The Real Network #TheThreadedExchange

#TheThreadedExchange

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.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Fashion & Beauty · Society & Culture
46 Episodes
24 – 44

The Fashion Week Takeover

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.
14 Aug 2017 45 min

The Legendary Legacy

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.
31 Jul 2017 49 min

#TeamTalkwithTibz

Siya talks to Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane about the power of diversifying and being conscious on perfect timing to do so.
24 Jul 2017 49 min

Grow a Pair & Do It!

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…
3 Jul 2017 51 min

Langa Mavuso

Siya Beyile speaks to singer-songwriter Langa Mavuso about his music and working with Black Coffee.
26 Jun 2017 47 min

Breaking the Rules with Sne Mbatha

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.
19 Jun 2017 50 min

Donovan Goliath's journey

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.
12 Jun 2017 1 hr 02 min

Tlhogi Letsholonyane: Own Your Journey

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…
5 Jun 2017 48 min

Luyanda Mafanya: Feed Your Passion

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…
29 May 2017 46 min

Lulama Wolf: Your Confidence is Currency

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…
22 May 2017 48 min

Frank Casino: Power of the Team

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.
15 May 2017 40 min

Is Photography Dying?

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.
24 Apr 2017 47 min

SA Fashion Do Better

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.
10 Apr 2017 49 min

The Electronic Bushman

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.
3 Apr 2017 45 min

Guard your Business

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.
27 Mar 2017 47 min

I'm Angry with Tsepo The Jean Maker

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?
20 Mar 2017 54 min

The Dapper Man

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…
13 Mar 2017 58 min

Be Original

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…
6 Mar 2017 49 min

RESPEK US!

Photographers Cedric Nzaka and Austin Malema have become very influential through their photography within the fashion and entertainment industry. Cedric is known for capturing striking street style, and Austin for capturing events... look at his recent work at the Metros that got everyone raving! They speak to Siya about how…
27 Feb 2017 56 min

Xhosa designer Laduma Ngxokolo

Laduma Ngxokolo says Africa is not the future, it is NOW! Translating the narrative of Africa in a colourful and vibrant message, we've seen this young Xhosa designer take over the fashion world by storm. His journey to now being spotted at Fashion Weeks across the world starts from creating…
20 Feb 2017 56 min
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