Future Minds with Phil: Recent Episodes

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The Future Minds podcast is a weekly show dedicated to exploring the world of EdTech, online learning and the future of education.

The show features a range of guests from diverse backgrounds, ranging from education specialists, EdTech start-up founders and academic thought leaders, to professional athletes, entrepreneurs and celebrities, all with the purpose of better understanding how the fast evolving education sector is impacting and shaping the minds of the future.

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In this episode, we speak with Bekker Oosthuizen, an absolute specialist in his field of Biokinetics. We discuss some important topics about early childhood development during our conversation. This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3uD9y6v

Bekker is a Biokineticist specializing in Neurology and the physical rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. Bekker is passionate about the link between mind and body, and believes in the importance of physical activity in healthy development, especially during childhood.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Understanding Neuroplasticity.
- Early childhood development.
- What a healthy diet should consist of.
- How to change bad habits.

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A story from the perspective of a South African DJ, we loved chatting to DJ Sabby in episode 25 of the Future Minds podcast! This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3eGVnbz

DJ Sabby is a well-known South African DJ, Radio Host, TV Presenter, MC, and content creator. Passionate about South African creative culture, DJ Sabby commands a healthy listenership to ‘The Best Drive’ radio show on YFM allowing him to reach a wide audience of young South Africans.

In this episode we discuss:
- The dynamics of the entertainment industry.
- Celebrating and rewarding creativity.
- Challenges that he overcame.
- Advice to today's youth.

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In episode 24 of the Future Minds podcast, we speak with Giles Gillett. It has been so fascinating speaking with such brilliant minds creating positive change in education. This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3bo6xQP

Giles is the founder and CEO of the New Leaders Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to driving change in South African education. A former teacher himself, Giles has taken on the vital task of bridging the gap between data and decision-making in education. Giles is driven by his passion to make a difference, as well as an inner entrepreneurial spirit. He has built a truly unique organization that’s driving real change in South African Education.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why data is so important.
  • The challenges posed by COVID.
  • How he thinks about education in South Africa.
  • What the future may look like.

More information about the New Leaders Foundation: http://www.newleaders.co.za/

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In episode 23 of the Future Minds podcast, we speak with a truly inspirational and experienced educator, Vivienne Jones. This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3sCLa3Z

Vivienne Jones is the Executive Principal at Elkanah House and a former English teacher with a passion for education. Having spent the last 30 years in the field, Vivienne has given her all to help develop the minds and lives of her students.

We speak about the following topics:

  • How COVID impacted her school.
  • Why math and English are so important.
  • Embracing technology in different ways.
  • Introducing coding as a subject at Elkanah House.
  • Understanding how students learn differently.
  • Why children need responsibility
  • The South African education system.

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An absolute honor and privilege to have Damian Willemse as a guest on the Future Minds Podcast. What an inspiring episode to hear Damian's story and perspective. This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3uDEZxX

Damian Willemse is a South African rugby player for the Springboks and plays club rugby for the Western Province Stormers. Damien was part of the 2019 World Cup-winning Squad, achieving the highest level of sporting success.

Having grown up in Strand, Damian attended Paul Roos High School and then went on to pursue a career as a professional athlete. At the young age of 22, Damian is a role model for all young and aspiring South Africans looking to pursue a sporting career.

We speak with Damian about what it’s like being a professional rugby player, his childhood influences and early education, what it takes to be a leader on and off the field, and finally, what comes after rugby.

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Such an inspiring episode with the accomplished, Faith Mangope. This episode was brought to you by Smartick, register for a FREE trial here: https://bit.ly/3vYeW68

Faith is the host of Power Breakfast on PowerFM98.7, an ENCA Anchor, and the Managing Director of Faith Mangope Technology and Leadership Institute.

Faith is also the founder of FTA Media Communications and the brains behind New G — a mobile app designed to provide South Africans with access to job opportunities.

This episode dives deeply into how Faith grew up in extremely difficult circumstances and gives us the raw version of her story. Coming from very little, Faith's resilience has paved the way for her to create a successful life for herself and we hear more about how, and why, she started the Faith Mangope Technology and Leadership Institute.

We are so inspired by her passion for education and for helping other South African women and provide them with opportunities that they would otherwise not have.

What an incredible female South African leader! WhIt was an honor to have her as a guest on our show.

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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithMangope

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In episode 20, we spoke with the person who makes this show possible, one of the cofounders of Smartick, Javier Arroyo!

Javier is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Executive Program, holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Solvay Business School in Belgium.

Javier is a former strategic consultant at Accenture and Managing Partner of Fast Track. He was awarded an Eisenhower Fellowship by the U.S. Congress to recognize his work in education worldwide.

Serving as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, Javier spends most of his time building Smartick and is also a passionate marathon runner.

In this exciting episode with Javier, we discuss:

  • The origins and philosophy of Smartick.
  • Why math is important.
  • The value of online learning.
  • What makes Smartick different from other online learning methods.

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Episode 19 with a tech mogul, Brendon Petersen.

Brendon is the founder and editor of Reframed, one of South Africa's top independent tech review, research, and news platforms. Having worked in the media and technology sectors for most of his life, Brendon remains passionate about developing and maintaining the connection between brand and customer. By playing a vital role as an independent content provider in such a dynamic and competitive industry, Brendon spends most of his time exploring and critiquing the bleeding edges of innovation.

In this tech-focused episode, we discuss tech trends for the coming decade, the role technology plays in education and the pace at which technology evolves.

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In episode 18, we speak to Ross Hill, an education specialist, and innovator.

Ross is the Head of Curriculum and Operations at Curro DigiEd where he uses his vast experience in curriculum development and technology to design and implement affordable and scalable learning solutions.

Ross holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cape Town. He previously worked as the Head of Education, Head of Department, and the Principal of Leap Science and Maths School as well as Principal of Spark Schools Ferndale.

In our conversation we discuss: the importance of math, designing a well-balanced curriculum, how to manage screen time, and what's being done in schools today to prepare students for the future.

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Part two of our conversation with Pete Le Roux.

Pete Le Roux is the CEO of Stone Dragon and a proud educator of 29 years. He holds a master's degree in Marine Ecology and an HDE from the university of cape town. Pete is proudly married to his lovely wife, Sue, the head of Emergency Medicine at a secondary hospital in Cape Town, and father to Cami, his 17-year-old daughter.

When Pete was in Grade 10 he made a choice to teach and has never regretted it.

"Along the way I have learned to believe in the humanity and the raw power of adolescents. I believe in their capacity to make a change, their open-hearted compassion, and their devil-may-care courage. I have learned to love the liquid joy of being in their company and the blunt satisfaction of fighting for them. I have spent years fighting alongside them too, on behalf of others far less fortunate. In each young person I see the dormant dragon; glittering, gleaming, moving softly in the half-light."

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In episode 16 of the Future Minds podcast, we spoke with Pete Le Roux.

Pete Le Roux is the CEO of Stone Dragon and a proud educator of 29 years. He holds a master's degree in Marine Ecology and an HDE from the University of Cape Town. Pete is proudly married to his lovely wife, Sue, the head of Emergency Medicine at a secondary hospital in Cape Town, and father to Cami, his 17-year-old daughter.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Pete's unique and powerful views on education.

  • The importance of shouldering responsibility at a young age.

  • The raw potential that lies within each student.

When Pete was in Grade 10 he made a choice to teach and has never regretted it.

"Along the way I have learned to believe in the humanity and the raw power of adolescents. I believe in their capacity to make a change, their open-hearted compassion, and their devil-may-care courage. I have learned to love the liquid joy of being in their company and the blunt satisfaction of fighting for them. I have spent years fighting alongside them too, on behalf of others far less fortunate. In each young person I see the dormant dragon; glittering, gleaming, moving softly in the half-light."

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In episode 15 of the Future Minds podcast, we spoke with Tanaka Mutakwa.

Tanaka is a senior software developer and the VP of Engineering at Names & Faces, a Cape Town-based technology company. He's the founder of a lifestyle brand called NoDaysOff, and a partner at Pahari African Restaurant. Tanaka started Tech Leadership Community in South Africa, a community of long-time, new, and aspiring technology leaders. Their mission is to help each other learn through conversation, collaboration, and ideation.

We uncover Tanaka's experience as a software engineer, the value of coding and math, how to lead a team in the workplace, books that everyone should read, and a range of other topics. What a privilege to have such an incredible mind as a guest on our show!

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In episode 14 of the Future Minds podcast, we hear Lorna Cobbett's moving and unique story of being a mother. We were so inspired by her philosophy of kindness, inclusivity, love, and perseverance.

Lorna is currently the Managing Director at Hawthorne Advisors and became a Strategic Communications Advisor after a successful career in investment banking.

At Goldman Sachs she was an Executive Director focused on industrial and natural resource companies, having previously worked for Citi and Deutsche Bank. Most recently, Lorna was a partner at Bell Pottinger for over six years with their Financial and Corporate Division. Lorna has over 15 years of extensive experience providing corporate advice and working on transactions for private and public companies.

Lorna is actively involved in fundraising and raising awareness for Chestnut Tree House, a children's hospice in West Sussex, and Together for Short Lives.

In this episode, we cover topics such as the powerful and inspiring story of Essie, how to raise kind, aware, empathetic, and curious children, why life is for living and kindness is everything, how to maintain perspective in your everyday life, and a range of other topics.

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In episode 13 of the Future Minds podcast, we spoke with Thabiso Ramadiba.

Thabiso is a South African entrepreneur and the co-founder of PS Connect and the PS Foundation. PS Connect is an EdTech platform that connects school students with institutions to secure post-school education funding and career opportunities.

During his 10-year tenure of building PS Connect alongside co-founder, Nathan Dube, they founded PS Foundation in 2016 and have since shaped the foundation's vision, developing innovative strategies to address the lack of career development in impoverished schools across South Africa. They have been recognized as an outstanding career development program, assisting over 200,000 learners across South Africa to get access to post-school education funding and increased access to job opportunities within local communities.

Born and raised in South Africa, Thabiso holds a BSc Honors in Business Information Technology from the University of Greenwich.

In this episode, Thabiso and I discuss the origin of PS Connect and the PS Foundation, the challenges faced in today's education system, the need for equal access to quality education, the future of education and employment in Africa, and a lot more!

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The Future Minds podcast's first episode of 2021!

In this episode, we spoke with Mike Sharman.

Mike is the owner of Retroviral Digital Communications, an online communications consultancy specializing in Communication Strategy, Social Media, and Content Creation. You would have seen his work for Kreepy Krauly, RocoMamas, Russell Hobbs, Martin and Martin brands, and M-Net, to name a few. Mike was named one of the Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans in 2013 and he is the co-founder of the hit influencer marketing platform, webfluential, renowned digital marketing agency, Retroactive, as well as the disruptive sports storytelling agency and athlete management ecosystem MatchKit, which he co-founded alongside Bryan Habana.

In this episode, Mike and Philip discuss the following topics: 
- Mike's entrepreneurial origin story.
- The value of storytelling in business.
- The relationship between education and success.
- How the digital landscape is changing during COVID.

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In this week's episode, we spoke with Kahn Morbee.

Kahn is a South African musician and the lead singer of the international alternative rock band, The Parlatones. Formed in 1998, The Parlatones went on to win 7 South African Music Award titles and proudly boast a worldwide fanbase.

Kahn went on to be a Judge and Coach on The Voice, winning 2 seasons in a row. Behind the fame, Kahn is a family man currently focused on completing his MBA at Henley Business School and passionately embraces a philosophy of curiosity - something that he credits much of his success to.

We cover some of the following topics:

  1. The challenges of building a career as a musician.
  2. The important role that mathematics plays in music.
  3. Kahn's upbringing and education.
  4. What the future looks like for The Parlatones.

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In this week's episode, we speak with Kgothatso Meka.

Kgothatso is a South African real-estate developer focused on providing affordable housing at scale. He started his career in investment banking which provided him with the tools necessary to master the world of finance and deal-making.

Kgothatso spent time working as an asset manager at Old Mutual Alternative Investments focusing on steering their R1.4 billion Schools Investment Fund which focused on systems and infrastructure investments to build new, affordable private schools across South Africa.

He moved to Cosmopolitan Projects in 2019 and later that year founded Cosmopolitan Property Developments, which is part of the Cosmopolitan Projects and Central Developments group. Kgothatso remains passionate about education, technology, and providing South African communities with access to affordable, dignified education and home environments. 

Philip and Kgothatso unpack some of the following topics:

  1. The current challenges and opportunities in South Africa.
  2. The need for basic infrastructure and access to education.
  3. Kgothatso's personal education journey.
  4. Advice for young South Africans.

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In this week's episode, we speak with Jevron Epstein.

Jevron Epstein has a background in Human Behavior and Finance studies and furthered his education by completing CFA Levels 1 and 2 as well as qualifications in Montessori teaching.

Jevron is the founder of a group of schools called Generation Schools. These schools incorporate a future-focused education system that aims to dismantle the prior structures and beliefs of traditional single-subject, outcome-based education and instead emphasize a thematic, personalized, holistic approach to education and human development.

Armed with his experience and knowledge, Jevron has developed an education methodology that effectively combines the Cambridge curriculum with the Montessori philosophy.Jevron has recently taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer at the Cornerstone Institute, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

Cornerstone is an independent, nonprofit higher education institution engaged in teaching and learning in the service of others to advance human dignity and social justice for all.

In this episode, we discuss:

  1. The challenges of establishing a new education model.
  2. The shortcomings of the current education system and how to repair it.
  3. The importance of mathematics, software development, and financial literacy.
  4. How to ensure and care for mental wellbeing at school.
  5. What the future of education looks like.

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In this episode, we speak with Bridget James.

Bridget currently holds multiple positions as Deputy Head of St Cyprian’s High School, Head of Academics, and AP Mathematics Teacher.

Bridget has been in education for over 22 years and strongly believes that education should be designed in such a way as to develop critical thinking skills and nurture understanding.

Bridget maintains that mathematics is about making connections and identifying patterns through which this understanding develops - and believes in the development of soft skills like resilience, self-management, organization, and collaboration amongst others.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • Traditional education vs Homeschooling.

  • The challenges faced by the traditional school system.

  • Why mathematics is so important.

  • The future of education.

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In this episode, we speak with Teresa Dennis.

Teresa is an Education Consultant, Tutor, and Advisor to both home and traditional schooling institutions in the Western Cape.

Teresa is a homeschooling veteran who educated her own children for 15 years and established an innovative dual-curriculum high school division for Grades 10-12 while working as the High School Academic Head at Cape Town Torah High School. She also acted as the self-study leader of the accreditation process for Grades K-12 that enabled the school to become properly accredited as an International School.

Her personal philosophy of education is strongly based on the work of John Dewey, who believed that "if we teach today's children as we taught yesterday's then we rob them of tomorrow."

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • Teresa’s educational ideals.
  • What to consider when migrating to a homeschool or blended learning system.
  • Her decision to homeschool her kids.
  • The future of education.

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In this episode, we speak with Kate Goliath.

Kate is the managing director of Goliath and Goliath, an award-winning comedy and entertainment agency and club. Her role includes managing the careers of Jason, Donovan, and Nicholas Goliath, as well as the day-to-day operation of the business.

Kate has helped support, develop, and grow the careers of dozens of comedians across the country and has fearlessly continued to build Goliath and Goliath despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kate is part of a movement and woman’s collaboration network called Cotton Candy and also executes her role as supermom, flawlessly.

In this episode, we discuss topics such as:

  • Kate's entrepreneurial journey.
  • How Goliath and Goliath have adapted during the national lockdown.
  • Piloting the survival of the comedy industry.
  • How she educates her kids.
  • What it takes to be both a businesswoman and a full-time mom.

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In this episode, we speak with Nicholas Goliath.

Nick is a well-known South African comedian, the former host of the hit eTV game show, Beat That Price, and has performed at Comedy Central Africa's International Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, Canada, and Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland.

Nick is the proud father of 2 and remains dedicated to bringing world-class comedy to center stage through the highly successful Goliath and Goliath brand.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • Nick's children's education.
  • How Nick educates his kids at home.
  • Adopting safe technology practices at home.
  • The challenges the Goliath and Goliath brand faced in lockdown.

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In this episode, we speak with Marc Bennie.

Marc holds a Master in Education and is an Information Technology teacher at Reddam House, a prestigious private school in Cape Town. Marc completed his master's thesis focusing on EdTech and its impact on the future of education. He was involved in the introduction and roll-out of robotics in Reddam's curriculum and has been teaching kids to code for several years now. A passionate surfer, husband, and father of 2 teenage boys, Marc strongly believes in the power of project-based learning, curriculum personalization, and the adoption of a blended learning approach, whereby students are encouraged to learn both in-class and online.

In this discussion with Marc, we unpacked topics such as:

  • How COVID has impacted class-based learning.

  • Traditional vs Digital education.

  • The need for innovation in education.

  • What an optimal national education model would look like.

  • Parental involvement.

  • The power of AI in online education.

Marc offers a unique blend of insight and foresight from the perspective of both a parent and teacher, making this a must-listen episode.

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In this episode, we speak with Glen Biderman-Pam.

Glen first made his professional debut by winning the Comedy Central Open Mic competition in 2013, which earned him three more appearances on Comedy Central. Glen has performed at the Leicester Square Theatre in the UK, the Perth World Fringe Festival, and the Brighton Festival.

He’s also appeared as a co-host on WTF Tumi and played a key role in hit series Tali’s Wedding Diary. More recently, Glen’s the creator, actor and director of the viral parody video, My Kreepy Teacher which has been viewed over 100,000 times since its release.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Glen's personal education journey in Cape Town, South Africa.

  • What it takes to be a comedian and director.

  • How Glen would advise his younger self.

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In this episode, we speak with Ameera Faber.

Ameera is a Creative Solutions Strategist, Executive Producer, and Serial Business owner. She is best known for her work in Time Wealth Creation and Consulting. Ameera founded her first business, a production agency when she was 21 years old. She created the South African Edutainment television series, Teenagers on a Mission, otherwise known as ‘TOMZ’ which first broadcast on SABC 1 in 2010. It is the story of two teenagers from Soweto who received a message from the future to save the planet. The Science & Technology focused series has broadcast over 700 episodes and still broadcasts to date.

Ameera’s television show ‘1s and 2s’ is also a household name with a primetime viewership of over 3 million people and focuses on the development of South African musicians. ​ Having observed the power of entertainment to educate, Ameera began exploring other unconventional methods of learning including gamification, Virtual Reality, and mixed reality, while simultaneously questioning and exploring the needs of the underlying frameworks that make up today's education system. As well as being a successful businesswoman, Ameera is a full-time mother of 2 very talented children whom she successfully homeschools according to her unique guiding principles in an effort to provide her kids with the best learning experience possible.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • Ameera's personal education journey.

  • How Ameera homeschool's her kids.

  • The shortcomings of the traditional education system.

  • How to optimize your day as a busy parent.

  • The importance of communicating with your kids.

  • How to define a successful education experience.

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In this episode, we speak with Stacey Baisitse.

Stacey is an official momfluencer for MomSays SA, an accomplished blogger, content creator, and full-time mother of 3. She runs a popular blog focusing on the responsibilities of motherhood, building, managing, and maintaining a diverse family and consistently delivers bite-sized content helping new parents navigate the challenges of parenthood.

Stacey is a proud advocate for diversity and inclusivity and remains passionate about education and the responsibility of all parents to play an active role in developing their children’s academic roadmap.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • Stacey’s personal education journey.

  • The challenges of home-based learning during COVID.

  • Tips for first-time parents.

  • The role that online programs play in the education journey.

  • The future of home-based learning.

  • How Smartick has helped her kids.

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The Future Minds podcast is a weekly show dedicated to exploring the world of EdTech, online learning, and the future of education. 

The show features a variety of guests from diverse backgrounds, ranging from education specialists, EdTech start-up founders, and academic thought leaders, to professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and celebrities – all with the purpose of better understanding how the fast-evolving education sector is impacting and shaping the minds of the future.