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One on one with Leanne Manas
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 It’s been six years since Jet Club caught up with Morning Live co-host, Leanne Manas. Linda Mali found out what’s new in her world.
You’re a public personality – how does this affect your private life?
I’m lucky that I have my husband (Marc Menelaou), because he pulls the strings now and then. It’s nice to have someone watching over you. I’m very private about my family. My job is my job and I don’t see it as a life – some people get into media for the wrong reasons – being in the limelight and being the centre of attention. I’m not interested in that; I lead a normal life. I’m the same person on and off air and I don’t pretend to be something I’m not. It’s bizarre to see myself in magazines or being interviewed, because I feel lucky and love what I do. I have to love what I do; otherwise I could never wake up at 4am every day to do it!
What do you love most about broadcasting?
I love the medium, the rush, and the power of broadcasting. You reach so many different types of people. If any medium in SA can touch lives, nobody can do it as well as our national broadcaster. You travel to the poorest villages and the most opulent mansions.
Do you think being presentable at work plays a role in your career prospects?
For women in a business environment, presentation is key. I couldn’t go on air looking scruffy. You’re seen as taking pride in yourself by taking control of what you look like. If you haven’t got enough self-respect to make an effort to look presentable, then you have no respect for your viewers or colleagues.
What advice can you give to aspiring news anchors in general, but young women specifically?
Stay true to yourself – I’ve never backstabbed anyone. Work hard and use every opportunity to grow. Never expect anything from anyone for nothing. If you have determination and guts, you will succeed.
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