Episodes

  • Gen Allen on Leadership, Learning and Staying Calm When Things Go Wrong

    Gen Allen on Leadership, Learning and Staying Calm When Things Go Wrong
    Dec 19 2025
    In this episode of Generally Speaking, Janet sits down with Gen Allen for an open, thoughtful conversation about work, learning and leadership.
    Gen talks about growing up around business, finding her way through marketing and education, and why she never stopped studying while building her career. They discuss women in business, confidence, mentorship and the value of staying calm and clear-headed when things don’t go to plan.
    From franchising and childcare to navigating corporate life and COVID, this is a grounded, honest conversation full of perspective and lived experience. LinkedIn
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    35 mins
  • Lawyer by day, writer always

    Lawyer by day, writer always
    Oct 27 2025
    It was a great pleasure spending time with Gail Schimmel for this episode. Gail is a lawyer (with 4 degrees) working for the Advertising Regulatory Board and the author of at least 7 books in her name and co-author as Katie Gayle in a murder mystery series.

    In this episode, we chatted about her childhood writing stories, her journey to becoming a lawyer and an author and finally, we discover what she is listening to in her car!

    ARB: https://www.arb.org.za/ LinkedIn
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    44 mins
  • Committed to sustainability and activism with Yasmine Miemiec

    Committed to sustainability and activism with Yasmine Miemiec
    Sep 10 2024
    Janet chats with Yasmine Miemic, owner and founder of 5Inc and EcoSpirit, where they discuss Yasmine’s commitment to activism and sustainability. Yasmine shares with us the influence of her father and uncle. Finally, we hear whether it’s chips or chocolate in the quick-fire questions.

    For more about Yasmine’s businesses, visit 5Inc https://5inc.co.za/ and EcoSpirit https://ecogifts.co.za/ Janet Generally Speaking Podcast · LinkedIn
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    27 mins
  • Listen to understand, not answer: Mo Malele talks about listening to hear, culture, and poetry.

    Listen to understand, not answer: Mo Malele talks about listening to hear, culture, and poetry.
    Jun 13 2023
    Mo Malele shares her philosophies on business culture and teams, along with the best advice she has received on the importance of understanding. We find out who inspires her, and like the podcasts before, we hear what song she is dancing to at the moment.

    You can listen to Mo’s podcasts wherever you get your podcasts:
    My Country Needs Me and We Are Storytellers
    Website: https://www.momalele.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo-malele-4b210138/ LinkedIn
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    54 mins
  • Communicating, collaborating and networking with Projeni Pather

    Communicating, collaborating and networking with Projeni Pather
    Jun 6 2023
    Projeni Pather, owner and founder of Exposure Marketing, talks to Janet about her business, her mentor, and the people who inspire her. Projeni shares with us who inspires you and how they made it through COVID. Finally, we hear what song she may or may not be dancing to in the quick-fire questions.

    For more about Projeni’s business, visit https://www.exposuremarketing.co.za/ and https://www.mamamagic.co.za/ LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Dancing to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Melanie Walker shares her journey as a freelancer

    Dancing to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Melanie Walker shares her journey as a freelancer
    May 30 2023
    Janet chats with Melanie Walker about being a freelancer and the joy of doing diverse projects along the way. Melanie tells us how she landed the job as presenter of Treasure Hunt - did you know she still has the outfit and it fits? We find out who inspires her and like the podcasts before, we hear what song she is dancing to at the moment.

    You can listen to Melanie’s podcasts wherever you get your podcasts, or click this link to choose your platform:
    Grounded - https://pod.link/grounded
    The Reading Room - https://pod.link/read
    SA People - https://pod.link/sapeople LinkedIn
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    34 mins
  • Navigating Life's Transitions with Jodene Shaer

    Navigating Life's Transitions with Jodene Shaer
    May 23 2023
    Navigating Life's Transitions: A Conversation with Jodene Shaer, Co-owner of Lifeology, Personal Transformation Coach, Holistic Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Plant-Based Vegan.
    Janet chats with Jodene Shaer about her journey as an entrepreneur to realising her passion and purpose while helping others find theirs. Jodene shares what brought her to be a nomad, taking her business on the road. She shares with us the trauma of COVID, a company that suddenly lost many clients, and the difficult decision she faced. Finally, we hear what song she is dancing to in the quick-fire questions.
    For more about Jodene, visit https://lifeology.biz/ www.janetgenerallyspeaking.com · LinkedIn
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    50 mins
  • Behind the Scenes with Marylou Bawden

    Behind the Scenes with Marylou Bawden
    May 16 2023
    Janet chats with Marylou Bawden, owner and founder of Clear Path Senior and Speciality Move Managers, and explores her journey of building a successful business. Marylou shares with us what motivated her to start the business, who inspires her, and what brings her inner satisfaction. Finally, we hear what song she is dancing to in the quick-fire questions.

    For more about Marylou’s business, visit www.clear-path.co.za. LinkedIn
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    32 mins