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An hour-long conversation hosted by Siya Beyile with influential guests ranging from all professions. The conversations focus on the influence and progressive change the person is making in their respective field. Expect to hear from guests who inspire and motivate young people.

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    • Sep 18, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Nathi Mankayi: Music & Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 42:15


    CliffCentral.com — We have an in-depth conversation with music sensation and Xhosa muso, Nathi Mankayi, who shares his incredible story into music, his inspiration, and his new album. We are also joined by special guest co-host Tina Jita.

    Loyiso Mkize: Africa has a Superhero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 35:16


    CliffCentral.com — This week, we chat to internationally acclaimed visual artist and founder of Africa's first comic book superhero, Loyiso Mkize. He shares some insights on his artistry as he gears up for the first Comic Con Africa.

    Reversing Poverty Patterns with Lazi Mathebula

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 44:45


    CliffCentral.com — We chat to award-winning illustrator Lazi Mathebula about his journey and the importance of reversing poverty patterns.

    Sibabalwe Sesmani & Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 49:18


    CliffCentral.com — To wrap up the #WomensMonth series we have two amazing guests in the studio. Entrepreneur and founder of a PR and Media Group, Sibabalwe Sesmani and multi-talented actress and media personality, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi.

    LeAnne Dlamini

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 43:51


    CliffCentral.com — This week we chat to songstress and 'Boss Lady' LeAnne Dlamini about her career and what inspires her to be excellent as a woman. She is joined by her lovely daughter who co-hosts the show with Siya.

    Women's Month: Cindy Leah & Lwethu Tenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 46:20


    CliffCentral.com — To kick off our Women's Month series, we chat to Kenyan born photographer Cindy Leah, as well as model and entrepreneur Lwethu Tenge. We explore what it means being female in today's day and age... as well as the challenges and opportunities they have encountered in their creative journeys.

    The Poverty Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 43:31


    CliffCentral.com — Cape Town born DJ Eugenics has a candid conversation with Siya about the 'Poverty Mindset'.

    VHILS: Re-imagining Urban Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 62:32


    CliffCentral.com — Acclaimed international graffiti/street artist Alexandre Manuel Dias Farto (better know as VHILS) is in the country for an exclusive artwork reveal. He stops by the studio to chat to Siya about his artistry, what inspires him, and the complexities of his craft. The Portuguese artist is popular for penetrating layers of posters, dirt, and plaster to reveal poetic images hidden beneath urban spaces.

    Bongeziwe Mabandla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 66:19


    CliffCentral.com — Visual artist Masonwabe Ntloko and SAMA Award winner Bongeziwe Mabandla are talking about how they used their challenges to influence their work. Bongeziwe gives us a special performance in studio of his amazing talent.

    The Future of Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 50:14


    CliffCentral.com — George Matsheke is the founder of an online publication and creative agency. He reflects on his past failures and the challenges of the magazine industry in South Africa, and he shares key lessons on content creation and what we need to understand about the future of content.

    Amanda Black: Hitting the Right Note

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 52:25


    CliffCentral.com — Eastern Cape-born songstress Amanda Black is in studio talking about the challenges of being a young female artist in the music industry, as well as the lessons she's learnt on her journey so far.

    Style & Grooming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 51:16


    CliffCentral.com — Style and grooming is about more than the aesthetic. The founders of MCHL and Bespoken Man discuss how they formed their companies, as well as the importance of building an authentic brand.

    Loyiso Madinga: No funny business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 52:51


    CliffCentral.com — Comedian Loyiso Madinga sheds some light on the journey that led him to be the first African correspondent for The Daily Show. He is joined by Siya Beyile, guest co-host Luvo Spambo, and #TheThreadedExchange producer Siphe Mkize as they talk about using your life to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

    How To be a Brand Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 36:29


    CliffCentral.com — Brand ambassador Ntumi Kondile joins us in studio to talk about how to build a partnership of value with brands. He shares insights on his career, as well as the importance of communicating to the right audience.

    Reclaiming the African narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 50:40


    CliffCentral.com — Blackboard Africa is here to ensure the voices of the youth are heard. We are joined by the co-founders Amonge Sinxoto, Zingisa Socikwa and Mpumi Ntintili-Sinxoto, as they discuss claiming back the African narrative and the importance of female leadership.

    Speaking to the Urban Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 44:00


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile is joined by our very first guest co-host Neo Sukude, as they interview Caron Williams, founder of an online magazine and content creation agency that speaks to the urban youth.

    Can South Africa Build Female Digital Entrepreneurs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 41:53


    CliffCentral.com — Lerato Kgamanyane joins Siya Beyile to talk about her journey in building her company and digital brand. Lerato also shares her thoughts on whether South Africa supports and funds female digital entrepreneurs. Siya also chats to Ayanda Shabalala, an investment officer for business partners, who gives insight into why female entrepreneurs are not getting the funding they need.

    Aphiwe Mkefe Breaks Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 54:38


    CliffCentral.com — 2018 breakout actor Aphiwe Mkefe talks to Siya Beyile about his journey into film and how he got into a hit TV show by chance, and debates with Siya whether South African actors are paid enough.

    Building your own Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 47:12


    CliffCentral.com — Banele and Bandile - the duo behind Major League brand - talk to Siya Beyile about the business of doing events and the sacrifices needed in order to build a successful event. We are also joined by new co-hosts, DJ duo FRENZ, who speak frankly about the barriers in the music industry, and how important it is for artists to build their own platforms. Plus we announce a new resident DJ for the show.

    The Realities of being a Young Black Female Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 48:30


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile is joined by Charmaine Ngobeni and Amanda Sibiya, who talk to about the realities of being a young black female entrepreneur in South Africa. Amanda and Charmaine hold nothing back as they talk about why most entrepreneurs fail, inappropriate men in the business field, and how their friendship has survived under the pressure of business.

    Can Africans Build Global Luxury Brands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 48:16


    CliffCentral.com — In light of the excitement around the Black Panther movie, Siya Beyile explores if it's possible for Africans to build luxury brands. What's preventing us from doing so? Joined by African Marketing guru Sibahle Nyhila, Siya also explores how Africans can build their brands without losing ownership.

    Do We Own The Culture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 46:11


    CliffCentral.com — Fred Kayembe talks about his journey from starting out as a 19-year-old at Aca Joe, to becoming a force behind Hype Magazine. Beyond that he talks about how as Africans we need to own our culture in order to progress beyond our struggles and challenges.

    Realities of being an Entrepreneur in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 48:48


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile focuses on the realities of being a young entrepreneur in South Africa. He's joined in studio by Joe and Elliot - founders of Creative Mind Space, and Khotso - founder of AMME. They break down challenges such as money, family, black tax and pondering whether or not it's commercially viable to run a successful business in South Africa.

    DBN Gogo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 44:41


    CliffCentral.com — Back by popular demand, Siya Beyile hosts the first instalment of #TheThreadedExchange with new co-host Anga Beyile. They are joined in studio by Mandisa Radebe, who is known in the entertainment industry as DBN Gogo. Within a year, DBN Gogo has become a reputable DJ who has gained traction not just through her DJing skills - but her ability to mix commercial and underground house music. She talks to Siya about her incredible journey and the boundaries she has broken.

    The Fashion Week Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 45:32


    CliffCentral.com — This week on the show, Siya Beyile speaks to the group of young people behind this season's Mercedes Benz Joburg Fashion Week and how they are working to change the fashion narrative for Africa.

    The Legendary Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 49:46


    CliffCentral.com — Sheldon is the founder and owner of Legendary Barbers - he talks to Siya about growing his grooming empire, cutting the hair of celebrities across Africa, and how passion has driven his business through the good and the bad.

    #TeamTalkwithTibz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 49:45


    CliffCentral.com — Siya talks to Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane about the power of diversifying and being conscious on perfect timing to do so.

    Grow a Pair & Do It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 51:24


    CliffCentral.com — Farah Fortune is the brains and power behind African Star communications, which has become one of the biggest PR firms in Africa. African Star has worked with brands such as AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Azzaro, and Ciroc to name a few... recently signing Babes Wodumo. Farah talks to Siya about her journey through business, how to build a brand, and growing a thick skin.

    Langa Mavuso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 47:47


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile speaks to singer-songwriter Langa Mavuso about his music and working with Black Coffee.

    Breaking the Rules with Sne Mbatha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 50:16


    CliffCentral.com — South African choreographer Sne Mbatha has been dancing from a young age. She chats to #TheThreadedExchange team about how she has broken boundaries and rules to be where she is in her career now... from 'So You Think You Can Dance' to international music videos for Drake and Omarion.

    Donovan Goliath's journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 62:17


    CliffCentral.com — Donovan Goliath is 1/3 of the comedy conglomerate, Goliath & Goliath. Siya and Donovan discuss what it means to find your true purpose through doing what you love. This discussion uses Donovan's journey from being an award-winning graphic designer to globally renowned comedian and entrepreneur.

    Tlhogi Letsholonyane: Own Your Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 48:03


    CliffCentral.com — After dealing with body insecurities in her younger years, Tlhogi decided to own her story and build a fashion business that would empower her and other women - selling quality underwear basics to women in South Africa. Tlhogi chats about the value of the internet in merchandising, the difficulties of running a clothing brand, and her new fashion academy.

    Luyanda Mafanya: Feed Your Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 46:39


    CliffCentral.com — Twenty three-year-old cook, Luyanda Mafanya, joins Siya for an inspiring conversation about how she has managed to build her private cooking business using digital media by way of blogging and social media. She shares her challenges of being a young woman trying to grow a company in South Africa and her future aspirations. --

    Lulama Wolf: Your Confidence is Currency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 48:07


    CliffCentral.com — The Threaded Man takes over #TheThreadedExchange to chat to Visual Storyteller, Lulama Wolf. They discuss her growing success as a style influencer - particularly about where and how she started, what sets her apart, her aspirations and her recent work and recognition globally. She spills the details on her trip to Paris Fashion Week and what it takes to own your space.

    Frank Casino: Power of the Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 40:35


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile chats to Frank Casino and Havoc on their dynamic as a team trying to build a young brand in South African hip-hop. They talk about their start in the game, how they manage their relationship and what it takes to keep the team unit strong.

    Is Photography Dying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 47:04


    CliffCentral.com — Siya Beyile is joined by commercial photographer Ricardo Marcus Knipe, who gives insight into his 7 years in the photography industry, how to build a viable business, and how to use social media to better your chances of being booked.

    SA Fashion Do Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 49:01


    CliffCentral.com — Driven by the recent South African Fashion Weeks, The Threaded Man team discusses the state of South African Fashion and where it should be going.

    The Electronic Bushman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 45:21


    CliffCentral.com — Celebrated South African creative Anatii dives deeper into his life story... talking about his DAD, his music, and most importantly his human journey towards finding his own creative voice.

    Guard your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 47:36


    CliffCentral.com — Inga Khubeka is the founder of Indalo by Inga - an interior design agency that has worked with brands such as Woolworths and Glenfiddich. Inga shares his journey and talks to Siya about how to look after the value of your business, and choosing the right partnerships.

    I'm Angry with Tsepo The Jean Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 54:02


    CliffCentral.com — Tsepo The Jean Maker is building an empire with his denim brand. Siya talks to him about his journey, which includes his parents' divorce, how he dealt with depression, and the struggles he faced in pursuing his dream. How did he overcome all these challenges?

    The Dapper Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 58:10


    CliffCentral.com — Marcel Florus is the founder of One Dapper Street - a blog that has made him one of the leading bloggers in the world, having worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Todds and Dolce & Gabbana to name a few. He is currently traveling through South Africa and he stopped by CliffCentral to have a conversation about the struggles of being a blogger... and how he turned his passion into an empire that allows him to travel the world!

    Be Original

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 49:43


    CliffCentral.com — The only woman of the successful youth culture event specialists, Until Until joins us in studio. Amahle Jaxa is a 23-year-old Unisa student, manager of logistics at Ten Media Group, and the project manager of the widely known Joburg event, Genesis All Black. She talks to us about working in a male-dominated space and being on the forefront for pop culture events in Johannesburg. The show is hosted by The Threaded Man's COO, Simbongile Ndlangisa and blogger Tshepang 'Twiggy' Modisane.

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