Episodes
Published 04/26/23
A rising star in the skincare influencer world, Mantombi Makhubela joins Mash and Simphiwe to share her journey to glowing skin - from becoming a successful content creator in the skincare space, to offering insider tips and tricks to help listeners achieve their own goals. Get ready to radiate confidence and beauty with Mantombi Makhubela on the Third Draft Podcast.
Published 04/26/23
Have you ever wondered about the untold stories of South African true crime? In this episode, Simphiwe and Mash chat with a YouTuber and podcaster who's dedicated to uncovering the lesser-known details of notorious cases. She also shares how her family is involved in her content, and her thoughts on the current state of crime in South Africa.
Published 04/12/23
Get ready to groove and laugh with the fabulous Phethagatso Motumi, as she joins Third Draft for season 2! Phetha is the queen of music content creation and black woman vacation vibes, and her passion for music is contagious. Listen in as she shares her insights on music curation, the current state of the music scene in South Africa, and her must-listen podcast - The Black Steering... which delves into the representation of black women. With her witty commentary and infectious energy, you...
Published 04/05/23
In their final show of the year, Simphiwe and Mash reflect on some of their favourite moments, what they learned, and plans for 2023. The pair are also joined by Ryan James Tinline, who usually runs the show behind the scenes.
Published 12/14/22
In their final show of the year, Simphiwe and Mash reflect on some of their favourite moments, what they learned, and plans for 2023. The pair are also joined by Ryan James Tinline, who usually runs the show behind the scenes.
Published 12/14/22
Sharing your personal experiences, thoughts, self-doubt, and hopelessness can be rather uncomfortable. This week, Simphiwe and Mash talk to Gugulethu Nyatsumba - a YouTuber and podcaster - about receiving funding, learning to open up on public platforms, and working with a team.
Published 12/07/22
Sharing your personal experiences, thoughts, self-doubt, and hopelessness can be rather uncomfortable. This week, Simphiwe and Mash talk to Gugulethu Nyatsumba - a YouTuber and podcaster - about receiving funding, learning to open up on public platforms, and working with a team.
Published 12/07/22
If you have a YouTube channel, you've probably thought about walking away from it at least once! This week, Simphiwe and Mash engage with award-winning YouTuber, Yolz - who actually did just that. She unpacks her journey of initially creating hair content, to opening up about being honest with herself, and what led to the ultimate decision of leaving YouTube.
Published 11/30/22
If you have a YouTube channel, you've probably thought about walking away from it at least once! This week, Simphiwe and Mash engage with award-winning YouTuber, Yolz - who actually did just that. She unpacks her journey of initially creating hair content, to opening up about being honest with herself, and what led to the ultimate decision of leaving YouTube.
Published 11/30/22
In this episode, Simphiwe and Mash chat with the beauty, lifestyle, and fashion content creator known as ZeeXOnline. With over 7 million views on her YouTube channel, she opens up on how she got started, the amazing benefits of learning the skill of saving, and future plans of applying for the YouTube Black Voices Fund.
Published 11/23/22
In this episode, Simphiwe and Mash chat with the beauty, lifestyle, and fashion content creator known as ZeeXOnline. With over 7 million views on her YouTube channel, she opens up on how she got started, the amazing benefits of learning the skill of saving, and future plans of applying for the YouTube Black Voices Fund.
Published 11/23/22
Simphiwe and Mash welcome their very first couple on the show, Siza and Mzwandile Ndlovu. With over 4.4 million views on YouTube, the two open up on how they started creating content together, suffering from social anxiety, having an engaging audience called the #GentleGiants, and the benefits of being able to reach out to other content creators for advice.
Published 11/16/22
Simphiwe and Mash welcome their very first couple on the show, Siza and Mzwandile Ndlovu. With over 4.4 million views on YouTube, the two open up on how they started creating content together, suffering from social anxiety, having an engaging audience called the #GentleGiants, and the benefits of being able to reach out to other content creators for advice.
Published 11/16/22
This week we have a digital storyteller who enjoys bringing his memories to life. Thato Rampedi started his content creation journey in 2017, and fast forward a few years, he’s selected to be part of the YouTube Black Voices 2021 class. He opens up about his healing journey, financial stability through receiving funding, and being open to creating couple content again.
Published 11/09/22
This week we have a digital storyteller who enjoys bringing his memories to life. Thato Rampedi started his content creation journey in 2017, and fast forward a few years, he’s selected to be part of the YouTube Black Voices 2021 class. He opens up about his healing journey, financial stability through receiving funding, and being open to creating couple content again.
Published 11/09/22
This week we get to know beauty and lifestyle content creator, Foyin Ogunrombi. She shares how she got into the creator space, being intentional with your posting, and how crucial it is to be authentic... as your audience can spot when you are not being yourself!
Published 11/02/22
This week we get to know beauty and lifestyle content creator, Foyin Ogunrombi. She shares how she got into the creator space, being intentional with your posting, and how crucial it is to be authentic... as your audience can spot when you are not being yourself!
Published 11/02/22
This week the team is joined by nerdy creator Zimasa Vabaza. He sheds light on the importance of creating content of value, debunks the theory of "just starting", and shares some dos and don'ts when it comes to working with brands.
Published 10/26/22
This week the team is joined by nerdy creator Zimasa Vabaza. He sheds light on the importance of creating content of value, debunks the theory of "just starting", and shares some dos and don'ts when it comes to working with brands.
Published 10/26/22
“We don’t compete, we complement” - God’s Butler. This week the team talks to Tebatso Maapola, better known as God’s Butler on TikTok and Instagram. They unpack the pressures of elevating his vlogs, learning the craft, and the importance of personalising online tutorials.
Published 10/19/22
“We don’t compete, we complement” - God’s Butler. This week the team talks to Tebatso Maapola, better known as God’s Butler on TikTok and Instagram. They unpack the pressures of elevating his vlogs, learning the craft, and the importance of personalising online tutorials.
Published 10/19/22
A Third Draft Special with Simphiwe and Mash. A conversation about the creator economy, remaining consistent even when life happens and feeling anxious when it comes to posting your content is had. This includes 5 tips to think about when it comes to the business side of content creation.
Published 10/12/22
A Third Draft Special with Simphiwe and Mash. A conversation about the creator economy, remaining consistent even when life happens and feeling anxious when it comes to posting your content is had. This includes 5 tips to think about when it comes to the business side of content creation.
Published 10/12/22
“If there’s a door, then there’s a way”. This is what visual content creator and photographer Abongwe L. Booi lives by. This week we have an in-depth conversation with Abo about leveraging your niche, how expensive equipment can be, the importance of being consistent - even when no one is watching your content, and dealing with the jealousy of other people’s content going viral.
Published 10/05/22