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Inez is a UX designer who is also passionate about growing the community as she is the co-founder of the She Can Do non-profit organisation that seeks to inspire and advance the skills of female designers. We talk to Inez about her journey into the design space, how she first got involved with NPOs, and all the exciting work that She Can Do is doing.  You can find She Can Do on LinkedIn and a...

Matt Saunders is a business coach for freelance entrepreneurs. We get to talk to him about some downfalls you may experience as a solo creative, how to be confident in the presentation of yourself, and conquer your fears.  You can find Matt on linkedin and also visit his website here  

Brynn is a multi-instrumentalist and current Content Manager at ARK.IO, the homepage for everything blockchain related. In our conversation we explore numerous topics, from Brynn’s vast experiences as a musician and what compels him towards unorthodox styles of music. We also explore the world of Web 3.0 and all the perks that come with it, from why bitcoin was first created, to how you can use th...

Charles Freedman is currently the CEO of ServCraft and used to live in the UK before emigrating. We chat to him about creativity from his perspective which leads us into discussing the relationship between the creative and the business side of things. Through Charles' origin story we also explore why seeking new opportunities, even in the face of uncertainty, can ultimate benefit your growth and k...

Thomas is the Chief Storyteller at SAP, and although seemingly a confusing job title, he proves just how important stories are in multi faceted life. In our pursuit of finding more about his unique job, we delve into topics of effective storytelling, innate abilities, and tools for telling a more engaging story, as well as advice for enhancing presentations and visual aids. Be sure to keep up with...

Bale is a fine artist whose work has featured at the FNB Art Fair in Joburg, and is also a co-curator for The Gallery at 44 Stanley. Today we chat to her about her overall creative process, from how she finds style and inspiration, to how to get your mind and body into its creative zone. We also delve into deeper topics of what art is as well as Bale’s experience of representation in the art world...

Phil Barrett is currently the VP of Product at OfferZen. Today we chat to him about an array of topics from the nature of creativity; roles of both the manager and the individual contributor; and how to expose your full potential. His origin story also takes us back to a very important time in history when the internet was first breaking ground, and together we explore all the innovation that came...

Gemma is a UI designer, and current Design Director at ABSA Bank. She lived and worked in China for a while, and through this story she gives us her experience on how to find stability as a young professional. We also get into the positive aspects of leaving comfortable situations to seek better opportunities, and how she balances her professional and parental commitments. Be sure to read her arti...

Sabeeha is a designer, developer, and entrepreneur who also published a thesis paper on ethical design in digital spaces a few years ago. We chat to her about the contents of the paper and how she came about results, differences in the physical world versus the digital world, and other interesting tech related topics and anecdotes.

Shen Scott is a photographer, and together we dive deep into topics involving the power of photography and photo journalism, relying on intuition as an entrepreneur, and some very interesting stories about the Virtual Reality project he worked on. Check out Shen’s personal instagram account here and his business’ website here

Lebo Tladi is a fine artist who currently lives in Japan. We chat with him about his journey into the art-world, as well as some of the aesthetic influences and drawing techniques he’s picked up along the way. He also tells us his experience of Japanese culture, learning the language, and how moving to a different country has influenced his style. Lebo also gives us a deep dive into his latest com...

Chanel is a service designer who made her stand in SA and is now based in the UK where she works for the local government. We get to chat with her about her emmigration, suddenly dealing with the pandemic just after starting her new job, as well as some interesting and challenging projects she’s worked on during her time in the industry. Here are some links of the links Chanel mentioned in the pod...

To end of the year we did something a little different. A chat amongst the Edit Undo team lets us get to know each others origin and respective journeys into the creative industry. We are super excited for the guests that we have in store for next year!

An architect turned service designer, Mikara Naidoo sheds some light on the similarities between these two industries, as well as some tips for others looking to make the jump. From innovation with restrictions and understanding the origin of your discipline, to some more light hearted discussions, Mikara is a truly unique and passionate individual.

Photographer Brandon Hinton shares his unique story with us about how he found his creative passion, alongside several intersting anecdotes about lfie in this field of work; how to jump at opportunities, the impact of art on our society and culture, as well as how to deal with negative feedback and criticism. As creatives, we might only find our true calling a bit later in life, perhaps through a...

A pioneer of the South African screenwriting industry in his own right, Fidel Namisi takes us on a journey through various aspects of his professional career as a creative. From his opinion on tertiary education and internship programs, to the differences between local and foreign film industries, as well as his writing process at each stage; his story is truly inspiring.  You can find out mo...

Have you ever wondered what it would take to make the first or next step In your journey as a creative? Today we chat to Cobus Engelbrecht, a recruitment specialist, about the in's and out's of the creative job market and the knowledge he has developed over his career.