Because It’s There
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Because It’s There is a podcast series about climbing the mountain of life, and leadership. It’s hosted by Saray Khumalo, the first Black African woman to summit Mount Everest, and someone who epitomises the values any brand would be proud to be associated with: personal motivation, loyalty, leadership and a distinctly Afro-centric approach to teamwork. The series features an eclectic cast of special guests, from sporting super-achievers to business people and social scientists. Ultimately it’s about the journey of being human and the common challenges we all face when it comes to learning h
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Risky business ft. Brenda Didi-Quvane
November 19, 2021 21:25 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBWhat an inspirational life journey - Dr. Brenda Didi-Quvane. Dr. BDQ has extensive enterprise risk management and auditing experience and has worked for 18 years within the financial industry. Her career started off as an IT Auditor and Information Security Specialist with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)and Computer Science Corporation (CSC) respectively and that’s when her knowledge and interest of risk management and information risk started. Listen to the complete interview as she shares ...
Children are our wealth
November 16, 2021 04:19 - 44 minutes - 102 MBChildren are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded-Jess Lair, author This episode is special, we have Sam Mokgopha CEO of Kids Heaven. An organization with a mission to reach children in need, especially those without parental care, in providing shelter, protection, education, training, and therapy. Their encouragement results in positive inclusion for discarded, neglected and abused children. Kids Haven is dedicated to the care and protection of vulnerable children, includ...
Service as a virtue with Zureida Ebrahim
November 16, 2021 04:12 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThis week we have Zureida Ebrahim Zureida Ebrahim is a Financial Services Executive who until recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Client Engagement Solutions at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings. She will soon be taking on a new role as the Chief Operating Officer at Old Mutual Limited. Zureida is married and a mom to a daughter who is currently at university and three teenage boys. Zureida is passionate about people and in particular, the role leaders play in growing people and b...
Cindy Van Wyk on Because It's There Podcast
September 23, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week on Because It's There - Podcast, Saray Khumalo chats with Cindy Van Wyk. Cindy is an experienced Business Executive with 22 years of industry knowledge and a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Cindy holds a master’s degree in law with a specialization in International Law. On the creative side, she is an award-winning photographer, published author, and produced film screenwriter. She is an environmentalist, a motivational spe...
Life Beyond Cancer - A conversation with Nicole Fuller
September 16, 2021 06:30 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThis week on the Because It's There Podcast, Saray Khumalo chats with Nicole Fuller. Nicole has competed as an elite athlete for South Africa, is a mother and a cancer survivor. She now uses her experience to support cancer patients as an oncology patient navigator. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
A conversation with Caleb Swanepoel - Shark Attack Survior
September 08, 2021 11:12 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis week on Because It's There - Podcast, Saray Khumalo interviews Shark Attack Survivor, Caleb Swanepoel. Swanepoel, an athlete, lost his leg in a shark attack in June of 2015, whilst body surfing with his siblings. Since the attack, Swanepoel has completed degrees in acting and business, competed internationally in para-swimming events, and has been able to stay connected to the water. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel
Andy Hadfield on Because It's There Podcast
September 02, 2021 11:38 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThis week on the Because It's There - Podcast, Saray Khumalo chats with Andy Hadfield. Andy Hadfield is the former CEO of forgood, an Employee Engagement SaaS company. Andy has had a broad career so far, from a few disruptive startups to working with large corporates on projects that leverage digital channels to transform markets and revenue. He firmly believes the SME sector can be unleashed through destigmatizing failure, open sharing of knowledge, and a little reduction in ego The epis...
Sharron McPherson on Because It's There Podcast
August 26, 2021 11:55 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThis week on Because It's There Podcast, Saray Khumalo chats with Sharron McPherson. Sharron McPherson is a CEO with both corporate and public policy experience. As an accomplished attorney and financial services executive, she has over 25 years of experience starting, building businesses, and navigating through competitive and complex regulatory environments. The episode is sponsored by Vumatel.
A conversation with Kholiwe Makhohliso
August 19, 2021 05:23 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo interviews Kholiwe Makhohliso. Kholiwe is the VP & Country MD: Software AG South Africa. She boasts a wealth of experience that spans almost 25 years in a meticulously nurtured career in both the public and private sectors. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
I am every woman - A conversation with Nontokozo Madonsela
August 12, 2021 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo will interview Nontokozo Madonsela. With two decades of experience, Nontokozo is currently the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Metropolitian Holdings, the 4th largest insurance group in RSA. The theme of the episode is I am every woman. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
Dare to Dream with Remy Kloos
August 05, 2021 08:23 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBThis week on the Because It's There - Podcast, Saray N'kusi Khumalo will chat with Remy Kloos Remy Kloos is a mindset coach, sustainability and wellness specialist, high-altitude mountaineer, and speaker who aims to become the youngest SA to climb 7 summits. The topic of discussion is Dare to Dream. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
Managing an executive transition with Folake Adeniyi Adeleye
July 28, 2021 17:28 - 53 minutes - 98 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo chats with Folake Adeniyi Adeleye. Folake Adeniyi Adeleye is an accomplished International HR Leader & Business Partner with 23 years of success designing and leading critical transformation initiatives in fast-paced, constantly changing matrixed environments. The topic of discussion is Managing an executive transition. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
When life is an adventure with Lee Den Hond
July 22, 2021 05:36 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBThis week on the Because It's There Podcast, Saray Khumalo will be chatting to Lee Den Hond about her journey, insights, and what happens when you say, YES! Lee is one of two South African Everest summiteers who opened her doors to Saray and gave her the guidance that She needed. She certainly is one of those amazing women that stand on the summit holding the ladders for us all to join in the fun! Check out the complete episode and learn the true definition of resilience. The episode is ...
Born to Run with Anyika Onuora
July 15, 2021 05:58 - 56 minutes - 130 MBThis Week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo will interview Anyika Onuora. Anyika is a former sprint track and field athlete who competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, and also the 4×100 metres relay and 4x400 metres relay. In the 4 x 400 metres relay, Anyika won a World Championship bronze medal in 2015, while in 2016 an individual bronze in the 400 metres, and relay gold in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the European Championships were followed by an Olympic b...
For the Age of Ideas with Lianne Williams
July 08, 2021 05:30 - 47 minutes - 110 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo will interview Lianne Williams. They will discuss the topic - For The Age of Ideas. Lianne is the Head of Marketing at Vumatel. She also has 16 years of overall experience in the financial services industry with significant experience in Loyalty and Rewards. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
Teamwork makes the dream work with Diana Kangwa
July 01, 2021 05:57 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo will interview Diana Kangwa. They will discuss the topic of teamwork makes the dream work. Diana will share various experiences from her life being a business executive and her adventures as COO / Chief Gamer at Zambia National Commercial Bank. The episode is proudly sponsored by Vumatel.
The playbook of endurance with Sibusiso Vilane
June 24, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week on Because It's There, Saray Khumalo will interview Sibusiso Vilane. They will discuss the topic, the playbook of endurance. Sibusiso Vilane is a South African adventurer and motivational speaker and author of the book To the Top from Nowhere. An adventurer, marathon runner and mountaineer, and expedition leader, he has also served as the Chief Scout of Scouts South Africa. In March 2003, Vilane set off for the Himalayas again in his quest to be the first Black African to summit...
The Resilience in us with Marlette De Jager
June 17, 2021 09:58 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on the Because It's There- Podcast, Saray Khumalo will interview Marlette De Jager. They will discuss the topic The Resilience within us. Marlette De Jager also knows as "Molly" is a professional speaker, with a passion for inspiring people about living with resilience and fearlessly achieving goals. She has dedicated the past decade to climbing the 7 summits- the highest mountain on each continent. Molly and her team survived earthquakes and avalanches at the Everest base camp w...
Taking Up Space with former New Zealand PM Helen Clark
June 10, 2021 12:28 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBIn today's episode, Helen Clark joins us to engage on the topic of Taking Up Space. Helen Clark is a former New Zealand Prime Minister and a Former United Nations Development Programme Administrator. She currently Chairs the Boards of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. Helen is also a Co-Chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response mandated by the World Health Assembly to review the interna...
On Innovation with Jolande and Alexia Duvenage
June 03, 2021 13:33 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThe world is awash with innovation at every turn, but what is innovation at the end of the day if not a search for meaning ? On this episode, Saray Khumalo has a conversation with mother and daughter, Jolande and Alexia Duvenage about their journeys in unlocking innovation within themselves. Jolande is Chief Imagineer and CEO for First National Bank's fintech business area called NAV, whilst Alexia Duvenage is head girl at Dainfern High School, a musician as well as an eco-warrior.
Managing the feedback loop with Dr. Lulu Gwagwa
June 03, 2021 11:53 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBHuman beings have always relied on communication as a survival tool. On this episode of Because It's There Saray Khumalo unpacks the role of communication – as an act of call and response – by looking at the idea of Managing the feedback loop. Khumalo has a companion in Dr. Lulu Gwagwa to achieve this. Dr. Lulu Gwagwa is an accomplished business leader, development planner and philanthropist among may other hats she wears. As an academic she's a graduate of the University of Natal’s Planning...
Keeping the dream alive with Khanyi Chaba
June 03, 2021 10:11 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBHolding things together whilst running the marathon of life requires us to have a spiritual bedrock in place. Our beliefs support our journeys as we keep the dream of a break through alive. On this episode, Saray Khumalo has a conversation with Khanyi Chaba about her belief system, the art of dreaming and the life sherpas in her personal and professional life. Chaba is the Head of Responsible Business at Old Mutual Limited and leads the company's sustainable development strategy across the 1...
Taking up space with Ms. Metsi Makhetha
June 03, 2021 09:46 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn an era of #MeToo, women are proving to be resilient than ever. They are now challenging long standing partriarchy that has defined the current world as we know it. From Kamala Harris being declared the first woman to hold the position of vice president of the United States all the way to the girl child in the continent of Africa getting to know her value, WOMEN are 'taking up space'. On the first episode Saray Khumalo connects with Ms. Metsi Makhetha, a woman who has led by example and ta...
The extraordinary Reggie Batts
June 02, 2021 20:07 - 48 minutes - 110 MBReggie Batts shares his life journey and experience with us, a clear vision to path of success. Learn how to overcome challenges and excel forward towards your life & profession goals An International Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Success Strategist. For over a decade, Reggie was a top producing revenue generator for Tony Robbins and was a member of his Sr. Management team. He’s also worked closely with a host of other well-known branded names in the business. Reggie’s ultimate passion is ...