Shades & Layers

Shades and Layers is an African storytelling platform for Black and Other Women of Color Entrepreneurs. Each podcast episode explores the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship as experienced by this demographic on the African continent and in the diaspora.

Podcast Host, Kutloano Skosana Ricci, creates a safe space for guests to openly and unapologetically  give their take on a range of topics and themes - including 'Representation', 'Funding', 'Successful Living' and 'Sustainability/Sustainable Business Practices'.

Guests include Beauty Industry founders, Fashion and Design mavens, Wellness entrepreneurs, Media and Entertainment leaders and other Creatives. Each episode is instructional, meaningful and inspirational.

At Shades and Layers we believe that storytelling is the best way to teach and learn. 

So, whether you're running a social enterprise or a for-profit entity, we invite you to share your entrepreneurial journey.


July 02, 2024x
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Ethnikids: Diversity in children's literature with Khumo Tapfumaneyi (S9, E11)

Send us a textThe books your children read can shape their self-identity and cultural awareness. Jo...

June 10, 2024x
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Family Roots to Creative Routes - Raha Copenhagen with Nsimire Godman (S8, E10)

Send us a textIn this week's episode, we connect with Nsimire Godman, Founder of Raha Copenhagen. T...

May 28, 2024x
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From South Africa to Seattle: Lizzy Hudson's Story (S8, E9)

Send us a text South African podcaster and social media marketing specialist, Lizzy Hudson is the v...

April 30, 2024x
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RAINA (Luxury Hats for Natural Hair) with Rachel Osborne (S8, E8)

Send us a textIt all started with a wish for a satin-lined beach hat. When Rachel Osborne could not...

April 13, 2024x
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The Yoga Bar and African Affirmations with Fikile 'Fix' Moeti (S8, E7)

Send us a textFikile "Fix" Moeti calls herself a Lightworker and you’ll find out what she means by ...

April 02, 2024x
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Nounouche Online and Azania Public with Bonnie Meslane (S8, E6)

Send us a textBonnie Meslane is the Founder of the online lifestyle and culture magazine, Nounouche...