She dropped out of law school and accidentally built one of South Africa’s most recognisable fashion brands. In this episode, we sit down with renowned designer Hanna Lavery to unpack the unlikely path that took her from aspiring lawyer to household name in South African clothing. Part instinct, part strategy, Hanna shares how following curiosity and opportunity led her into fashion and how she turned that passion into a thriving business.

But this conversation goes far beyond hemlines and trends. Hanna reflects on what clothing really means in a world of fast fashion and constant consumption: the identity we project, the stories we tell about ourselves, and why what we wear matters far more to people than simply covering our bodies. We also dive into the entrepreneurial side of her journey, building a brand, staying creative while running a company, and why loving the craft and understanding the business are both essential to lasting success.

From never kicking a ball to leading women’s football on two continents — Romaney Pinnock’s story is one of vision, grit, and transformation.

After discovering football later in life, Romaney founded Badgers Academy, a social movement that redefined women’s football in South Africa. Drawing on her background as a management consultant, she applied business principles to grassroots sport — growing a community, raising funding, and building a culture of excellence.

Today, she’s the manager of Copenhagen FC Women’s Team, continuing her mission to elevate the women’s game globally.In this episode, we unpack Romaney’s journey — how she turned passion into purpose, movement into management, and helped shape the cultural shift that’s giving more women the chance to fall in love with the beautiful game.

In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—with big wave surfer Matt Bromley. Matt makes a living paddling into 30-foot monsters, but this conversation isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about fear, risk, and what happens when you push through the edge of both.

We explore the mindset required to face life-threatening waves and how that same approach can be applied to running a business, leading a team, or making bold decisions. Matt shares gripping stories of wipeouts and triumphs, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to surf for a living, and reflects on the mental preparation that keeps him alive.

This isn’t the daredevil you see on Instagram—this is Matt Bromley the thinker, the strategist, the family man. Tune in for a conversation that’s part surf adventure, part personal development masterclass.