The Resonate Podcast with Michelle Expert

🎙️ What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen and start betting on yourself, even when your world collapses? In this powerful episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert sits down with Tumi, the CEO of a Film Commission, author of Thrive, and founder of the Power Play movement, to talk about the true cost and reward of transformational leadership. Tumi shares her incredible journey from...

🎙️ What happens when you stop being afraid of offending people and start making bold business moves? In this powerful episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert sits down with returning guest Buntu Masiwa (Slim), founder of Black Grind and a growing talent management agency, to talk about the real challenges of growing a business. Slim shares how he changed his coffee brand from Black Earth...

🎙️ What does it take to transform a legacy giant into a digital growth engine for thousands of SMEs? In this compelling episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert is joined by Andrew Dawson — Management Executive for SME and Diversified Business Sales at Telkom — for a masterclass on sales strategy, the "pivot" mindset, and why connectivity is the ultimate growth partner for the So...

🎙️ What does it take to turn a R150 contribution into a 60-hectare land empire when the system says it’s impossible? In this compelling episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert is joined by Leslie Gama — General Manager of Omnotho Empowerment — for a masterclass on radical community ownership, building trust as capital, and the "do-it-yourself" model of restoring dignity. Leslie has spent...

🎙️ What does it take to bridge the gap between beauty and medicine before the "white space" even had a name?. In this compelling episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert is joined by Dr. Maureen — founder and medical director of Skin Renewal — for a masterclass on identifying market gaps, radical resilience, and the future of holistic aesthetic medicine. Dr. Maureen spent over 25...

🎙️ What does it take to sell a vision that the world hasn’t caught up to yet? In this compelling episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert is joined by Sibabalwe (Siba) Sesmani — Group CEO of Unorthodox Group, Pan-African advocate, and media strategist — for a masterclass on building influence, movements, and a lasting legacy across the continent. Siba founded her communications and sports...

🎙️ Why do so many businesses struggle after early success? In this powerful episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert sits down with Sipamandla Manqele — CEO and Founding Partner of Route 23, business strategist, founder coach, and non-executive board member — for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build sustainable businesses in Africa. From founder psychology and commerc...

🎙️ What has social media actually done to entrepreneurship? In this thought-provoking solo episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert dives deep into the realities entrepreneurs are quietly struggling with in the digital age. From comparison culture and vanity metrics to burnout, performative success, fake urgency, and identity attachment — this is an honest conversation about the psychologi...

🎙️ In this solo episode of The Resonate Podcast, we break down a hard truth: if your business only has one way to make money, you don't have a business—you have a job. One bad month, one algorithm change, or one client leaving can wipe everything out. We are focusing on building for the long game, where stability and sustainability matter most. This is your moment to move beyond the "hust...

🎙️ In this solo episode of The Resonate Podcast, Michelle Expert breaks down a hard truth — if your business isn’t making money, it’s not the market… it’s your system. We’re in Q2 — where hype fades and execution matters. This is your moment to reset, refine, and start making real progress. This episode isn’t about motivation. It’s about what to fix this week to increase your revenue. Michelle int...

This is not just business as usual. We are entering a new era—one where business is no longer just about profit, growth, or visibility… but about service, stewardship, and representing Christ through what we build. In this episode, I unpack a deeper, more intentional way of doing business—one that challenges the culture of chasing success at all costs, and instead calls us back to purpose, integri...

🎙️ In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest gaps in business success not a lack of ideas, but a lack of understanding when it comes to scaling. Michelle Expert sits down with Jandre De Beer performance marketing strategist, investor, and founder behind multiple high-performing brands to unpack what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t just survive, but g...

Most businesses don’t fail because they have a bad product. They fail because they don’t know how to get customers. In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Visser — entrepreneur and founder of Three33 Media — to break down what marketing actually looks like today, and why so many business owners are doing it wrong. We unpack: Why your marketing isn’t turning into money The...

🎙️ Destination Marketing That Drives Impact | Inside Gauteng’s Tourism StrategyIn this powerful episode of The Resonate Podcast, we sit down with Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Destination Marketing Evangelist at the Gauteng Tourism Authority, to unpack what it really takes to market a destination, build a compelling brand, and drive economic growth through tourism. Many organisations focus on visibilit...

Apply Here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/eeipv3/ to step into your #MissionNext In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, I sit down with Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE Executive at Microsoft South Africa, to unpack one of the most important conversations for entrepreneurs right now — how to access real opportunities that can take your business to the next level. We go beyond the buzzwords and break do...

🎙️ The Secret Strategy to Increasing Your Sales and Taking Over the Market In this powerful episode of The Resonate Podcast, we unpack what it really takes to build a business that moves from zero to seven figures — and why the right sales strategy can completely transform your results. Many entrepreneurs focus heavily on marketing, branding, and visibility, yet still struggle to convert interest...

🎙️ Exclusive Summit Q&A Preview | Real Questions. Honest Conversations. Meaningful Insights This special episode of The Resonate Podcast gives you an exclusive preview into our highly anticipated Summit Q&A where real questions meet thoughtful answers and honest, unfiltered perspectives. In this powerful conversation, we open the floor to the questions that matter most. The ones that spark...

🎙️ The Number 1 Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs to Stand Out in 2026 This episode of The Resonate Podcast unpacks the one skill that will separate thriving entrepreneurs from those who simply blend in — in 2026 and beyond. In this powerful conversation, we explore what it truly takes to stand out in a saturated, fast-moving world where visibility is high, competition is fierce, and attention spans...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast featuring Armen Adamjan dives into the real journey of creativity, purpose, and building a meaningful career in a noisy world. In this powerful conversation, Michelle Expert sits down with Armen Adamjan for a candid discussion about what it truly takes to stay creative, relevant, and impactful. Beyond the highlight reels and social media moments, Armen share...

🎙️ This episode of The Summit by Michelle Expert dives into what business owners wish they knew earlier, the unfiltered truth about being in business, and the honest realities every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear. In this powerful summit panel, Michelle Expert sits down with Tamia Nontsikelelo, Bulelani Balabala, and Mashudu Modau for a candid conversation about the real journey of entreprene...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast confronts one of the most misunderstood forces in entrepreneurship and leadership: sales. In this powerful opening episode, Michelle Expert reframes selling not as greed or manipulation but as a responsibility for anyone called to create impact. We unpack why so many purpose-driven entrepreneurs fear selling, how avoiding money conversations quietly limits t...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast dives into the powerful life journey of Masego Kunupi a story rooted in resilience, purpose, and the courage to rise beyond circumstances. In conversation with Masego Kunupi, we unpack the realities behind success that are often unseen: the challenges, the internal battles, the defining moments, and the mindset required to keep going when the journey gets un...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast dives into one of the most critical skills for personal and professional growth: learning how to clearly articulate your value and communicate your ideas with confidence. In conversation with Palesa Dooms, we unpack why so many talented people struggle to express their worth, how poor communication can cost you opportunities, and what it actually takes to sp...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast is all about making investing simple, accessible, and stress-free — because yes, investing is for everyone, even you. We unpack how small, consistent habits can transform your financial future, why you don’t need a big lump sum or complicated jargon, and how simple Nedbank savings and investment options can help you build long-term security. This conversatio...

🎙️ This episode of The Resonate Podcast explores a powerful life lesson gained from an unexpected place a conversation with an Uber driver that shifted perspective, mindset, and motivation. We unpack how ordinary moments can carry extraordinary wisdom, why humility and openness matter, and how a simple car ride can reveal truths we often overlook. This conversation is reflective, grounded, and fil...