About me
Tell us about yourself, where you from and what do you do?
I was born in PE and my mom
relocated to Peddie when I was 12, but I continued with my schooling mostly in
the friendly and windy city J. I then moved to
Johannesburg in 2006 and now I’m in the PR industry.
School
You studied Polymer Chemistry but opted for a career in PR,
what made you make that dramatic change and how did your family deal with that?
Actually, I wasn’t sure what I
wanted to study after my matric year. I think at the time I was capable of
doing anything but I was blessed (and studied hard) to earn a scholarship to
study Polymer Chemistry. Having worked in the field more than 5 years, it got
to a point where I no longer loved what I was doing. That, and other influences,
led me to leave my job and I did some soul-searching for a few months until I
decided that I would pursue a career in PR. My family wasn’t sure of my choices
at first, but they’ve been supportive and they can now see how much I love what
I do!
What’s the greatest lesson you learned so far in PR?
Be proactive and professional at all
times. Not everyone is your friend and everyone is going to like what you
do. Just be strong-willed and stick to
your lane.
Food
Can you cook? LOL…I try but I can
safely say that I’m not the worst cook! And what are some of your
favourite food to cook? Anything that’s simple yet
delish. I’m the master of scrambled eggs!
What’s your favourite guilty pleasure food that you can’t
help but munch on? Anything meaty! And if it has some
bones…the better.
Favourite restaurant and favourite meal from that
restaurant? I don’t think I have a favourite, hey. I
like to try different things and if the food tastes good, I’ll definitely go
back to that establishment.
Money
What’s the one unnecessary expenditure you once did and
still regret today? Maxing my credit card within a
month or so by blowing it on clothes and a nice time. I was young, okay. hehehe
What’s the one financial advice you have learned so far, that
you still apply even today? Can I mention two?
Discipline and planning! Putting everything on paper - Needs vs wants. I’m bad
at personal budgeting, but I’ve learnt (and still learning) from the exercise.
There’s nothing worse than being impulsive.
Dating
Current relationship status? Single.
Anyone want to play cupid?
The biggest lesson you learned from dating? Not jumping too quickly into relationships. Get to know the
person you’re dating and treat them the same way you’d like to be treated. Don’t
change any of your values for another person - just be yourself and have fun!
Your celebrity crush? YHO! I can’t
LOL… Trying to avoid any #AwkwardMoment when I see them in case they read this J
Fashion
How would you describe your current fashion sense? Smart casual.A gentleman can never go wrong in a pair of
jeans, a shirt or t-shirt, nice fitting jacket and a great-looking shoe. It makes my life so much easy as I can rock
the look to work, client meetings as well as at events.
5 fashion items you can’t live without? Right now: A coat, my
Wrangler denims, scarves, smart shirt and of course, sunglasses.
Which celebrity would you love to raid their closet? Definitely Janez’s. He’s got the look that’s easy-going. When
it comes to a more classy look, I’d love to raid Masego’s closet. Dude’s got
great tailored suits.
Do you follow trends? Depends on
what the trend is. I would never do braids or have hair extensions. I follow
trends that I know complement my look and personality. And what was the
weirdest trend that you followed and now when you look back it was totally
ridiculous? I wouldn’t say that colouring one’s hair is
weird but when some of my high school friends dyed their hair, I did the same
and dyed my hair blue with hairspray. Let’s just say that didn’t work out well
when we went swimming.
My favourite cologne?
I’ve always been a fan of Carolina Herrera so
yeah, 212 Cologne for Men is still my favourite.
Music
Name five of your favourite artists? Simphiwe Dana, Thandiswa Mazwai, The Muffinz, Erikah Badu, Enya.
If you were a musician which genre would you perform? That’s a tricky one ‘coz there are certain elements I love
from each of the genres. Therefore I’d choose a sound that incorporates those
elements. I wouldn’t know the genre it would fall under, just as long as I
would be exploring my creativity and artistry.
Artists who you feel should just retire? Artists that no longer have the passion for their craft and
are just doing things just for the sake of making a quick buck.
Fun
What do you normally do to kill time over the weekend? I’m obsessed with series. I’ve just started watching Game of
Thrones again from Season 1. But if I’m not doing that, I’d be out and about
catching up with friends.
If you could get an opportunity to go hard-core drinking
with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Definitely
Somizi! What more is there to say – he’s carefree, funny, FUN…he’s just SOMIZI.
Your five favourite hangouts in JHB? Maboneng, Neighbourgoods, Rocomamas, Tashas and 44 on Stanley.
Complete the
following sentence
If I won a million rand I would…….. (don’t bore my readers
with some I will save tip) LOL… a million is not enough
but I’d see if I can’t buy myself a home. Other than that I’d settle my debt
and travel with the rest. ‘Twill be “Gone in 60 seconds” hehehe
I am a future legend because……..I’m
great at what I do!
If my house had burn down and I had to save only 5 items I
would save ……my phone, laptop, photos, my favourite
coat and brogues. If people count as
items – that too. hehehe
If I went to the doctor and they told me I am dying in two
weeks, this is what I’ll do…… take as many selfies as
possible with everyone I love. That way I will leave them with a very recent
memory with me.
My hangover secret is…..OROS!!!
Definitely Oros.
My favourite childhood game… Hide-and-seek.
Growing up in Eastern Cape is like….growing
up in a cocoon, “safe” environment. Although times have changed and our kids
are exposed to more, back in the days it was safer to bring your kids up in the
EC compared to Gauteng, Johannesburg to be specific.
On the spot
Batman or superman? Superman
Vodka or tequila? Vodka
Bonang or Pearl Thusi? Not fair! I
love them both.
Braamfontein or Maboneng? Maboneng!
Casper or Aka? Casper
Euphonik or Kent? Kent!
Generations or Ashes to Ashes? #AshesToAshes
So what’s next for you?
Keep on hustling until I don’t have
to worry about my bank balance.
Much appreciated! Thanks guys. Holla
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