Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

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Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

What does it take to build a successful business against the odds? Meet Samantha Skyring, Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 and Founding CEO of Oryx Desert Salt. Samantha shares her inspiring journey from a bootstrapped start-up to building an internationally recognised and sustainable enterprise. She opens up about resilience, raising funding, the challenges women face in business, balancing entrepreneurship with family responsibilities, and supporting other women through her work with Transformation through Celebration. Plus, discover the fascinating story behind the Oryx brand and some surprising truths about salt.

What does it take to build a successful business against the odds? Meet&nbsp;Samantha Skyring, Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 and Founding CEO of Oryx Desert Salt. Samantha shares her inspiring journey from a bootstrapped start-up to building an internationally recognised and sustainable enterprise. She opens up about resilience, raising funding, the challenges women face in business, balancing entrepreneurship with family responsibilities, and supporting other women through her work with Transformation through Celebration. Plus, discover the fascinating story behind the Oryx brand and some surprising truths about salt.

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Manaileng Maphike, Advisory Board Member of the Basadi in Music Awards, joins us to discuss the fifth edition of BIMA 2026. She highlights the theme “REWIND Your BIMA, Your Way,” the significance of celebrating women in the music and entertainment industry, and the Vanguard Awards, which recognise women working behind the scenes. She also shares what audiences can look forward to from this year’s awards and why platforms like BIMA are important in recognising the contributions of women in South Africa.

Manaileng Maphike, Advisory Board Member of the Basadi in Music Awards, joins us to discuss the fifth edition of BIMA 2026. She highlights the theme &ldquo;REWIND Your BIMA, Your Way,&rdquo; the significance of celebrating women in the music and entertainment industry, and the Vanguard Awards, which recognise women working behind the scenes. She also shares what audiences can look forward to from this year&rsquo;s awards and why platforms like BIMA are important in recognising the contributions of women in South Africa.

 Celebrating Women in Music: Basadi in Music Awards 2026 - 28 August 2026

The Durban City Orchestra is set to present the third and final concert in its popular “From Stage to Screen” series, following two sold-out performances earlier this month. Music veteran and Chairman of the Durban City Orchestra, Wayne Richards, joins us to share more about the orchestra’s accomplished musicians, the inspiration behind the themed concert series and the incredible response from audiences. He also gives us a glimpse into Sunday’s programme, featuring much-loved music from fantasy, animation and family favourites, and tells listeners how they can experience this spectacular musical celebration.

The Durban City Orchestra is set to present the third and final concert in its popular&nbsp;&ldquo;From Stage to Screen&rdquo; series, following two sold-out performances earlier this month. Music veteran and Chairman of the Durban City Orchestra, Wayne Richards, joins us to share more about the orchestra&rsquo;s accomplished musicians, the inspiration behind the themed concert series and the incredible response from audiences. He also gives us a glimpse into Sunday&rsquo;s programme, featuring much-loved music from fantasy, animation and family favourites, and tells listeners how they can experience this spectacular musical celebration.

Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

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