5 QUESTIONS WITH JOY OF INCLUSION PROTAGONIST – Phetogo Siane
1. Tell us about yourself (150 words)
I am a people’s person that strives to find the best in everything and everyone around me. I am a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, but I am dedicated to making sure that I put my best in everything I do. I was born in Soweto and moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town and back for high school. I count myself very lucky to be engaged to my high school sweetheart, Takara Brook and to have experienced getting my Engineering Degree, working as a Process Engineer and planning a wedding with her in this time. I enjoy health and fitness, motivation as well as connecting with people on various topics.
2. What does the Joy Of Inclusion mean to you?
It means seeing the beauty in our differences and allowing us to share those and our experiences with each other. Being able to laugh at ourselves for our uniqueness and how that makes our experiences different. A celebration of our polarities.
3. What is that one aspect about you that brings you Joy?
I have been so fortunate to have grown up around people of different genders, races, sexualities, interests and upbringings, which allows me to gel with almost everyone I meet.
4. You are one of the five Inclusion Heroes who are part of NESTLÉ CREMORA’s reimagined Joy of Inclusion advert “It’s Not Inside… It’s On Top”, what does inclusion mean to you?
Inclusion means being able to transition from your personal space to others’ without being concerned about whether or not you'll fit in or be ill-treated.
5. You are having a joyous coffee session with NESTLÉ CREMORA, who are 3 people in your guestlist and why?
I'm assuming my fiancé will be there, so I'll add three more.
- Two of my best friends, Alessandro and Cleopatra - We always laugh so much together while we inspire each other to do more and challenge each other without worrying about offence.
- Will Smith- A role model I've had from childhood who appears to strike the perfect balance between inspiration and comedy. Additionally, he’s a jack of all trades too and has seen the world from many vantage points
