Worklife Matters

Worklife matters

Join Workshop17 and host Siv Ngesi for candid stories, practical strategies and incredible insights from a range of cross section professionals, entrepreneurs, start ups and much more. Listen in to find out how their work life can matter to you.

  1. The future of work, a Workshop Wednesday podcast special

    30/09/2025

    The future of work, a Workshop Wednesday podcast special

    Discover why traditional offices are a "crime scene" and how a focus on human connection and a shared purpose can create a better way to work. Paul and Mark reveal why we're not just building offices; we're building places where people can thrive and become the best version of themselves. Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    39 min
  2. Tom Fels - CEO of Animarem / Connecting People with Purpose

    20/06/2024

    Tom Fels - CEO of Animarem / Connecting People with Purpose

    Sustainability isn't a word that companies just use for branding, it's a way of business consciousness. The CEO of Animarem gives his views on how to sell ideas that lead to positive results. Apple Podcast · Spotify · Google Podcast · Worklife Matters Podcast · Animaren · Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    29 min
  3. Driekie Zondagh - CEO of Veldskoen

    15/05/2024

    Driekie Zondagh - CEO of Veldskoen

    Career changes are never easy, especially with the responsibility of taking a South African product and updating it for a wider international audience. The CEO of Veldskoen Shoes speaks about her lessons learned so far. Worklife Matters Podcast · Spotify · Apple Podcast · Google Podcast · Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    27 min
  4. Wesley Billet - Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Pay / Holding onto your IP

    18/04/2024

    Wesley Billet - Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Pay / Holding onto your IP

    Some of the most successful start-ups had a rocky start and had to readjust their thoughts on strategy, market and products to make it work. How do you know when you need to review your plans and at what cost? We chat to Wesley Billet, CEO & Co-founder of Happy Pay who shares his insights on how using influencers builds credibility and why you should hold onto your intellectual property. Worklife Matters Podcast · Spotify · Apple Podcast · Google podcast · Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    25 min
  5. Betina Swart - Head of Design at Me & B

    20/03/2024

    Betina Swart - Head of Design at Me & B

    We chat to some entrepreneurs who learned the hard way exactly what it takes to turn obstacles into opportunities. Betina Swart Head of Design of SA's fastest independent clothing brand talks about the challenges of starting a business with your daughter and the importance of spontaneity for growth. Worklife Matters Podcast · Google podcast · Apple Podcast · Spotify · Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    20 min
  6. Francesca Beighton - Free speech - or not?

    06/03/2024

    Francesca Beighton - Free speech - or not?

    Fran looks at publishing and journalism in South Africa, and how putting cynicism aside and changing the business model has made Daily Maverick one of the most respected and successful publications today. Plus, is fact checking still a thing, what is the difference between misinformation and disinformation and how do you defend sources in journalism? Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    23 min
  7. Virginia Blaser - Is the grass always greener?

    21/02/2024

    Virginia Blaser - Is the grass always greener?

    Member at Leadership Council for Women in National Security / Diplomacy / Gender Parity / International Relations. Known as being America’s least diplomatic diplomat, Virginia looks at South Africa through an Americans eyes and discusses the pros and cons of a young democracy and why she chose to call SA her home. Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    23 min
  8. Jess Meniere - Founder of Bitchy Bites and young entrepreneur

    07/02/2024

    Jess Meniere - Founder of Bitchy Bites and young entrepreneur

    Young women are doing it very differently today and have thrown out the mould. Jess discusses bridging, and then breaking, the traditional road that used to go from studying to internationships to eventually your start-up journey. Here are her thoughts on the difficulties of being taken seriously as a young person in business especially when we no longer live in a materialistic world. Workshop17 · Instagram · Facebook · youtube · Twitter · LinkedIn

    20 min
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Join Workshop17 and host Siv Ngesi for candid stories, practical strategies and incredible insights from a range of cross section professionals, entrepreneurs, start ups and much more. Listen in to find out how their work life can matter to you.

Information

  • Creator
    Worklife matters
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Workshop17
  • Show Website
    Worklife Matters