Menzi Mkhonza Podcast

In this episode I speak to Di Atherton about the art of speaking and communication, going through toast master to learn how to speak & how she has impacted people of colour in her practice. We the segway into the loss of her husband & her new book (podcast exclusive).

In this episode I speak to Sezanele Zondi an Author, who had to think beyond her context to escape the environment of her upbringing. We dive into the mindset of being a focused and a top achiever while climbing the cooperate ladder before the ages of google, talking about the moments of pivot that lead her to write her first book "Mastering Your Business Pitch"

In this episode I speak to Loxtonia Cider on their brand story and how they managed to grow their business in a short space of time. we dive deep into the conversation on how to make a cider & details on how to farm. https://www.loxtonia.co.za/

In this episode I talk to timothy about branding and the idea of self promotion. what is a brand what makes people think of you? we also talk about writing process and what is his perspective on women leadership

In most cases we create for the sake of creating. but we need to facilitate a lot of intention behind what we are trying to achieve in our creativity. (Stimulation ) 1. Creative Ideas And Spirituality How Do They Align With Gods Purpose. ““I, Wisdom, live with insight, and I acquire knowledge and foresight.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8v12​‬ ‭GW‬‬ “I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8v12​‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8v22​-24‬ ‭KJV‬‬ 2. Ego And Pride. 1.Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.  2. Ego : a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. 3. The Intention Behind A Creative Idea. “And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭35v31​‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭35v35​‬ ‭KJV‬‬  4. Humility Humility means “the state of being humble.” Both it and humble have their origin in the Latin word humilis, meaning "low." ... When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11v2‬ ‭KJV  - Rev. AA Sekgobela

In this podcast I chat to Mfundo Nyambi an entrepreneur from Mpumalanga. We look at collaborations, culture & how we can be self driven. I also ask him about the business of music. 

In this episode i talk to Xander about olympia magazine which he currently manages. We talk about the impact business language has on creativity, what do we need to do as creatives to do business

In this podcast Eddie speaks about his journey on growing up in a rural community and being beacon of hope to his community. We dive deep into chess coaching understand life through chess as his book explains.  

I talk to Dominic Ries about starting a creative magazine and how it works as a business, we do a deep dive on process in design and what steps she took to start the magazine.

Nkateko and I talking about being a young mom, how alcohol and consent plays a huge role in rape culture and men not behaving themselves around women. we also do a short role play on one night stands. 

In this podcast bandile and i talk about the tattoo industry we start the conversation with creativity and we talk about how to be a good student. and we end the conversation with destroying some tattoo myths.

In this podcast we talk about Kwezis musical journey and why he chose trap music as a medium. We dive deep into understanding reality and he talks about selective ignorance

Insightful conversation filled with industry knowledge from a prospective of a band manager. 

Mosibudi dives deep on mental health and the conversations surrounding mental health and the pressure of being in an institution

In this first episode of season 2 I talk to Charmaine about what she has been up to since we last saw each other. She shares tips on how to take care of ones body and we get deep on toxic workplace

After 2 years of wanting to work together, me and Louie sit down to extend the conversation on, creativity, investing in yourself knowing what is happening in your industry. And knowing that you will always be judged for what you do regardless. we also talk about know your industry behind the curtain

In this episode Nompumelelo talks about, her learning her on process instead of focusing on the results forgetting how to be present. We then extend the conversation on running an e-commence

In this conversation, we talk about the importance of family, small circles and creating boundaries. We also talk about relationship and the culture of Tanzania and South Africa.

In this podcast I get to know Pressure outside of the music and we dive deep into how he understands craftsmanship, authenticity and grabbing opportunities in the moment. I also dive deep into why he had to drop out of school and what has he learnt during his travels from Mpumalanga to Gauteng with a moving concert performing on the streets in these provinces.

In this conversation i sit down with Thobile Malaza and we talk about the importance of introspection and learning about yourself during the covid 19 pandemic, we also talk about growth and looking at things in a new perspective of maturity and we also talk about being present and how that relates to feeling like being boxed in.