Our Team

Heather Blumenthal - Series Producer / Executive Producer

"I am continually amazed at the power of the human spirit - peoples stories and experiences are what drives me to continue finding, exposing and sharing them with you our viewer."

Thembi Mtshali-Jones - Head of Research / Executive Producer

"While every person is unique, there are universal themes that influence all our lives. The more we speak and share our stories, the more we realize how similar we all are in the pressures of our journeys. May we continue to inspire each other."

Linelle Smith - Production Manager

"So, we're not all "Sisters", but we sure have a lot of "Spirit" ... and passion, fun, energy and synergy! And I probably shouldn't be, but I am still amazed at how The Power Within touches our viewers and it leaves me proud to be a part of this dynamic team."

Pamela Dlungwana - Researcher

"'Everyone has a story to tell', and I am lucky enough to get to hear it before the camera records it, the editor cuts it and the viewer sees it. It touches us all. I'm first place at something, finally!! Yeah!!"

Phumzile Mtshali - Financial Manager

"Spirit Sister is an epitome of how diverse our country is. We are all passionate about what we do, I have learnt a lot from the different people I work with, and more so one gets inspired by all the phenomenal women we profile every week. Spirit Sister has given me the platform to do what I love to do."

Marius Fourie - Director / Director of Photography

"Morale: 'it's the amount of confidence and optimism that you have'. For any team to deliver optimum results, this is what you need. And that is what you find with the sisters. Here I have a platform to express my creativity. LOOK...LISTEN...LEARN.... My motto: when work is a pleasure, life is a joy!"

Carl Raubenheimer - Director / Director of Photography

"I'm not stupid enough to let anyone know how many years I've fed from the bottomless trough of television. So let's just put it this way - I'm not as old as I look or as young as I feel but happily my wife still loves me and my children put up with me."

Henau Marais - Soundman

"Working on this project has made me realize how truly beautiful our country and its people are. The diversity is unbelievable and moves me every time."

Tom Cleghorn - Soundman

"The cynic in me has truly been tamed by some of the wonderful projects and people I have been exposed to whilst shooting these shows. Everyone has at least 15 minutes of interest in them and I'm glad to be able to catch that and more."

Lori Mauerberger - Make up and hair

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Celiwe Mtshali - Make up and hair

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Twanji Kalula - Scriptwriter

"It's an honour to use words to tie all of the team's inspiring hard work together. The "Spirit Sisters" are so dedicated to sharing stories of ordinary people, who prove that we all have the opportunity to live extraordinary lives. It's a joy."

Salama Khan - Trade exchanges and sponsorships

"Spirit Sister Productions is a very dynamic and innovative company and I feel very blessed to be a part of such an amazing company and to work with such amazing people! Spirit Sister Rocks!"

Post Production