Luxury shopping isn’t always instant. In this episode, Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, explains the growing waitlist culture behind coveted items like the Hermès Birkin Bag and exclusive Rolex watches. He discusses how luxury brands use scarcity to build prestige and how this demand is boosting the authenticated pre-owned luxury market.

Luxury shopping isn&rsquo;t always instant. In this episode,&nbsp;Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, explains the growing waitlist culture behind coveted items like the Herm&egrave;s Birkin Bag and exclusive Rolex watches. He discusses how luxury brands use scarcity to build prestige and how this demand is boosting the authenticated pre-owned luxury market.

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Inside Luxury’s Waitlist Economy: Why Getting a Rolex or Hermès Isn’t So Simple - 12 March 2026

In this episode, Jake Axelrod, founder of Metalab, discusses the rise of “protein culture,” why protein is essential for the body, and how it can be integrated into everyday foods. He also shares his entrepreneurial journey of launching his business during the 2020 pandemic and offers insights into the future of nutrition trends.

In this episode,&nbsp;Jake Axelrod, founder of Metalab, discusses the rise of &ldquo;protein culture,&rdquo; why protein is essential for the body, and how it can be integrated into everyday foods. He also shares his entrepreneurial journey of launching his business during the 2020 pandemic and offers insights into the future of nutrition trends.

Protein Culture: Balancing Health, Business and Nutrition - 11 March 2026

As many skilled South Africans continue to leave the country, businesses face growing challenges in retaining talent and sustaining economic growth. In this conversation, Sandra Botha from the Top Employers Institute discusses how skills flight affects organisations and the economy, and shares key strategies successful companies are using to retain talent and stay competitive.

As many skilled South Africans continue to leave the country, businesses face growing challenges in retaining talent and sustaining economic growth. In this conversation, Sandra Botha from the&nbsp;Top Employers Institute discusses how skills flight affects organisations and the economy, and shares key strategies successful companies are using to retain talent and stay competitive.

Winning the Talent War: How South African Companies Are Retaining Skills Amid Brain Drain - 10 March 2026

South African actress Vele Manenje joins us to discuss her role as Evelyn on Skeem Saam and her latest nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards. She reflects on portraying powerful storylines, her previous SAFTAs win for Ring of Lies, her personal health journey, and the importance of mentorship following International Women's Day.

South African actress Vele Manenje joins us to discuss her role as Evelyn on Skeem Saam and her latest nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards. She reflects on portraying powerful storylines, her previous SAFTAs win for Ring of Lies, her personal health journey, and the importance of mentorship following International Women's Day.

Inside Luxury’s Waitlist Economy: Why Getting a Rolex or Hermès Isn’t So Simple - 12 March 2026

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