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The Add IDEAS Podcast

Bandile Mndebelebandilem.com
Inclusion is the invite. Diversity brings the vibe. Equity sets the rules. Accessibility opens the door. Sustainability keeps the party going.Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, where DEI, leadership, tech & growth and turn them into heart-to-heart, with a few mic drops and laughs. 🎙️ About the Host Bandile Mndebele, award-winning DEI strategist, cultural disruptor, and intersectional leadership expert, blends 10+ years of experience helping universities and Fortune 500s embed psychological safety and belonging through major cultural shifts, personal storytelling, and global perspective. 🎧 What to Expect - Each episode features stories, smarts, and smiles, with just the right blend of feels, heart and insight. - Kind leadership tips (from people who might have had a cry at work and still show up). - Real talk on grief, growth, economy, awkward firsts, tech, AI, DEI, accessibility, and allyship. - Deep dives into intersectionality, inclusive community building, and how to be a decent human in complicated times. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to lead your life without emotionally buffering, you’re in good company here. 🔁 Subscribe now for monthly episodes that inform, challenge, and uplift. 📣 Bandile Mndebele is available for speaking, collaborations, features, workshops, and partnership opportunities. To connect, reach out on LinkedIn or via info@bandilem.com.
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Episodes

BONUS: The season wrap up: How to Show Up, Build Trust, and Make a Difference

It's just us today and what a season this was. Also, we got listed on The Top 100 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by INvolve and YouTube. Join us for the season wrap-up and key calls to action. 00:00 - To More Top Moments 00:30 - 2024 Top Lessons 02:28 - Showing up on people's issues 05:20 - Psychological safety and values 06:40 - BTS 07:55 - What we can still do 🔗 You can view the full lists here: https://bit.ly/3Anx93M In case you missed it: Share your thoughts on the topics discussed ...

Nov 19, 202412 minEp. 3

10. Why South Africa needs better growth than groove with Avelile Nontanda

My friend, what should be happening to resolve the problems South Africans face with spaza shops? Want to find the right niche? Today, we delve deep into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship, exploring the challenges and opportunities that shape the landscape for modern business owners and reflecting on South Africa's potentially limiting identity crisis. Join us as we sit down with Avelile Nontanda, the founder and CEO of Mayhem Digital with more than 10 years of experience helping busine...

Nov 13, 202456 minEp. 10

BONUS: Beyond Milestones: Celebrating Community For a Better Future

Briefly 1 Newsletter: Beyond Milestones We are celebrating 1,000 downloads and community growth in our first audio newsletter. What is covered in this newsletter: Thank you! Beyond the first time, every time Beyond safe spaces: building competent community 'No DNA, Just RSA' Feeling left behind: "When is our turn?" Evolving allyship for a more inclusive future

Sep 17, 20249 minEp. 2

9. Better community: doing the best you can with the trauma you carry with Annemarie Shrouder

Annemarie Shrouder (she/her), international speaker, consultant and author of Being Brown in a Black and White World, which shares the personal and organisational costs of polarisation, joined me today to talk about the essentials for community building and what we can borrow or learn from post-COVID-19 amid waning global commitments. On today’s episode: 0:00 - Intro & welcome 0:24 - Common frustrations shared since the start 2:47 - Inclusion vs Belonging and other polarisations 4:12 - “Heal...

Aug 06, 202431 minEp. 9

8. Why we need more startup giants - not just tech: lessons from Hubspace with Melilizwe Gqobo

Today’s guest, Melilizwe Gqobo (he/him) - Founding Director of Hubspace (Khayelitsha) and Venture Scout, has successfully created space for founders and entrepreneurs to thrive by strengthening and reinforcing their capacity or ability to seek opportunities. With the hindsight of co-founding Hubspace, a pioneering startup ecosystem or incubator space to bring communal offices and resources to entrepreneurs and founders within the township economy, meaningfully contributing over 5% to South Afric...

Jul 30, 202450 minEp. 8

7. Pride and community: What rights do LGBTQ+ people have? with Udoka Maya Okonkwo

E7: We delve into the concept of visibility vs freedom in the LGBTQ+ community with the multi-talented Creative, Writer, Performer, and Organiser, Udoka Maya Okonkwo (they/her). They begin with a personal "Visibility Journey" followed by a thought-provoking discussion on articulating the idea of freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals today. The conversation explores navigating different Pride experiences (Black, Trans and Commercial) by addressing community needs more while stressing the importance of f...

Jun 25, 202442 minEp. 7

6. The war on DEI and the conversations we need with Roy Gluckman

E6: We have now emerged from Covid-19 to a climate of war. We still have losses and are yet to see recovery. Will there also be a war on DEI in South Africa? Today, we spoke with diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and facilitator Roy Gluckman-John about what conversations we need to urgently have to bring much-needed change and build a community with a better sense of belonging. Reflecting on the past few years, we speak of a shared view that there is so much to be said about grief and loss...

Apr 03, 202453 minEp. 6

5. Inspiring others to communicate better: lessons from dating with Thabani Mtsi

E5: “Hi, will you be my valentine?”😅 It took you months to build up the courage to say at least “hi” to someone you like without feeling like a heart attack is imminent or you might spend a while in a critical unit with minimal recovery. In today's episode, we connected with the phenomenal communications expert, storyteller and trailblazing leader, Thabani Mtsi (he/him), and were deeply inspired by his humbling beginnings with public speaking and leading takes of how to speak with conviction, p...

Mar 17, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 5

4. Representation and self-narratives: why they matter with Leonore van Wyk

E4: "Helping someone go to their next step...or career goals is more powerful." Is any dream too big? Leonore van Wyk, influential DEI and global corporate culture builder, details how impactful representation is, from broad media narratives to icons such as Rihanna. Relating to different levels of opportunity strengthens the possibility of what is possible and attainable. In her own phrasing: “You are more than capable.” _____________________________________________________ Follow Loenore van W...

Feb 27, 202449 minEp. 4

3. How grief and resilience can inspire kind leadership with Pumla Dlamini

E3: "Being the change that I can be, where I am, fills my cup... what fills my cup even more, is seeing other people doing the same." 🙌🏾 ESG Enthusiast and Education Changemaker, Pumla Dlamini (she/her) describes how kind leadership should bring others up along the way and inspire change through better listening. She details the benefits and journey of mastering your voice and presence. More about Pumla Dlamini: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumla-dlamini-11759594 In today’s episode, P...

Feb 06, 202454 minEp. 3

2. How To Manage Change

E2: In today's episode, I unpack some insightful self-conversations and important considerations for a year of change. How should we think or talk to ourselves when managing change? What should kindness and success feel or look like? Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Did you love this episode? Please feel free to leave a comment and let us know.

Jan 22, 202435 minEp. 2

1. How To Create A Sense Of Belonging

E1: In today’s episode, I unlock the key steps to building good IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability by asking guiding questions and providing the approach on how to embed suggestions practically for everyday success that is both relatable and intentional. [Inclusion = “How do you feel in the space?’] 1. Psychological safety 2. Intersectionality 3. Active Listening 4. Authenticity 5. Positive Representation 6. Leadership 7. Zero-tolerance [Diversity = “Who you a...

Jan 10, 202412 minEp. 1

TRAILER: Introducing IDEAS

Getting to know IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Sustainability. Preview on some topics and guest highlights.

Jan 03, 20242 minEp. 1
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