Meet Letishia Charles, the creative force behind Queen Bee Marketing, a buzzing social media agency that has been helping brands shine for over 10 years! From guest houses and golf clubs to thriving small businesses, Letishia has mastered the art of turning digital spaces into vibrant, engaging communities. Her journey started at Cape College, where she studied Travel & Tourism, but it was during her time working in luxury 5-star hotels across the Western Cape that she discovered her passion for marketing. With a deep love for hospitality, tourism, and digital storytelling, Letishia doesn’t just manage social media - she creates connections, builds engagement, and brings brands to life online. Whether crafting scroll-stopping content or running game-changing workshops, she’s always one step ahead in the marketing hive.

From working at Homechoice for 5 years and also dealing with other FMCG brands like Queenspark, to numerous finance related brands such as Jumo, Stanchion Payments & CRS as well as the more risque One Night Only, the sister company of One Day Only.

James MacDonald is a Digital Marketing Expert, specializing in SEO. With more than 15 years of SEO experience, he is passionate about helping businesses make sense of how SEO can provide long-term value. In fact, this is the basis of his business, called Silience Digital. Silience means "the unspoken act of everyday excellence." He combines his agency experience with his battle-hardened corporate time to help bridge the gap for businesses when it comes to digital and marketing. When not doing digital, you can find him on the golf course or around the hockey field where he plays, coaches and umpires.

Rucien Petersen is a seasoned marketing professional with over 14 years of experience in both traditional and digital marketing, specialising in the insurance and fitness industries. Holding a Diploma, Degree, and Honors in Brand Management, he has developed a deep understanding of comprehensive marketing strategies that drive business growth.

In 2017, Rucien founded Spottmedia, a marketing agency born from extensive research, recognising that many business owners lack the time, knowledge and skills to execute effective marketing strategies. Under his leadership, Spottmedia has successfully serviced over 100 businesses and entrepreneurs across various industries.

His dedication to continuous learning and business excellence led him to participate in the Small Business Academy Programme at Stellenbosch Business School, where he was named the 2024 Top Achiever for the year.

Beyond his agency work, Rucien is actively involved in the Tygerberg Cape Chamber of Commerce Committee and is a certified coach and trainer, accredited by the Combined Skills Group. His expertise, leadership and passion for marketing continue to empower businesses and entrepreneurs to refine their strategies and achieve sustainable growth.

A co-founder of MACS Group Global, a dynamic group of companies specializing in cutting-edge marketing strategy and AI-powered customer service solutions. Previously served as the Head of MEA SaaS marketing at Oracle, with two decades of expertise in revolutionizing B2B SaaS marketing in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Recognized as an award-winning leader in the field, and a frequent presenter on AI and marketing topics at industry events. Cathy is a graduate of both Wits University and the University of KwaZulu Natal, reading a BA Hons, specialising in information studies. She is also a musician.