Season 5 · Episode 62 · 28 Jan 2026
62 - Mini Cho
With Mini Cho
““I feel like it's my duty to keep helping others and to watch the next generation of kids in Mozambique or South Africa grow and become inspiring people, to really realise their self worth and be the future leaders of their generation”.”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Mozambique and South Korea, the birthplace of my parents
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Born in Mozambique and soon moved to South Africa with his parents who were economic migrants. They were forced back due to increased xenophobic attacks towards Mozambicans. Started surfing at 14 as an escape and progressed quickly. A significant life moment was when Tom Hewitt and his team from Surfers Not Street Children came up from Durban to inspire and come alongside surfers who had experienced hardships growing up. This connection inspired Mini to become the first and only pro surfer from Mozambique and has led him to become a Director of the Surfers Not Street Children.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
Tofo in Mozambique
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The Ocean as a source of food, income, escape and therapy.
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
Surfers Not Street Children and their programs that supports hundreds of young people every day.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
Location
Flyover
Mozambique and South Korea, the birthplace of my parents
Guest
🇸🇩 Tofo in Mozambique