About the speaker
In early 2017, Larney De Swardt (Trash Panda) and Diona Stević Marinko (Yung Kween) decided to start a “purposely bad” punk band as a creative outlet to make something without any pressure. When it dawned on them how much time and effort it would take to be terrible, they repurposed their band name into something they already did every day: Talk.
And thus, the HONEYC*NT the podcast was born.
With the female-led podcast scene sorely lacking in South Africa, they wanted to create
something they would listen to; space where they could discuss pop culture, current news
and social media without any filter. They quickly decided that there were far too many
eccentric and interesting people in Johannesburg (and the world) to have the podcast
simply be about them, so they invited guests on to discuss topics including LBGTQI+ rights,
politics, body acceptance and the South African creative scene.
With an illustrious podcasting career that has ranged from screeching into the silent void of
the internet to interviewing Amanda Palmer, they stay true to the origins of the project –
creating a space where they’re free to be whatever they want to be and say whatever they want to say.
Local partners
Vega was formed in 1999 in anticipation of the shift in the global paradigm away from conventional marketing and advertising toward a synchronous cohesion of design, branding and business. With the reconfiguration of traditional platforms and the emergence of new ones, it is the art, craft and science of branding that has become the universal language of the marketplace. Think of brands such as Google, Greenpeace and Apple: brands are far more than letters and logos but powerful cultural forces shaping the world as we know it. Concomitant with this seismic shift in the industry landscape arose an urgent need to educate South Africa’s most talented young minds in preparation for this brave new world. A new school of thought was called for and Vega answered that call. With branding being the DNA of Vega, the school is ideally positioned to meet the rapidly growing needs of industry by supplying students with the conceptual, strategic and practical skill-sets required to rise to the challenge of the future. The World Economic Forum in 2016 revealed the findings of its study entitled The Ten Skills You Need to Thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The three skills topping this list are Complex Problem Solving; Critical Thinking and Creativity. These are the cornerstones upon which Vega is built. Vega therefore aims to graduate a new breed of thinker by delivering fully accredited Certificates, Baccalaureates, Honours and Masters programmes in brand leadership; brand management; brand innovation; brand strategy and creative brand communication. An IIE degree is of the exact same standard as one found in any state university or private university.
Business and Arts South Africa (NPC) is an internationally recognised South African development agency with a suite of integrated programmes implemented nationally and internationally. BASA encourages mutually beneficial partnerships between business and the arts, securing the future development of the arts sector in South Africa and contributing to corporate success through Shared Value. Business and Arts South Africa (NPC) was founded in 1997 as a joint initiative of the Department of Arts and Culture and the business sector as a public/private partnership.
Tranquini, the naturally calming soft drink, wants the world to relax and be positive so that more good can happen for all of us.
We are a Bakery and Coffee shop on Conrad drive, Blairgowrie, that specialise in Novelty cakes, from birthday to wedding and the just because you want something a bit more special. We also have a wide range of sweet and savory treats, available daily or to order. All our products are baked preservative and additive free, using Stone ground flour from our family Mill - Champagne Valley Stonemill- in KwaZulu Natal. In our bakery, we craft our products the old fashioned way; love, joy and with passion.
Nicework helps leaders of companies, who want to make a dent in the world, build brands people give a shit about.
We do this by getting people to care.
{Ma.Na.Ka} Transl. Sesotho [1] The horns of an animal. [2] A traditional symbol of endearment, power, strength and status. We are much more than just roasters of quality coffee. We are the product of our diverse South African history, painted with all the vibrant colours of South Africa today. We draw inspiration from our people and in return, we offer a product of distinction. In many ways Manaka Coffee is the perfect example of the potential of South Africa. A diverse team from different backgrounds, brought together by a passion for quality, and the love of coffee.
Additional details
“We need your courage. It’s going to be risky and will require vulnerability. A posture of empathy and curiosity will empower you. And above all, you must take action.”
HONEYCNTZAwill be talking on the topic of ‘Courage’ next week Friday, 23 March 2018 at Vega School (JHB).
This month is presented by our global partner WordPress.com (WordPress) The theme of Courage was chosen by our CreativeMornings/ Oakland and illustrated by Annie Wong (Headexplodie)
Location
Hosted at
Vega
444 Jan Smuts Ave, Bordeaux, Randburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa 2194
When
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Photographer Glenn Haggis