<![CDATA[Grind & Grow]]>South Africa’s Small Business Storytelling Platform

Real business owners. Real lessons.
No shortcuts. Just growth.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 06:57:35 GMTSun, 15 Feb 2026 12:27:21 GMT60Garth Engelbrecht<h3>South Africa’s Small Business Storytelling Platform</h3><p>Real business owners. Real lessons.<br />No shortcuts. Just growth.</p>episodicGarth Engelbrechtgarthbrandon@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Sober Soldiers - Wafiqah Osman Interview]]>Wafika Osman shares her journey as an entrepreneur, from the birth of Sober Soldiers to overcoming challenges and adversity. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, discipline, and consistency in business, highlighting the role of leadership as a woman in business. Wafika's proudest business moment, mentorship, and advice for young women entrepreneurs are also discussed, along with the importance of starting and building a foundation in business. Wafiqah Osman shares her journey of building trust, leaving a legacy, and creating a positive impact through her business, Sober Soldiers. She emphasizes perseverance, resilience, and the importance of safety and awareness in the community. Wafiqah's vision includes scaling her business to new provinces and continuing to prioritize customer service and safety.

Takeaways

  • Resilience and consistency are key in overcoming business challenges.
  • Leadership as a woman in business involves responsibility, kindness, and setting an example.
  • Starting a business with minimal resources is possible and requires faith and consistency. Building trust and word-of-mouth referrals are key to business growth.
  • Perseverance, resilience, and safety awareness are essential for leaving a positive legacy and impact on the community.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Wafika Osman
  • 05:39 Starting a Business with Nothing
  • 11:44 Proudest Business Moment
  • 18:10 Leadership as a Woman in Business
  • 23:39 The Role of Social Media in Business
  • 29:03 Impact on the Community
  • 36:13 Rapid Fire Questions
  • 41:14 Follow-Up and Conclusion
]]>ca8afe3a-a3c0-47e2-8889-e81665eaa5d4Fri, 15 May 2026 19:09:24 GMT<p>Wafika Osman shares her journey as an entrepreneur, from the birth of Sober Soldiers to overcoming challenges and adversity. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, discipline, and consistency in business, highlighting the role of leadership as a woman in business. Wafika's proudest business moment, mentorship, and advice for young women entrepreneurs are also discussed, along with the importance of starting and building a foundation in business. Wafiqah Osman shares her journey of building trust, leaving a legacy, and creating a positive impact through her business, Sober Soldiers. She emphasizes perseverance, resilience, and the importance of safety and awareness in the community. Wafiqah's vision includes scaling her business to new provinces and continuing to prioritize customer service and safety.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience and consistency are key in overcoming business challenges.</li><li>Leadership as a woman in business involves responsibility, kindness, and setting an example.</li><li>Starting a business with minimal resources is possible and requires faith and consistency. Building trust and word-of-mouth referrals are key to business growth.</li><li>Perseverance, resilience, and safety awareness are essential for leaving a positive legacy and impact on the community.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Wafika Osman</li><li>05:39 Starting a Business with Nothing</li><li>11:44 Proudest Business Moment</li><li>18:10 Leadership as a Woman in Business</li><li>23:39 The Role of Social Media in Business</li><li>29:03 Impact on the Community</li><li>36:13 Rapid Fire Questions</li><li>41:14 Follow-Up and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:44:5416Sober Soldiers - Wafiqah Osman Interviewfull<![CDATA[Lunga Tshuka Interview]]>The conversation delves into Lunga's journey before comedy, the realization of comedy as a career, choosing comedy over a safe career path, challenges and moments of struggle, developing comedic style, the uniqueness of South African comedy, the business side of comedy, first paid gig and business decisions, and failures, rejection, and reality. Lunga Chuka shares his experiences as a comedian, discussing the challenges of performing in unwelcoming spaces, the lessons learned from failure, and the impact of comparison in the industry. He also highlights the importance of getting one's name out there, the undervaluation of comedians, and the significance of the grind and grow journey. Lunga's insights shed light on the complexities of the comedy industry and the personal growth it entails.

Takeaways

  • Comedy as a career choice
  • Challenges and struggles in the comedy industry Navigating unwelcoming spaces as a comedian
  • Lessons learned from failure and success
  • The importance of getting one's name out there in the industry
  • The undervaluation of comedians and the significance of the grind and grow journey

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Grind and Grow Show
  • 08:59 Challenges and Moments of Struggle
  • 16:20 Uniqueness of South African Comedy
  • 22:00 The Business Side of Comedy
  • 29:53 Failures, Rejection, and Reality
  • 35:37 Dealing with Comparison
  • 43:16 Comedians and Value
  • 52:37 Quick Fire Segment
]]>5a37aa8a-9406-4a5f-a07c-95d960ae70ecTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:44:59 GMT<p>The conversation delves into Lunga's journey before comedy, the realization of comedy as a career, choosing comedy over a safe career path, challenges and moments of struggle, developing comedic style, the uniqueness of South African comedy, the business side of comedy, first paid gig and business decisions, and failures, rejection, and reality. Lunga Chuka shares his experiences as a comedian, discussing the challenges of performing in unwelcoming spaces, the lessons learned from failure, and the impact of comparison in the industry. He also highlights the importance of getting one's name out there, the undervaluation of comedians, and the significance of the grind and grow journey. Lunga's insights shed light on the complexities of the comedy industry and the personal growth it entails.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Comedy as a career choice</li><li>Challenges and struggles in the comedy industry Navigating unwelcoming spaces as a comedian</li><li>Lessons learned from failure and success</li><li>The importance of getting one's name out there in the industry</li><li>The undervaluation of comedians and the significance of the grind and grow journey</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Grind and Grow Show</li><li>08:59 Challenges and Moments of Struggle</li><li>16:20 Uniqueness of South African Comedy</li><li>22:00 The Business Side of Comedy</li><li>29:53 Failures, Rejection, and Reality</li><li>35:37 Dealing with Comparison</li><li>43:16 Comedians and Value</li><li>52:37 Quick Fire Segment</li></ul>no00:52:53Lunga Tshuka Interviewfull<![CDATA[App Spotlight - Spaza Shop Stock App]]>The episode introduces the Grind and Grow website and its business tools request feature, followed by an in-depth overview of the Spaza Stock Inventory Tracker application. The subsequent chapters cover the management of inventory and suppliers, customer profiles and specials management, business configuration and user management, reporting and sales analysis, newsletter and marketing features, and the point of sale interface.

Takeaways

  • Spaza Stock Inventory Tracker
  • Application Spotlight

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Grind and Grow Website and Business Tools Request Feature
  • 05:24 Customer Profiles and Specials Management
]]>4cbc9bc0-55e0-4baa-8b07-c98b2022ea22Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:48 GMT<p>The episode introduces the Grind and Grow website and its business tools request feature, followed by an in-depth overview of the Spaza Stock Inventory Tracker application. The subsequent chapters cover the management of inventory and suppliers, customer profiles and specials management, business configuration and user management, reporting and sales analysis, newsletter and marketing features, and the point of sale interface.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Spaza Stock Inventory Tracker</li><li>Application Spotlight</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Grind and Grow Website and Business Tools Request Feature</li><li>05:24 Customer Profiles and Specials Management</li></ul>no00:10:5514App Spotlight - Spaza Shop Stock Appbonus<![CDATA[Saskia Riley Interview - Hucklberry Media]]>The conversation delves into the importance of living life with purpose and the challenges faced by African small businesses. It also explores the essence of personal branding, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the evolution of a personal branding agency into a broader small and medium enterprise development platform. The discussion also touches on the balance of strategy in brand building and the distinction between survival and scaling in business. The conversation delves into the journey of pivoting during COVID, the birth of Leaders Lounge, the challenges of separating personal brand from business, and the importance of selective listening. It also explores the pitfalls of trend-following, the three pillars of a strong personal brand, and dispelling branding myths. Additionally, it provides advice for entrepreneurs, insights into tools and platforms, and the source of business success. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and an invitation to connect and collaborate.

Takeaways

  • Living life with purpose
  • Balancing strategy when building a brand Abundance from within
  • Pivoting during COVID

Chapters

  • 00:00 Living Life with Purpose
  • 05:59 The Essence of Personal Branding
  • 11:57 Survival vs. Scaling in Business
  • 18:00 Evolution of a Personal Branding Agency
  • 23:13 The Three Pillars of a Strong Personal Brand
  • 28:32 Crafting a Unique Personal Brand
]]>5b2087bd-eca4-44a7-bf34-8f57ae07487cWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:32:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of living life with purpose and the challenges faced by African small businesses. It also explores the essence of personal branding, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the evolution of a personal branding agency into a broader small and medium enterprise development platform. The discussion also touches on the balance of strategy in brand building and the distinction between survival and scaling in business. The conversation delves into the journey of pivoting during COVID, the birth of Leaders Lounge, the challenges of separating personal brand from business, and the importance of selective listening. It also explores the pitfalls of trend-following, the three pillars of a strong personal brand, and dispelling branding myths. Additionally, it provides advice for entrepreneurs, insights into tools and platforms, and the source of business success. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and an invitation to connect and collaborate.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Living life with purpose</li><li>Balancing strategy when building a brand Abundance from within</li><li>Pivoting during COVID</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Living Life with Purpose</li><li>05:59 The Essence of Personal Branding</li><li>11:57 Survival vs. Scaling in Business</li><li>18:00 Evolution of a Personal Branding Agency</li><li>23:13 The Three Pillars of a Strong Personal Brand</li><li>28:32 Crafting a Unique Personal Brand</li></ul>no00:59:1913Saskia Riley Interview - Hucklberry Mediafull<![CDATA[The Grandmaster - DJ Ready D speaks about the Grind and Growth ]]>The conversation with GrandMaster Ready D delves into the journey of building a career in the creative industry, from the early days of hustling and creating income from scratch to the realization of personal branding and the impact of exploitation on creativity. It highlights the importance of business acumen in the creative industry and the role of a supportive spouse in management. The conversation delves into the importance of diversifying revenue streams and exploring various business opportunities within the music industry. It also emphasizes the significance of community impact and giving back as a core value.

Takeaways

  • Grind and hustle
  • Creating income from scratch
  • The value of personal branding
  • The impact of exploitation on creativity
  • The importance of business acumen in the creative industry Diversifying revenue streams
  • Community impact and giving back

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to GrandMaster Ready D
  • 06:03 From Street Smart to Professional Brand
  • 11:55 Realizing the Value of the Name
  • 18:58 Avoiding Exploitation and Rebuilding
  • 24:53 Mistakes in Personal Branding
]]>b183c6cd-1206-4ae2-ba2a-53c61b981311Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:41:42 GMT<p>The conversation with GrandMaster Ready D delves into the journey of building a career in the creative industry, from the early days of hustling and creating income from scratch to the realization of personal branding and the impact of exploitation on creativity. It highlights the importance of business acumen in the creative industry and the role of a supportive spouse in management. The conversation delves into the importance of diversifying revenue streams and exploring various business opportunities within the music industry. It also emphasizes the significance of community impact and giving back as a core value.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grind and hustle</li><li>Creating income from scratch</li><li>The value of personal branding</li><li>The impact of exploitation on creativity</li><li>The importance of business acumen in the creative industry Diversifying revenue streams</li><li>Community impact and giving back</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to GrandMaster Ready D</li><li>06:03 From Street Smart to Professional Brand</li><li>11:55 Realizing the Value of the Name</li><li>18:58 Avoiding Exploitation and Rebuilding</li><li>24:53 Mistakes in Personal Branding</li></ul>no00:57:1312The Grandmaster - DJ Ready D speaks about the Grind and Growth full<![CDATA[Interview With Carl Weber SA Comedian ]]>The inaugural episode of Grind and Grow features Carl Weber, a comedian, entrepreneur, and businessman. The conversation delves into the concept of Grind and Grow, Carl's journey from childhood to professional career, the challenges and perseverance in comedy, the transition to comedy as a business, financial lessons, and the importance of protecting one's name and reputation in the industry. The conversation covers the evolution of comedy in South Africa, the differences between South African and international audiences, the influences and mentors in comedy, and advice for young comedians. It provides insights into the unique aspects of South African comedy and the challenges and opportunities for aspiring comedians.

Takeaways

  • Grind and Grow is about motivating, inspiring, and educating on the realities behind the grind to achieve growth.
  • Comedy requires talent, hard work, and confidence, and success is not an overnight achievement. Comedy in South Africa
  • Evolution of Comedy
  • Influences and Mentors
  • Advice for Young Comedians

Chapters

  • 00:00 Protecting Name and Reputation in the Industry
  • 29:27 Advice for Young Comedians
]]>da6423b9-8963-4c9b-ba47-98d26328682dFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:50:47 GMT<p>The inaugural episode of Grind and Grow features Carl Weber, a comedian, entrepreneur, and businessman. The conversation delves into the concept of Grind and Grow, Carl's journey from childhood to professional career, the challenges and perseverance in comedy, the transition to comedy as a business, financial lessons, and the importance of protecting one's name and reputation in the industry. The conversation covers the evolution of comedy in South Africa, the differences between South African and international audiences, the influences and mentors in comedy, and advice for young comedians. It provides insights into the unique aspects of South African comedy and the challenges and opportunities for aspiring comedians.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grind and Grow is about motivating, inspiring, and educating on the realities behind the grind to achieve growth.</li><li>Comedy requires talent, hard work, and confidence, and success is not an overnight achievement. Comedy in South Africa</li><li>Evolution of Comedy</li><li>Influences and Mentors</li><li>Advice for Young Comedians</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Protecting Name and Reputation in the Industry</li><li>29:27 Advice for Young Comedians</li></ul>no00:43:1811Interview With Carl Weber SA Comedian full