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She provides industry insights, news, as well as updates across a myriad of platforms, and is trusted to deliver the most up-to-date information as a renowned Master of Ceremonies, Virtual Emcee, voice artist, keynote speaker, and award-winning Global brand-builder.
In the positive spirit of her motivational speaking, Liezel often conveys news that is inspirational and motivating, as well as providing guidance on the ‘who, what, when, where, and how’ of what she does as a multitalented creative.

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The Role of a Virtual Emcee

A guide is the one steering you on the right course – a firm hand halting you from treading where you shouldn’t, and it’s the instructions researched and tested to provide you with the best results too. Therefore, a guide is also intrinsically necessary for the optimization of an event; And that is where people [...]

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When the brand fits, wear it proudly! How I got the Giraffe nickname

Define: giraffe. A tall, graceful mammal, Giraffa camelopardalis, generally inhabiting the society events, radio airwaves and cycling races of southern Africa. Nudge, nudge, wink wink – YES! Today, you’ll find it at the core of my personal brand identity, following an apt giraffe nickname from journalist and designer Craig Jacobs back in 2009 in the [...]

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6 Steps to becoming a better wedding MC – Eat, drink & be married

It is a great honour to be asked to take the role of Master of Ceremonies (MC or emcee), at a best friend’s wedding. But the wedding MC role comes with the need for significant amounts of preparation and note-taking, plus a good deal of research and rehearsing. Here are 6 steps to becoming a [...]

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Tackling the Master of Ceremonies Role

3 TIPS FOR MASTER OF CEREMONIES MASTERY When asked by a prospective client what you think is a Master of Ceremonies Role, you respond: “Announces a few things, here or there, over an evening. It’s really easy!” Think you’ll get the job? I’d think again! Because no matter how confidently you can speak in public, [...]

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Master of Ceremonies – The Glue & Glamour of your Event

Why does your corporate showcase, society wedding or year-end function need an experienced yet cordial Master of Ceremonies? Below, I go into what this professional role entails and conclude that while it’s rewarding, it’s also much trickier than most people think. It’s the day of an important function for your small business or big corporate. [...]

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Liezel van der Westhuizen’s latest challenge: Two giraffes and an ant ready to take on Freedom Paddle

As entries for the Freedom Paddle surfski race around Robben Island on 27 April passed the Western Cape record, an unusual S3 triple team has entered comprised of experienced local paddlers John Standley and Ant Lake and media personality Liezel van der Westhuizen. The crew is one of four triple skis entered, representing the Western [...]

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Liezel van der Westhuizen Crossing International Borders, One MC Gig at a Time

CAPE TOWN, APRIL 2019 – Only a few months after emceeing a successful conference in Hong Kong, Liezel van der Westhuizen has booked yet another exciting international opportunity – this time as a Master of Ceremonies at a three-day conference in Venice. “Landing a corporate gig of this calibre in the capital of northern [...]

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COURAGEOUS WOMAN DUO CONQUERS HIMALAYAS ON TANDEM AGAINST ALL ODDS

Liezel van der Westhuizen and Cindy Jacobsz are the first African, South African all female blind and sighted pair to tandem cycle from Manali to Khardung La India, 18 330 feet covering 550km. COURAGEOUS WOMAN DUO CONQUERS HIMALAYAS ON TANDEM AGAINST ALL ODDS Not only was it a triumphant African first when media [...]

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EERSTE SA VROUE FIETSRY SPAN PAK DIE #M2K2018 FIETS TOER in HIMALAYAS AAN

Vir mediapersoonlikheid Liezel van der Westhuizen lê daar in Augustus vanjaar haar grootste uitdaging nóg voor, wanneer sy saam met Cindy Jacobsz ‘n fietsrytog van 500km deur die magtige Himalaya-gebergtes op ‘n tandemfiets aanpak. Wat die geleentheid nog meer uitsonderlik maak, is die feit dat die wedloop insluitend van aard is in die sin dat [...]

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1ST SA LADIES TEAM TO TACKLE #M2K2018 CYCLE TOUR IN THE HIMALAYAS

Media personality Liezel van der Westhuizen is set to take on her greatest challenge yet as she and partner Cindy Jacobsz will tandem cycle over 500km through the mighty Himalayas. The event is a remarkable one as it is an inclusive event which sees visually impaired athletes taking part. At the age of 16 Jacobsz [...]

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