Meet Zareef Minty: South Africa's Young Lawyer, TV Presenter, & Entrepreneur Shaking Up the Industry

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Meet Zareef Minty: South Africa's Young Lawyer, TV Presenter, & Entrepreneur Shaking Up the Industry

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Meet Zareef Minty: South Africa's Young Lawyer, TV Presenter, & Entrepreneur Shaking Up the Industry https://zareefminty.com/ On today's episode of Diversified Game I am joined by Zareef Minty. Zareef is a young entrepreneur who has featured on Billboard's 30 under 30 list. He discusses his personal life, and experiences with women and building businesses in South Africa. Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemy Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Introductions and Casual Conversation @ 0:00 Zareef Minty and Kellen Coleman greet each other warmly and engage in some casual conversation, discussing topics like being busy, staying productive, and the importance of a positive mindset. Zareef's Background and Accomplishments @ 1:31 Zareef provides an overview of his impressive background, including being named to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, appearing on a national TV leadership show in South Africa, and publishing two books - one on business tips and one on relationships. He also discusses his work as a lawyer, PR/marketing professional, and TV host. The Value of Mentorship and Humility @ 9:44 Zareef emphasizes the importance of having strong mentors, being humble, and always being willing to learn from others, regardless of their position or status. He shares how his own arrogance as a young person was humbled through life experiences. Entrepreneurship and the Startup Ecosystem in South Africa @ 12:45 Zareef discusses the entrepreneurial landscape in South Africa, noting the country's love for risk-takers and innovators. However, he highlights the need to build more confidence and a supportive ecosystem for young entrepreneurs, as well as the challenges around access to venture capital. Zareef's Media and PR Businesses @ 41:25 Zareef provides an overview of his various media and PR businesses, explaining how he has structured them as an ecosystem where the different companies can support and complement each other. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration over competition. Zareef's Plans to Enter Politics @ 50:57 Zareef reveals his intention to enter the political arena in South Africa in the next five years, with the goal of creating a new, youth-focused political party that will bring together the best and brightest minds to address the country's challenges. Reflections on Religion, Forgiveness, and Second Chances @ 1:03:59 Zareef and Kellen discuss the role of religion in South Africa, noting the humility and community-focused approach of Muslim and Jewish leaders, in contrast to some Christian pastors. They also touch on the importance of forgiveness and second chances, particularly in the political realm. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps @ 1:10:00 Zareef and Kellen discuss potential future collaborations, including exploring a business opportunity in the Middle East. They encourage viewers to engage with Zareef's online platforms and content, particularly his YouTube channel focused on generational wealth education.