The Modern Mineral Monopoly: Unpacking the Geopolitical Realities of Scarce Elements with Tomasz Nadrowski

The Modern Mineral Monopoly: Unpacking the Geopolitical Realities of Scarce Elements with Tomasz Nadrowski

In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw are joined by Tomasz Nadrowski, an investment professional at Amvest Capital and author of Mineral War: China’s Quest for Weapons of Mineral Destruction. Nadrowski dives into the highly complex world of critical minerals and rare earth elements, highlighting how China has effectively monopolised the production chains essential for everything from daily consumer tech to advanced military equipment. The discussion covers the stark differences between private equity and public markets in resource financing, the severe shortages of engineering talent facing the Western mining sector, and why modern geopolitical strategies must urgent shift to counter supply chain weaponisation. Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/

The Accessible Journey: Overcoming Systemic Blind Spots in Global Travel and Leadership with Sarah Richardson

In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw are joined by Sarah Richardson, founder of Streepi, to unpack the massive systemic gaps in global accessibility. Highlighting the staggering UN statistic that 1 in 6 people globally live with a severe disability, Richardson shares moving firsthand accounts of the harrowing challenges disabled travellers face—including an elite South African athlete humiliated on a recent international flight. The conversation expands beyond travel to critique the hollow buzzwords of corporate sustainability, the critical need for a collaborative leadership style that empowers the youth, and how true accountability is built only when the frustration curve is replaced with genuine inclusivity. Recommended music with this podcast: * Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 * Bob Dylan - Forever Young * Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction * No Nukes - The Times They Are A Changin' Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/

The Evolution of Thought: Scalable Behaviour Change and Mindset Shift in Corporate Culture with Patrick Kayton co-founder and UK CEO of Cognition

In this insightful episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh welcomes Patrick Kayton, co-founder and UK CEO of Cognician, an innovative corporate education and behavior change platform. Drawing on themes central to modern corporate navigation in 2026, the discussion highlights Kayton’s lifelong pursuit of understanding human psychology and driving effective learning. Kayton breaks down how Cognician leverages deliberate, thought-provoking digital questioning to move beyond traditional, passive training methodologies. By shifting the corporate focus from raw data retention to deep mental-model alignment, the episode provides leaders with a practical blueprint for activating personal accountability, navigating change, and "failing forward" at scale. Recommended music with this podcast: * Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia * The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along The Watchtower * Audience - Stand By the Door * U2 - The Hands That Built America Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/

Courage, Commitment, and Legal Excellence: Navigating Extremes in Business and Life with Megan Harrington the founder and CEO of HJW Attorneys

In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh welcomes Megan Harrington-Johnson, the founder and CEO of HJW Attorneys, marking her first appearance on the show in nearly a decade. Harrington-Johnson shares her multi-faceted life story, from her days as an elite open-water swimmer completing world-first Guinness record attempts to building a highly successful legal practice that has expanded well beyond its boutique origins. The conversation explores the intersections of self-leadership under pressure, the shifting dynamics of the legal landscape in South Africa, and the profound personal lessons she learned when her daughter successfully fought infant leukemia. Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/

Tamara Lane: How Policy-Bound AI is Rewriting the Rules of Lending

In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw sit down with Tamara Lane, CEO and founder of the New York-based fintech company MPWR. Transitioning from a high-profile career as an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and financial news anchor, Lane shares her journey into the tech startup ecosystem. The conversation digs deep into the limitations of current generative AI, contrasting basic prompt-bound chatbots with Empower's proprietary, "policy-bound" AI agents. By helping lenders automate manual workloads and safely analyze unconventional data, Lane explains how her platform is successfully expanding credit access for the underbanked while driving massive operational efficiencies for banks. Recommended music listening with this podcast: * Mike & The Mechanics - "The Living Years" * Golden Earring - "Twilight Zone" * Free - "Little Bit Of Love" Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/