Our Team

  • Caryn Welby-Solomon

    Founder | Content Lead

    It’s easy to say this came to her in a dream but Caryn has always had a passion for entertainment and pop culture and how it affects the world we live in. Caryn has 14 years of experience in the media industry and is known for coming up with creative ideas and drawing attention to the South African film and television industry.

    She is the host and creative producer of our podcasts, the writer of our newsletter, and the host of our Crushing On Chats YouTube series.

  • Rebecca Baatjes

    Executive Producer | Audio Lead

    Rebecca’s ear is unlike anyone else’s. This has led her to become a classically trained pianist as well as the creator and audio engineer of many podcasts. Rebecca has a firm view of the look and sound of Crushing On and has used her expertise to make it what it is.

    She produces our podcasts, develops brand proposals and works on content ideas.

  • Leanne Phillipson

    Executive Producer | Head of Operations

    Quite simply, nothing works without Leanne. Leanne does all the project management for our projects, she sets appointments, speaks to partners and compiles all the paperwork.

    She also serves as an occasional co-host, a brand representative and Caryn wrangler.