The African CEO
A podcast that gives a voice to the impactful and inspiring Africans who demonstrate what is possible through self-belief, determination and resourcefulness. We post weekly interviews across our channels, which recognises the spirit, resilience, and camaraderie that exist within the African continent.
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
#storytelling #actress #awardwinning #tv #movie #southafrica #africa #podcast
Meet Shannon Esra, an award-winning actress and performer who’s captivated audiences in some of South Africa’s most iconic productions.
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Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Shannon’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannonesra_official/?hl=en
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
#businesspodcast #buildconfidence #speaking #publicspeaking
Thabani Mtsi is a communication coach who empowers individuals to find their voice and speak with confidence.
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Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Thabani’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thabani-mtsi/?originalSubdomain=za
Link to Thabani’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thabani_mtsi/
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
#bitcoin #blockchain #crypto #web3 #businesspodcast #africa
Brenton Naicker is the Principal and Head of Growth at Africa’s leading blockchain-focused venture capital fund and accelerator.
With deep expertise in Web3, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, Brenton provides valuable insights during our conversation.
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Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Brenton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonnaicker/?originalSubdomain=za
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
#businesspodcast #success #scholarships #financialsupport #belonging #education #africa
Meet Halli Manolakos, CEO of Students for a Better Future (SBF) - an organisation dedicated to empowering bright young minds from disadvantaged communities.
Through full scholarships and ongoing mentorship, SBF supports students on their journey from education to meaningful employment, ensuring they have the tools to build a successful future.
In this episode, we spoke about:
The origins of the Students for a Better Future and its mission;
The rigorous selection process for scholars;
The holistic support system that helps students thrive;
The realities of bullying in schools and its impact;
The fundamental human need for belonging and how it shapes success;
The power of embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth;
Building a high-performance culture and enabling A-players within an organisation;
Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Halli’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/halli-manolakos-132b1512/
Link to SBF’s Website - https://www.studentsforabetterfuture.co.za/
Link to SBF’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/students-for-a-better-future/
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
#businesspodcast #sales #marketing #southafrica #inspiration
Meet Will Green, a serial entrepreneur, author and trusted advisor to family offices. With a wealth of experience, Will has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs in building successful businesses.
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Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Will’s LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/willgreen
Link to Co.lab’s Website - https://colab.marketing/
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
#inspirational #podcast #nelsonmandela #southafrica #history
Meet Zelda Le Grange, the former private secretary of the late great Nelson Mandela.
In this episode, Zelda shares lesson from her two books: “Good Morning, Mr Mandela” and “What Mandela Taught Me.”
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Timestamps:
00:00-02:29: Who is Zelda?
02:30-03:59: Zelda’s childhood lessons
04:00-05:29: South Africa in 1990
05:30-07:29: Fear in people in 1994
07:30-09:29: Zelda’s first encounter with Mandela
09:30-12:59: Did Zelda ever doubt working for the president?
13:00-18:59: Dealing with criticism
19:00-22:29: Mandela’s influence on Zelda
22:30-26:59: Benefits of expanding your world
27:00-31:59: What Mandela expected of others
32:00-34:29: Is the concept of identity beneficial to us?
34:30-39:29: How to not compare yourself to others
39:30-44:29: Have creative outlets
44:30-49:05: How Mandela was able to forgive people
Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Zelda’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zeldalagrangesa/
Link to Zelda’s Website - https://zeldalagrange.co.za/
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
#podcast #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #storytelling #africa
Meet Russell Julius – a serial entrepreneur and dedicated mentor who has spent the past decade helping countless entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed in their businesses.
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Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Russell’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellmarkjulius/?originalSubdomain=za
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
#podcast #africa #southafrica #mentalhealth #wellness
“The most underrated skill of the world’s most successful people is their ability to effectively manage themselves…”
Meet Mahlodi Letsie, the visionary founder of Bare Mind, a health-tech marketplace on a mission to destigmatize mental health in African communities.
In this podcast episode, Mahlodi takes us on a journey through her childhood, shares what fuels her passion and reveals how she navigates life’s toughest challenges.
Want to master the art of managing yourself like the top 1%? Tune in!
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Timestamps:
00:00-02:29: The problem that Bare Mind is solving
02:30-03:29: Mahlodi’s background
03:30-09:59: Mahlodi’s drive
10:00-17:07: Dealing with the external pressure
17:08-20:29: Mahlodi’s personal wellness practice
20:30-26:38: How to not be overwhelmed
26:39-31:29: The effect of not dealing with your issues
31:30-34:48: How important is our nerves system
34:49-38:23: The daily tools you need
38:24-41:29: How to be comfortable being by yourself
41:30-43:29: The importance of black role models
43:30-48:22: How Bare Mind helps people
48:23-53:28: Fast fire
Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Mahlodi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mahlodiletsie/
Link to Bare Mind’s Website - https://www.bare-mind.com/
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
#podcast #africa #southafrica #storytelling #investing #entrepreneurship
“Pay it forward…”
Meet Mike Joubert - an investor, mentor and change-maker with over 35 years of transformative leadership experience.
During our conversation, Mike shared an incredible wealth of insights. We dived into his childhood, the experiences that shaped him and his unique approach to leadership.
He shared fascinating stories, including his role as Managing Director in Levi's remarkable success, the exit from his first company and the strategic merger of Quicket with Ticketmaster.
The biggest takeaway from my time with Mike? The profound importance of the principle: "Pay it forward."
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
#podcast #africa #southafrica #storytelling #business #supersport
Meet Thato Moeng, the extraordinary SuperSport sports broadcaster.
In this episode, she takes us through her inspiring journey, sharing the resilience and determination it took to break barriers and excel in the competitive world of sports media.
Thato also opens up about a life-changing experience she faced in 2018 - the reason for starting her foundation.
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Timestamps:
00:00: Thato’s childhood
02:26: Boarding school
03:47: Thato’s mom
06:06: The support we need when we’re young
07:33: Thato’s love for journalism
09:42: Y-Academy
12:36: Thato’s work ethic
14:23: Doing the internal work
17:32: Thato’s favourite hat to wear & radio
20:29: Never take your baggage into work
22:37: The pressure of live broadcasting
25:03: Live sports directing
27:00: How Thato got the Supersport job
30:18: Robert Marawa
32:55: Fail fast and don’t take it personally
36:26: What makes Supersport great
41:15: Thato’s hijack
47:58: Thato’s foundation
52:25: Fast fire
Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/
Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/
Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/
Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/
Link to Thato’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatomoeng/?hl=en