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The Nicky Show
The Nicky Show is a podcast spotlighting women in tech, digital, and entrepreneurship in South Africa. Through honest and insightful conversations, we explore career journeys, industry trends, and the realities of building in fast-moving spaces. From AI and startups to leadership and growth, this is where ambition meets perspective - with a little tea along the way.
Episodes
The Nicky ShowFrom the trading floor to physical AI: Matt Renirie on Africa's AI moment
The next wave of AI will be physical, and Africa is ready to build it. Matt Renirie spent two decades on the trading floors of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley…
The Nicky ShowThe Nicky Show | New name, New chapter: Liezel van der Westhuizen on rebranding yourself
Everything changes when you're brave enough to let it. Liezel van der Westhuizen went from TV presenter to neuroscience-based burnout and fitness coach…
The Nicky ShowNow Boarding's Leigh Stefanski on UX mistakes, AI, and building global
Leigh Stefanski, Managing Director of Now Boarding Digital, joins me on Tea with Nicky to unpack why most digital products don't fail because of technology…
The Nicky ShowAnnika Ojala | Responsible Tech, Decolonisation & Hope in the Age of AI
Responsibility is not the enemy of speed and growth. It's actually the way to get there. So why does the tech industry keep getting this wrong? In Part 2 of…
The Nicky ShowAnnika Ojala | Power, politics & what It really takes to create change
Most people assume women who don't enter politics simply aren't interested.The reality? They're afraid before they even begin.In Part 1 of this episode of TEA…
The Nicky ShowSnapScan's Head of Product on acquisitions, pivoting & building for South Africa's informal sector
Most people know @SnapScanPayments . Far fewer know what it actually takes to lead product inside it — especially when the strategy keeps shifting, and your…
The Nicky ShowKerry Clark on AI, e-commerce & rebuilding your identity after corporate
What happens when you leave a senior corporate role — and suddenly don't know who you are without the title?In this episode of Tea with Nicky, Kerry Clark…
The Nicky ShowBefore you implement AI, fix this first | Monica Obrocka on Data Foundations
After the AI hype of the last two years, one question remains: Are businesses actually ready? In this episode of Tea with Nicky, now powered by Salt, Monika…
The Nicky ShowLeah Molatseli on AI, legal tech & Calibrating your audacity – the career advice you didn’t expect.
After two years, Tea with Nicky is back — now powered by Salt Solutions Group — and we’re kicking off the return with a bold conversation. In this episode…
The Nicky ShowLBW | GNU for who?
🎙️ On this episode of Life in Black & White is out now, and it's a spicy one! 🌶️🔥 We dive deep into the current Government of National Unity (GNU) and ponder…
The Nicky ShowLBW | South African Elections: The Coalition Dilemma
The much-anticipated Post-Elections episode of Life in Black & White is here! 🗳️✨ We dive into the final election results and what they mean for the future of…
The Nicky ShowLBW | Dishing on The MK Party & IFP
🗳️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Life in Black & White is back with some piping hot tea for your brunch discussion! 🍵🥞 This week, we delved into the election…
The Nicky ShowLBW | Moving Jobs, Personal Time & Girlfriends
🌟 Taking a breather on Life in Black & White! 🌟 Sips and I hit pause on the politics and had a heart-to-heart about the simple, beautiful chaos of life. 💬✨…
The Nicky ShowLBW | Dishing on ActionSA & Build One SA
Sips and I dive into two party manifestos: ActionSA and Build One SA. 🤩 We do a deep dive into their manifestos and explore how these parties address…
The Nicky Show#5. LIFE IN Black & White - Dishing on Upcoming Elections: EFF
🎙️✨ Hold onto your hats, folks! 🎩💨 The latest episode of Life in Black & White just dropped, and let's just say, things are heating up! 🔥🗳️ Sips and I are…
The Nicky Show#4. LIFE IN Black & White - Dishing on Upcoming Elections: ANC and DA
🎙️✨ Get ready to dive into the political funhouse with our latest episode of Life in Black and White! 🎉🗳️ This time, we're spilling the tea on the upcoming…
The Nicky Show45. Renier Kriel spills ON going from being a start-up founder to a start-up consultant, creating the Open Letter newsletter, & his views on the AI trend
Step into the world of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital mastery with our guest, Renier Kriel. With over 15 years dedicated to empowering startups and…
The Nicky Show44. Brain Muguto spills on having a side hustle while balancing a thriving career
Join me in this captivating episode featuring Brian Muguto, Chief Strategy & Product Innovation Officer at EssenceMediacom. Brian's expertise in strategic…
The Nicky Show43. Dr. Charne Gerber & Dr. Maré Olivier spill on Vaccine Truths Unveiled: Exploring the Hidden Impacts
In this of episoe of "THE TEA with Nicky," I sit down with two practicing GPs and members of the World Council for Health South African Chapter, Dr. Charne…
The Nicky ShowLife in Black & White: Contraception & Male Friendships
We're baaaaaaack! 😎 Join Sips and myself on another episode of Life in Black & White; where we speak about Contraception, including a slight change in…
The Nicky Show42. Sam Gqomo spills on Social Entrepreneurship and the struggles that come with it.
🎙️ Meet Sam Gqomo, the Director of Womandla Global Network 🌍, a renowned social entrepreneur, and a leader in PR and Communications 📢. Her journey in…
The Nicky Show41. Jo Eyre spills on utilising the metaverse in the workspace & TEDx talk
We're thrilled to unveil our latest episode featuring the remarkable Jo Eyre, the Founder & CEO of Voxeon Communications, a member of the Forbes Communication…
The Nicky Show40. Layla Ismailov Walton spills on Wildcat, breast implants and her thoughts on modern medicine.
Get ready for an extraordinary episode featuring Layla Ismailov Walton, a USSR-born, Israeli-raised female founder, now making waves in South Africa with her…
The Nicky ShowLife in Black and White: Brave, Vulnerable, & Real!
We're back with another soul-stirring episode, diving deep into the shades of life. Join us as we unravel the complexities of bad relationships, the importance…
The Nicky ShowLife in Black & White: Brewing the Truth About Single Life & Dating Failures!
☕ Brewing the Truth About Single Life & Dating Failures! ☕ Join me and my best friend Asisipho Ndlovu Malunga on the latest episode of THE TEA with Nicky…
The Nicky Show39. Siv Ngesi spills on "I'm not pro-women's right, I'm pro-human rights" & "I'm always cocking up"
Meet Siv Ngesi: Actor, Comedian, Trailblazer! From Cape Town's vibrant streets to screens big and small, Siv's journey is a whirlwind of talent and charisma…
The Nicky Show38. Pride Maunatlala | Marketing Mogul & TEDx Speaker ON How To Untraditionalise Your Career
Pride is on a mission to embed purpose in the way brands and leaders do business, for good. She has 19 years of experience building brands and has held notable…
The Nicky Show37. Kovini Moodley ON Approaching Things From A Place of Authenticity
Kovini Moodley is an SME with 11 years across audit, risk management, process optimisation and organizational redesign for leading JSE-listed companies. She…
The Nicky Show36. Zai Miztiq | Founder of Step Up Journey, Professional Henna Artist & Author
Zai is an alumni and mentor of the Women’s Leadership Academy of the US Department of State. She was nominated for ‘The Most Compassionate Womenpreneur Award’…
The Nicky Show35. Shivani Chetty | Managing Director of EventMate & Online Coach ON Failure To Launch
Shivani Chetty is the Managing Director of EventMate, an event technology company, as well as an online business/startup coach. She knew from a young age that…
The Nicky Show34. Dawn to Dusk | Sustainable Fashion & Lifestyle Brand ON Creating a Sustainable Business
Dawn to Dusk Collections is a slow fashion and lifestyle brand founded by two lifelong friends, Shannon and Kirsty. The idea to start Dawn to Dusk was sparked…
The Nicky Show33. Leah Molatseli | Lawyer, Author, Legal Tech & Innovation Specialist ON Doing Things Intentionally
Leah Molatseli is a lawyer, published legal tech author, speaker and Legal Tech and Innovation Specialist who currently holds the role of Head of Business…
The Nicky Show32. Lisa Welsh | Sexual & Pleasure Educator, Copywriter & Connector ON Sexual Healing
Lisa Welsh is a Sexual & Pleasure Educator, Copywriter & Connector. Her playful approach to sexuality helps people to relax their guard, ditch shame and get…
The Nicky Show31. Scindia Balasingh | Tech Marketing Leader & Awards Winner ON Creating Your Own Runway
Scindia is a passionate technology marketer with rich experience in partner marketing, currently heading the Global technology partnerships marketing in…
The Nicky Show30. Nu Davidson | Sex Educator & Couples Coach ON Self-Alignment & Intimacy
Nu Davidson is a multipotentialite entrepreneur at heart, whose repertoire includes a wedding planning business, a certified coach, specializing in sexual…
The Nicky Show29. Anna Shilina | Author, Speaker, Coach ON Depression & the use of Microdosing
Anna Shilina is the author of The Mystery & Magic of Depression and The Business Tango. She's a speaker and coach on mindset and teaches business as a…
The Nicky Show28. Nikki Symons | Founder & Creative Director of SweetLionheart discussing Anxiety & Self-Discovery
Nikki Symons is the owner and creative director of Cape Town's online bakeshop, Sweet LionHeart. She's a 31-year-old, type 1 diabetic…
The Nicky ShowEp 27: Khanya Modipa | Qualified CA (SA) & Fitness Influencer discussing PURPOSE
Khanya is is a qualified CA(SA) and Fitness Influencer. Khanya’s Instagram following grew tremendously as a result of her acute eye to see opportunity when…
The Nicky ShowEp 26: Priyanka Chatterjee | Co-Founder and Director of Sinevis
Priyanka is Co-Founder and Director of Sinevis, a global professional services organisation providing cybersecurity implementation, consulting, and managed…
The Nicky ShowEp 25: Izabela Hamilton | Founder of initiativehub.com, Coach & #IAmRemarkable Google Facilitator
Izabela Hamilton, Founder of Coaching & Communication Consultancy initiativehub.com, is a certified Executive & Communication Coach and #IamRemarkable by…
The Nicky ShowEp 24: Heide Young | Head of Cyber Security Strategy, Co-Founder of WiCSME & Author
Heide Young is currently based in the UAE as Head of Cyber Security Strategy, creating innovative essential cyber security strategies and practices required…
The Nicky ShowEp 23: Nicky Fastovsky | Creator, Recruitment Consultant & FF Ambassador
I have already done an introduction about myself so no need to bore you with repetition. 😉 I need to get my ducks in a row with the new life events occurring…
The Nicky ShowEp 22: Ramona Liberoff | Academic, Former COO of Innogy Innovation Hub & CEO of SPRING Accelerator
Ramona works at the intersection of investment, innovation, and emerging markets. Ramona is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Innogy Innovation Hub…
The Nicky ShowEp 21: Nobukhosi Dlamini | Award-winning Founder of Bahati Tech & GIFT Foundation
Nobukhosi Dlamini is a multi-award winning, female tech founder and social entrepreneur. She completed a degree in Computer Science at the University of Cape…
The Nicky ShowEp 20: Marsha Aida | Lawyer, Podcast Host and Future Females Kenyan Ambassador.
Marsha has accumulated a wide range of experiences in both legal and Corporate Affairs capacities and has now just recently started up a creative legal and PR…
The Nicky ShowEp 19: Cerina Bezuidenhout | Co-founder of Future Females
Cerina is the co-founder of Future Females. After writing her MBA thesis on the Lean Startup Principles, Cerina was motivated to work with entrepreneurs. With…
The Nicky ShowEp 18: Philippa Dods | Marketing Manager at Meltwater & Director of Future Females Foundation
Philippa Dods manages the Marketing operations for the African region of global media intelligence company, Meltwater. She is also the Marketing Strategy…
The Nicky ShowEp 17: Lauren Dallas | Co-founder of Future Females & Founder of The Growth Academy
Lauren Dallas is the Co-Founder of Future Females, a movement that exists to increase the number of and support the success of female entrepreneurs. Launching…
The Nicky ShowEp 16: Farzana Baduel | CEO of Curzon PR; Resident PR Expert & Ambassador at the Oxford Foundry
Farzana Baduel is the CEO & Co-Founder of Curzon PR. She has been appointed as the Resident Public Relations expert and Ambassador for the Oxford Foundry, the…
The Nicky ShowEp 15: Lee Den Hond | 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year, Entrepreneur, Author & more
Lee den Hond is living proof that when the purpose is bigger than the challenge, nothing is impossible. She is an inspirational speaker, adventurer, athlete…
The Nicky ShowEp 14: Lesego Tlhabi | Creator of Coconut Kelz, Comedian & Author
Lesego Tlhabi is well known for her media persona: Coconut Kelz which is a growing satire/comedy figure. Lesego and Coconut Kelz released their debut novel; a…
The Nicky ShowEp 13: Nicky Fastovsky | Creator of TEA with Nicky, Future Females CT Ambassador & Recruiter
To ‘spill the tea’ means to disclose information, especially of a sensitive nature. So, Nicky (Me, Myself & I be used throughout this description) decided to…
The Nicky ShowEp 12: Motshidisi Mohono | SuperSports Rugby Anchor & 2018 SA Sport Awards Journalist of the Year
Motshidisi Mohono is an awarding winning Sport Broadcaster – currently plying her trade at SuperSport International. Mohono made her TV break in 2011 when…
The Nicky ShowEp 11: Jessica Sutton | One of the Lead Actresses on Motherland: Fort Salem
Jessica Sutton is a born & bred Cape Tonian actress, who is now making a name for herself across the US (& the world!) She is Tally Craven on the new Teen…
The Nicky ShowEp 10: Paulette Neo | Face of Fitness Finalist & Founder of EmpoweredToEmpower
Paulette Neo Kaise is a fitness enthusiast with a BA in Media Studies and Industrial Psychology. Paulette found her love for fitness while she was studying and…
The Nicky ShowEp 9: Romy Mayer | Triple Eight Race & Redbull Racing Engineer
Romy Mayer is the only female Race Engineer on her team at Triple Eight Race Engineering. She is also part of the Red Bull Supercar Racing Series, but not only…
The Nicky ShowEp 8: Lufuno Sathekge | Wardrobe Stylist & Mommy Blogger
Lufuno Sathekge (also known by her IG handle as @_msbrownstyling) is a Wardrobe Stylist in the Media & Entertainment space. She has styled productions for…
The Nicky ShowEp 7: Onke Dumeko | Editor-in-Chief & Publishing Group Director at The Bar Group
Onke Dumeko is the Editor-in-Chief & Group Publishing Director at The Bar Group, for DESTINY Connect and the magazine. She is an unshakeable woman who strives…
The Nicky ShowEp 6: Rachel Kolisi | Co-founder of RISE Women and The Kolisi Foundation
Rachel Kolisi is a mother of 4, an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She co-founded RISE (https://risewomen.org.za/) with business partner and personal trainer…
The Nicky ShowEp 5: Noluvuyo Mpekelana | Tech Company Founder, Social Entrepreneur & 2019 Inspiring50 Winner
Noluvuyo is a Tech Company Founder, a social entrepreneur, author and 2019 Inspiring50 Winner. She is a technology professional and leader with a career that…