TMC Podcast

TMC Podcast

TMC Podcast is a South African career podcast that helps you rethink how careers really work across business, tech, and creativity. TMC is where honest career conversations finally happen. Every second Wednesday, we sit down with people who look like you, sound like you, and come from similar backgrounds, sharing real stories about how they navigated uncertainty, decisions, and setbacks to get to where they are today. If you’re figuring things out, questioning your path, or trying to understand how people actually build careers in the real world, you’re in the right place. Sit back, listen, and learn.

  1. 31 Aug

    I Won MTV Base, Lost It All & Started Again | Autism awareness | Ntandose Nkabinde

    Ntandose Nkabinde is a Trade Specialist, Autism Advocate, Founder and Sports Presenter, and the list is not a flex, it is a fact. She works as a Trade Specialist for an energy drink brand, driving consumer experiences and growth in the retail space. She is also the Founder of the iKwe Kwezi Autism Initiative, a non-profit organisation supporting autistic children and their families through awareness, education and community programmes. And she hosts Continental on Sports Cast Africa, airing on SABC+, where she covers African football with the clarity and depth the game deserves. Before all of this, Ntandose made her mark as an MTV Base presenter after winning the MTV Base VJ Search, only to later experience the uncertainty of having that chapter come to an unexpected end. But Ntandose's story isn't really about having multiple titles. It's about learning how to carry multiple versions of yourself at once. She doesn't split herself between these identities, she holds all of them. In this conversation with Amo, we unpack what that actually looks like: • The career decisions • The pivots • The compromises • Motherhood • The things nobody tells you about building a career • The moments when you have to redefine what success is allowed to mean Because sometimes, your career isn't one straight path. Sometimes, it's everything you become along the way. #motherhood #autism #tmcpodcast Subscribe to TMC Podcast for honest conversations about careers, ambition, work, business, creativity and the realities of building a career in South Africa. Visit www.tmcdigital.co.za to learn more about us.

    I Won MTV Base, Lost It All & Started Again | Autism awareness | Ntandose Nkabinde
  2. 17 Aug

    Women Navigating Creative Career Pivots, Failure & Redirection | Amohelang, Khotso Rams & Simphiwe Ndhlebe

    This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating women who continue to create, adapt, take risks and redefine what a successful career can look like. But what happens when your career doesn’t go according to plan? In this Women’s Month special, Amohelang sits down with Khotso Rams and Simphiwe Ndhlebe for an honest conversation about creative careers, career pivots, failure, change and finding your way when life doesn’t quite turn out as expected. From childhood career dreams and the pressure to choose a “practical” career, to following your passion, navigating failure and recognising when it’s time to change direction, this conversation explores what it really takes to build a career in the creative industry. In this conversation: • Following your dreams while navigating family expectations • Finding your place in the workplace • Building a career across different creative roles • The pivotal moments that can change your career • Learning from failure and redirection • Advice for aspiring creatives • Discovering the skills you’re surprisingly good at If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right career path, this conversation is for you. Watch the full episode, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to TMC Podcast for more honest conversations about careers, creativity, technology and the real experiences behind the journey. Stay Curious. Visit: www.tmcdigital.co.za

    Women Navigating Creative Career Pivots, Failure & Redirection | Amohelang, Khotso Rams & Simphiwe Ndhlebe
  3. 2 Jul

    Why South African creatives struggle to thrive | AMPD Studios | Buntu "SLIM" Mawisa | TMC Podcast

    Can you build a successful creative career in South Africa? In this episode of Tech Meets Creativity, we had a chat with Buntu "SLIM" Mawisa. A Content Strategist, Entrepreneur, Artist and part of AMPD Studios as he shares on why so many talented creatives struggle to turn their passion into sustainable careers. We also touched on the realities of the South African creative industry, the rise of AI in music and content creation, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, productivity tools, and how AMPD Studios is helping young creators build future-ready skills. if you're a content creator, musician, designer, entrepreneur, marketer or student, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you grow your career. In this episode you'll learn: • Why creatives struggle financially • What AMPD Studios is and how it supports creators • How AI is changing music and creativity • The biggest opportunities in South Africa's creator economy • Productivity tools every creator should know • How to balance creativity with business • Entrepreneurship lessons for young people • Advice for aspiring creators from underserved communities • Why mental health matters for creatives • The future of creative careers in South Africa Learn more about TMC: www.tmcdigital.co.za Follow on TikTok: tmc_podcast How you can succeed as a creative in South Africa | AMPD Studios | Buntu Mawisa | TMC Podcast S5E2

    Why South African creatives struggle to thrive | AMPD Studios | Buntu "SLIM" Mawisa  | TMC Podcast

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TMC Podcast is a South African career podcast that helps you rethink how careers really work across business, tech, and creativity. TMC is where honest career conversations finally happen. Every second Wednesday, we sit down with people who look like you, sound like you, and come from similar backgrounds, sharing real stories about how they navigated uncertainty, decisions, and setbacks to get to where they are today. If you’re figuring things out, questioning your path, or trying to understand how people actually build careers in the real world, you’re in the right place. Sit back, listen, and learn.