Avon/Justine iThemba walkathon

I love doing good.  I love doing good for others. I love it when people smile because of something good I've done for them.

For quite some time, I have questioned what my purpose here on earth was and I wasn't able to find answers until now.
I questioned myself, I questioned friends... and I still couldn't figure out what my purpose was.
It wasn't until I started questioning God that it started becoming clear.

My purpose is to serve. My purpose is to make a difference in people's lives. My purpose is to make a positive contribution in the world. My purpose is to use the platform that I have to influence social change.

I was so happy when Avon/Justine asked me to MC their annual iThemba walkathon. The iThemba walkathon is in aid of Breast Cancer awareness and education and the message that early detection saves lives is at the crusade's core. Since 2001, R10 million has been raised through iThemba product sales and and donated to breast cancer awareness programmes that help women face the trauma and stress of cancer. This year saw 20 000 people walking in support of breast cancer awareness.

Being part of this special event made me feel like I was part of something that was bigger than me. I appreciated my life even more when I heard people share their stories of how cancer had affected their lives and it inspired me how through all the trauma, they still remained positive and optimistic about life. I felt so lucky to have been able to have one-on-one conversations with some of the survivors and gained so much strength from our conversations.

We often complain about life and how difficult it is to get through. Now imagine having to get through the difficulties of life while going through chemotherapy, while trying to fight for your life.
I take my hat off to all the cancer survivors! I cannot even begin to imagine what you're been through / still going through, but I applaud you for your strength and understand that it can't be easy.

Thank you to Avon/Justine iThemba for such a worthy cause. MCing the event ignited something in me. A need to get involved more, to really make a contribution in some way or another.
And... I WILL !
It is my purpose after all.

Zithande
Pearl Modiadie

We must always change , renew and rejuvenate ourselves, 

otherwise we harden - 

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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A brand new kind of me...

So for weeks I've been itching to get braids and I finally did this past weekend!

In High School, I was that girl who always wore her hair in braids and so I decided to go back to basics and I'm really happy with my new look.

Is there anything new you've tried lately?



Zithande
Pearl Modiadie




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Hello Converse!

A few weeks ago I received an email from Converse SA with an invitation to attend the launch of their new summer range and being the Converse fan that I am, there was no way I was going to turn it down.
I arrived at their offices in the south of Johannesburg and it was evident that everyone in attendance was crazy about the brand! Fashionistas, bloggers and the likes shared in on the excitement as we carried on like kids in a candy store.

You will not believe how excited I was when we were told we could choose any 4 of the sneakers on display! The heavens literally opened...( a bit of an exaggeration here but hey, you get me)!

I picked the 4 that I liked and they were delivered yesterday. First to the wrong office, but I was lucky enough to have a gorgeous stranger named Diane receive them on my behalf and call to say there had been a mistake and that I should pop into her building to collect.
We do have good samaritans in the world, thanks Diane :)!

Below is one of the pairs I received!
 I'll be posting pics of more pairs (when I find creative ways to display them) as soon as my creative juices start flowing, hehehe, where are the retail visual merchandisers when you need them?

For the latest updates on Converse, follow them on twitter on @Converse_Africa


Zithande
Pearl Modiadie

SABC1 Celebrates 2013 Heritage Month - Pearl Modiadie

If you didn't understand a word of this, my apologies!
I was basically talking about my heritage and how my Tsonga mom and Pedi dad raised me in IsiZulu because that's the language they could both understand.
Yes, this makes me very special, hahaha!

I can speak both Pedi and Tsonga and well of course Zulu.
Where are you from and how many languages can you speak?

Zithande
Pearl Modiadie
Xx

Salamina Mosese

You know, it's not everyday that you come across a phenomenal individual who touches your heart. Someone you just get along with, without trying too hard!

I think in every competitive industry including mine, it's not often that you genuinely connect with someone and get a chance to admire the person they are on a one-on-one level.
I guess this may be because life in the entertainment industry is so fast-paced, with everyone always rushing somewhere, everyone always having something to do or having other people to interact with when we all get together at events...it can get chaotic.

I'm very lucky to host a music talk show that gives me an opportunity to sit down with different media personalities and get to know them and their 'make-up'. Somehow my personality allows me to make instant connections with my guests which makes for great TV. Don't get me wrong, as good as they are for TV,they're also quite real. They don't all, however, live outside of the TV space.

Salamina Mosese was one of the guests on my show; her and I connected on a level I can't even find words to explain. She is such a beautiful woman with the warmest personality and one of the most authentic people I have ever encountered in my life.
She bares her soul without any fear of judgement ,she's quite a lady and her humility shines through every word she utters.
On the show she spoke openly about her life and even cried during her interview.
A good cry is always needed so I joined in and it felt great to be able to let it all out with Salamina.

I can't remember the first day I met her, but I know we both started on the same TV platform, a kiddies show called Craz-e! She started presenting years before I joined the team and I remember her leaving the show when I had just started in 2006.
She has since been involved in a lot of other productions as an actress and TV host and it's been amazing to witness her growth , both in her professional and personal life. She is married to a great man and they have a lovely daughter together. We're not really friends who interact on a daily basis, but she definitely has a special place in my heart.

Do visit her blog when you get a chance and read some of her candid thoughts on life, friendships, love and everything else :
www.salamina-mosese.blogspot.com

@SalaminaM on twitter.

I love Salamina Mosese!!


Zithande
Pearl
Xx

A picture is worth a thousand words

This picture explains exactly how I've been feeling lately. I'm in a happy place and with the end-of-year rush having approached and so much going on in this fast-paced and often unpleasant life, I have managed to find my oasis. I've always had a positive outlook on life and this may have a lot to do with my calm approach. Oh, there is also... a boy in the picture and he's making me smile a lot.

I'm happy!

Inanda African polo cup

A few weeks ago Refilwe from Total Exposure emailed me an invitation to attend the INANDA AFRICAN POLO CUP at the Inanda polo club in Sandton and I said yes!
The dress code was French Sophistication : Red, Blue and White.

I attended with a good friend of mine Morena and we had such a great time!
It was a fun day in the sun and this was our interpretation of the theme :

Here with talented musician and awesome chick Thiwe!

 

A big thank you to Lebogang Mgiba ( @Lebza4sho on twitter ) for the great pics!

I took a few pics with him too, but for some weird reason, he just wouldn't email me those! Oh well, lol.

Zithande

Pearl Modiadie

Xx

My online fashion feature

Jet Online recently asked me to be part of their online fashion feature and I of course agreed!
Check out the feature on www.myjetonline.co.za

Enjoy!!! :)

Zithande
Pearl Modiadie