Episode 24: RYG Supplies: Aymos & Thabiso

On today’s episode of the Young Farmer Podcast, we sit down with RYG Suppliers co-founders, Babili “Aymos” Shili and Thabiso Mantso. We dive deep into the journey behind RYG Suppliers — from humble beginnings selling discarded peppers, to taking the bold step of growing their own produce and building a farming operation from the ground up. The duo opens up about how their friendship has been the foundation of their growth, helping them navigate challenges together. They share lessons from nearly losing everything due to mulching mistakes, to now focusing on expansion and increasing their land mass. Aymos reflects on the realities of balancing life as a multi-award-winning artist while remaining hands-on in farming, while Thabiso speaks on the power of partnership, decision-making, and the importance of being aligned as business partners. This episode is a powerful conversation about resilience, trust, and growing together — both in business and in life.