Earlier this year, content creator and entrepreneur Jaxx Amahle took TikTok by storm with her insightful and relatable takes on current affairs, gaining over 100,000 followers in under a week. Her fresh perspective and accessible approach to complex issues resonated widely but her audience wanted more. That demand led to the birth of the Jaxx of All Trades podcast.
Now on its third episode featuring music artist guest, Yanga Chief, the visual podcast is an instant success and has already positioned itself as a must-watch. From deep dives into South Africa’s most pressing issues to unfiltered hot takes and guest interviews, the show blends current affairs with pop culture in a way only Jaxx can.
Podcasting had long been on Jaxx’s vision board, but as she admits, she wasn’t sure what direction to take, until now.
As she gained momentum on social media, it created the perfect springboard for the launch of Jaxx of All Trades as she had just stepped away from the events company she co-founded 12 years ago due to feeling misaligned with the direction it was taking. What had started as an events company had evolved into a marketing agency, something Jaxx isn’t passionate about.
“The version I was becoming and the person I was growing into no longer fit into UntilUntil,” she shared during the first episode.
Now in her element, the Politics graduate and current affairs enthusiast is committed to breaking down complex topics in a way that informs and empowers. For many young South Africans, Jaxx has become a trusted voice. The responsibility and weight of the new platform is not lost on the podcaster.
“I understand the magnitude of this power. It’s a lot to be the voice but I believe it’s something that’s necessary to move the country forward.”
