Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives
Samantha Eck | Bookkeeper for Creatives
Creative Minds, Smart Money is the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to stop treating their finances like a side character in their business story. Hosted by Samantha Eck, bookkeeper and fractional CFO, this show breaks down the financial side of running a creative business into actionable steps that actually make sense. Each week, we tackle everything from pricing strategies and cash flow management to making smart business decisions that keep your creative business thr ...
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Where supercharged ‘realness’ meets raucous entertainment... buckle up for a wild ride with The Shady Lurker (DJ Warras) and PH - the dynamic duo who bring their 15-year friendship straight to your ears. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even blush a little. Expect enlightenment, entertainment, an addictive mix of unfiltered opinion! From dissecting the latest pop culture scandals, to dishing out hot takes on global happenings, they keep it REAL all the time… so you know what’s REALLY up. ...
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Welcome to the MPAKT Podcast, where we showcase the inspiring stories and journeys of entrepreneurs that are MPAKT-ing our community. The MPAKT Pod features successful business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders who share their insights and experiences to empower our audience. Join us each week as we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship in the black community. Our guests will offer valuable advice and practical tips for starting and growing a business, building ...
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The Shady PHodcast, Laduma Ngxokolo, MAXHOSA, Monaco GP, Paris Fashion Week
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1:27:08In this episode, we sit down with the iconic *Laduma Ngxokolo*, founder of the globally celebrated fashion brand *MAXHOSA AFRICA*. From bold Xhosa-inspired knitwear to international acclaim, Laduma opens up about the *realities behind building a luxury fashion empire*. We dive deep into: - Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original…
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Faith, Finances, and the Fear of Letting Go in Business with Cassidy Handle
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55:40In this episode of Creative Minds, Smart Money, I’m joined by the powerhouse that is Cassidy Handle—copywriter, mom, and woman of deep faith. We’re talking about that real moment when you realize you can’t do it all on your own…and what it takes to finally let go of the money stuff you’ve been clinging to out of fear. We unpack how Cassidy went fro…
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Eyeglasses and Lenses Used After Cataract Surgery in the 16th Century
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30:14In Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff says “the appetite of her eye did seem to scorch me up like a burning-glass!” Burning glasses were a specific kind of lens, that allowed you to harness the sun’s rays to create fire. They were a predesessor on the road to later lens construction that allowed for the convex shape which allows someone to create pre…
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Kate Turkington, Let's talk broadcasting
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1:06:27*Guest: Kate Turkington – The OG of Storytelling & South African Broadcasting* This week, we sit down with an undeniable icon — *Kate Turkington*. A legend of the airwaves, a fearless traveller, a master storyteller, and, dare we say, the *real OG of the rap game (you’ll see why)*. Kate holds a *First Class Honours degree in English* from London Un…
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What Your Balance Sheet Actually Tells You About Your Business
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11:07You’ve heard me say it before, and I’ll say it again—your P&L isn’t the only financial report that matters. If you’re only looking at your profit and loss each month, you’re missing out on huge insights hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the balance sheet—what it is, how to read it, and why it’s the low-key powerho…
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Church Bells, How They Are Made in the 16th Century
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44:52Orlando, from the play As You Like It, talks about church bells knolling, and later in that same play, the Duke talks about how we “have with holy bell been knoll'd to church.” There’s a conversation in Act II of Pericles where two fishermen discuss a parish getting swallowed by a whale, and they refer to the parish as “The whole parish, church, st…
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Episode 56 | The Shady PHodcast: Kwesta | The Big Bro Theory | The Departure of 49 Afrikaners To USA
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1:06:09Guest: Kwesta – Da King of African Rap (DAKAR) K1’s finest. The voice of the grootman generation. On this episode, we’re joined by none other than Kwesta, for an honest and powerful sit-down that dives deep into the man behind the music. We talk: - His come-up and early grind in the game - Taking a necessary break from music and the reason for it -…
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Why YNAB Is the Budgeting System Every Entrepreneur Needs
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18:19Tired of budgeting apps that don’t actually help you manage your money? In this episode, I’m walking you through why I swear by YNAB (You Need A Budget) and how it completely transformed the way I handle both my personal and business finances. This is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for—because most budgeting tools are made for 9–5 employees, not…
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Elizabeth I is perhaps the most famous Queen of England, reigning from November 1558 until her death in 1603. When you study her life, you quickly learn that she was known as “the Virgin Queen” for her staunch stance against marriage. Despite directives from her court and intense peer pressure from those around her, Elizabeth faced down scandal, ru…
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Siya 'Slikour' Metane, Building Global African Businesses
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2:15:58The legend. The pioneer. The OG. This week on The Shady Phodcast, we sit down with none other than Siya "Slikour" Metane — a titan of South African hip-hop and a digital visionary who paved the way for artists long before “influencer” was even a thing. From founding Skwatta Kamp to digitizing music and launching SlikourOnLife, Slikour has shaped th…
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The Truth About Starting Over as a Creative Entrepreneur and Making It Work With Emily Kim
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28:35Not sure how to rebuild your business after a big move? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, I’m joined by brand photographer + creative business educator Emily Kim, who moved across the country and had to start everything from scratch. No local network, no word-of-mouth, no plan B. Together, we’re diving into: ✅ How Emily rebuil…
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The Little Ice Age During Shakespeare's Lifetime
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39:53Since 1939, when Francios E. Matthas wrote it into scientific literature, the Little Ice Age has been known as a period in history between the 15th and 19th centuries, when the climate was significantly colder than what is typical. The history generally divides the Little Ice Age into sections, which alternate with periods of warming to create wild…
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Episode 54 | The Shady PHodcast: Sheldon Tatchel | Founding Legends Barber | Riky Rick Cotton Fest
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1:36:35**From Barber’s Chair to Business Mogul** — this week on *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with the visionary behind South Africa’s most iconic grooming brand: **Sheldon Tatchell**, founder of **Legends Barber**. In this in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation, Sheldon opens up about: * Quitting his job to chase a dream * Building **70+ Legends Barb…
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The Profit and Loss Deep Dive Every Business Owner Needs
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8:53Your Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) isn’t just another report—it’s the financial roadmap to your business success. If you’re not looking at it every month, you’re missing key insights that could help you increase profit, cut unnecessary expenses, and make better decisions. In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✅ What a Profit and Loss statement is…
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Paper: How it is made, and what it is made from in the 16th Century
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33:40“Get me the ink and paper.” Cleopatra demands in Antony and Cleopatra (I.5) In Henry IV Part I, Peto says “Nothing but papers, my lord.” (II.4) These are just two of over 100 references to paper in Shakespeare's plays, with characters reading papers, carrying papers, delivering them, and of course, writing on papers. Naturally, the technology of pa…
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Stino Le Thwenny | Ressuracting Hip - Hop | Getting Out Of A Universal Record Deal
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1:04:31The unstoppable rap duo straight outta Bloemfontein, Stino Le Thwenny, pulls up to the studio. We get into the REAL reason why they’re here: because honestly? You can’t go anywhere without hearing their names. From street anthems to studio takeovers, they’re making noise everywhere — and we had to find out what’s really going on behind the bars and…
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Why Your Payment App Might Be Hurting Your Business
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14:36Not all payment apps are created equal—especially when it comes to running a business. PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App might be easy, but are they actually good for your business? In this episode, we’re covering: ✅ The best and worst payment apps for entrepreneurs ✅ Why Venmo and PayPal can create IRS red flags ✅ Hidden fees, chargebacks, and tr…
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Birthday Celebrations for the 16th Century
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16:31In Shakespeare’s play, Antony and Cleopatra, Cleopatra declares “It is my birth-day: I had thought to have held it poor: but, since my lord Is Antony again, I will be Cleopatra.” Indicating that she was relieved to be marking the occasion in a better way. Julius Ceasar, similarly declares in Act V, “This is my birth-day; as this very day was Cassiu…
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Temba Bavuma, Face of Transformation? First of Many...
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1:08:23The best to ever do it is in the building! Ladies and gents, please welcome none other than Temba Bavuma – cricket icon, role model, and a true symbol of discipline and resilience. In this unfiltered, powerful, and inspiring episode, we unpack it all: the highs and lows of life as a professional cricketer. The business and money behind the sport. G…
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How to Make Social Media Fun Again for Your Business With Jayci Trujillo
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27:44Social media can feel like a never-ending chore—but what if it could actually be fun? Today, I’m joined by Jayci from Happy Girl Marketing Co, who helps business owners create stress-free, engaging online presences. We’re diving into: ✅ Why so many business owners dread posting on social media (and how to change that) ✅ How to make selling on socia…
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Hall's Croft, 3D Interactive Model & AI Features
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28:29This week, we have a special opportunity here on the show to explore the Historic home of Shakespeare’s eldest daughter, Susanna Shakespeare Hall, that has been brought to life in a beautiful digital 3Dformat thanks to a pioneering new digital archive that has created an augmented reality exhibition that lets visitors like you and me, visit and vir…
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Zimasa Vabasa, We Don't Need Other Countries!, Global Tariff Drama
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1:44:38This week on The Shady Phodcast, we get political… In the studio, we’re joined by a friend, brother of the show, and no-holds-barred commentator — the one and only Zimasa “Mooshstaffa” Vabasa: podcaster, philanthropist, political analyst, and businessman. We’re diving deep into: The approval of Budget 2025 — who’s really winning here? The looming c…
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The Power of Financial Intentionality for Creatives
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12:47Money doesn’t manage itself—you do. And if you’re not intentional, it’s going to disappear faster than you think. But here’s the thing: being intentional with money isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom. In this episode, we’re talking about how to take control of your finances without feeling boxed in. You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between re…
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Transportation, Vehicles, and Taxi Cabs for Elizabethan England
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34:00In Shakespeare’s plays, he talks about “Travel” or “Traveller” just under 80 times, including references that suggest people travelled by foot and by horse, the Queen Mab speech by Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet talks about a wagon used for transportation, and there are references that indicate there were items which would add comfort to someone’s tr…
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Motlatsi and Matli, Family & Rugby Movie, Opening Up the Industry
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1:03:53This week, the gents are joined by two South African film industry legends, Matli Mohapeloa and Motlatsi Mafatshe! They take a deep dive into the world of filmmaking and producing films independently, discussing everything from creating your own films to running a production company — along with all the challenges and rewards that come with it. Get…
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How to Handle 1099s Without Losing Your Mind
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16:281099s don’t have to be a tax season nightmare—but only if you know who actually needs one and how to file them correctly. The last thing you want is to miss a deadline, overpay taxes, or accidentally trigger an audit. In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✔️ Who really needs a 1099 (and who doesn’t) ✔️ The difference between a 1099-NEC and a 1099-M…
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On previous episodes of That Shakespeare Life, we have talked about the numerous early modern card games that show up in Shakespeare’s plays, and even that Ferdinand and Miranda are playing the game of Chess in the Tempest. What you may be surprised to learn is that another form of early modern game playing—the game of dice—comes up over half a doz…
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Gigi Lamayne | Converting Feminists… | Online Clout vs Real Life
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1:06:19A hip-hop icon who needs no introduction—Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, AKA Gigi Lamayne, is in the f*cken building! Gigi shares her real-life experience of working with Emtee. Plus, you won’t believe who’s converting feminists! Did Sizwe reason with clout chasers? Maybe this is why podcast mic prices need to go up. And find out how to curb HIV & A…
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The Smart Way to Use Speaking to Build Your Business With Jenn Zellers
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34:04Speaking isn’t just for keynote speakers—it’s a powerful marketing tool for business owners looking to grow their brand, attract clients, and establish authority. But how do you land the right opportunities and make them profitable? In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, I sit down with Jenn Zellers, founder of The Visibility Ecosystem, to …
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Food Macbeth, the real Scottish King, would have eaten
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29:22In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, there’s a famous banquet scene, with a huge food spread and of course, a few ghosts because what’s a party without a few spectres, right? This scene is fictional, but it is based on a real historical person, the real King Macbeth of Scotland, and holding banquets in a castle absolutely happened. Here today to share w…
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Tol Ass Mo!, Viacom, Mental Health, Getting Cancelled, Comedy Syndrome
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1:16:43Welcome to another epic episode of Shady Phodcast, where we drop knowledge, laughs, and shade! :microphone: This week, we’re kicking it old school with none other than the Old School Doctor Khumalo*, bringing you a conversation with one of the realest in the game, the OG himself, *Tol Ass Mo*! We're diving deep into the mind of a comedian navigatin…
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The CEO’s Guide to Making Strategic Investments That Actually Pay Off
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16:04Are Your Business Investments Helping You Grow—or Holding You Back? Not every investment in your business is a winner, and if you've ever spent money on something that wasn’t worth it, you’re not alone. In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, we’re talking about how to reflect on past investments, avoid emotional spending, and make more stra…
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Judith Quiney Shakespeare, in her later years
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40:35The last time we talked about Judith Quiney was to discuss her youth as the younger sister of Susanna Shakespeare, the twin of Hamnet, and the overall blacksheep of her famous family due to her husband’s excommunication and the marriage scandal causing her father, William Shakespeare, to re-write his will to exclude Judith. The details of Judith Qu…
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Licensing of Spaza Shops , Afrikaners Are Never Leaving
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49:23Are you or your girl part of the Melrose running club? Zelensky is making demands to the USA. Its either money or the minerals, thats the Trump Way! Smash Afrika starts a Podcasting channel and killing radio. Warras claims to have been cancelled from the main stream media. Brand association and radio salaries. Imagine a show with PH, Warras and Sma…
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The Right and Wrong Way to Barter in Business
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10:22Bartering can be a smart way to get the services you need when cash flow is tight—but is it always the right move? In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of bartering and how to ensure it works in your favor. You’ll learn: ✅ When bartering makes sense and when it doesn’t ✅ How to avoid unequal value exc…
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Code Breaking Mary Queen of Scots Lost Cipher Letters
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34:58In As You Like It, Orlando says “Which I take to be either a fool or a cipher.” that’s one of a dozen references to ciphers in Shakespeare’s plays, which reflects the place of ciphers as a common way to keep secrets, particularly among the elite, for Shakespeare’s lifetime. One of the most famous ciphers for Shakespeare’s lifetime was written betwe…
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Secrets to High-Converting Email Funnels with Melissa Esmeralda
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29:23Your email list is more than just names in a database—it’s the foundation of your marketing strategy. But if your emails aren’t converting, you’re leaving money on the table. In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Esmeralda, a conversion copywriter and funnel optimization strategist, to uncover what makes email marketing work. From writing lead m…
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