The Green Scene

With a love of all that involves organic, natural, and recycled products, Lisa Bell, founder of The Organic Shop, is dedicated to sourcing the perfect mix of products to enhance your organic journey. Lisa specifically looks for smaller brands that are just forging their way into the market and need a little helping hand.

If you fit the bill, reach out and explore how we can take your organic, natural or recycled products to market.

Kreatively Yours

With a love for creating from scratch, Krystin has a natural flair for designing with graphics. Her skill set extends to full brand stories, social media imagery, corporate stationery, professional and personal brand packages and website design. She is also our digital guru, enjoying playing with our client’s digital bits.

The Digital Pulse

Meet Ashleigh Easthorpe, a digital marketer and copywriter with a flair for content and admin excellence. Ashleigh strategically schedules clients’ social media posts, ensuring they resonate with the audience. When she’s not managing accounts, she’s brainstorming ways to optimise content scheduling. Known for her warm smile and signature curly afro, Ashleigh is a friendly face around the virtual office.

The Give Back

Kevin Chaplin is a renowned social entrepreneur with a proven track record of driving positive change. With over two decades of experience in banking and leadership roles, Chaplin has demonstrated his ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and inspire others. As the founder and MD of the Ubuntu Foundation and Amy Foundation, Chaplin has dedicated his life to empowering youth and promoting social cohesion. His passion for social justice and his commitment to making a positive impact have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the field of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship. Chaplin’s expertise extends to various areas, including leadership, strategic thinking, and social activism. He serves on the boards of several prominent organisations, contributing his valuable insights and guidance.

Resilient Entrepreneur

Liezel is a Mental Fitness Coach dedicated to helping female leaders build resilience, enhance emotional intelligence, and unlock their full potential. Using the Positive Intelligence (PQ) framework, she empowers clients to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and sustain high performance—without compromising well-being. Passionate about helping others stand tall in their leadership journey, Liezel equips clients with the mindset and strategies to thrive under pressure.

The Collab Collective

WeWork was founded in 2010 with the vision to create environments where people and companies come together and do their best work. Since then, we’ve become a leading global flexible space provider committed to delivering technology-driven turnkey solutions, flexible spaces, and community experiences. WeWork South Africa is owned under a franchise partnership by SiSebenza, which holds the exclusive rights to operate WeWork in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria.

You’ve Been Lied To

Richard has spoken in over 40 countries on six continents! He works with executives and speakers worldwide through his company, Missing Link, which he started at 22! Missing Link provides special presentations that ultimately attract audiences and generate income. Richard also co-founded 21Tanks, HumanWrit.es and The Sales Department. If that wasn’t impressive enough, he has also written three books, Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and Here Be Dragons.

Furthermore, he was voted top 40 under 40 and the top 300 South Africans to take to lunch. Lastly, but most importantly, Richard firmly believes that you need to be yourself to be great at human-to-human communication.

Beyond The Pose

Capturing genuine connections is Marike’s passion. Like Alfred Eisenstaedt said, “It’s more important to click with people than to click the shutter.” That’s why she focuses on creating a comfortable space where you can be yourself. Human connection is key to revealing your unique charm and authenticity in every portrait. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or part of a larger organisation, Marike helps you showcase professionalism that builds trust with your audience.

Positive Vibes

After a successful corporate career in insurance, reinsurance, and information technology, Andre became a professional speaker, teaching business and sharing trade secrets from the world’s largest corporations. His passion for South Africa and Africa is sought after by corporations and governments.

Clients range from Old Mutual, Nedbank, Standard Bank and the office of the Presidency.

Coach Me!

George lives on a farm in Elgin, South Africa, having traded city life in Cape Town for privacy, adventure, and nature. Formerly a CEO in publishing and Partner in Leadership Service Consultancy, he has led through global challenges and gained diverse experience across South Africa and the Middle East. As a coach, George works with business owners and ultra-high-functioning executives. He also runs the Cape Town chapter of Civitas, a community where entrepreneurs support each other in scaling their businesses through peer learning. Personal growth is essential to George, shaped by deep psychotherapy, the loss of his brother, and participation in men’s meditation and breathwork. He is certified in flow consulting, strength finder, and coaching.

What’s Your Flavour?

Kim is known for her entrepreneurial flair and passion for her creativity and business strategy, with over 20 years of national and international experience within her field. Kim is the Director of a media agency, Our Salad Mix, focusing on radio and media campaigns.

Kim’s understanding of client’s wants and needs and her value in hard work, loyalty, integrity and humour makes Kim the perfect person for the job!

Lead Well

Werner and Kerryn, both professionals deeply committed to effective leadership’s power to drive change within organisations, are both doctoral candidates at UNISA’s Graduate School of Business Leadership.

They are making significant contributions to the field of leadership academia and tactically within organisations, with a lens on Responsible and Ubuntu leadership.

Their passion for leadership and academic pursuits have led them to contribute to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

Healthy Habits Hub

Ruan is a performance coach and trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. With over twenty years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Human Movement Science, he has earned six World Champion titles in Karate.

Ruan thrives on training individuals and groups, keeping them motivated across all aspects of life. He takes pride in crafting personalised fitness programs that positively impact lives. As the founder of RUAN RETIEF Performance & Training, he stays abreast of the latest trends and advancements in fitness and nutrition, ensuring his clients receive the best possible support for their personal performance goals.

The Rainbow Revelation

Perez Harrison Pratt is a dynamic marketer fueled by passion, empathy, and a thirst for adventure. With over five years of experience collaborating with prominent brands globally, he currently serves as the Director of Communications at Wellness Homes of Chicago and runs PHP Consulting.

Perez is dedicated to societal transformation, particularly advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equity. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Marketing at the University of Glasgow.

Behind the Productions

Rhoda and Alfonso are the creative forces behind Nickay Productions, a Cape Town-based multimedia company making waves in the industry. Their shared passion for storytelling and their keen understanding of the digital landscape have propelled them to success. With a focus on online streaming, social media management, and educational content, Nickay Productions has become a go-to for brands seeking to connect with audiences in a meaningful and engaging way. Rhoda and Alfonso’s ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking has positioned their company as a leader in the competitive world of multimedia.

A Law Unto Her Own

Nomfundo Mabaso earned her LLB degree in 2010 from the University of Pretoria, gained admission as an Attorney in June 2015, further pursued her LLM degree in 2020 from the University of the Witwatersrand, and is eligible for admission as a Conveyancer. In addition to her tenure at law firms, Nomfundo Mabaso has also worked in the insurance and health industries, as well as for a regulatory body. Her areas of speciality encompass:

• Healthcare, Commercial, Data & Property Law
• Advisory, Regulatory & Compliance Services
• Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance Services

Nomfundo is an experienced Board Member, with a background of active engagement on Board Committees and a Sessional Lecturer at University of Witwatersrand.