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The Add IDEAS Podcast

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle of work and personal life? Tired of navigating a workplace that doesn't quite feel like you can belong or feel valued?

Certain things in life (or work) are hard, but belonging shouldn't be.

Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, join me, Bandile Mndebele (they/he), with over a decade of experience helping organizations and institutions foster belonging for a stronger people's success, as we dive into the heart of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability (IDEAS) and inspiring stories or life lessons.

Together, we'll explore how these concepts impact your work-life fit, relationships, and overall belonging.

Discover actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you:

Navigate complex workplace challenges with ease;Build stronger relationships both personally and professionally;Create a more inclusive and fulfilling career; andThrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Whether you're a seasoned professional, a corporate athlete, a leader, a curious mind or just starting your journey, The Add IDEAS Podcast offers something for you. Tune in for new episodes monthly and join us on our journey towards a more balanced and inclusive future.

Thank you for choosing us and listening to the show.

Last Episode Date: 17 September 2024

Total Episodes: 11

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Beyond Milestones: Celebrating Community For a Better Future
17 September 2024
Beyond Milestones: Celebrating Community For a Better Future

Briefly 1 Newsletter: Beyond MilestonesWe are celebrating 1,000 downloads and community growth in our first audio newsletter.What is covered in this newsletter:Thank you!Beyond the first time, every timeBeyond safe spaces: building competent community'No DNA, Just RSA'Feeling left behind: "When is our turn?"Evolving allyship for a more inclusive future

8 min
Better community: everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry with Annemarie Shrouder
6 August 2024
Better community: everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry with Annemarie Shrouder

E9: Annemarie Shrouder (she/her), international speaker, consultant and author of Being Brown in a Black and White World, which shares the personal and organisational costs of polarisation, joined me today to talk about the essentials for community building and what we can borrow or learn from post-COVID-19 amid waning global commitments.On today’s episode:(0:00) Intro & welcome(0:24) Common frustrations shared since the start(2:47) Inclusion vs Belonging and other polarisations(4:12) “Healing requires that we all need to do our own work”(5:52) Learning from parenthood for the best workplace(9:42) The impact of COVID-19 on community and balance(15:09) The tools we can use today(17:39) The power of intersectionality on how we show up(20:58) Wellness and heart-based exercises as impact drivers(24:20) “Everyone is doing the best they can with the trauma they carry”(26:15) Looking ahead with 5% more courage(30:53) OutroRESOURCESAnnemarie’s Book: https://annemarieshrouder.com/book/(Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Being-Brown-Black-White-World-ebook/dp/B09224CN47The HeartMath Institute: https://www.heartmath.org/More About Annemarie Shrouder (Author | Speaker | Facilitator | Consultant):LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieshrouder/Website: https://annemarieshrouder.com/Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please rate and leave a comment for the show.

31 min
Building startup giants and community: lessons from Hubspace, Facebook, Bolt and Uber with Melilizwe Gqobo
30 July 2024
Building startup giants and community: lessons from Hubspace, Facebook, Bolt and Uber with Melilizwe Gqobo

E8: Today’s guest, Melilizwe Gqobo (he/him) - Founding Director of Hubspace (Khayelitsha) and Venture Scout, has successfully created space for founders and entrepreneurs to thrive by strengthening and reinforcing their capacity or ability to seek opportunities.With the hindsight of co-founding Hubspace, a pioneering startup ecosystem or incubator space to bring communal offices and resources to entrepreneurs and founders within the township economy, meaningfully contributing over 5% to South Africa’s GDP, Melilizwe shares key lessons and insights on what it takes to make a successful venture while highlighting examples from Bolt and Uber’s entry to the South African/African market.What's Covered On This Episode:(0:00) The Entrepreneurship and Founder Ecosystems(1:23) Founder Lessons and Challenges(4:40) Reasons why I became an Entrepreneur(6:02) The Opportunity Set – NGOs(8:07) Making a successful venture(10:51) Does First Mover Advantage Exist?(12:50) The Role of Enterprise Development(14:51) The Township Economy(25:39) The Importance of Patient Capital, Support, Routine and Mindset for Preservation(32:57) Allyship: Creating space and an intentional community(38:29) Innovation and AI(46:17) Wrap-up: Key TakeawaysRESOURCES:https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/04/04/397101933/far-from-silicon-valley-a-disruptive-startup-hubhttps://disruptafrica.com/2014/11/15/townships-offer-real-investment-opportunities-hubspace/https://www.news24.com/news24/partnercontent/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-township-economy-20230621https://www.parliament.gov.za/news/multifaceted-approach-needed-deal-protection-fee-and-business-extortion-syndicates-ncop-hearshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz5reve8476oMelilizwe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melilizwe-gqobo-6229a729/Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please rate and leave a comment for the show.

50 min
What rights do Queer people have? Surviving endless chaos, pride and community with Udoka Maya Okonkwo
25 June 2024
What rights do Queer people have? Surviving endless chaos, pride and community with Udoka Maya Okonkwo

E7: We delve into the concept of visibility vs freedom in the LGBTQ+ community with the multi-talented Creative, Writer, Performer, and Organiser, Udoka Maya Okonkwo (they/them/her).They begin with a personal "Visibility Journey" followed by a thought-provoking discussion on articulating the idea of freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals today.The conversation explores navigating different Pride experiences (Black, Trans and Commercial) by addressing community needs more while stressing the importance of finding the right community. Self-acceptance goes a long way in underscoring this as Udoka reminds us that: "there is no such thing as being Queer enough, or Trans enough, or Gay enough. You Are Just Enough."In our conversation, we shift focus to widening opportunities and access within the community, before tackling critical issues that necessitate collective action and intersectionality. Strategies for addressing injustices, continuing allyship, and organising are explored.RESOURCEShttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/big-brother-nadia-almada-empowering-exclusive-newsupdate/https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory/black-trans-foundation/https://www.instagram.com/londontranspride/https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/https://www.instagram.com/miseryparty/?hl=enhttps://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/campaign-us/cost-living?gad_source=1https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/04/04/un-body-calls-uk-end-detention-people-disabilitieshttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-68849843https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9602/CBP-9602.pdfhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/a-new-abyss-gaza-and-the-hundred-years-war-on-palestineCLUBShttps://dalstonsuperstore.com/https://www.instagram.com/heavenlgbtclub/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/tboys.club/?hl=enBOOKSAgainst Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion (Ryan Conrad)The Discworld Collector's Library (Terry Pratchett)Global Black Narratives for the Classroom (BLAM UK)Kindred (Octavia E. Butler)

41 min
The war on DEI and the conversations we need with Roy Gluckman
3 April 2024
The war on DEI and the conversations we need with Roy Gluckman

E6: We have now emerged from Covid-19 to a climate of war. We still have losses and are yet to see recovery. Will there also be a war on DEI in South Africa? Today, we spoke with diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and facilitator Roy Gluckman-John about what conversations we need to urgently have to bring much-needed change and build a community with a better sense of belonging.Reflecting on the past few years, we speak of a shared view that there is so much to be said about grief and loss. Not just a loss of community but also the grief of not being heard leaving many voiceless._____________________________________________________Follow Roy Gluckman-John:- 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-gluckman-a0101027/_____________________________________________________Meet The Add IDEAS Team:- Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/- 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok)Thank you for following, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯

52 min
Communication Expert: How a blind date inspired me to teach others communicate better with Thabani Mtsi
17 March 2024
Communication Expert: How a blind date inspired me to teach others communicate better with Thabani Mtsi

E5: “Hi, will you be my valentine?”😅It took you months to build up the courage to say at least “hi” to someone you like without feeling like a heart attack is imminent or you might spend a while in a critical unit with minimal recovery.In today's episode, we connected with the phenomenal communications expert, storyteller and trailblazing leader, Thabani Mtsi (he/him), and were deeply inspired by his humbling beginnings with public speaking and leading takes of how to speak with conviction, presence and power while pitching your ideas effectively._____________________________________________________Follow Thabani Mtsi:- 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thabani-mtsi/- 📸 @thabani_mtsi (Instagram)- 🤳 @thabani.mtsi (TikTok)_____________________________________________________Meet The Add IDEAS Team:- 🎧 Sound & 🌅 Graphics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/- 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok)Thank you for following, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯

73 min
Why Representation and Narratives Matter with Leonore van Wyk
27 February 2024
Why Representation and Narratives Matter with Leonore van Wyk

E4: "Helping someone go to their next step...or career goals is more powerful."Is any dream too big?🤔Leonore van Wyk, influential DEI and global corporate culture builder, details how impactful representation is, from broad media narratives to icons such as Rihanna. Relating to different levels of opportunity strengthens the possibility of what is possible and attainable.In her own phrasing: “You are more than capable.”_____________________________________________________Follow Loenore van Wyk:- 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonore-van-wyk-b6761094/_____________________________________________________Meet The Add IDEAS Team:- 🎧 Sound & 🌅 Graphics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandile-mndebele/- 📹 Video: @n.kay_g (Instagram & TikTok)Thank you for subscribing, sharing, rating and leaving a comment for the show! 💯

49 min
The need for kind leadership and how resilience is best for change with Pumla Dlamini
6 February 2024
The need for kind leadership and how resilience is best for change with Pumla Dlamini

E3: "Being the change that I can be, where I am, fills my cup... what fills my cup even more, is seeing other people doing the same." 🙌🏾ESG Enthusiast and Education Changemaker, Pumla Dlamini (she/her) describes how kind leadership should bring others up along the way and inspire change through better listening. She details the benefits and journey of mastering your voice and presence. 🫡LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumla-dlamini-11759594In today’s episode, Pumla shares how failing math in grade 4 became a defining moment to never hold back in life. _______Thank you for listening, liking and sharing the podcast. Help us grow, please leave a comment and rate this show.

53 min
How To Manage Change
22 January 2024
How To Manage Change

E2: In today's episode, I unpack some insightful self-conversations and important considerations for a year of change. How should we think or talk to ourselves when managing change? What should kindness and success feel or look like?

35 min
How To Create A Sense Of Belonging
10 January 2024
How To Create A Sense Of Belonging

E1: In today’s episode, I unlock the key steps to building good IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability by asking guiding questions and providing the approach on how to embed suggestions practically for everyday success that is both relatable and intentional.[Inclusion = “How do you feel in the space?’]1. Psychological safety2. Intersectionality3. Active Listening4. Authenticity5. Positive Representation6. Leadership7. Zero-tolerance [Diversity = “Who you are.”]1. Intersectionality2. Neurodiversity3. Support4. Thrive[Equity = “How do we finish together?”]1. Access2. Systems3. Fairness4. Opportunity Creation[Accessibility = “How do we target support to allow people to thrive?” ]1. Universal Design2. Neuroinclusion[Sustainability = “How do we build long-term success by considering ESG factors and impact where everyone feels empowered to contribute?”]1. Representation2. Economic3. How are resources allocated and are decisions intergenerational (impact beyond the present?)4. PartnershipsThe first episode provides a comprehensive overlook of how to structure effective learning and factors for long term success.Aligning intention and impact remains critical for the longevity of intersectional inclusion.—(1) follow the show that adds great insight and ideas for your success. 🙌🏾(2) let’s continue the conversation: how would you structure your good IDEAS for long term success? 🤔(3) You know what pairs well with good IDEAS? Great coffee! Please buy me coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/add_ideas 🙏🏾(4) Rate and leave a review to help us understand your experience of the show! 💯

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