From casino tables to company boardrooms – Rob Green’s journey is proof that mindset can change everything.

In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, I sit down with Rob Green – CEO of Real Promotions – who shares how he went from being a shy, introverted kid to working as a blackjack dealer in casinos for nearly 10 years, and eventually building a national sales company with over 300 people across South Africa.

Rob opens up about:

-Why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone

-The importance of winning your daily goals

-How to improve your relationship with money

-The life-changing benefits of practicing gratitude

-The power of visualisation and living as if you’ve already arrived

-How to separate work and personal life

-The danger of negative people and how to choose your circle

This is a real, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build something from the ground up – and why success starts in the small, consistent choices you make every day.

After 10 years of life in the sky, Daniella Milani made the bold decision to trade in her flight attendant uniform for the uncertainty of running her own business — and she’s never looked back.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their comfort zone and needs that final push to take a leap. Whether it’s moving overseas, starting something new, or simply doing things on your own — Daniella’s story proves that growth often starts the moment we get uncomfortable.

In this episode, we dive into:

-Wild moments with passengers and the truth behind airline life

-How travel helped her grow, become more independent, and navigate loneliness

-The challenge of maintaining close relationships while always on the move

-Lessons in staying calm under pressure and not taking things personally

-The leap from comfort zone to entrepreneurship

-Why people connect with meaning more than products

-And why quality time — with yourself and others — matters more than ever

If you’ve ever asked yourself “should I move?” or “is now the right time to make a change?” — this one’s for you.

John Luis is the CEO and founder of IVA Global Online School — South Africa’s first 3D virtual school and the winner of Global Online School of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024. With a background that includes serving as Head of Academics at AdvTech Schools and Deputy Head at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, John brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision for the future of education.

In this episode, we dive into:

* Why the traditional education system is falling short in a rapidly changing world

* How IVA Global is using cutting-edge technology without losing the human connection

* The importance of curiosity, critical thinking, and mental health in modern learning

* Why students today need life skills, not just academic results

* How AI is transforming the way we learn and teach

If you’re a parent, teacher, or simply curious about the future of education, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when we rethink how we prepare the next generation.