about me

having graduated with a drama degree from the university of stellenbosch, i tripped into teaching and have been learning ever since. i have spent the past decade being schooled by young hearts, allowing their willingness to participate fully in life to teach and transform me. 

“they teach me how to live life better, bolder and braver.”

and it was from these very hearts, that zamazoë was born. courage always seemed to be a central theme in classroom conversations. “zama” meaning “try” and “zoë” meaning "life". try life. make an attempt to live alive…this requires courage. 

all of the items created and sold in this space lean towards this idea - cultivating courageous living. trying even when you don’t know how, showing up the best you can and being intentional about your heart - for it is the wellspring of life.

i have always been someone who writes as a form of processing and over the past few years, have been exploring the art of words more and more. short pieces, mirroring that which meanders around inside my soul, have tumbled out and revealed more of its contents to me. what a journey this has been.

i like to think of this space as a patchwork blanket of my life thus far; the places and people that i have had the privilege of knowing and being (and continue to be) inspired by. these collections; a trail of breadcrumbs if you will. evidence of life being lived and a hopeful heart.