Technically, yes, I am - but sure doesn’t feel like it. The older Avo’s (nothing to do with age, everybody is OH SO young and fab!) have been so warm and welcoming. Coming from a rather different and open industry of entertainment, modelling and television, one would think the change would be drastic. It hasn’t been - my time at Avo can definitely be compared to being on standby for a live television transmission, getting ready backstage for SA Fashion Week or waiting in the wings for a MC gig!

Bottom line, there is never a dull moment at no 3 King Edward Steet, everyday is a thrill!

My more calming (but also challenging) time comes along when I engage in my studies. I am currently studying toward an Industrial Psychology degree - slotting in my evening classes after a day at Avo, is alone, a skill that I am working on mastering.

My journey, getting to Avo: Credit goes to a higher power that was working in our favour that day. So, there I was at another MC gig - nervous as usual (especially after reading the credits and accolades of our guest speaker that I had to introduce), the pressure of getting it right was killing me! I remember thinking, (just from her name, Jules Newton) what a ball of ENERGY!

This awesome lady and I connected within minutes as we waited for the event to start . She didn’t waste time - I mean with everybody!The next thing I knew, she was asking (and mildly intimidating the Gauteng MEC of Education) - him what he thought of the state of education in South Africa. I got the impression that the poor man, who thought he was just attending another event with tea and yummy finger foods, was rather startled at the mini Debra Patta type interview.

She continued, and even before the event had started, she had scared a grown man, filled the room with her energy and offered the MC of the event a job!

My Avo journey began with an inspirational briefing session.

On arrival at Avo for the briefing / interview (because it really didnt feel like an interview), I could not get over the warmth and cheerfulness of the HUGE avocado painting, that met me at the gate. Proceeding up the stairs, I was met by a swimming pool, jungle gym and a tree house (surely I couldn’t be coming for a job interview!). In the waiting room area (a fresh relaxed patio) I was offered something to drink and to EAT!! I politely said no thank you to the eating part of the offer, but I could not help wondering what they would have given me, had I said yes. I have since learnt that the Avo’s energy levels are kept booming by the great food prepared by Mam D (I haven’t worked much, but I am pretty certain this is not a standard at other companies).

It is a pleasure to be of service to the Lion and Lionesses (Sales team) of Avo Vision. I have had a taste of this dynamic team and it’s without a doubt that working under their wings will be an exhilirating experience as well as challenging and even frustrating at times (otherwise it wouldn’t qualify as a job) but without a doubt it will be REVIVING!