Hey, I’m Nic

I live in Cape Town, and run an online flower delivery business with my wife, Jules.

Before my career pivoted into the world of entrepreneurship and flowers, I worked as an intellectual property lawyer for a firm in Johannesburg.

I am an enthusiast of sports, music, literature, wine and entrepreneurship, and this publication is a place for me to explore these passions in a meaningful way.

Writing gives me a sense of connection that is different from my real world engagements. It’s something I love to do, and a skill I wish to continuously develop over my lifetime.

In 2024 I collaborated with Tom Dawson-Squibb to co-author Humanball: A leadership journey in South African rugby and I plan to write more books in the future.

I am a father to Thomas, the loveliest little boy, and I love write about my family and my fatherhood journey.

Here are a few of my favourite essays I’ve shared:

The Nightwatchman - On an ocean rescue.

About a Book - On the process of bringing the book Humanball to life.

Pure Gold - On Rob Louw, Errol Tobias and Chasing the Sun 2.

Postcards from Madikwe - On indications of health.

What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Dining Out - The title says it all.

Punk Rock Rugby - On rolling mauls and Rassie Erasmus.

My Amateurish Ideals - What I hope to achieve with my writing.

The Sage Advice of Emily Oster - On parenting and how the right advice at the right time can change your life.

A True Champion - A story which attempts to capture my enthusiasm for watching my favourite Springbok rugby player, Damian Willemse.

If you enjoy my writing, please feel free to like, comment, or share. Or please reach out to my directly — I’d love to hear from you!