Something Ventured was born through our love of travel, a passion for creating original compelling content and our desire to have a positive impact in the communities surrounding the areas we work.
stew
Stew is an award winning director that has been producing content for over 15 years. His diverse portfolio in documentary, travel, wildlife, extreme sports, promotional and corporate films has resulted in him working with the likes of Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC, Land Rover, Nokia and Emirates. Having worked in every aspect of production from shooting and directing to distribution Stew has acquired a unique broad understanding of production. He has a comprehensive grasp on what content will resonate with which audience and where to place it for optimal reach.
Stew is currently a partner in Nomad productions, a multi award winning independent production company that produces international broadcast TV series and documentaries.
lauren
Lauren has worked as an international fashion model for 16 years. After completing her Post Graduate degree in Enterprise Management she lived and traveled the world basing herself in Germany, London and New York. She has achieved great success within the industry by working with clients such as Sports Illustrated, Avon, Marie Claire, Triumph, Clairol and many more. She is currently represented by The Hive Management. While having lived in major cities around the world she always goes back to her roots in South Africa where her passion for wildlife and community conservation began.
Having seen the lack of access to feminine hygiene products and education around menstruation in rural communities, Lauren started Mabel. Mabel provides women and girls with sustainable feminine hygiene and menstrual education.