Episode 6: Financing your creative career 3 Oct 2025 Listen Now on your preferred platform ABOUT THE EPISODE It’s the age-old question: “So, you want to be an artist. How are you going to make money?” South African illustrator and muralist Bushy Wopp (Chad Hanning) and filmmaker Godisamang Khunou join us for this episode to share their career journeys as creatives and answer tough questions such as: What financial decisions would they change if they could? Freelancer cash flow, brand deals, sponsorships, business plans – we tackle it all. 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 Chad Hanning @bushywoppwww.bushywopp.com Chad Hanning, better known as Bushy Wopp, is a South African mural artist and illustrator celebrated for his bold, colourful, and thought-provoking street art. Growing up in Cape Town’s vibrant creative scene, Chad was inspired by how public art can challenge perceptions, tell powerful stories, and unite communities. Through his dynamic visual language, he transforms everyday spaces into striking canvases that spark conversation and connection. Godisamang Khunou @g_khunoueuroquity.com Godisamang Khunou is an award-winning South African filmmaker and founder of Mogale Pictures, a production company driven by Pan-Africanism and African feminism to amplify the stories and experiences of African women. Her documentary series The Sharp End of a Knife won Best Nonfiction at the Durban FilmMart 2022. She is currently producing a feature on POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse), South Africa’s oldest organisation supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Her feature Black Women and Sex, recognised with international development prizes including at DOK Leipzig, was selected for the Encounters Rough Cut Lab and is one of South Africa’s most anticipated films. Khunou continues to shape Africancinema with bold, intimate storytelling that resonates globally.
