Marco gesels met Edwin van der Walt, een van Suid-Afrika se mees geliefde akteurs, oor dinge waaroor mans nie maklik praat nie… Innerlike stryd, druk, twyfel en geestelike laagtepunte. Edwin deel openlik van ’n tyd waar hy emosioneel gebreek het: “Ek weet vir ’n feit ek glo nie elke belofte van God wat Hy vir my maak nie… Ek wil, glo my ek wil.” Hulle praat oor geloof, geestesgesondheid en die oomblikke waar jy net moet erken: ek kan nie meer nie.

Jan Bloukaas (Jean du Plessis) maak oop oor die realiteit van sy musiekloopbaan en stryd teen kanker. Hulle gaan terug na die begin en Jean vertel van sy oornagsukses in 2017 met die virale treffer 'Kaas Elke Dag'. Dit was eintlik nooit deel van sy plan om 'n sanger te word nie. Toe, op 22 kry hy die hartverskeurende nuus dat hy 'n groot gewas het op sy breinstam wat nie chirurgies verwyder kan word nie. Dit het sy hele wêreld omgekeer; hy moes beide vrede vind met die kankerdiagnose en sy oë weer vestig op dit wat werklik belangrik is. Tog het hy nooit ingegee tot vrees nie! Jean staan sterk, baklei hard en hou sy oë gevestig op God.

Marco sits down with fellow podcast host, Sean Loots, to talk about how their childhood experiences shaped the choices they make today. Working through various personal hardships has radically defined Sean's approach to work, family and life. Being a dad to a developmentally delayed daughter, taught him that you cannot prepare for hardship but you can still show up and do your best. He now works to share others' uplifting stories on the Something Shifted Podcast: www.seanloots.com www.somethingshifted.co.za

Marco discusses the psychology of change with Dr Gerdi van den Berg. She is a highly qualified cognitive behavioural therapist with nearly three decades of experience helping people live a life of significance! Together, they look at what signifies the need to change and how to enact this change meaningfully. Gerdi feels a strong call on her life to work with the brokenhearted. She knows that every person can unlock their God-given potential when they are whole and healed. Website: https://heartmatters.co.za

In this episode, Marco talks to Erik Kruger about how he came to be a successful leadership coach and keynote speaker. They start at the very beginning of his journey. By looking at key moments and experiences, they unpack the important lessons he had to learn along the way - how it shaped and moulded him to become “dangerous”. Erik has since inspired audiences around the world and has written several books. He is also the co-host of The Expansive Podcast, with John Sanei. He is motivated to help more people become the most formidable, sharpest, most dangerous version of themselves. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvehEmbKDmM/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/ Website: https://erikkruger.com

Marco sits down with fellow entrepreneur, Christiaan van den Berg, to talk about the tumultuous, yet deeply rewarding journey of building a business with purpose. While completing his articles to become a board-certified CA, Christiaan realised that climbing that particular corporate ladder might not be right for him. After organising a few waitering jobs for friends and family, Christiaan and his long-time friend Heine Bellingan realised the need for a singular platform for entry-level job seekers to find available positions. In 2018 they launched JOBJACK. In building JOBJACK, Christiaan has learned a lot about the importance of practising boundaries and leading from a place of wholeness. Today the JOBJACK team has expanded to over 40 employees. Follow JOBJACK on their mission to employ the world! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobjackapp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobjack/

In this episode, Marco sits down with Garrow Coetzee. He shares his harrowing story about how he had to overcome the hardships of crime, drug addiction and being homeless to become the man he is today. Already in his adolescence, Garrow started going off the track abusing drugs and alcohol. He eventually ended up living on the streets for many years. It's only after he burned every bridge numerous times and all hope was lost, that he was willing to accept the love and intervention from a kind stranger. When he was finally willing to confront his addictions, Garrow had to first face up to the bad things he has done and deal with his past mistakes. He found redemption. With a lot of support, encouragement and a deepened faith, he manage to completely rebuild his life. Today Garrow is happily married with two young kids - living a life of hope his former self would not be able to recognise. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freefolkfitness/

In this episode, Marco talks to acclaimed actor Frank Rautenbach about how his tumultuous career led him to redefine success and what it means to live a life worth living. After his run on the popular soap 7de Laan, Frank went on to star in some of the most notable South African films of the 21st century, namely Faith Like Potatoes, Hansie and internationally produced The Bang Bang Club. In the hope to hit big on the international market, Frank moved to Hollywood where all his dreams did not come true. In this raw conversation, Frank opens up about how, in the search for fame, he found the depth of his faith. He has since moved back to South Africa, where he once again enjoys a thriving career as an actor. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frank_rautenbach/

Marco sits down with renowned athlete Alwyn Uys to discuss how, in the fight to overcome paralysis, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, his resilience led him to embrace a deeper calling. He unpacks his life story and shares the unrelenting hope he's been clinging to since that fateful car crash. Alwyn has since become the first paraplegic in South Africa to ever complete a full-distance Ironman and swim across the ocean from Robben Island to Blaauwberg Beach. Today he is a passionate public speaker, sharing his unique story and testimony of finding hope against all odds. Delve deeper into his story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwynuys/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/alwynuys Website: https://alwynuys.com

In this episode, Marco sat down with acclaimed model Katryn Kruger to chat about her journey from loneliness to wholeness. She shares the thrills and challenges of finding herself as a young girl in a big city trying to make sense of her life in the spotlight. Today Katryn lives a full life. She's a devoted wife, a doting mother and a dedicated friend. She's still a working model and motivational speaker. Follow Katryn’s journey of motherhood, modelling and motivational speaking! Instagram: www.instagram.com/katrynkruger YouTube: www.youtube.com/@katrynkruger1344

This is the first episode of the Framework to Flourish podcast. Marco sat down with his good friend Edwin van der Walt, a renowned South African actor and the co-founder of NovieGuide. They took off their masks and got real about the work it takes to become the best version of oneself - sharing the lessons they both learned about how to live a life that excites and energises them. Join us and find the life you've always wanted!