The Add IDEAS Podcast

Bandile Mndebele
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The Add IDEAS Podcast

Certain things in life (or work) are hard, but belonging shouldn't be. Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, join me, Bandile Mndebele (they/he), with over a decade of experience helping organizations and institutions foster belonging for a stronger people's success, as we dive into the heart of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability (IDEAS) and inspiring stories or life lessons. Together, we'll explore how these concepts impact your work-life fit, relationships, and overall belonging. Discover actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you: Navigate complex workplace challenges with ease;Build stronger relationships both personally and professionally;Create a more inclusive and fulfilling career; andThrive in today's ever-evolving world.Whether you're a seasoned professional, a corporate athlete, a leader, a curious mind or just starting your journey, The Add IDEAS Podcast offers something for you. Tune in for new episodes monthly and join us on our journey towards a more balanced and inclusive future. Thank you for choosing us and listening to the show.

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

    2 DAYS AGO · 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 in this episode on social media using the hashtag #addideas.You can subscribe to or follow the podcast to stay updated on future episodes and milestones.Leave a review for the show on your favourite podcast platform.

    12 min
  2. Let's Get Niche with Avelile Nontanda: Why South Africa Needs Better Growth than Groove

    13 NOV

    Let's Get Niche with Avelile Nontanda: Why South Africa Needs Better Growth than Groove

    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 me in a conversation with the Founder and CEO of digital agency, Mayhem Digital, Avelile Nontanda (he/him) on: (00:00) Finding Your Niche and Creating Opportunities: The importance of identifying a specific market segment and how to carve out a unique position within it.(06:25) The Google Dilemma and Exploring Ownership: Examining the impact of Google's dominance on innovation and competition. Looking at the Spaza shop sagas that have eroded the sense and reality of economic ownership.(15:51) The Pull-Down Syndrome and The Discount Mentality: Understanding the psychological and societal factors that hinder entrepreneurial success and growth through pricing and attitudes.(21:29) Balancing Groove Culture and Equal Focus: Striking the right balance between an entertainment lifestyle and better economic productivity and welfare for equal opportunity.(26:10) South Africa's Identity Crisis: Navigating the tension between first-world aspirations and third-world realities.(29:15) Black Tax and Intergenerational Inequality: Debating the merits and drawbacks of supporting family members financially and benefits of financial planning. Unpacking personalized examples of the 50-30-20 rule of budgeting.(40:54) Why Cape Town.Resources: Mayhem DigitalFollow Avelile Nontanda on LinkedInListen to the related episode 8 with Melilizwe GqoboGoogle's market dominance and antitrustMicrosoft and ChatGPT are not what Elon Musk intendedThe Evolution of Spaza shopsSpaza shop food health inflicting children and who to blameCall to Action: Share your thoughts on the topics discussed in this episode on social media using the hashtag #addideas.You can subscribe to or follow the podcast to stay updated on future episodes and milestones.Leave a review for the show on your favourite podcast platform.

    56 min
  3. Beyond Milestones: Celebrating Community For a Better Future

    17 SEPT · 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 timeBeyond safe spaces: building competent community'No DNA, Just RSA'Feeling left behind: "When is our turn?"Evolving allyship for a more inclusive future

    9 min
  4. Better community: everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry with Annemarie Shrouder

    6 AUG

    Better community: everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry with Annemarie Shrouder

    E9: 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) “Healing requires that we all need to do our own work” (5:52) Learning from parenthood for the best workplace (9:42) The impact of COVID-19 on community and balance (15:09) The tools we can use today (17:39) The power of intersectionality on how we show up (20:58) Wellness and heart-based exercises as impact drivers (24:20) “Everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry” (26:15) Looking ahead with 5% more courage (30:53) Outro RESOURCES Annemarie’s Book: https://annemarieshrouder.com/book/ (Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Being-Brown-Black-White-World-ebook/dp/B09224CN47 The HeartMath Institute: https://www.heartmath.org/ More About Annemarie Shrouder (Author | Speaker | Facilitator | Consultant): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieshrouder/ Website: https://annemarieshrouder.com/ Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please rate and leave a comment for the show.

    31 min
  5. Building startup giants and community: lessons from Hubspace, Facebook, Bolt and Uber with Melilizwe Gqobo

    30 JUL

    Building startup giants and community: lessons from Hubspace, Facebook, Bolt and Uber with Melilizwe Gqobo

    E8: 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 Africa’s GDP, Melilizwe shares key lessons and insights on what it takes to make a successful venture while highlighting examples from Bolt and Uber’s entry to the South African/African market. What's Covered On This Episode: (0:00) The Entrepreneurship and Founder Ecosystems (1:23) Founder Lessons and Challenges (4:40) Reasons why I became an Entrepreneur (6:02) The Opportunity Set – NGOs (8:07) Making a successful venture (10:51) Does First Mover Advantage Exist? (12:50) The Role of Enterprise Development (14:51) The Township Economy (25:39) The Importance of Patient Capital, Support, Routine and Mindset for Preservation (32:57) Allyship: Creating space and an intentional community (38:29) Innovation and AI (46:17) Wrap-up: Key Takeaways RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/04/04/397101933/far-from-silicon-valley-a-disruptive-startup-hub https://disruptafrica.com/2014/11/15/townships-offer-real-investment-opportunities-hubspace/ https://www.news24.com/news24/partnercontent/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-township-economy-20230621 https://www.parliament.gov.za/news/multifaceted-approach-needed-deal-protection-fee-and-business-extortion-syndicates-ncop-hears https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz5reve8476o Melilizwe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melilizwe-gqobo-6229a729/ Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please rate and leave a comment for the show.

    50 min
  6. What rights do Queer people have? Surviving endless chaos, pride and community with Udoka Maya Okonkwo

    25 JUN

    What rights do Queer people have? Surviving endless chaos, pride and community 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/them/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 finding the right community. Self-acceptance goes a long way in underscoring this as Udoka reminds us that: "there is no such thing as being Queer enough, or Trans enough, or Gay enough. You Are Just Enough." In our conversation, we shift focus to widening opportunities and access within the community, before tackling critical issues that necessitate collective action and intersectionality. Strategies for addressing injustices, continuing allyship, and organising are explored. RESOURCES https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/big-brother-nadia-almada-empowering-exclusive-newsupdate/ https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory/black-trans-foundation/ https://www.instagram.com/londontranspride/ https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/miseryparty/?hl=en https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/campaign-us/cost-living?gad_source=1 https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/04/04/un-body-calls-uk-end-detention-people-disabilities https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68849843 https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9602/CBP-9602.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/a-new-abyss-gaza-and-the-hundred-years-war-on-palestine CLUBS https://dalstonsuperstore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heavenlgbtclub/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tboys.club/?hl=en BOOKS Against Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion (Ryan Conrad)The Discworld Collector's Library (Terry Pratchett)Global Black Narratives for the Classroom (BLAM UK)Kindred (Octavia E. Butler)

    42 min
  7. The war on DEI and the conversations we need with Roy Gluckman

    3 APR

    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. Not just a loss of community but also the grief of not being heard leaving many voiceless. _____________________________________________________ Follow Roy Gluckman-John: - 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-gluckman-a0101027/ _____________________________________________________ Meet The Add IDEAS Team: - Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/ - 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok) Thank you for following, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯

    53 min
  8. Communication Expert: How a blind date inspired me to teach others communicate better with Thabani Mtsi

    17 MAR

    Communication Expert: How a blind date inspired me to teach others communicate better 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, presence and power while pitching your ideas effectively. _____________________________________________________ Follow Thabani Mtsi: - 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thabani-mtsi/ - 📸 @thabani_mtsi (Instagram) - 🤳 @thabani.mtsi (TikTok) _____________________________________________________ Meet The Add IDEAS Team: - 🎧 Sound & 🌅 Graphics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/ - 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok) Thank you for following, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯

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Certain things in life (or work) are hard, but belonging shouldn't be. Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, join me, Bandile Mndebele (they/he), with over a decade of experience helping organizations and institutions foster belonging for a stronger people's success, as we dive into the heart of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability (IDEAS) and inspiring stories or life lessons. Together, we'll explore how these concepts impact your work-life fit, relationships, and overall belonging. Discover actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you: Navigate complex workplace challenges with ease;Build stronger relationships both personally and professionally;Create a more inclusive and fulfilling career; andThrive in today's ever-evolving world.Whether you're a seasoned professional, a corporate athlete, a leader, a curious mind or just starting your journey, The Add IDEAS Podcast offers something for you. Tune in for new episodes monthly and join us on our journey towards a more balanced and inclusive future. Thank you for choosing us and listening to the show.

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    Bandile Mndebele
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