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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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The Future Belongs to the Fearless: A Conversation with Rita Govender

How one South African entrepreneur is helping the next generation meet the digital world with confidence, empathy, and purpose.
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Finding Your Why: How Ryan Greeff is Redefining Real Estate Leadership

How Quay 1 founder Ryan Greeff built a purpose-driven real estate brand—and why true leadership begins with helping others find their why.
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Play the Cards You’re Dealt: Grenville Salmon on Building a Billion-Rand Business from a Borrowed Car

From waiting tables at Spur to leading South Africa’s fastest-growing car rental empire, Grenville Salmon built Pace Car Rental through resilience, resourcefulness, and relentless optimism.
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From Ski Slopes to President of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty: Andrew Ernemann on Aspen’s Evolution and Leadership

Bryan Welker sat down with Aspen native and Sotheby’s International Realty president Andrew Ernemann to trace his path from champion skier to industry leader—and how Aspen’s transformation mirrors his own journey of resilience, reinvention, and
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Above and Beyond: Lee Maree on Resilience, Risk, and the Road to Everest

From clowning for cash to leading one of KZN’s top architecture firms, Lee Maree shares lessons in resilience and business strategy from the South Coast to Everest Base Camp.
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Stirred by the Struggle, Shaken into Greatness

Julian Short, co-owner of Johannesburg’s world-renowned bar Sin+Tax, rose from musician to global champion, shaping South Africa’s cocktail culture through grit and creativity.
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The Long Game: Sivi Pather’s Journey from Hustle to Heritage

The Durban-born attorney reflects on a lifetime of hard work, loyalty, and humility, and why the true measure of success is what you pass on to the next generation.
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Leathem Stearn | The Art of Reinvention

From Olympic sailor to the inventor of the scrunchie, Leathem Smith Stearn has lived a life defined by curiosity, conviction and the courage to start again.
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From a Barn to Main Street: Joan Boyles Reflects on 40 Years at Crystal River Spas

Discover the story behind Crystal River Spas and how Joan Boyles built a 40-year legacy in Carbondale. From a barn to a Main Street institution, learn how consistency, service, and community built a thriving business
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Jon Kelly on Building, Losing, and Learning

From launching the first online car insurance company to rebuilding after the dot-com crash, Jon Kelly shares lessons on innovation, integrity, and lasting success from Snowmass.
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Lessons from 25 Years in Aspen: Building Trust Through Authentic Marketing

After 25 years in Aspen marketing, WDR Aspen’s Bryan Welker shares hard-earned lessons on authenticity, community, and storytelling that keep local brands winning beyond the algorithms.
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Designing with Place and People in Mind

A conversation with Alex Klumb, Partner at CCY Architects, on collaboration, challenges, and the joy found in intimate, gem-scaled projects.
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