Episode 4: Cultivating a calm, creative mind 19 Sep 2025 Listen Now on your preferred platform ABOUT THE EPISODE The creative mind is a powerful tool but it needs care to thrive. How do we strengthen it with boundaries, balance, and self-care? How can our sensitivities become the very superpowers that set us apart?In this episode, we sit down with brand guru Sylvester Chauke and publishing entrepreneur Alison Harris to explore how leading creatives protect their mental wellbeing, manage their time, and nurture resilience in a demanding industry.Expect radical honesty, practical strategies, and life lessons you’ll want to carry with you. MEET THE HOSTS 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 SYLVESTER CHAUKE @sylvesterchauke Sylvester Chauke is a renowned TED Talk speaker, founder, and brand architect at DNA Brand Architects. His impact has been recognised widely: he was named CNBC All Africa Young Business Leader of the Year, listed among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans, and serves on the Advisory Council for the WEF Global Shapers. Beyond his entrepreneurial leadership, he contributes his expertise as an advisor to the South African Tourism Board and as a board member of the South African State Theatre. With a career defined by bold ideas and transformative strategies, Sylvester brings a wealth of experience and influence to every space he enters. ALISON HARRIS @create_with_harris Alison Harris is the co-founder and Creative Director of Imagnary House, an award-winning children’s publisher and IP development studio based in Cape Town. A passionate storyteller and creative strategist, she’s dedicated to building stories with soul: books, audiobooks, and imaginative content that resonate both locally and globally. Under her leadership, Imagnary House has won Best Children’s Publisher Africa at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025, secured international rights in over 10 countries, and grown into a profitable, self-funded creative engine. With a background in art direction, human-centered design, and purpose-driven initiatives like Sk8 for Gr8, Alison champions storytelling that blends creativity, impact, and ambition; guided by the mantra, “If you walk in the measurable, you miss out on the imaginable.”
