The Road to Satori

10. Benjamin Kerton-Johnson ON: De-gendering Fashion (Part 2)

This is part two of my discussion with close friend, model and photographer Benjamin Kerton-Johnson. Ben is currently based in the UK and shares some insightful opinions on why we as a society shouldn’t have gender-oriented clothing. Today we talk all about toxic masculinity, toxic heteronormativity, sexuality, and freedom of expression. Tune in!

10. Benjamin Kerton-Johnson ON: De-gendering Fashion (Part 1)

Today I am sitting down with a close friend, model, photographer and an all round creative, Benjamin Kerton-Johnson. Ben has spent his last few months living in the beautiful city of Cape Town, and is a proud graduate from the University of Leeds and UCT where he majored in International History and Politics. Originally from the UK, Ben’s extensive travels have given him a broad perspective of life and the people he encounters in it. In this two part episode, we tackle the “taboo” topic of gender-oriented clothing. Here we dive deep into discussions about toxic masculinity, toxic heteronormativity, sexuality, and freedom of expression. Tune in!

9. Brian Mlambo ON: The Path of Entrepreneurship

Today I’m sitting down with the South African entrepreneur and business consultant, Brian Mlambo. Brian is a final year Accounting student at the University of Cape Town, who has been juggling a busy schedule of being a full time undergraduate whilst simultaneously running his two companies Akha Ventures and Zero1 Creations. Brian shares with us a bit more about how he got started on his path of entrepreneurship, along with some of the valuable lessons that he’s learnt in his years as a young black South African business owner. Brian has hosted multiple events and seminars that give small businesses practical ways to grow within an increasingly competitive environment. From failures to fortunes, the importance of collaboration and why surrounding yourself with the right people is so crucial for your company’s success — this episode discusses it all. Tune in!

8. Lethabo Six ON: The Journey of Creative Entrepreneurship

This episode I am talking with Visual Artist and Creative Entrepreneur, Lethabo Six (IG: @lethabosix). We discuss his personal journey as a young South African creative and how he came to get involved in the industry of Creative Media and Environmental Architecture. Lethabo shares his views on the importance of building positive support systems for entrepreneurs — and shares how he manages such a bustling schedule as an active cultural shaper. This episode is all about Creation, Collaboration and Community. Tune in!

7. Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi ON: Staying Motivated & The South African Film Industry

Today I am sitting down with South African Actor and close friend Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi. In this episode we discuss some of the details and happenings within the South African film industry. Tyson explains to us how he went from initially wanting to be a professional rugby player to finally starting his acting career, the useful insights that he’s learnt in his years as an actor, how he keeps himself motivated (his theory that everybody should be more like crackheads) and much more. Tune in!