“The Lucky Hustle” Segment with Akhram Mohammed

Loading player...
Success is never just about luck—it’s about hustle, grit, and a willingness to learn. In this episode of The Lucky Hustle, Samm Marshall and Darren Morris sit down with Akhram Mohammed, a true embodiment of the self-made entrepreneur.

From selling samoosas on the streets as a kid to becoming a leader in the mobile industry with brands like Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry, and Huawei, Akhram’s journey is one of relentless ambition. After 10 years at Huawei, where he rose to VP of Operations, he took the leap into entrepreneurship—now running The Blanks Canvas (a business consultancy & marketing agency), Geekhub.co.za (a tech and lifestyle website), and Thinking Out Loud (a personal development podcast). And with Gyfter.co.za launching soon, he’s just getting started!

How does a street-smart hustler turn corporate success into entrepreneurial freedom? What lessons has he learned from decades in tech and business? And what does it really take to build your own path?

Join us for an inspiring deep dive into Akhram’s story—where hustle meets opportunity!
15 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

Other recent episodes

Biosphere 2: The $82,000/Day Experiment That Proves Earth Is Irreplaceable

In this episode of Tipping the Scale, Bernadette Bule unravels the shocking story of Biosphere 2—the 1990s experiment where scientists sealed themselves inside a $150M replica of Earth… only to face oxygen deprivation, food shortages, and infighting. 🔍 You’ll Discover: What the biosphere really means (and how your daily habits…
8 Jul 19 min

From Everest to Empowerment: Angela Yeung’s Brave Climb for GBV Survivors

🏔️ "I summited Everest with frostbitten cheeks and a backpack full of bras – because survivors deserve dignity." – Angela Yeung In this powerful Social Impact Show interview, Angela Yeung (mountaineer, jeweler, and founder of Impilo Collection Foundation) shares: 🔥 The Ascent: What it’s like to be the 2nd South…
8 Jul 28 min

Ports, Poisoned Snacks & Power Plays: Kanthan Pillay’s Fixes for SA

🔧 "South Africa’s problems need systemic solutions – not quick fixes." – Kanthan Pillay In this week’s How to Fix South Africa, author and analyst Kanthan Pillay tackles: ⚠️ The Spaza Shop Crisis: Why cracking down on shops won’t stop poisoned snacks (and what will) The supply chain criminals who…
7 Jul 29 min

Service as Strength: How Women Lead with Purpose (Winning Women Wednesday)

💫 "When women embrace service as power, they change the world." – Katie Mohamed This week on Winning Women Wednesday, Katie Mohamed and Sam unpack: 🔥 The difference between being OF service vs. IN service – and why both matter 💡 Stories of African women leaders – From Yvonne Chaka…
3 Jul 34 min