Nicole
South Africa
Occupation
Actuarial Science
Age
28 years old
Who am I?

I am extremely energetic, fun loving, curious and strong willed. I believe in standing up for myself an anyone else. I completed my Actuarial Science degree at Stellenbosch. I used to farm in Limpopo. I am very empathetic and I love building relationships with people and being there for people when they need me because I know what it is like to struggle. I love learning new things, pushing my own limits and I appreciate constructive critique. I had a hard time in my teens and had to work very hard to be as confident and positive as I am today. I am quite short but I have the biggest dreams and aspirations. I enjoy listening to and learning from others and surprising them. Sometimes I talk a lot because of the excitement bubbling inside me. I enjoy laughing and I make jokes quite often, but I enjoy being serious and professional just as much. In my life I need both. I am quite sentimental (I still have the teddy my father gifted to me when I was 3) and I value experiences as well as self expression. I believe there is value in diversity and that each person should be encouraged to express their individuality.


What do I think about The Fashion Hero TV series?

I dream of continuing my self love journey forever and of inspiring others to find their voices and self love. I want to qualify as an actuary and after a few year's work create my own business where I will empower and assist women (and men) of all walks of life to become financially independent and to find their own identities. Every person has value. I also want to continue training my voice and body to be the best singer/dance/performer/actress that I can be to become living proof that no person is limited to a single station/talent. We can be female as well as male CEO's, performers, stay at home parents, models, engineers, etc. You deserve to be more than you can even imagine. I want to show others that they open their own doors of opportunity


Why would I be a great role model for this generation and inspire people as the new face of The Fashion Hero?

I will be living proof that we as women (or men) can be both: models and academics. This will promote the message that we are more than singular. We are tenacious, diverse, empowered multitaskers and we are the generation that will break down the general categorization and therewith limiting judgement that so many of us face. I will do whatever it takes to make the difference and to be an icon and inspiration for those who, like I once did, still need to find their own voices


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