Goodbye 2017

I am on Cloud 9 that we are approaching 2018. My mind is filled with all the new possibilities of a new year. As much as I hate goodbyes I am glad that 2017 is coming to an end, honestly. This was a great year but also challenging at times.

My 2017 did not start on a high at all. My Dad had just arrived in SA and he had been diagnosed with Colon Cancer, in addition to that I was in the process of moving . He was here to seek better treatment. We were anxious about his health and so having him around helped put my family at ease as we could secure better treatment for him. So much was going on at the time and as much I was looking forward to the New Year. I just wasn’t feeling it or writing home about it.

Around April I hosted my annual event #BringSexyBack and it was such a great experience and the feedback was positive. No matter how many times I host this annual gathering for women it always feels like my first time. Every experience is carefully and deliberately planned , so it’s overwhelming when my guests appreciate it and confirm that we are adding value in their lives.

In the middle of the year I went home to spend time with my parents and support my Brother through Dad’s illness’s. I will never forget the moment I arrived at home at 4.30am and saw my Dad lying in bed, sick. At that time of the morning I would have expected him to be sleeping but he was wide awake, struggling to fall asleep.It was hard and God knows no one should ever go through that but it’s life right? Colon Cancer is shit, if I have to say so. Sadly as a family we lost Dad in July.

After we laid Dad to rest I did not know what to do.As the eldest child I felt that if I came back to SA I would be leaving behind my Mom and my brother while they needed me the most but at the same time I was not sure if I could adjust to the life in Zim. I was prepared to make the adjustment or relocate in order to help my family. My Mom was married to my Dad for over 20 years, I doubt they ever spent a week apart from each other. It was not an easy decision for me as I had so many things to consider. If I have ever been tested spiritually , it was during this time.

I guess the Lord had a surprise for me. In August I started working for one of the biggest music Record Labels in SA. It was an exciting time in my career as I got a chance to work with some influential and great artists. I thought this was a blessing.

Sadly two months into it, we parted ways as we were not on the same page in terms of artist management and PR. Ever had a feeling when a door closes that another one is about to open? Instead of being scared of what would happen I decided to focus all my energy on my PR company MIChiko PR. I have a resume that speaks for itself and I arrived at that realization that I don’t an 8- 5 to be successful.

To date MIChiko PR has 10 clients and this all happened within a space of 3 months. It can only be God’s favor and grace. To be where I am today it takes prayer, hard word, faith and more importantly a good support structure. You cannot do it alone. Goodbye 2017. Thank you for the memories, new clients, new acquaintances and blessings.