Pink Podcasts Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:23:38 -0500 https://pinkpodcasts.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Pink Podcasts yes 8ec3aa47-ab07-5d5f-8029-eb6615a04a09 Kirsten Maarschalk episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kirsten Maarschalk https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8iv7zt9xi7dyo5u6wd5jqvye7frh?.jpg Pink Podcasts The dangers of social media for teens and kids - Dr Rochelle Robinson The dangers of social media for teens and kids - Dr Rochelle Robinson Being someone who works in digital marketing and who promotes social media all the time. I thought it was only the responsible thing for me to do, to highlight some of the negative implications of social media, and I think particularly around teenagers.

Dr. Rochelle Robinson has all the answers for parents and teens in terms of cyber bullying, social pressure, and how to prevent unwanted drama.

Follow Dr. Ro on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pivotalpoin...
Her website is: https://www.pivotalpointpsych.com/

And you can purchase her teen journal here: https://www.pivotalpointpsych.com/jmm...

]]> Being someone who works in digital marketing and who promotes social media all the time. I thought it was only the responsible thing for me to do, to highlight some of the negative implications of social media, and I think particularly around teenagers.

Dr. Rochelle Robinson has all the answers for parents and teens in terms of cyber bullying, social pressure, and how to prevent unwanted drama.

Follow Dr. Ro on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pivotalpoin...
Her website is: https://www.pivotalpointpsych.com/

And you can purchase her teen journal here: https://www.pivotalpointpsych.com/jmm...

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-12007949 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0200 2389 2 7 full false Tracey Bolton - Surviving death TWICE! A resilient mindset to overcome anything Tracey Bolton - Surviving death TWICE! A resilient mindset to overcome anything It's not everyday someone lives through what Tracey Bolton has.

Within a little more than 1 year, Tracey survived a pulmonary embolism, complete cardiac arrest and a blast that flattened the town she was living in in Beirut.

She has an unbelievably strong mind and is a great inspiration to anyone who has the privilege to cross paths with her.

This is a story that will leave your jaw on the floor and will give you the motivation that anything can be overcome with the right mindset.

Tracey's before and after photos, as well as the photos of her apartment after the blast can be found here: 

]]> It's not everyday someone lives through what Tracey Bolton has.

Within a little more than 1 year, Tracey survived a pulmonary embolism, complete cardiac arrest and a blast that flattened the town she was living in in Beirut.

She has an unbelievably strong mind and is a great inspiration to anyone who has the privilege to cross paths with her.

This is a story that will leave your jaw on the floor and will give you the motivation that anything can be overcome with the right mindset.

Tracey's before and after photos, as well as the photos of her apartment after the blast can be found here: 

]]> Buzzsprout-11814097 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0200 4410 2 6 full false Robert Dos Santos - Storytelling and Evoking Emotion Robert Dos Santos - Storytelling and Evoking Emotion Robert Dos Santos is an International Award-Winning Director who has a unique and powerful way of telling stories through videos.

His work is inspiring and moving and he is the perfect guest to interview about how to evoke emotions.

Intro footage courtesy of Robert Dos Santos on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/robdos

Showreel credit: https://vimeo.com/713144107
Behind the scenes footage: https://vimeo.com/651471113

See more at https://www.robertdossantos.com/

]]> Robert Dos Santos is an International Award-Winning Director who has a unique and powerful way of telling stories through videos.

His work is inspiring and moving and he is the perfect guest to interview about how to evoke emotions.

Intro footage courtesy of Robert Dos Santos on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/robdos

Showreel credit: https://vimeo.com/713144107
Behind the scenes footage: https://vimeo.com/651471113

See more at https://www.robertdossantos.com/

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-11693005 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0200 1791 2 5 full false Visualisations and Manifestation - The science behind getting EXACTLY what you want! Visualisations and Manifestation - The science behind getting EXACTLY what you want! Have you ever been in a busy room, like at a house party, a year end function or restaurant and while you’re engaged in conversation you don’t hear what anyone else is saying. It’s noisy and you’re focussed on the person in front of you. But all of a sudden, something grabs your attention and you can’t help but listen in?

Welcome to your brain’s most powerful tool, your Reticular Activating System!

This episode breaks down the biological (factual) reasons why your future depends on your thoughts.

It's time to start visualising exactly what you want and making it happen!

]]> Have you ever been in a busy room, like at a house party, a year end function or restaurant and while you’re engaged in conversation you don’t hear what anyone else is saying. It’s noisy and you’re focussed on the person in front of you. But all of a sudden, something grabs your attention and you can’t help but listen in?

Welcome to your brain’s most powerful tool, your Reticular Activating System!

This episode breaks down the biological (factual) reasons why your future depends on your thoughts.

It's time to start visualising exactly what you want and making it happen!

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-10122748 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0200 584 2 4 full false # 11 Jamie Wyngaard - Cancel Culture # 11 Jamie Wyngaard - Cancel Culture Jamie and I recently collaborated as panelists in a digital marketing masterclass, where Jamie spoke about cancel culture. I mean, is there a more relevant topic at the moment?

It is a movement that has changed from empowering to toxic and we're unpacking it all! 

Feel free to add your comments and let us know if you've been part of a cancel culture movement and how it impacted you or the brands involved.

The recording of the masterclass is available here: https://vimeo.com/670574691/8e2cc59132

]]> Jamie and I recently collaborated as panelists in a digital marketing masterclass, where Jamie spoke about cancel culture. I mean, is there a more relevant topic at the moment?

It is a movement that has changed from empowering to toxic and we're unpacking it all! 

Feel free to add your comments and let us know if you've been part of a cancel culture movement and how it impacted you or the brands involved.

The recording of the masterclass is available here: https://vimeo.com/670574691/8e2cc59132

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-10025449 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0200 2248 2 3 full true Jesse Bosch - Start-ups, Leadership and Marketing through HR Jesse Bosch - Start-ups, Leadership and Marketing through HR I’ve been following Jesse Bosch’s career over the years and have been fascinated by his energy and drive.

Jesse is the CEO of Interview Me, a new digital startup that provides a video interview platform to assist in fast-tracking recruitment, and improving culture fit and diversity.

https://interviewme.tech/ - CHECK IT OUT!!

Jesse has also been hugely successful working in roles like sales manager, MD, General Manager, Head of Sales and Sales Director and has worked for incredible companies including Mercedes Benz and Meltwater.

Plus, don’t forget, he went to school with me so that adds a few credits on his CV too! Hahaha!

I had so much fun with this conversation and I hope you do too.

As always, like, follow, subscribe and share, share, share!

]]> I’ve been following Jesse Bosch’s career over the years and have been fascinated by his energy and drive.

Jesse is the CEO of Interview Me, a new digital startup that provides a video interview platform to assist in fast-tracking recruitment, and improving culture fit and diversity.

https://interviewme.tech/ - CHECK IT OUT!!

Jesse has also been hugely successful working in roles like sales manager, MD, General Manager, Head of Sales and Sales Director and has worked for incredible companies including Mercedes Benz and Meltwater.

Plus, don’t forget, he went to school with me so that adds a few credits on his CV too! Hahaha!

I had so much fun with this conversation and I hope you do too.

As always, like, follow, subscribe and share, share, share!

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-9979004 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0200 1506 digital marketing, hr, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing 2 2 full false Rocco Strydom - The power of NFTs in marketing Rocco Strydom - The power of NFTs in marketing We’re kicking off a new season with my first guest, Rocco Strydom.

Rocco is the founder of AMS Trading. He is a guru on all things financial markets, trading, crypto currencies and is also the host of the SGM podcast.

I called Rocco in to talk about something that probably needs a deeper dive and is bound to play a crucial role in future marketing strategies.

I hope you enjoy it and as always, give it a like and a share and feel free to join the conversation online.

]]> We’re kicking off a new season with my first guest, Rocco Strydom.

Rocco is the founder of AMS Trading. He is a guru on all things financial markets, trading, crypto currencies and is also the host of the SGM podcast.

I called Rocco in to talk about something that probably needs a deeper dive and is bound to play a crucial role in future marketing strategies.

I hope you enjoy it and as always, give it a like and a share and feel free to join the conversation online.

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-9936393 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0200 1580 marketing, nft, crypto-currency, digital marketing 2 1 full false Influencer Marketing - How to do it right Influencer Marketing - How to do it right Influencer Marketing is nothing new, but it's definitely caused a bit of buzz over the last few years and is an ever increasing industry.

In this episode, I discuss what has made this industry so successful and some of the mistakes you should avoid when it comes to planning an influencer campaign.

]]> Influencer Marketing is nothing new, but it's definitely caused a bit of buzz over the last few years and is an ever increasing industry.

In this episode, I discuss what has made this industry so successful and some of the mistakes you should avoid when it comes to planning an influencer campaign.

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-9529294 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0200 541 1 8 full false The one thing you've left off your marketing plan The one thing you've left off your marketing plan When we think about marketing in very general terms, we so often focus on the external factors. How can we get the public to buy into our product or service? It makes sense because that's where your sales come from and that's the reason your company exists. Or at the very least that's what will keep your company going.

But how often do companies focus on internal marketing? Yes. That's marketing to the people within the organization. Now you might be thinking why would I market to them? They work here and should already believe in the brand and want to sell it because that's their job. 

But here's what an internal marketing looks like...

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But how often do companies focus on internal marketing? Yes. That's marketing to the people within the organization. Now you might be thinking why would I market to them? They work here and should already believe in the brand and want to sell it because that's their job. 

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]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-9236382 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0200 350 1 7 full true 3 Letters to Me - How retrospection creates kinder conversations with yourself 3 Letters to Me - How retrospection creates kinder conversations with yourself If you had one opportunity to speak to your younger self, what would you say? If you received a letter from yourself in the future, could you imagine what it would include?

I wrote myself 3 letters that had an incredible impact on my mindset and confidence. I highly suggest you give this a try!

]]> If you had one opportunity to speak to your younger self, what would you say? If you received a letter from yourself in the future, could you imagine what it would include?

I wrote myself 3 letters that had an incredible impact on my mindset and confidence. I highly suggest you give this a try!

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-9035208 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0200 668 1 6 full false Karen Kelly - Big Dreams, Tiny Houses Karen Kelly - Big Dreams, Tiny Houses This week's episode features Tiny Doll House Maker and Lifestyle Influencer, Karen Kelly.
Karen started her journey with her blog Lovilee and very recently expanded her list of successes by launching Tiny Dollhouse South Africa. She shares some awesome tips on what she finds to be so important in launching and marketing a business and how she took the plunge to start something new.

https://www.tinydollhouse.co.za/
https://www.lovilee.co.za/

]]> This week's episode features Tiny Doll House Maker and Lifestyle Influencer, Karen Kelly.
Karen started her journey with her blog Lovilee and very recently expanded her list of successes by launching Tiny Dollhouse South Africa. She shares some awesome tips on what she finds to be so important in launching and marketing a business and how she took the plunge to start something new.

https://www.tinydollhouse.co.za/
https://www.lovilee.co.za/

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-8942085 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0200 1391 1 5 full false Katlego Thulare - Painting my Timeline Gold Katlego Thulare - Painting my Timeline Gold Katlego is a copywriter with an incredible mind and incredible sense of humour! His writing is notoriously South African and reflects the perfect example of how not selling but adding value is a far more effective way of reaching your desired audience in the best way!

I had to hold back my laughter on this one so that I didn't drown out what he was saying, but man he's funny! If you're curious about these incredibly relatable posts, take a look at his blog on the link below:

https://katlegothulare.com/

]]> Katlego is a copywriter with an incredible mind and incredible sense of humour! His writing is notoriously South African and reflects the perfect example of how not selling but adding value is a far more effective way of reaching your desired audience in the best way!

I had to hold back my laughter on this one so that I didn't drown out what he was saying, but man he's funny! If you're curious about these incredibly relatable posts, take a look at his blog on the link below:

https://katlegothulare.com/

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-8865271 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0200 2186 1 4 full false Mark Sham - Agile Entrepreneurship Mark Sham - Agile Entrepreneurship Mark Sham is known for being a passionate and successful entrepreneur but despite the massive impact the last year has had on his business, he always finds a way to pick things up and transform his work with absolute agility.

This episode digs into what it takes to become agile, what lies at the heart of an agile marketing plan and even what level of flexibility is required with the people in your team.

It was finally time to bring this conversation online, let Mark be the interviewee for a change and why not from his brand new studio!

]]> Mark Sham is known for being a passionate and successful entrepreneur but despite the massive impact the last year has had on his business, he always finds a way to pick things up and transform his work with absolute agility.

This episode digs into what it takes to become agile, what lies at the heart of an agile marketing plan and even what level of flexibility is required with the people in your team.

It was finally time to bring this conversation online, let Mark be the interviewee for a change and why not from his brand new studio!

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-8827656 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0200 2312 1 3 full false Tamara O'Gorman - Gamified Wellness Tamara O'Gorman - Gamified Wellness Today's guest is a passionate entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Wellness Play. 
Tamara and her business partner Chris have flipped the corporate wellness game with a brand new approach. Imagine combining a classic game of 30 seconds with a quiz night all while gaining enlightening facts from your healthcare practitioner. Don't worry, she explains it better than I do! I always love chatting to leaders who have PURPOSE at the forefront of their strategy and I know you'll love hearing more about it too.

Kirsten

https://www.wellnessplay.co.za/
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]]> Today's guest is a passionate entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Wellness Play. 
Tamara and her business partner Chris have flipped the corporate wellness game with a brand new approach. Imagine combining a classic game of 30 seconds with a quiz night all while gaining enlightening facts from your healthcare practitioner. Don't worry, she explains it better than I do! I always love chatting to leaders who have PURPOSE at the forefront of their strategy and I know you'll love hearing more about it too.

Kirsten

https://www.wellnessplay.co.za/
https://www.linkedin.com/notifications/
https://www.instagram.com/wellness__play/

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-8791124 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0200 1523 1 2 full false Taryn Foley - Courageous Conversations Taryn Foley - Courageous Conversations It's the very first Pink Podcast... you have to start somewhere right?
And this one can only be good - I'm chatting with Taryn Foley, National Sales Manager of Honey Accessories, Millenial Mentor and Multi-Side Hustle Queen! We're talking everything entrepreneurship, authenticity and courageous conversations that outweigh formal education.

]]> It's the very first Pink Podcast... you have to start somewhere right?
And this one can only be good - I'm chatting with Taryn Foley, National Sales Manager of Honey Accessories, Millenial Mentor and Multi-Side Hustle Queen! We're talking everything entrepreneurship, authenticity and courageous conversations that outweigh formal education.

]]> Kirsten Maarschalk Buzzsprout-8745452 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0200 1710 1 1 full false