Here We Grow, by Merchant Capital, is the podcast for South African entrepreneurs ready to scale. Hosted by Dov Girnun, each episode features candid conversations with the leaders behind some of the country’s most inspiring homegrown businesses. From resilience in tough markets to smart growth strategies, you’ll hear first-hand insights to help you take your venture further. Follow now and be part of the journey, because when you’re ready to grow, we’re right there with you.
Finding Purpose and Joy: Entrepreneurial Lessons with Jade Kirkel.
What does it take to step beyond a successful family legacy and build something of your own? In this episode of Here We Grow, Jade Kirkel shares her passion for building purpose-led brands with host Dov Girnun. From helping scale Sorbet to launching her own venture JoyJoy, she unpacks the power of fearlessness, empathy, and creativity, and why these qualities are essential for entrepreneurial success.
7 Apr 2026
Unlearning to Learn: Entrepreneurial Lessons with Bryan Habana
In this episode of Here We Grow, Dov Girnun sits down with Bryan Habana, rugby icon and founder of Paymenow, to unpack how lessons from the team, the field, and family have shaped his life. From discipline and resilience to leadership and trust, Bryan shares how the mindset forged in sport has translated into building and scaling a purpose-driven business and the unlearning required along the way to succeed beyond the game.
18 Nov 2025
Beauty and the Business Beast: Entrepreneurial Lessons with Zanta du Plessis.
In this episode of Here We Grow, Dov Girnun sits down with Zanta du Plessis, founder and CEO of Isabella Garcia, to unpack how she blends data, actuarial models, and bold creative thinking to scale a beauty brand.
27 Oct 2025
Breath, Balance, and Business: A New Formula for Growth
In this episode of Here We Grow, Dov Girnun chats with Ronen Aires, entrepreneur, CEO, Thermalist, and High-Performance Coach, about what drives founders beyond their limits, the weight of production guilt, and the risk of burnout. Ronen shares how breathwork and the Thermalist Method can help leaders restore balance and rediscover their flow in business and life.
16 Sept 2025
Banking on innovation: Thinking like an entrepreneur
Can you think like a founder inside Africa’s biggest bank?
In this episode, Dov Girnun sits down with Ameen Hassen, the intrapreneur behind Shari'ah banking at Standard Bank. This conversation dives into what it takes to think like an entrepreneur inside of a banking giant: navigating challenges, taking a leap of faith, and growing a business from the inside out.
19 Aug 2025
Bold Moves: Fearlessness Fuelling Growth
What does it take to lead boldly and build big? In this premiere episode, Dov Girnun sits down with Chipo Mushwana, a trailblazer at Nedbank, to unpack how fearless thinking fuels innovation, inclusion, and growth. From launching game-changing fintech solutions to reshaping leadership in Africa, Chipo’s journey is a masterclass in vision, courage, and balance.
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