She dropped out of law school and accidentally built one of South Africa’s most recognisable fashion brands. In this episode, we sit down with renowned designer Hanna Lavery to unpack the unlikely path that took her from aspiring lawyer to household name in South African clothing. Part instinct, part strategy, Hanna shares how following curiosity and opportunity led her into fashion and how she turned that passion into a thriving business. But this conversation goes far beyond hemlines and t...
Mar 19
55 min
From never kicking a ball to leading women’s football on two continents — Romaney Pinnock’s story is one of vision, grit, and transformation. After discovering football later in life, Romaney founded Badgers Academy, a social movement that redefined women’s football in South Africa. Drawing on her background as a management consultant, she applied business principles to grassroots sport — growing a community, raising funding, and building a culture of excellence. Today, she’s the manage...
Oct 30, 2025
52 min
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—with big wave surfer Matt Bromley. Matt makes a living paddling into 30-foot monsters, but this conversation isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about fear, risk, and what happens when you push through the edge of both. We explore the mindset required to face life-threatening waves and how that same approach can be applied to running a business, leading a team, or making bold decisions. Matt shares gripping stories of ...
May 14, 2025
1 hr 1 min
From High School Dropout to Master of LinkedIn — Meet Renier Lombard What drives someone from hustling in the streets of Botswana to leading one of Africa’s most exciting agencies? We sat down with Renier Lombard — co-founder of FDC and the much-hyped Lekker Network — to find out. Renier’s journey is wild: he dropped out of high school, built his own road to success, and now leads a team of 100 people helping clients crush it on LinkedIn. He’s widely seen as a master of social selling — and n...
Apr 15, 2025
49 min
Kicking off 2025, we sit down with Ma'or Harris to unpack his journey from waiting tables to becoming a powerhouse in events, entertainment, and food. Ma'or is the co-owner and head chef of Blondie, one of Cape Town’s hottest restaurants. But his path to success was anything but straightforward. When the Covid pandemic hit, all his work got cancelled, his wife was about to give birth, and he had just moved countries to be closer to family—uncertainty was everywhere. Yet, in the midst of it al...
Mar 11, 2025
56 min
We’re extremely excited to finally release our latest episode of Big Fish Stories, featuring none other than Bruce Whitfield. Bruce is one of South Africa’s most well-known business experts, and we don’t believe anyone in SA has had more interactions with business owners, game changers and CEOs than him. As host of The Money Show, Bruce is often on the other side of the interview mic. So, we took this opportunity to dive into a rare topic: the business and story behind Bruce himself. What ...
Jan 30, 2024
1 hr 28 min
In this brand-new episode of "Big Fish Stories", we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal well-being with James White, founder of Roark Gyms and Best10! Lend us your ears as we deep dive into the art of balancing the relentless pursuit of business success with the equally important aspects of mental and physical health. This episode goes beyond the usual advice of just reducing work hours. Instead, we focus on strategically harmonising a healthy lifestyle with ambitious...
Dec 18, 2023
58 min
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we delve into the dynamic world of South African entrepreneurship with Andile Khumalo, a towering figure in the nation's business landscape. Join us as we go beyond the ordinary and dive deep into the intricate nuances of South Africa's business environment. This in-depth conversation explores a diverse range of topics - from the exploration of regulations to the intriguing future of politics. We probe the pressing question: Does South Africa still hold ...
Jul 12, 2023
51 min
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we step into the world of startup culture and investment mastery with Louis Buys and Alexandra Matthews - the visionary founders of The Delta, a leading venture builder across Europe and Africa. Join us as we go beyond surface-level conversations and dive deep into the fascinating world of startup development and investment. Together, we explore the intricate facets of investor strategies, drawing wisdom from Louis and Alexandra's incredible triumphs and e...
Jun 13, 2023
48 min
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, Eitan got to chat to Jevron Epstein, the CEO and founder of Generation Schools, an innovative new school group in South Africa. Eitan and Jevron explore the current state of education in South Africa and discuss the future of education worldwide. They delve into the role of technology and innovation in education, and how it's adapting to their natural learning process and transforming the way children learn. Jevron is a remarkable entrepreneur who has crea...
May 8, 2023
39 min
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