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The Incredible Machines

TIM Africa
Hub Boards
Bodyboarding
Education
Entrepreneurship
Branding
Hubboards
Gorilla Creative Media
Stroke
Data Science
Africa Education
Durban
Emeris
Enneagram
Radio
Advertising
Burnout
Indonesia
Leadership
Johannesburg
Varsity College

This is an educational series where we interview people we consider Incredible Machines. The conversations will be facilitated in a way that allows us to establish what makes these people “incredible” so that we may learn and try their strategies and tactics where applicable.

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Welcome to Episode 46 of The Incredible Machines Podcast! In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon Oliff and Luke Holden sit down with Laura Jane Thomas, an award-winning CMO, brand strategist, and founder of The Aligned Woman Co. We discuss her i... more

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Welcome to Episode 45 of The Incredible Machines Podcast! In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon Oliff and Luke Holden sit down with Shaun Tomson, a legendary South African surfing world champion, entrepreneur, author, and leadership speaker. Fr... more

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Welcome to Episode 44 of The Incredible Machines Podcast! In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon Oliff and Luke Holden sit down with Colleen Wilson, a Durban-based transformational consultant, coach, speaker, trainer and mentor whose work brings... more

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Welcome to Episode 43 of The Incredible Machines Podcast! In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon Oliff and Luke Holden sit down with Simon Nicolson, an Executive for Institutional Advancement at Emeris, and the driving force behind one of SA's m... more

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Colleen Wilson
Human navigator, enneagram practitioner, writer, speaker and guide
Independent practitioner
Episode: Helping People, People Better: Colleen Wilson
Kevin Parry
Creative director and designer, interview guest
Episode: The Opportunity of Creative Perspective: Kevin Parry
Briony Bosse
Branding educator and consultant, author-to-be, advocate for authentic branding
Independent branding consultant
Episode: Impeccable Branding: Briony Bosse
Raeesa Bayat
Entrepreneur, advocate for inclusion and personal transformation
Independent entrepreneur / Startup Grind Durban Director (past)
Episode: Growth, Authenticity and Empowerment: Raeesa Bayat
Ronen Ayres
Entrepreneur, author and co-founder of Student Village
Student Village
Episode: Breach: Ronen Aires
James Lees
Entrepreneur, educator, co-founder of Advantage Learn
Advantage Learn
Episode: Patience, Persistence, and Potential: James Lees
Dorin Bambus
Creative professional and co-founder of Gorilla Creative Media
Gorilla Creative Media (SA)
Episode: Injury, Introspection, and Reinvention: Dorin Bambus
Laiela Dorasamy
Entrepreneur focused on inclusion and personal transformation
Episode: Purpose, Belonging & Healing: Laiela Dorasamy
Jeff Hubbard
Three-time world champion and founder of Hub Boards
Hub Boards
Episode: Learning To Fly: Jeff Hubbard

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Jon
Host of The Incredible Machines Podcast (lead host across multiple episodes)
Luke
Co-host and producer, part of the show's core hosting team

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Keep up the good work

    The TIM Africa podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone in the marketing world! It blends expert insights with an African perspective, offering a fresh and relevant take on marketing strategies. The hosts are knowledgeable, engaging, and provide practical advice that you can start applying right away.

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Engaging hosts delivering practical, actionable insights.
Strong African perspective on marketing and leadership.
Guests bring diverse, real-world experiences and lessons.

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Paying It Forward: Simon Nicolson
Q: How did you approach stakeholder communication during the 18-month rebranding process?
We formed multiple project teams, involved suppliers, creative and digital agencies, and ran ongoing stakeholder engagement and testing to ensure alignment, while maintaining a focus on clarity of purpose and demonstrating progress at every stage.
Paying It Forward: Simon Nicolson
Q: What has been the most significant driving force behind the Emeris rebrand and consolidation of brands under the new umbrella?
The consolidation was driven by the desire to create a stronger, unified institution with a broader, more modern student experience, supported by a carefully tested narrative about why the move was necessary and how it would benefit students, staff, and stakeholders.
Becoming Who You Are: Wendy Mahoney
Q: What is your core philosophy about being enough, and how has that shaped your career trajectory?
Her core message is that you are enough as you are, but you can still strive to grow; she frames this as a balance between recognizing intrinsic worth and pursuing continuous improvement. This mindset influenced her willingness to take on challenging roles while setting firm boundaries to protect her well-being.
Breach: Ronen Aires
Q: How did Student Village originate and what was the initial go-to-market approach?
Student Village started as a platform to connect students with brands and opportunities, born from a late-90s collaboration in Investec's canteen and evolving through direct campus campaigns and sponsorships when universities restricted partner choices. This hands-on, guerrilla approach helped bootstrap the business and establish it as a go-to hub for youth connection.
Growth, Authenticity and Empowerment: Raeesa Bayat
Q: If you could go back to see your 16-year-old self, what would you tell her?
Avoid comparing yourself to others, own your value, and believe that what you bring to the table is enough; focus on internal growth and trust that what's meant for you will come.

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This show spotlights high-achieving individuals across business, education, media, design, and personal development, with a focus on resilience, authentic leadership, and purposeful growth. Episodes often center on career pivots, entrepreneurship, branding philosophy, and strategies for managing change in evolving markets, all illustrated through personal stories, practical tactics, and lessons learned from adversity. A notable strength is its deep dives into authentic leadership, mental health, and community-building, frequently tying lessons to real-world impact in Africa and beyond. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways on branding, scaling creative work, and building resilient teams while being inspired by journeys that balance ambi... more

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1. Colleen Wilson
2. Kevin Parry
3. Briony Bosse
4. Raeesa Bayat
5. Ronen Ayres
6. James Lees
7. Dorin Bambus
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