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Coffee Charged Conversations
Coffee Charged Conversations is a podcast built on honest conversations with remarkable people. Nobody has it all figured out, so each episode is a chance to learn something along the way.
Expect real stories, perspective, and life lessons, the kind you pick up when you listen to someone who’s actually lived it.
Made in South Africa 🇿🇦
Episodes
Coffee Charged ConversationsMy Dad Burned Down Our House - Finding Humour in Hardship
Some of the funniest people you'll ever meet are carrying the heaviest stories. In this episode, I sit down with Thabo Ngcube, better known as Chef of…
Coffee Charged ConversationsShe Quit Her Finance Career to Travel Africa Alone
Félicia quit her career in finance to travel Africa alone, searching for purpose beyond professional success. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWe Have 8 Figures in the Bank and Still Feel Broke.
How much money would actually be enough? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Jandre de Beer for an honest conversation about ambition, success…
Coffee Charged ConversationsI Nearly Gave Up on My Dream. Then I Signed With Sony.
Have you ever wondered if you're wasting your time chasing something that might not work out? Matthew Charles asked himself that question for years. He kept a…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHe Lost 24kg Without Cutting Carbs | Fat Loss Myths Explained
Carbs don't make you fat. Calories do. Neil Washington joins the podcast to break down why fat loss, testosterone, sleep, and gut health are nowhere near as…
Coffee Charged Conversations“Not an Option”: The Day I Refused Rescue on the Greenland Ice Cap
Gerry crossed 553km of the Greenland ice cap in 29 days, dragging a sled weighing close to 100kg through one of the harshest environments on Earth. Then, on…
Coffee Charged ConversationsADHD Isn’t a Weakness, It’s a Superpower | My ADHD Journey
Matthew Bradshaw was diagnosed with ADHD at 27, and instead of seeing it as a disability, he’s built his entire life and business around it as an advantage…
Coffee Charged ConversationsThe AI Skill Gap Nobody’s Preparing You For | AI, Education & Entrepreneurship
Are schools preparing young people for the future - or for a world that no longer exists? In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Shaun Fuchs, founder…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHe Almost Lost His Limbs to Diabetes. Then He Started Running.
Kyle Singh was warned by his doctor that if he did not change his lifestyle, diabetes could cost him his limbs. At the time, Kyle was beginning to lose feeling…
Coffee Charged ConversationsThe Pressure to Have It All Is Burning Us Out
From the outside it looked like she had everything. Inside, she was falling apart. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Mike sits down with…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHow Gambling Addiction Nearly Destroyed My Life | Jacques Wijtman
What happens when a gambling addiction takes everything from you? In this episode, Jacques Wijtman opens up about the years he spent trapped in gambling…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWhy People Pleasing Is Holding You Back | Dr Onke Mazibuko
Why do some people become people pleasers? Why do we struggle to set boundaries, silence our own needs, attract the same types of people, or repeat the same…
Coffee Charged ConversationsCan Kindness Change Your Life? | Good Things Guy
Is kindness a superpower? In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with South Africa’s Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque. A decade ago, one…
Coffee Charged ConversationsLife After the Final Whistle | Finding Purpose Beyond Football
What happens when the chapter that shaped so much of your life comes to an end? In this episode, former professional goalkeeper Sean Roberts reflects on life…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWhy Teams of Superstars Fail | Confidence, Leadership & Success
Superstars don’t guarantee success. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with Anthony Shelton, Head Coach of South Africa’s National…
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How I Gained and Lost 25kg on Purpose | Weight Loss Transformation
He intentionally gained 25kg in 120 days, then gave himself 120 days to lose it all again. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, online weight loss…
Coffee Charged ConversationsNutrition Myths, Gut Health, and What Actually Matters | Aziwe Booi
Our health is everything, but most people are getting this wrong. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with dietician Aziwe Booi from…
Coffee Charged ConversationsThe Hard Truth About Building Something Great | Nick Scher
Nick Scher is the founder of 1701, a luxury nougat brand that started from a homemade recipe and grew into something far bigger. At 24, Nick walked away from…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHow Dylan Naidoo Won the Investec SA Open
SA Open Champion Dylan Naidoo returns ahead of the 115th Investec SA Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club and opens up about what it really takes to win. In this…
Coffee Charged ConversationsFrom A Limpopo Village to Traveling The World | Vongani Maimele
As a child growing up in Ka-Majosi, a small village in Limpopo, Vongani Maimele dreamed of writing a book and traveling the world. To many around him, those…
Coffee Charged ConversationsEmbracing Fear: Garreth McLellan on Extreme Ownership and Mastering Emotions
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, former UFC fighter and two-time EFC middleweight champion Garreth McLellan opens up about how his relationship…
Coffee Charged ConversationsBeing a Guest on My Podcast
For the first time, I’m a guest on my own podcast. I speak about a time in my life when I felt lost, and how starting this podcast helped me find my voice and…
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Inside South Africa’s World Cup Final: Mindset, Underdogs and the Future of Women’s Cricket
South Africa reached their third consecutive Cricket World Cup final, and Bongani Ndaba, fielding coach for the South Africa Women’s Cricket team, joins me to…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWhat Two Years of Growth Really Looks Like, with Guy Salver
Why does personal growth feel so slow? And why do we always think we should be further in life than we are? In this episode, I sit down with my first ever…
Coffee Charged ConversationsAmerican Football in South Africa?!
What happens when you decide to build something that doesn’t exist yet? In this episode, Tyler Cawood shares how he’s introducing American football to South…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWhy Most Relationships Fail (and How To Fix Yours) | Milé van Vuren
Why do so many relationships fall apart, and what can we actually do to change that? In this episode, dating coach and trauma facilitator Milé van Vuren joins…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHow She Built a Cookie Empire and Almost Broke Herself Doing It | Sabrina Bibby
She started baking cookies in her garage and turned it into a full-time cookie business, Baked by Bree. But behind the success came 20-hour workdays, burnout…
Coffee Charged ConversationsFrom Paralysis to Purpose: A Story of Recovery & Resilience | Caitlin Gevers
In this episode, Caitlin Gevers opens up about a life-shifting year: the tragedy that struck her family, her own paralysing injury, and the decade-long path to…
Coffee Charged ConversationsPodcasting, Consistency, and the Power of Networking with Themba Hadebe
In this episode, I sit down with Themba Hadebe, co-host of The Posties Podcast, entrepreneur, events manager, and poet. We spoke about the lessons podcasting…
Coffee Charged ConversationsSilver vs Gold, Bitcoin & The Future of Money| Dillon Bassani
What does it really mean to understand money? In this episode, I sit down with Dillon Bassani, CEO of Bassani’s Auction House – once the smallest in South…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHow Losing My Leg Made Me Stronger | Life After Amputation & Overcoming Trauma with Guy Imbert
At 25 years old, Guy Imbert’s life changed forever after a motorbike accident led to years of pain and, eventually, the decision to amputate his left leg. This…
Coffee Charged ConversationsFinding Purpose After Rock Bottom: A Redemption Story with Christopher de Klerk
At one point, Christopher de Klerk was homeless, jobless, and deep in addiction. Today, he’s a successful entrepreneur running multiple businesses — proof that…
Coffee Charged ConversationsRobert Green: From Blackjack Dealer to CEO – How Gratitude and Visualisation Created My Breakthrough
From casino tables to company boardrooms – Rob Green’s journey is proof that mindset can change everything. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I…
Coffee Charged ConversationsDaniella Milani: Should You Travel the World Or Climb The Ladder?
After 10 years of life in the sky, Daniella Milani made the bold decision to trade in her flight attendant uniform for the uncertainty of running her own…
Coffee Charged ConversationsJohn Luis: Reinventing Learning with South Africa’s First 3D Virtual School
John Luis is the CEO and founder of IVA Global Online School — South Africa’s first 3D virtual school and the winner of Global Online School of the Year in…
Coffee Charged ConversationsKutlwano Yika: How a Traffic Light Performance Changed My Life
Kutlwano Yika went viral for singing at the traffic lights in Johannesburg — but his story runs much deeper than a viral moment. In this episode, we sit down…
Coffee Charged ConversationsJames Deacon: Not Givin’ Up - How I Found Myself Again
James Deacon is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music has made waves across South African radio — with chart-topping hits like “Not…
Coffee Charged ConversationsBrandon Muir: How to Take Control of Your Life (No Matter Where You Start), and the Silent Struggles Men Don’t Talk About
Brandon Muir has lived through more than most — losing his father, grandfather, and uncle to suicide, and stepping into the role of “man of the house” before…
Coffee Charged ConversationsGreg Risely: How Ice Baths Can Raise Dopamine, Build Discipline & Combat Depression
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with Greg Risely, the founder of Rise Wellness, to talk about the power of cold therapy and why…
Coffee Charged ConversationsKelly Eyre: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Navigating Autism
In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Eyre, Pedagogy Lead for Dibber International South Africa, an expert in both education and mental health. Kelly, who is…
Coffee Charged ConversationsJo-Anne Sudbury: Why You Need to Love What You Do and How to Turn Your Dream Into a Reality
One of my favourite episodes so far! In this episode, I chat to Jo-Anne Sudbury—She EO and Founder of Upstage Productions and San Quentin Events at Prison…
Coffee Charged ConversationsWhy Discipline Is A Superpower: How to Look Good And Feel Amazing with Cameron Timm
Discipline, balance, and health—three key pillars of personal growth. In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Timm, a boxer, ex-bodybuilder, and former online…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHow To Be Real in a Fake World with Sam da Fonseca (founder of TheCarScene)
What does it really take to stand out and make an impact in today’s world? In this episode, Sam de Fonseca, creator of TheCarScene, South Africa’s biggest car…
Coffee Charged ConversationsTrusting Life’s Timing: Overcoming Setbacks & Staying Patient with Sebastian De Oliveira
What happens when your path doesn’t go as planned? This week, I sit down with my good friend Sebastian de Oliveira, a cricketer for the Lions, to talk about…
Coffee Charged ConversationsSurviving The Impossible: Kelvin Van Baalen’s Incredible Story Of Strength And Triumph
In this incredibly inspiring episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with Kelvin van Baalen, whose life was forever changed after a horrific…
Coffee Charged ConversationsFeeling Stuck at Work? How to Stand Out, Succeed, and Thrive in Business and Life with Nikki Bush
Want to win at work and life, even when things don’t go as planned? This week, we’re diving into success strategies with Nikki Bush—a multi-award-winning…
Coffee Charged Conversations5 Clips To Start 2025 The Right Way
What a beautiful year we had at Coffee Charged Conversations in 2024. It’s been a dream come true to work with such an amazing team and to have the opportunity…
Coffee Charged ConversationsOvercoming Addiction: Lessons from Rehab with Braidon Roppa
Perhaps we’re all addicted to something? In this powerful episode, Braidon Roppa shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life transformed through…
Coffee Charged ConversationsThe Power of Positivity: Chevan Naidu on Gratitude, Optimism, and Building Genuine Relationships
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with Chevan Naidu, also known as Mr. Fantastic. A seasoned sales coach and eternal optimist, Chevan…
Coffee Charged ConversationsInside The MasterChef Kitchen: Sims Kubeka On The Power Of Trying New Things
Step into the high-stakes world of MasterChef SA with Sims Kubeka! In this episode, Sims shares what it’s really like to cook under pressure on national TV…
Coffee Charged ConversationsMastering The Moment: Staying Present Under Pressure With Dylan Naidoo
Join us for a powerful conversation with pro golfer Dylan Naidoo as he takes us behind the scenes of life on the Sunshine Tour. Dylan opens up about the mental…
Coffee Charged ConversationsSocial Media Isn't Reality: With Sara Puhto (AKA Saggy Sara)
In this episode, Sara Puhto, a social media influencer with over 450k followers, opens up about the pressures of social media and how it can distort our view…
Coffee Charged ConversationsBreaking the Silence: Jason Hartman’s Journey After Winning Idols SA
Looking to elevate your mindset, stay disciplined, and take control of your daily habits? In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, you’ll discover…
Coffee Charged ConversationsThe Ultimate Mindset Hack: How the 75 Hard Challenge Changed Everything for Matthew Bradshaw
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Marcus Taylor, an accomplished amateur golfer and former college star at Florida A&M University, shares his…
Coffee Charged ConversationsTiger Woods Changed My Life: Marcus Taylor’s Story
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Marcus Taylor, an accomplished amateur golfer and former college star at Florida A&M University, shares his…
Coffee Charged ConversationsReady To Be A Dad?: The Realities of Fatherhood in Today’s World with Thabo Buda
In this eye-opening episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Thabo Buda, the studio manager of Real Global Productions, gets real about the highs and lows of…
Coffee Charged ConversationsLeaving Your Home Town: Embracing Change and Living Intentionally with Octaviah Rajchl
Join us for an enlightening episode of Coffee Charged Conversations as we sit down with Octaviah Rajchl, a dedicated student who moved to Hungary to pursue her…
Coffee Charged ConversationsCoffee Charged CONSERVATIONS: Protecting Our Planet with Conservationist Armand Otto
In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, we sit down with Armand Otto, a dedicated conservationist focused on tackling poaching in South Africa and…
Coffee Charged ConversationsHealth is Wealth: How to Prioritise Your Physical and Mental Wellness with Mark De Gouveia and Matthew Inward
Join us for a transformative episode of Coffee Charged Conversations as we sit down with Mark De Gouveia and Matthew Inward, the visionary founders of Thrive…
Coffee Charged ConversationsInk and Inspiration: Tatum Catano on Art, Tattoos, and Following Your Passion
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Tatum Catano, a talented tattoo artist who has turned her love for art into a successful career. Tatum shares her…