Alcane Selala
Role model of the week
Being a woman is not easy,that much we all
know. You have goals or dreams to focus on ,family to take care of,for some sisters it's academics,work and the list is endless! When I think of the
word “woman” , my mind automatically shifts to yet another one of my role models.
She is one of the most beautiful young
women to grace Gauteng and those who know her well will even tell you! Shes
acing it all! Having recently said her “I do’s” in a beautiful traditional ceremony, Alcane Selala ,is not
anywhere near hitting the break pads on her life.
She is located on the other side of Gauteng, so we took a chance to conduct our interview through email. Find out how this queen diva views womanhood and career.
Prudy: You are by far one of my biggest inspirations,
are there times where you feel like giving up, as a woman?
Alcane : OMG,lol, I really don’t know what I
did to inspire such a smart and vibrant lady like you. Well,to answer your question,
there are so many occasions when I feel like giving up in life but I just
cannot because I have to work hard for everything that I have and need.
Sometimes, I would just want to be alone and cry it all out and when I am done, I'd wipe those tears and carry on as if nothing happened.
Pru: What is it that you do career-wise?
Alcane: I have studied Environmental Health
and I am practicing as Health, Safety
and Environmental Coordinator.
Pru: Does being married or a being a
newly-wed have an impact on being a career orientated female?
Alcane: "No, not at all, instead my man
encourages me everyday to do better in my field. He is the type if I would tell
him I need to change my career path and go back to school full time for
something else, he would support the idea. I doubt there is a man in this day
and age who would still be happy to have a pretty woman with no vision. One of
a man's duties in a relationship is to support you and encourage you to do your
best in life."
Pru: Has your husband always been your
pillar of strength ?
Alcane :Lol,we have had our own fair share
of ups and downs but I am proud to say he has been there for me, especially in my
career. There was a point where I took a gap year, changed courses and institution
(I had studied Homeopathy ‘Alternative Medicine ‘ and then later on changed
the course); he was there from that moment to remind me that in life you
need to run your own race and from that point I have then learnt to be patient
and understood that there is a time for everything.Sometimes we make plans
for ourselves but God has bigger plans.
Pru: Would you say that young girls are
more motivated now than back then ?
Alcane: I see so many platforms for young girls out there. I don't see any limitations but the questions is are we motivated? I think it's safe to safe that 'most' girls are motivated. Now you see girls leading movements (#fees_must_fall) that have the capacity to bring change,we see the likes of Bonang Matheba/Minnie Dlamini doing it for themselves and the list goes on and on. I see hunger for success,we just need more mentor ship and guidance.Otherwise, the future is bright. The nicest thing about our era is that you can be whatever you like and make a living from it. We must just stop narrowing our minds into working for someone 8 hours a day,40 hours a week. Entrepreneurship is the way for me,I don't see myself working for someone for the rest of my life. Work towards being your own boss woman.
Pru : What words would you leave for young girls like me,who wish to climb up your ladder?
Alcane :This one is difficult,I personally believe that I have just begun and I'm getting there. I am definitely a 'work in progress'. My formula is very simple. Pray,educate yourself (so that you have something to fall back on) , do what you love,learn as much as you can whilst growing in your career and lastly ask for assitance and guidance when you getting lost ( have no room for pride and attitude). The only problem is that girls these days are so competitive on the wrong stuff like finding 'blessers' lol,jokes aside,you will be fine if you can run your own race and understand that God's timing is always perfect.
Pru : Fun question,do you think its possible to look good everyday as a stressed,career woman or is it okay to have 'off' days?
Alcane: Lol,funny enough when I come to work,I wear safety boots,old jeans and t-shirt,with no make/minimal make up. So, basically,when I am at work it's beauty aside.We grind and slay on weekends,lol,however if I wore formal to work everyday I wouldn't up,so it's okay to let your hair down some days.
Ladies,that concluded my e-mail interview with the gorgeous Alcane. How awesome is it that the title "female" has evolved from 'domestic to corporate'. We have the opportunies right infront of us. The question is how will you use what you are given? Will you be like Alcane and strive to be the best? or are you better off with blesser without anything to fall back on? Do keep your comments coming through. Feel free to add your comment my blog.
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| Sneak peak of the email interview. |
Prudy Blue
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