Expedition Business

Tim Wagner - Let's be SELFISH!

"So it's creating a purposeful time for self and being selfish. Selfish being self first. Because if I'm not looking after myself, then there's nothing left for anybody else around me, my clients, my networks, the people, my community, the wife."
Tim Wagner is a former burnt-out executive now turned Breathwork Alchemist.
He now specialises in breaking business professionals and teams out of the stress cycle using breath to create transformation in their well-being and mindset.  
 
Tim worked for over 30 years in hospitality, and his businesses, before turning full-time to focus on personal development and professional speaking.  
Speaking with enthusiasm, passion, and tenacious energy, Tim will inspire you to reach new heights, dream bigger, and live a life by design and not default. 

Hamilton Wende - Journalism Entrepreneur: From the frontlines of Apartheid, Zama Zama's and beyond

Hamilton Wende is an author, journalist and TV producer.  He has worked all over the world, covering historical events and some 17 different wars and conflicts. He is the winner of a 2022 National Press Club's Journalist of the Year award and a 2023 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award.
He has worked for a number of international networks including BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera.  He is the author of 9 books.  House of War, Only the Dead and The King's Shilling are thrillers based on his travels around the world as a journalist.  His latest book Red Air is based on his experiences filming with the US Marines in Afghanistan.
He is also the author of the popular children's books:  Arabella, the Moon and the Magic Mongongo Nut and Arabella the Secret King and the Amulet from Timbuktu which are set in Johannesburg and Knysna.  He is working on the third volume in the series. 
 
https://www.hamiltonwende.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.wende
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamilton-wende-516598/

Heidi Muller - Adventure Racing Through The World

When it comes to inspiring entrepreneurs in South Africa, Heidi Muller, has taken this challenge to a whole new adventure.  An adventure race to be exact.  And she is not going to settle for runner-up!
 
As CEO of the Adventure Racing World Series (AR World Series), Heidi Muller has expanded this global series of Adventure Racing events by building relationships, sharing her knowledge and experience, mentoring race directors, and infusing her commitment to the sport into every interaction. With more than 25 years in sport and business, navigating the way forward for the global AR World Series brand is a new era for this visionary businesswoman.
Over the many years, Adventure Racing has taught Heidi lessons and skills that she implements in her daily life – from raising her children, nurturing friendships, and developing partnerships, to confronting challenges, and running her business.
Her ambitious drive together with her experience in business, and as a competitor and Race Director establishes her pedigree and sets Heidi apart as a woman leading the way with the global Adventure Racing World Series brand under her stewardship.
Christél Rosslee-Venter had the privilege of talking to Heidi about the highs & lows of her entrepreneurial challenge.
Would you consider writing a book about your romantic endeavors with adventure racing?
Do you agree with Magda Wierzycka, who talks openly in her autobiography Magda about the value of making an effort with your appearance, even though you often find yourself in some pretty rough terrain?
How do you manage to bring up your children in such a hectic, nomadic lifestyle?
What are the fun & exciting ways that you use to regroup, refocus & rejuvenate?
If you could be your 20-year-old self again …. And you could change anything …. What would that be?
and a whole lot more.
Heidi also talks extensively about the value that her mother and God play in her business journey!  A story in progress.
 
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#expeditionafrica #entrepreneurpodcast #entrepreneur
 
 
 
 
 

Fred Richardson - Mindful Runner High on Life

Fred Richardson is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse and rich background. His journey began in the realm of IT, where he was deeply involved in startups during the mid-90s and the early part of the 2000s. With a career spanning over 30 years in the IT sector, Fred has demonstrated a keen ability for innovation and a flair for pioneering new ventures.
His entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to the world of running, where he founded Mindful Runner. Initially starting as a running shoe shop, the business evolved under Fred's vision and leadership. Today, Mindful Runner stands as a unique coaching business, utilizing Fred’s homegrown 'Narrative-based' coaching methodology. This approach, placing clients at the center of their own stories, reflects Fred's innovative mindset, seamlessly blending his passion for running with his entrepreneurial acumen.
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In layman's terms, Fred takes ordinary people like myself and exposes them to a running culture as well as running experiences far beyond your wildest dreams.  One such experience was the 3-Day Mahai Adventure Weekend where we started with a 50km Mount Aux Sources run on Day 1.  Click here for my account of how this adventure weekend culminated into a few very good business lessons.
https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za
https://www.facebook.com/MindfulRunnerJHB
https://www.instagram.com/mindfulrunner/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-runner/
 

Ian Fuhr - The Culture of Sorbet & Beyond

Expedition Business brings you the highs & lows of our inspiring South African Entrepreneurs and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning. 
Ian Fuhr is the living definition of a serial entrepreneur in South Africa.
His working career is lined with a number of entrepreneurial start-up businesses, which include:
His retail chain Super Mart was sold to Edcon in 2003 and was rebranded to Jet Mart.
His record company Priority Records was sold to Jive Records of the UK.
Ian also had a race relations and customer service consultancy called Labour Link which consulted to public companies between 1991 and 1997.
And then he started the first national chain of beauty salons called Sorbet which he launched in 2005.The Sorbet business has subsequently grown to 225 franchised salons and is the largest chain of salons in Africa. In 2017, Sorbet was sold to Long4Life, a listed company. Ian subsequently left Sorbet in February 2019 and set up a new coaching and consulting organization called The Hatch Institute. Hatch is aimed largely at helping business leaders with the issues of self-development, culture, leadership, customer service, and race relations.
Ian Fuhr has written three books:
“Get that feeling” (2014).  This book tells the story of his lifelong entrepreneurial journey which started when he was 22 years old.
“The Soul of Sorbet” (2018). This book highlights the power and competitive advantage of the corporate culture of the Sorbet business. 
“Cultureneering” (2021) This book shows how to build a strong culture in a diverse workforce that lays the platform for obsessive customer service.
“Today, I’m even more passionate about culture than ever before, which is why I’ve launched the Hatch Institute. I truly believe that we’ve built a framework that any business can embrace and follow. I believe that if we all become ‘cultureneers’, we can change the face of business in South Africa, solve race relations in a meaningful and impactful way, and spread success across our country and all levels of society.”
This episode is hosted by Christél Rosslee-Venter and sponsored by addShine Promotions.
For more information on how to become involved with Expedition Business, please visit www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 
 
 
 

Wayne Duvenage - The Man Behind OUTA’s Challenge to Conquer MountSA

"It's a mountain and we've got to climb it, or we go down the mountain and walk away and switch the lights off.  But this country's too beautiful and the people are too precious to walk away."
These are the inspiring words of Wayne Duvenage, at the helm of the OUTA challenge to slow down corruption in South Africa to manageable portions.  
Christél Rosslee-Venter had the privilege of talking to Wayne about the matters of his heart.  These include:
How the hell does he stay positive through all the years of fighting corruption in South Africa?
Does he ever have time to sleep?
Does he really believe change is possible?
How does he manage to keep all the business balls in the air?
What are the fun & exciting ways that he uses to regroup, refocus & rejuvenate?
Does he still have family and friends?
If he could be 20 years old again, and he could change anything, what would that be?
What are the metaphorical mountains that he still wants to climb within the next 3 to 5 years?
Wayne's views on the possibility of success in South Africa.
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Mark Collins - From Camel to Otter & Beyond

South African Entrepreneurs come in many shapes and sizes, and you definitely do not have to sit behind a desk to run your business competition into the sea.
Brothers Mark & John Collins, co-founders of the most sought-after trail running event in South Africa, the Otter Run, have perfected the marriage between adrenaline and entrepreneurship and made it cooler than the Matric boy sitting at the back of the bus.
Expedition Business was fortunate enough to have bumped into Mark Collins while doing an Otter Hike on the same day that Mark and his team did a recce run for the upcoming 2023 Otter Run and we have invited him to share the highs and lows of his business adventures. 
All the events that Mark & John are involved in.
How easy is it to start your own successful trail race in South Africa?
Is there money to be made from trail running events?
How to climb out of the sit-in-a-hole days?
Do trailrunners dope?
What is the next mountain to climb?
And much more.
Some of Mark's personal sporting achievements include:
SA Team Camel Trophy 1998
5th World Championships (Switzerland) 2001 Spanish Team
1st Spanish Extreme Final
Spain 2001, Spanish Team
4th Eco-Challenge Fiji 2002
5th Raid Gauloises (Vietnam) Spanish Team
5th World Championship (Canada ) 2004, SA Team
6th World Championships New Zealand 2006, NZ Team
1st place in 11 x National Races 2001- 2006
1st SA Team Expedition Africa 2014
1st Expedition Africa 2016
4th World Championships 2016 (Australia)
#OtterAfricanTrainRun #ExpeditionBusiness #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs
#leavingitbetterbecauseyouwerethere #chasefulfillment #dontchasemoney
#christelrossleeventer
 
 

Shona Macdonald - Let your light shine

Survivor SA's Shona Macdonald, is a dynamic South African Entrepreneur and the founder of Thursdays Lingerie & Swimwear who brings sexy underwear to Big Boobed women!   
With her extensive experience in the South African fashion industry and her appearance on popular shows like Survivor South Africa and Shark Tank, Shona has established herself as a resilient and adventurous entrepreneur. 
Her brand, Thursdays, mirrors her exuberant personality, creating an empowering and inclusive space for both women and men. 
Shona's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to her dedication and creativity, making her an inspiring guest for Expedition Business.#southafricanentrepreneur #sharktanksouthafrica #survivorsouthafrica #entrepreneursuccess #entrepreneurdedication #entrepreneursurvival 
 
www.thursdays.co.za 
www.expeditionbusiness.co.za
www.addventures.co.za 
 

Lolo Ndlovu - At the forefront of SA’s sneaker revolution

Simone Musgrave - Crafting a journey to innovation

In 2015, Simone launched Musgrave Gin, South Africa’s first craft gin.
The idea was first conceptualized while on a trendspotting trip to the UK, after noticing the craft trend shifting between categories with gin making the biggest impact.
Consumers are always looking for a story in their product. They want a drinking experience and ingredients with which they can both relate and be playful.
The rise in female entrepreneurs is a wave that she was very much at the forefront of, and she stands today as an inspiration not only to women everywhere but also to her two daughters who have supported her throughout it all.
It is her view that in this World and in Africa, a girl must be entrepreneurial in all that they do, and it is her goal to leave as much of a legacy with her children through her journey as with her end success. 
Simone continues to channel her own advice in the hope that one day she will be able to simply ‘climb mountains and explore’ - ‘work hard, stay real, create partnerships, believe, and always be authentic and true. 
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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.
Your host: Christél Rosslee-Venter
www.expeditionbusiness.co.za
www.addventures.co.za
 
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