Donovan Goliath is 1/3 of the comedy conglomerate, Goliath & Goliath. Siya and Donovan discuss what it means to find your true purpose through doing what you love. This discussion uses Donovan's journey from being an award-winning graphic designer to globally renowned comedian and entrepreneur.
After dealing with body insecurities in her younger years, Tlhogi decided to own her story and build a fashion business that would empower her and other women - selling quality underwear basics to women in South Africa. Tlhogi chats about the value of the internet in merchandising, the difficulties of running a clothing brand, and her new fashion academy.
Twenty three-year-old cook, Luyanda Mafanya, joins Siya for an inspiring conversation about how she has managed to build her private cooking business using digital media by way of blogging and social media. She shares her challenges of being a young woman trying to grow a company in South Africa and her future aspirations. --
The Threaded Man takes over #TheThreadedExchange to chat to Visual Storyteller, Lulama Wolf. They discuss her growing success as a style influencer - particularly about where and how she started, what sets her apart, her aspirations and her recent work and recognition globally. She spills the details on her trip to Paris Fashion Week and what it takes to own your space.
Siya Beyile chats to Frank Casino and Havoc on their dynamic as a team trying to build a young brand in South African hip-hop. They talk about their start in the game, how they manage their relationship and what it takes to keep the team unit strong.
Siya Beyile is joined by commercial photographer Ricardo Marcus Knipe, who gives insight into his 7 years in the photography industry, how to build a viable business, and how to use social media to better your chances of being booked.
Driven by the recent South African Fashion Weeks, The Threaded Man team discusses the state of South African Fashion and where it should be going.
Celebrated South African creative Anatii dives deeper into his life story... talking about his DAD, his music, and most importantly his human journey towards finding his own creative voice.
Inga Khubeka is the founder of Indalo by Inga - an interior design agency that has worked with brands such as Woolworths and Glenfiddich. Inga shares his journey and talks to Siya about how to look after the value of your business, and choosing the right partnerships.
Tsepo The Jean Maker is building an empire with his denim brand. Siya talks to him about his journey, which includes his parents' divorce, how he dealt with depression, and the struggles he faced in pursuing his dream. How did he overcome all these challenges?
Marcel Florus is the founder of One Dapper Street - a blog that has made him one of the leading bloggers in the world, having worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Todds and Dolce & Gabbana to name a few. He is currently traveling through South Africa and he stopped by CliffCentral to have a conversation about the struggles of being a blogger... and how he turned his passion into an empire that allows him to travel the world!
The only woman of the successful youth culture event specialists, Until Until joins us in studio. Amahle Jaxa is a 23-year-old Unisa student, manager of logistics at Ten Media Group, and the project manager of the widely known Joburg event, Genesis All Black. She talks to us about working in a male-dominated space and being on the forefront for pop culture events in Johannesburg. The show is hosted by The Threaded Man's COO, Simbongile Ndlangisa and blogger Tshepang 'Twiggy' Modisane.
Photographers Cedric Nzaka and Austin Malema have become very influential through their photography within the fashion and entertainment industry. Cedric is known for capturing striking street style, and Austin for capturing events... look at his recent work at the Metros that got everyone raving! They speak to Siya about how the industry needs to respect photographers by crediting and paying for their work!
Laduma Ngxokolo says Africa is not the future, it is NOW! Translating the narrative of Africa in a colourful and vibrant message, we've seen this young Xhosa designer take over the fashion world by storm. His journey to now being spotted at Fashion Weeks across the world starts from creating partnerships, to making sure the quality of his work is at a premium level. There is more to be seen as this young entrepreneur builds a name for himself with his beautiful Xhosa-inspired knitwear.
Check out Jabu Mzimela - a club specialist who is doing phenomenal work for the club culture and entertainment across the country. Talking spenders, residual pussy and all the flashing lights of the nightlife in South Africa.
What does it take to occupy a space in the industry without losing who you are and where you come from? Asanda Sizani a celebrated African Fashion editor, curator, style consultant and culturist gives us an insight into her career and how she is authentically herself no matter what space she is occupying globally and locally. Her poise, nature, and determination has led her to create progressive lanes for young African women within the creative space.
