I Bumped Into

This week I Bumped into Humans of the world. I decided to check in with a couple Friends from around the world, more specifically from friends that are living in the epicenter of the coronavirus. In this 2 part series, I chat to friends from Italy, Sweden, The UK, Brazil and the USA.   In part 1, we get to know briefly know these humans, ask if they life had to be a genre what would it be ,How lif...

In this insightful short clip, Ben discusses why he hates the narrative around Africa is corrupt. Just a disclaimer, we are not saying Africa is corrupt,  however we break down how the media has played a role in constructing a narrative or this perception that only Africans are corrupt, meanwhile we don’t look at who is benefiting the most and least from the “African Corruption”. We also dive in,...

In this 5 min short clip from one of our most popular episodes, when I bumped into Liz Letsoalo, we go deep. She shares 3 truths that she would love to leave for the world when she is gone, and its quite profound. Even listening to it more than a year later, it is still moving, inspirational and very insightful. I hope you enjoy this short clip, giving you a glimpse of the wisdom that Liz carries....

In this short 4 min episode clip is taken from when I Bumped into Tauriq Adams the visionary who built a $1 million start up in 12 months, in this short clip we briefly talk about the future of jobs. What blew my mind was how he mentions there is a bank that can run the entire business on half the staff.  If you enjoy this clip or find it valuable, please share, comment and feedback. If you want t...

In this short clip, Sihle and I discuss the psychological loss African Americans suffered during the Atlantic Slave Trade.   Stay Safe, Healthy and Legendary  I Bumped Into Team 

This week I bumped into Sihle Khumalo. Sihle is a mother, a wife, a black women in America, a South African and is currently working in the front lines of Covid-19 in the USA as healthcare worker.  In this episode Sihle and I discuss what its really like being on the front lines of Covid especially in the epicenter which is the USA.  We also then front into the topic of being black in America and...

In this part 2 of 2, I expand on the reasons why I started the "I Bumped Into" podcast and the themes you should expect going forward.  Stay Safe, Healthy and Legendary  I Bumped Into team. 

In this short clip, I cover why I started "I Bumped Into". 

In this short 4 min episode from I Bumped Into, Lerato breaks down why its hard to have a Gender Pay gap in the aviation industry. However given South Africa’s historical past, it can become a gray area if you lean into the details.  I hope you enjoy this episode. The Full episode is also available on all major podcast platforms. Just search I Bumped into Lerato and it should appear.  Stay Safe, S...

In this relatively short episode of I Bumped Into, Oggy shares how GrowSari is disrupting the informal market known as spaza shops in South Africa and Sari Sari stores in the Philippines through eCommerce.  He breaks down how Grow Sari essentially has become an Uber for Retail.  I hope you find gems in this episode that you can apply to your business.    Stay Safe, Stay Healthy.  I bumped Into tea...

In this short 6 min podcast clip, of when I bumped into Sharon Ogwang, we chat about cultural appropriation of African Americans and other cultures. Some might see it as innocent, but what are the implications of appropriating a culture.  If you have any views on this, we would love to hear them, otherwise stay safe, healthy and strong  The full episode of when I bumped into Sharon Ogwang is avail...

In this short episode clip, my recent guest Ben Iwisi unpacks why we should look at SA as a person. Then following that analogy,  we get to understand how South Africa suffered extreme levels Trauma and at times shows PTSD.  We further talk about how South Africa does not want to go see a therapist and deal with its abusive past coupled with the fact that South Africa has multiple personalities. W...

This week, I Bumped into a Philosopher, A challenger of beliefs, a Marketeer and a man who refuses to cut his beard, I think its there, so he can stroke it whilst thinking. He goes by the name Benjamin Iwisi and we had a very interesting conversation on several topics such as Slavery, how SA is suffering trauma, has many personalities and is refusing to see a therapist, his challenge with Religion...

In this short episode clip, Oggy shares a very interesting technique, which can not only be applied to business, but to life in general. I have tried it, and it truly helps you get your house in order and get a better understanding of what is going on.  Do you have any other techniques you use in your start up to solve many issues at once, especially if you are fire fighting everyday?  Full episod...

In this short 4 minute episode clip, Lerato shares the pieces of advice she would leave for her daughter.  She is actually currently writing a book of advice for her daughter.  Full episode available on all major platforms. Just search " I Bumped Into Lerato Mantambo"  Stay Safe and healthy.  I Bumped Into Team.

This week I bumped into Lerato Mantambo, who at the time of entering, was one of 8 black female pilots in the aviation industry.  We chat about  why she chose such an industry that is particularly dominated by white males, why its actually hard to have a gender pay gap in the aviation industry and as always, in true I bumped into style we go deep, where I ask her questions such as what have her ex...

In this short episode clip, Oggy shares his idea on its easier to identify what you don’t want vs what you want, as unfortunately people generally don’t know what they want in life or a career.  What people generally do know is what they don’t want / don’t like, its easier to identify and thus begins helping you sharpen what you do want, process of elimination. Oggy expands on this idea in this cl...

This week, I bumped into Andrzej Ogonowski otherwise known as Oggy. Oggy has helped build one of the fastest growing startups in the Philippines. He is the Head of Product at GrowSari which is growing to be one of the biggest retail networks in the Philippines without owning any retail outlets. Simply put an Uber for Retailers. We chat in detail in how GrowSari grew, its triumphs and shortcomings....

Where do we draw the line with blaming our history and taking responsibility | Sharon Ogwang  In this short clip, Sharon and I discuss where do we exactly draw the line with blaming our history, whether its personal, economic or even at a country/continental level and begin taking responsibility.  A disclaimer is that we acknowledge this is a very sensitive subject, hence we never claim to have th...

Does being a tweet activist having any impact? | Sharon Ogwang on I Bumped Into podcast   In this short 3 min clip from when I Bumped into Sharon Ogwang, we briefly speak about being a tweet/couch activist. It is easy for us to criticize or advocate for a cause we “believe in” from the click of a button, however I question does this have any impact in moving (insert what you feel strongly about or...

Welcome to Season 2 of I Bumped Into. This week I bumped into Sharon Ogwang. Sharon Ogwang is a published author, her book (An image in a Mirror) -link shot its way in the Top 10 list at exclusive books when it launched. She describes herself as a Polymath- I had to google that word a couple of times.   One of Sharon’s convictions is having strong beliefs but holding onto them loosely, so in this...

In this short 5 min podcast clip of when 'I Bumped Into Sikelela Finini" we speak about delaying your dreams, aspirations and goals, to pay the bills. What we mean by this is getting the "safe" job  to pay the bills.  We go on the journey of "if there is a balance" between having that safe job and starting your side hustle. We also touch on how black tax & on how...

We all love to talk about the “freedom” of being your own boss and starting a business. We also tend to be overly optimistic about our venture, without really questioning or understanding, what it will take to become a successful entrepreneur.   In this short 3 min episode clip of when” I bumped into Tauriq Adams”, Tauriq shares his lessons on the dark side of entrepreneurship and what people don’...

In this 4 min episode of when “I bumped into Jabu Nene” the co-founder of Seven Khalaz a food truck business, he shares the importance of market research for entrepreneurs, however you WONT find the answer in Google.  I hope you enjoy this “I Bumped Into” clip and if you enjoy this, find the full episode interview available on all major platforms – Now including Google Podcasts and Stitcher for of...

The last time I bumped into Liz Letsoalo she shared 3 books everyone should read before they die. Enjoy this 4 min podcast clip from when I Bumped Into Liz Letsoalo  To add flavour to what Liz shares, the below was taken from Tools of Titans.   Context matters for me, Like where you are in your life. I may pick up a book now that wont resonate but 5 years later it will really touch deeply. So if t...