As a Certified Usability Analyst and empathetic communicator, Sechaba Meloa excels at building strong connections with stakeholders and understanding their needs.

With a solid foundation in UX design, he blends creativity, strategy, and human behavior insights to craft solutions that are both intuitive and impactful.

His career spans finance, insurance, and mining — consistently delivering results that break the mold. Guided by the 7 Hermetic Principles, Sechaba takes a holistic, problem-solving approach and uses data, insights, and collaboration to drive meaningful outcomes. In this episode, we discuss:

• What a UX Designer/Usability Analyst really does (beyond making things “look nice”).
• Why soft skills are underrated — and essential for great UX.
• The unseen side of UX: business goals, technical constraints, and user psychology.
• Lessons learned working across finance, insurance, and mining industries.
• The hardest professional lesson he’s learned — and why it still echoes today.
• Advice for young people entering the UX field.

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What happens when a full-time Advocate steps into the world of content creation?

You get a compelling story of balance, purpose, and bold reinvention. In our latest episode of the TMC Podcast, we sit down with Thato Mahapa — an Advocate and Digital Content Creator — to unpack his journey navigating two seemingly opposite worlds: law and creativity.

We covered:

• Life inside the South African legal profession
• What inspired his shift into content creation
• Lessons on monetising creativity and building brand value
• How he maintains credibility in both spaces

Whether you're in law, content, or balancing two careers yourself — this episode offers practical gems and real talk on growth, confidence, and career pivots.

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What if we told you there’s an app that helps students save money on the stuff they actually care about?

In this episode, we chat with Donna Leigh Mohamed, Marketing Manager at Varsity Vibe, about how the app is making student life a little more affordable — and a lot more fun!

Donna shares her journey into marketing, what varsity life was like for her, and why she’s so passionate about connecting with youth.

We touched on some of the challenges students face today, how brands can do better, and how you can get involved with Varsity Vibe — whether you're a student or a brand.

If you’re a student trying to stretch your budget, or a brand looking to reach Gen Z in a meaningful way — this one’s for you.

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