Abaxoxi - the storytellers

Abaxoxi, The Storytellers, a podcast made just for you by BrightRock, explores the stories of phenomenal African women and the work they do. Listen to ground-breaking conversations with hosts, Rehema Isa and Lebo Biko, and their special guests as they unlock local, intercontinental, and intergenerational stories of women who are thought leaders and change makers in their respective fields.

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Weekly English South Africa Business · Careers

6 Episodes

Abaxoxi - The Storytellers - In conversation with Mamedupi Matsipa

Former CEO of ATA Capital, Mamedupi Matsipa’s knack for change has built her an extraordinary and dynamic career over the last two decades. The successful investment executive saw the opportunity in change when she left her job in IT to further her studies and pursue a career in investment banking…

6 Dec 1 hr 09 min

Abaxoxi - The Storytellers - Building a legacy with Dzana Investments CEO, Nkateko Khoza

Nkateko Khoza is a powerhouse. She’s not only the CEO and founder of Dzana Investments, but she’s also a mother, director, and investor. She shares her change-filled story of hard work, agency, and ambition with our hosts, Rehema and Lebo. The successful entrepreneur chats about the importance of respect and…

29 Nov 57 min

Abaxoxi - the Storytellers - How Christi Maherry went from real-life spy to cyber security pioneer

In this episode of Abaxoxi, The Storytellers, we reintroduce you to a woman who’s shattered glass ceilings in the cyber security space – newly revamped to offer you an even better, more inspiring listening experience. Co-CEO of Snode Technologies and founder of the V3 Foundation, Christi Maherry, shares her change…

22 Nov 40 min

Abaxoxi - The Storytellers - in conversation with agricultural pioneer, Jeanne Groenewald

Jeanne Groenewald, founder and former CEO of Elgin Free Range Chickens, discovered her passion for farming and became a pioneer of the free-range market in South Africa. She chats to Rehema Isa and Lebo Biko about building a sustainable business that cares for both the environment and employees, and the…

15 Nov 46 min

Abaxoxi - The Storytellers - Chatting opportunity within change and adversity with Lebo Mutloane

In this revamped episode of Abaxoxi, The Storytellers, hosts Lebo and Rehema chat to co-founder of events management company, Luzuko. The successful entrepreneur opens up about her journey of change, adversity and perseverance and how her experience in a male-dominated industry like IT helped her survive and thrive in entrepreneurship.

8 Nov 50 min

Abaxoxi – the storytellers – in conversation with Michelle Mokone

In this episode of Abaxoxi, The Storytellers, we chat to businesswoman and co-founder of Mo’s Crib, Michelle Mokone. The former agricultural economist shares her story of home décor success and all the changes she and her sister had to navigate to get to where they are today – running a…

1 Nov 1 hour