The Add IDEAS Podcast
Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, your go-to resource for cultivating inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and sustainable spaces. From groove to war, belonging connects us to deeper and meaningful relationships and conversations worth having. Through engaging dialogues with thought leaders and changemakers, we explore practical solutions and share inspiring stories that drive meaningful change. Whether you're a professional seeking to enhance workplace culture or an individual passionate about social impact, our episodes provide the insights and tools to make a difference. Join us monthly as we delve into topics that matter, from kind leadership and effective communication to community empowerment...
Bonus · Tue, November 19, 2024
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. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, November 13, 2024
10. Getting niche: 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 businesses and brands live their best digital lives from Google to social media and father. Avelile gets candid about shared realities such as dealing with Black Tax, not-so-friendly spaza shops and the importance of a self-reliant economy. We discuss the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs today, the importance of a strong brand identity, and the power of digital marketing. In this conversation, we'll cover: 00:00 - Finding Your Niche: Being a Jack of All Trades, Master of Niche 06:25 - The Google Dilemma and Exploring Ownership 15:51 - Dealing with “Pull Him/Her Down” Syndrome and The Discount Mentality 21:29 - Finding a Balance After Groove and Equal Focus 26:10 - First World and Third World Fallacies 29:15 - Black Tax is Good and Bad at the Same Time 40:54 - Digital Nomads, Why start in Cape Town, and Can Looks Be Deceiving? Resources: Mayhem Digital Follow Avelile Nontanda on LinkedIn Listen to the related episode 8 with Melilizwe Gqobo Google's market dominance and antitrust Microsoft and ChatGPT are not what Elon Musk intended The Evolution of Spaza shops Spaza shop food health inflicting children and who to blame <stro
Bonus · Tue, September 17, 2024
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, August 06, 2024
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 - “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 - Wrap-up 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieshrouder/ Website: https://annemarieshrouder.com/ 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. ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, July 30, 2024
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 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 Follow Melilizwe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melilizwe-gqobo-6229a729/ 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. ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, June 25, 2024
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 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 Ag
Wed, April 03, 2024
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. 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/ 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. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sun, March 17, 2024
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, 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) 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. ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, February 27, 2024
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 Wyk: - 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonore-van-wyk-b6761094/ _____________________________________________________ Meet The Add IDEAS Team: - 🎧 Sound & 🌅 Graphics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/ - 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok) Thank you for subscribing, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯 ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, February 06, 2024
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. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumla-dlamini-11759594 In today’s episode, Pumla shares how failing math in grade 4 became a defining moment to never hold back in life. _______ Thank you for listening, liking and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please leave a comment and rate this show. ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 22, 2024
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? ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, January 10, 2024
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 are.”] 1. Intersectionality 2. Neurodiversity 3. Support 4. Thrive [Equity = “How do we finish together?”] 1. Access 2. Systems 3. Fairness 4. Opportunity Creation [Accessibility = “How do we target support to allow people to thrive?” ] 1. Universal Design 2. Neuroinclusion [Sustainability = “How do we build long-term success by considering ESG factors and impact where everyone feels empowered to contribute?”] 1. Representation 2. Economic 3. How are resources allocated and are decisions intergenerational (impact beyond the present?) 4. Partnerships The first episode provides a comprehensive overlook of how to structure effective learning and factors for long term success. Aligning intention and impact remains critical for the longevity of intersectional inclusion. — (1) follow the show that adds great insight and ideas for your success. 🙌🏾 (2) let’s continue the conversation: how would you structure your good IDEAS for long term success? 🤔 (3) You know what pairs well with good IDEAS? Great coffee! Please buy me coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/add_ideas 🙏🏾 (4) Rate and leave a review to help us understand your experience of the show! 💯 ★ Support this podcast ★
Trailer · Wed, January 03, 2024
TRAILER: Introducing IDEAS
Getting to know IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Sustainability. Preview on some topics and guest highlights. ★ Support this podcast ★
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