The Real Good Podcast

In this week's episode of The Real Good Podcast, we're sitting down with Jessica Mandel, co-founder of the premier wellness brand, The Movement Lab! 🧘‍♀️This business was founded by a powerful mother-daughter success story. Jessica brings the financial laser-focus and detail, while her mom, Lisa Palmer brings the "hustler" grit and 20 years of technical expertise.Starting from a single studio with zero budget, they’ve built a wellness empire in Cape Town with thriving studios in Sea Point and Claremont, plus a global on-demand app. They are redefining fitness by moving away from linear workouts to 3D functional movement designed for longevity. Jessica opens up about: ✨ The art of being "scrappy" and bootstrapping without funding. ✨ Why perfectionism kills progress (her "three plane parachutes" rule). ✨ How they built a world-class brand on their own terms.Listen to this inspiring story of resilience and female entrepreneurship! 🎧

In this week's episode of The Real Good Podcast, we're sitting down with Sibu Mabena, the media queen, social media superstar, and visionary founder of Duma Collective! 👑Sibu’s story is the definition of turning hustle into an empire. From teaching dance and doing voiceovers as a teenager to carrying "a million rand in a taxi" for a client project because she couldn't afford a car, Sibu has always used what she has to get what she needs.She’s not just running an agency; she’s building an oasis for African creativity to flourish. She gets real about the transition from being a confident solo freelancer to a CEO managing a massive team, admitting that hiring the right people - like her game-changing GM and finance manager was the key to scaling.Listen to her incredible journey of growth – from working on her dad's couch in Sunninghill to owning two office buildings in Randburg and servicing some of the biggest brands in the world.Sibu shares why she changed her company name from "Sibu and her Team" to Duma Collective (it means "famous" or "loud"), the power of "family vs. sports team" leadership, and why she believes we are all just "people's perfect bricks building a perfect wall."Listen to the full episode and get inspired by this fixer, storyteller, and undeniable force of nature! 🎧

In this week's episode of The Real Good Podcast, we're sitting down with Stephan Bredell, the visionary co-founder behind the unstoppable South African brand, Platō Coffee! ☕️This brand was built by two brothers: Stephan is the brand, vision, and scaling powerhouse, while his brother Petrus brings the meticulous coffee and roasting genius. It’s truly a "perfect-match" partnership!They're not just selling coffee; they're filling a massive gap in the market for community-first, "anti-snob" coffee. It's a premium experience without the pretentiousness, and they built their franchise empire by focusing on small towns, not just the big cities.Listen to their story of explosive growth – from one humble container in Pretoria to a 100-store (and growing!) national brand.Stephan shares the "10 failures" he had before Plato, how a "spaza shop loophole" literally saved them during COVID, and the secret to building a loyal community: the 300-Regular Rule.Listen to the full episode and get inspired by this authentic, bootstrapped, and unapologetically strong South African success story! 🎧#SouthAfricanBusiness #Entrepreneurship #PlatoCoffee #StefanBredell #RealGoodStories #BuildingBrands #TheRealGoodPodcast #Community #CoffeeCulture #Neighbourgood"

From a tiny wendy house in Cape Town to the shelves of Whole Foods, Samantha Skyring turned a bold idea into Oryx Desert Salt, a natural, whole-food brand loved across South Africa! 🧂A five-month journey through Namibia changed everything. Face-to-face with two oryx in the desert, Samantha found the spark for a brand as pure and grounded as the land it comes from.Starting small while raising her son, she built Oryx Desert Salt into a thriving business - now stocked in major retailers and even Whole Foods.In this episode, Samantha shares her lessons on valuing yourself, building a business the right way, and finding calm through meditation, prayer, and breathwork.Listen to her story of courage, creativity, and growth - and see how Oryx Desert Salt is becoming a household name, one grain at a time. 🎧

In this week's episode of The Real Good Podcast, we're sitting down with Betina and Kelly, the mother-daughter powerhouse duo behind the incredible local fashion brand Me&B! 👯‍♀️This mother-daughter duo is a perfect match: Betina is the design and manufacturing genius, while Kelly brings the sharp business and marketing skills from her corporate buying background. It’s truly a "marriage made in heaven"! They're not just creating clothes; they're filling a gap in the market for fashion that's fun, colorful, expressive, and size-inclusive. Listen to their story of huge growth - from selling 12 items on Facebook to running ten stores. They share how they keep their team passionate and the secret to maintaining their strong culture even through rapid expansion.Listen to the full episode and get inspired by this unapologetically strong South African mother-daughter legacy! 🎧