Ladies and gentlemen! PhaseOne is back!!! Okay, so I know it’s been a hot minute since I posted anything but so much has been happening but we’ll get into that in the next episodes to come. I have so excited to be back and I have a lot of new and cool ideas for the podcast but most importantly the main theme is CONSISTENCY!!! I promise to post once a week and I need you all to keep me accountable. BUUUUT, my goal here is to grow a community of people that are all excited about African development as well as their own personal development! Let’s all stay consistent this year and see how much we can actually achieve through daily commitment and discipline through… CONSISTENCY! So for everyone out there starting something new or if you have been putting some things off for a while, join this circle… this post is a sign. Let’s grow together. We may not always be glowing but trust me, it gets tough, but we will stay growing no matter what! 2022 Let’s goooo!!!

In this episode on the PhaseOne podcast, we sit down with Gugu Peteni, a designer and the owner of GUGUBYGUGU. Being a fashion designer looks all glamorous but there is so much work that goes behind the final product. Join us as we unpack the reality behind being a fashion designer in South Africa.

In this episode of Small Business Stories, we talk to Chikondi Anastasia Guta. Chiko is the owner of Berrycooks, a food franchise and food blog. An economics and business management student, a food consultant and an entrepreneur. She started her business in Malawi and it is now picking up momentum here in South Africa. In this conversation we talk about what it’s like to own a food franchise in Africa, turning passion into business and growing as an entrepreneur while maintaining student life.

In this episode we sit down with Mareli Neetling, a final year pharmacist student and newly acclaimed entrepreneur. Mareli recently launched her very first business, Tiny Tulips. As a new entrepreneur and Full-Time final year Student and part-time employee at a local pharmacy, there is no doubt that Mareli faces her fair share of challenges and obstacles. Despite her extremely busy schedule she has managed to start her business and harness slow but steady. In this episode we will unpack the various obstacles she has experienced thus far as well as the lessons she’s learnt on her entrepreneurial journey.

In today’s episode we’re talking to Zenande Tungutwana, the founder of Enlighten Candles. Zenande is a 3rd year Language and Culture student at Stellenbosch University as well a blogger. Her business concept that was sparked by her favorite scented candle that was discontinued at a local essentials shop. Zenande talks about the importance of simplifying your entrepreneurial journey, moving at your own pace and enjoying what you do. “Make the process enjoyable but humbly accept the tough moments that won’t always enjoyable.” -Zenande Tungutwana Enjoy!

In this episode on PhaseOne we are in conversation with Loretta Nchabeleng on her journey as an women empowerment enthusiast. She is a dietitian by profession but also creates content that focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs and change makers. Her journey has had its fair share of ups and downs. All content creators go through through waves of fear as they anticipate how their content will be received by their audience. Join us as we unpack this dilemma and how Loretta had to also take her own advice throughout her journey. ENJOY!

In this episode we will be talking to Sitha Mpako and her digital branding Business, Digital creations. We will discuss the reality of a student entrepreneur in South Africa. The highs, the lows and all the tips and tricks you can get from a young innovative entrepreneur. ENJOY 🍵

In this episode we will be talking to Lelethu Stuurman and Prashaan Raga about their learning application, iTheta. They will be representing their partnership as they unpack the genesis of this language learning application. We will discuss the reality of a student entrepreneur in South Africa. The highs, the lows and all the tips and tricks you can get from a young innovative entrepreneur. ENJOY 🍵

In this episode we will be talking to Lutho Silo about his biltong brand, Umqwayito. We will discuss the reality of a student entrepreneur in South Africa. The highs, the lows and all the tips and tricks you can get from a young innovative entrepreneur. ENJOY 🍵

In this episode we will be talking to Andrea Smith about her accessories brand, Hat the Brand. We will discuss the reality of a student entrepreneur in South Africa. The highs, the lows and all the tips and tricks you can get from a young innovative entrepreneur. ENJOY 🍵