistry and creativity. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 5 | Award winning keynote speaker, trainer and former actress Monique Strydom is known as one of the 21 hostages who was held hostage by Abu Sayyaf rebels for 127 days in the jungle on the Philippine island of Jolo in 2000. In this episode, she speaks on the complexity of trauma and violence, art as a healing tool, love and fear, finding purpose in helping others, the importance of support networks, navigating trigger and fear, the impact of grooming and exploitation, reclaiming self-esteem and worth, and guidance through practical steps. She further stresses the importance of corporate responsibility in creating safe spaces, the role of family and society in violence, the impact of media on behavior, secondary trauma, and the role of art in social change. Get in touch with Matla a Bana to see how you or your corporation can support the needs of children in South Africa: https://www.matlaabana.co.za/© The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 4 | Oracle senior software engineer, hackathon winner and NGO tech founder Abhishek Chourasiya talks about the opportunities and risks of AI, data privacy and security concerns, the role of AI in healthcare, the future of innovation, social impact in India through technology, and the importance of upskilling. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 3 | Expert Concept and Innovation Designer Daan Heijsters works with both large enterprises and startups for future scenario building to propel growth. He speaks about his experience at Ernst and Young, leveraging the power of networking, local knowledge, the relationship between cybersecurity and innovation, learning from experimentation, Dutch investors' attitude towards risk, and female entrepreneurship. "Aim for the stars" is Daan's proposal for leading innovation in a fast-paced global context. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 2 | Director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Newhouse School at Syracuse University and Chairman of Scrappy Capital Sean Branagan sheds a light on trends in the creator economy. He speaks on social media as a recommendation engine, emerging content creation startups, leveraging content for business growth, personal branding for C-suites, thought leadership, online trolls in mass media, and he foreshadows Africa as a leader in the creator economy with its young population. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 1 | International award-winning actor and producer Greg Kriek shares his experience and approach to business in the film industry, stressing the importance of being bold and daring to communicate authentically. In the educast, he explains his motivations which led to international success: “The underlying driving force was growth. The second one was to become as professional as possible. The third one is to work all across the world.”In an era where digital media is exploding, the role of a producer of creative content was discussed. Greg believes; “The producer's job is to create the environment - for all his people that he is employing - to literally come alive.” He speaks from experience, having also produced a lifestyle magazine show where their mission was to create "magic moments”.When asked what communication means to him, he stresses the importance of conversations, simplicity and intention: “it's not a one-way street”. © The English Square Join the Adventure Anti Modern Slavery Statement