Skinny girls don’t have body image issues…?

“If I could’ve placed a microphone in a position to record the discussion” After a recent speech about weight-loss at an exercise studio I found myself with a “skinny-girl” drink aka bubbly in hand talking to a small group of women that attended the event....

Are you the waste bin or is your waste bin the waste bin?

“If it’s not in your house, you can’t eat it” My first night in the USA I decide to order a light meal at a restaurant.  A Nacho starter.  When the dish was placed in front of me it was like a joke.  The rest of the party at the table couldn’t believe...

Riaan Cruywagen, the legend behind my microphone

“If on a particular day you make a mistake, forget about it and hope tomorrow goes better”. Eleven years in radio.  A decade plus one seems like a solid session for a career.  Still, when I look at our media legends, I realise I’m still very much wet behind the ears....

Cinderella in front of the camera

“One thing I expect from photographers is a repertoire of jokes, because putting on a false smile is not one of my strong points” A Stylist, hairdresser, make-up artist, photographer, photographer assistant and one willing, (slightly nervous) radio...

Welcome to a piece of my life!

What is you weight-loss secret?  How do you always manage to sound so positive? What is star anise and cardamom? I receive daily e-mails, sms messages, Tweets and Facebook posts about everything from weight-loss to how I should deal with my child coming out of the...

There is always enough time

I’m a big fan of the programme House and of course a big fan of Hugh Laurie, who plays the role of “House”.  At a recent party I attended, blues were flowing from the speakers.  “It’s Hugh Laurie’s new album”, a friend tells me.  A couple of months later I’m at...

Fear? Fear not.

Fear.  Not fear of an intruder in your house.  Not fear of death.  Not the thought of a snake creeping into your bed.  The fear of being judged by others.  The fear to open your mouth and say what’s on your mind – hopefully supporting it with a rational...