Episode 1: Finding Your Voice As A Creative 27 Jul 2025 NATURE REC. · Replicanth Nature Podcast Series 23 Listen Now on your preferred platform ABOUT THE EPISODE How do you find your voice as a creative? How do you figure out what you want to say and how to say it? Yes, self-expression is vital, but creatives with bills to pay also need to master essential business communication skills. In a world where authenticity matters, we look at what professionalism looks like in 2025 and beyond. To explore all aspects of making yourself heard, we’ve invited comedian, actor and entertainer Donovan Goliath, and poet and director Siphokazi Jonas, both award-winning creatives, to offer their perspectives. MEET THE HOST LERATO SOKHULU @rapunzulu A magnetic presence on stage and behind the mic, Lerato Sokhulu brings over a decade of experience in radio and television production, comedy and voice artistry. As the host of Creative Allies she blends storytelling, wit and an authentic love for culture and craft. Armed with an infectious laugh and an eccentric yet down-to-earth style she is on her way to becoming a renowned broadcaster. CAROL WILLIAMS @caroljoywilliamshttps://www.caroljoywilliams.com/ Carol is a podcast producer, composer, and co-founder of one of SA’s first creative audio agencies, The Stellar Effect. With a background in music therapy and sound design, she blends technical skill with emotional depth to create immersive, human-centred audio experiences. Now at content agency 2Stories, she helps brands tell powerful stories through branded podcasts. MEET THE GUESTS DONOVAN GOLIATH @donovangoliath Donovan Goliath is a multi-talented creative force, an accomplished MC, content creator, comedian, actor, presenter, and facilitator originally from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.He began his career in advertising as a creative director and has since risen to become one of South Africa’s most respected content creators, celebrated for his sharp storytelling and engaging social media work. Donovan is a two-time DSTV Content Creator Award winner (2022 and 2023), known for crafting compelling content that connects audiences with purpose and creativity.His versatility as a presenter and MC has seen him collaborate with major brands like Standard Bank, Woolworths, Old Mutual, Vodacom, Volkswagen, and Netflix. On-screen, Donovan has hosted shows including The Great South African Bake Off (BBC Lifestyle), The Real Goboza (SABC1) , and M-Net 101, and acted in productions such as One Night kwa Mxolisi and Bloodshot alongside Vin Diesel. A respected voice in marketing and design, he has hosted and presented creative masterclasses across the country, including serving as Loeries ambassador and host for three consecutive years.Donovan is also a sought-after voice-over artist with a deep understanding of brand tone and audience engagement. SIPHOKAZI JONAS @siphokazi_jhttps://siphokazijonas.com/about-me/ Siphokazi Jonas is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town, South Africa. With an MA in English Literature and an undergraduate degree in Drama and English, her work spans stage, film, and print.She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a South African Film and Television Award for Best Short Film, the Western Cape Cultural Affairs Award for Most Innovative Young Artist, and recognition as one of Sunday World's 100 Unsung Heroes. Her acclaimed stage production #WeAreDyingHere was adapted into an award-winning poetry short film screened at international festivals.Siphokazi has performed and participated in festivals and conferences across the globe including in Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, and Nigeria and her poetry appears in various journals and anthologies. In 2016, she was runner-up for the national Sol Plaatje European Union Award, and in 2021, she made history as the first Featured Poet at the Poetry Africa Festival.
