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From Praying for Rain to Shaping Policy | Dr Andrea Campher on agriculture, capital, and building sustainability that actually works

Fixing What is In Front of You | Mozee Khan on Losing Everything, Starting Again, and the Discipline of Endurance

What Comes After the Laugh | Sed Pillay on Comedy, Sustainable Happiness, and Why Connection Matters More Than Virality

Latest Stories

All Is Well | Nalinee Moodley on Turning Adversity into Community Service

During the final stretch of her LLB, Nalinee Moodley was diagnosed with a brain stem tumour. She chose to become better rather than bitter.
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The Loneliness Economy | What a Lonely World Can Learn from a Culture Built on Togetherness

As loneliness rises in the age of algorithms, we examine the psychology behind the shift—and the South African instinct to design connection differently.
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The Compounding Advantage | Graham Mitchell on the Discipline of Building Businesses That Last

Graham Mitchell on leadership, discipline, and why sustainable growth comes from doing fewer things exceptionally well.
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Run It Like It’s Yours | Shaun Woolf on simple truths when things go wrong

Stefan: Shaun Woolf’s relationship with food started early, shaped by exposure to a range of kitchens and food cultures. His early working life followed a similar rhythm—moving through different environments, picking things up along the

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From a Stoep in Eldorado Park to 80 Barbershops Across Africa | Sheldon Tatchell on Faith, Barbering, and Building Opportunity

What began as a way to survive became something much bigger—Sheldon Tatchell reflects on building a business that serves others.
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Lessons Beyond the Classroom | Devina Kowlas on Teaching, Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Life in the Public Eye

Devina Kowlas reflects on her journey from classroom to business and television—and why her years as a teacher still shape how she leads and lives.
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Portrait of journalist Paula Fray

Changing the Narrative | Paula Fray on Media as a Public Good and Why Curiosity Still Wins

Veteran journalist Paula Fray reflects on media ethics, representation, and the work of building systems that support stronger, more accountable journalism.
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Burning the Boats | Jesse Pretorius on Going All In Before the Market Existed

The difference isn’t always talent—it’s commitment. Jesse Pretorius unpacks the mindset behind going all in and letting the work compound over time.
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On the Edge and Back Again | A Veteran’s Journey Through South Africa, Survival and Purpose

American veteran and adventure guide Joe Fleming reflects on wrestling with mental health, the men’s movement he created, and the wild South African landscapes that helped save his life.
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The Complement Theory

A reflection on why business success—whether in Aspen or South Africa—depends on finding partners who balance your strengths.
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From Foie to Fire

From Georgia’s dish pits to Aspen’s fine-dining scene, chef Chris Lanter shares lessons in discipline, perseverance, and nearly 30 years of culinary wisdom.
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A Conversation with Stephane Lacroix on Leadership, Legacy, and the Hotel Jerome

Hotel Jerome—a landmark of Western elegance since 1889—thrives under the leadership of Stéphane Lacroix, who brings over 40 years of global luxury hospitality experience from Paris to Monte Carlo and New York to Aspen’s iconic
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Candice Carpenter Olson: On Summits and New Frontiers

One of the first women to take a company public, Emmy winner Candice Carpenter Olson now leads Frontiers of Knowledge—an Aspen summit redefining how we think, connect, and lead.
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The Dinner Party Theory

our business is the party. Your marketing? The invitation.
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