LEANDA DECKER

This young talent found her way to the 12 inch while living in London. Exposed to the vibrant dance scene and involvement with some of the best DJ’s & Producers in the industry, her yearn to this culture has grown into a massive addiction for Music. Leanda AKA “Baby Ledee” has been progressing in the South African dance scene at a rapid rate. This babe of the beats has trained under legendary industry insiders, Ricardo da Costa and Roger Deluxe, giving this lady the edge that sets her up there with the best. Having already played alongside some of South Africa’s best DJ`s namely Dizzy (Legendary DJ & Producer), Paul Bingham, Mark Stent, Kirsy and all the delectable deckalicious ladies. This vinyl slinger has flawlessly rocked clubs by the likes of ESP, Mood, Tempo’s, Evolution, Corona, Aruba, Natural groove, Groove bar etc. she has also found herself behind the decks at the legendary H2O. She is destined for success! Her unique style and ability to motivate and captivate the crowds is what sets her apart from the rest. Many have called her the Queen of House, her technical ability and smooth mixes has been recognized by her fans and piers alike. Driven by pure effort and tenacity she is an ultimate player for any event as well skilled DJ’s like this are hard to come by! Baby Ledee’s preferred choice of Electro Funk allows for her unique style and crisp mixing ability to take form like no other. With her elegant and hypnotic music selection this mixing madam is bound to leave her mark on the dance scene. Baby Ledee`s Quote: ‘The secret to life is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.’
swoosh0018: Leanda. Wow, Its cool to have you on the blog. I mean you have set stages alight wher eever you have performed. Playing at major events all over. Entertaining thousands of people with your immense talent and style that is second to None.

P.I.M: How did it all begin for you. How did you get to where you are today. Would you care to run us through a brief history lol?
leanda: I’ve always been a complete music junkie. Started clubbing at the tender age of 15 and my love for house music just grew from there. I got interested in mixing when I was living in London and bought my first set of decks whilts living there. I then completed a mixing course at Retro music in Johannesburg and with a lot of presistance and many hours of practise finally prefected the art of mixing. I then just started hanging out at my favourite clubs, got to know the owners and the DJ’s until I got a break to play. I am happy to say after 3 years of hard work landed my fisrt H2O set this past new years.

P.I.M: Would you care to tell our readers of some of the most memmorable experiences that you have encountered thus far, namely the best atmosphere, the best places, famous people you have encountered along the way?
leanda: I would have to say one of the many highlight of my career would have to be playing at H2O it has been a dream of mine for many years, one of the reasons I became a DJ actually. Another great experience was having one of my mixes played on 5fm. As for event and atmosphere Sutra always has a great vibe love playing there.

P.I.M: Is Dj'ing tough and difficult. I mean I stand back in awe the way thousands are entertained by skill. Is their a great level of skill,personnal touch and concentration required.Can you outline some of the pressures or consequences if you guys are not at the top of your game? leanda: Dj'ing is definatly an art and I feel you never stop learning, I still watch other Dj’s and find I learn new skills and tricks all the time. Mixing is not an easy thing to learn and it takes many hours of dedication and practise but is worth it all in the end.

P.I.M: And to top it all of,You are extremely sexy and stunning. The Night life and entertainment industry is huge in this country. With your good looks Im sure you swamped at every corner. How do fans embrace you as one of the most entertaining DJ's in this country? leanda: The fans are the reason we as Dj’s get to follow our passion without them there would be no industry. The fans have been wonderful and it make all the hard work worth while when one person comes to you to thank you for making their night. I love to interact with my fans.

P.I.M: Geez, I could go on and ask you a million questions about dj'ing but Il save it when I get your autograph lol, Anyways you are Swoosh's babe of the week. Have you done some modelling and how do you maintain that sexy Bod? Are you big on the health thing, Being in your industry, must be a tad difficult lol?If you could make any food or desert the caloric value of lettuce,What would that be?A chocolate desert maybe?Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?
leanda: Where do I start. Well I find the number one thing one has to do to maintain a healthy body is excersice I gym often atleast 4 times a week. I love food so trying to eat less is just not going to happen so I try and stick to the healthier option like chicken and loads of vegetables. I haven’t done any modelling as such but if oppurtunity came along I would not turn it down I think it could be a fun hobby to have. What is my favourite past of a mans body, mmm I would have to day his arm nothing sexier than a man with well defined arms.

P.I.M: Stunning pics.Absolutely sexy sexy. All of em.If you had to do an FHM Shoot tomorow. pick a location.Your dream location
leanda:Thailand, I spend 10 days there a couple of years ago and it is a absolutly amazing place.

P.I.M: Are you a Sportsfan. Any Sportsman you would like to spend a weekend in the tropics with? Care to tell us why?
leanda: I love Rugby guess it’s the South African blood. As for my favourite sportsman I would have to say Brian Habbana the man has an amazing talent.

P.I.M: What was the most bizzare and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?
leanda:I was shopping with a friend and this guy grabbed the tag out of my collar. With that turns to me and says, mmm see your made in heaven. If I can give you guys one piece of advice do not ever do that to a lady I was not impressed.

P.I.M: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?
leanda: I have to admit I’m not a bad chef, love cooking it’s kind of like my second passion.

P.I.M: Fast Cars & Bikes? Which ones?Whats the most dangerous or daring thing that you have ever done?
leanda:Taking my car over 140km/h only kidding. Haven’t really been much of a dare devil but would love to go shark cage diving with Great White Sharks.

P.I.M: Favourite place to shop? The flea market you can always find the cutest, unique things there.
Favourite restaurant,coffee shop? There is a franchise in SA called Primi Piatti they make the best cocktails.
Have you ever eaten Indian Food? I have eaten Indian food it’s lovely.
Favourite Perfume on a guy and for yourself? On a guy I would have to day DKNY and for myself definatly Gucci Rush.
Favourite clubbing and Hangout? For clubbing I would have to say Sutra and Truth but I also love to just hang out at a mates place having a braai.
Favourite Lingerie? That’s my secret.
Favourite Song? It’s a dance tune that is about 10 years old. Heaven’s cry/Till tears do us part.
Favourite Movie? The Lion King I’m a sucker for animations.

P.I.M: What would you never leave home without at any given time?
leanda: My cell phone it’s my life line.

P.I.M:Leanda for our readers Are you single. I know the answer,But wel ask it.Whilst we on the topic.How important is a guys dress sense to you.? So we can spruce up and impress someone like you lol?
leanda: do have a very loving man in my life so nope not single. Jeans, jeans, jeans love a man in a sexy pair of jeans.

P.I.M: Lastly Leanda if you had three wishes. What would they be.Would you care to share them with us?
leanda: 1) To have long and successful Djing career 2) Being happy, so few people in life are truly happy 3) Less pain and less starving people in the world.

P.I.M: Thanks Baby Ledee.Its been an absolute pleasure and we wish you all the Best in the future. It was great meeting you.And We will definitely see more of you on Poetry in Motion?And good luck with your career.Hopefully me and my team can come and watch u perform soon. Oh and lastly any message or advice for someone wanting to pursue a career like yours? leanda: Never give up on your dreams the things in life worth having are the hardest to attain, but worth it in the end!! Go out there and mingle make yourself known

BRIGITTE WILLERS

Brigitte Wow, Its great to have you on the blog. Survivor South Africa. Straight to the point. For our readers. How was the Survivor Experience?
brigitte: It was actually much harder than it looks, I enjoyed it as I am from a farm tipe lifestyle so I wasnt really out of my comfort zone. I loved waking up on a beach and watch the beautiful sun-rises...

Would you care to tell our readers of some of the most memmorable experiences that you have encountered in the Survivor Campaign,The highs , the lows, THE DANGERS?Im sure being exposed to the elements,There are some serious Dangers out there?Danger! I laugh in the face of danger :) nah there was a medical team close at hand but there were many poisonous creatures on both land and in the sea where we were staying and competing. The low point was definately deadmans Island and the High... well there were to many to single out one.

What does it take to be in Survivor. Do you have to be physically fit and strong in endurance. I assume that the mental part of it is extremely important. How did you fair and when were you eliminated?
I think I lasted to about the third last episode... when they select survivor contestants its all about diversity of character and what they call the x factor... and yes, it helps if you are not connected to a heart and lung machine...

And the FOOD lol? What was the first luxurious thing you did when you hit the four walls of your home. The thing you just longed for all the time you were competing?
Actually when I got home all I wanted was the fish and rice we had on the island... so sushi was all I had... and when I was on the island all I wanted was well.... my cellphone... ha ha

To interview a Survivor contestant as hot as you.Indeed an honour. Im sure rival male contestants found it hard to vote against you.Hell I would have given you my immunity lol. You are also a model. How did you modelling career start.Im sure it must have spiraled post Survivor?
MMMM not sure, I started modeling quite young and just before survivor I was voted FHM model of the year so it all kind of went uphill from there...

How do you maintain that sexy Bod? Are you big on the health thing, If you could make any food or desert the caloric value of lettuce,What would that be?A chocolate desert maybe?Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?Oh and how did you train and restructure your fitness regime knowing that you were going to be on Survivor?
I train hard, I am a qualified trainer, used to compete in High Jump for the University and also shared a fitness training coach with the lions rugby team so I know what I am doing training wise. I love Ice cream any time of the day and really dont care about the caloric value.... its my weakness. I love so many parts its really hard to say I am obsessed with the Human anatomy so to me its all amazing... but to single out the ONE thing I would definately say pashionate eyes.... there is nothing like it.

Gorgeous pics..If you had to do an FHM Shoot tomorow. pick a location.Your dream location
would love to shoot somewhere in a rainforest, I like the bush

I see you a Sportsfan. Any Sportsman you would like to spend a weekend in a cozy log cabin in the Swiss Alps with? Care to tell us why?
Definately cant tell you that without upsetting a few people

What was the most bizzare and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?
Cant really say, guys dont usually use pick up lines on me, they know better....

Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?
 can sing... and I am double jointed... not neccasarily in that order :)

Fast Cars & Bikes? Which ones?Whats the most dangerous or daring thing that you have ever done?
I love both ... drove to nelspruit in a record time in just under 3 hours from Jhb...

Favourite place to shop? I dont do shopping, but if I must Cresta, I know all the shop owners and they know what I like so not much effort involved there
Favourite restaurant,coffee shop? Tasha's Atholl square
Have you ever eaten Indian Food? Yup... who hasnt?
Favourite Perfume on a guy and for yourself? guy - georgeo armani, black code and for a girl, Ange ou demon, givenchy
Favourite clubbing and Hangout? All over depends where my friends are
Favourite Lingerie?None
Favourite Song?Jessie, love the oldies
Favourite Movie? recently fell in love with the movie peaceful warrior

What would you never leave home without at any given time?
brigitte: My car

Brigitte for our readers Are you single. I know the answer,But wel ask it.Whilst we on the topic.How important is a guys dress sense to you.? So we can spruce up and impress someone like you lol?
 I dont really care as long as he is comfortable, I really dont care what other people think to be quite honest... I am sort of single, for now.... :) t

Lastly Brigitte if you had three wishes. What would they be.Would you care to share them with us?
An ice cream machine,Electricity,A new rugby coach

Thanks Brigitte.Its been an absolute pleasure and we wish you all the Best in the future. It was great meeting you.And We will definitely see more of you on Poetry in Motion?And good luck with your careers.Of all the models from PIM Id rather be stuck with you on a deserted island Lol

There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion. ~Francis Bacon

Izabella Steele

Full Name:Izabella Steele
From:Vancouver, BC, Canada
Favourite Sports team:Vancouver Canucks
Favourite Male Sportsman:David Beckham
Favourite Hangout: A lounge with close friends

PIM: Izabella. Great to have you on the blog. To have an international model all the way from Canada is indeed something else. How do you handle the glamour of being a model.Someone as gorgeous as you, probably being pursued at every corner and traffic light?Ive been told that Canada is the modelling capital of the world.Can you please elaborate more on this?

izabella: Thank you for having me here and for your complements. Modelling really isn't as glamourous as people think. From travelling, to preparing for shoots, and extremely longgg hours, it can take over a persons life. Although it is a lot of work, I love it!As for Canada being the modelling capital of the world; I believe that Canada has some gorgeous women! I am extremely proud to be Canadian and to represent such a beautiful country, in this industry.

PIM: Models have to maintain that figure.Yours is Wow. How do you maintain it.I see you big on fitness and have an awesome portfolio If you could make any food or desert the caloric value of lettuce,What would that be?A chocolate desert maybe?Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?

izabella: Due to my busy schedule, I find it a challenge to work out and eat healthy. On a daily basis I eat absolutely anything and everything! I absolutely love food, its one of my greatest plessures in life. When I know I have a big job coming up that I must be in shape for, I prepare for it by doing a lot of cardio and light weights, along with eating 6 balanced meals daily. I learned everything I know from a wonderful personal trainer named Steve Butler!Hmmmm if I could make any food or desert the caloric value of letuce it would have to be coconut ice cream. I absolutely LOVE anything coconut!I think the sexiest part of my body is...my eyes! Does that count? The sexiest part of a guys body is a nice chest or abs.

PIM: Izabella, for me.I have been packing on the pounds lately and been very unfit.Any advice you have for me?I need it desperately lol

izabella: Haha..Don't we all!! There is no easy way out of losing weight. The best advice I have, would definitely be to hit the gym at least 4 times a week. Don't over do it, because it is important to have a routine. Start going to the gym for 30 min 4 times a week if possible and then advance in time and switch up your routine. Try to stay active whenever possible.What you eat is also very important. I am a true believer that diets don't work. Eat anything you want but in moderation, and you should begin to notice a difference.

PIM: Stunning pics.Absolutely sexy sexy. All of em.Whats your favourite place in the world to get a shoot done?Er Have you graced the catwalks of Milan or Paris

izabella: My favorite place to shoot so far has been Hawaii. I absolutely love the sun! I haven't been to Milan or Paris yet, but I would love to work there in the near future.swoosh: What are some of the prominant shoots or brands that you have modelled for?izabella: I have had the luck of working with some of the best talent in the industry. I have modelled for bodog, the world cup, and AG to name a few.

PIM: On the Catwalk ,who is your role model

izabella: Tyra Banks I love her! She is my idol!

PIM:Are you a Sportsfan. Any Sportsman you would like to spend a weekend in the tropics with? Care to tell us why?If you were a footballers wive or WAG and he earned millions.Would you be the decision maker for which club he plays and stays OR would you support him and enjoy the booty,Fast cars,Shopping etc. In other words like Posh Spice.She makes decisions for Beckham if you know what I mean Lol

izabella: I am a sports fan. I would like to spend a weekend in the tropics with Mohammad Ali because he is a legend and I have a great deal of respect for the man.I am definitely the decision maker of the household. If you ask my fiance, he would say that I tend to be very controlling. I think that is a good thing, because I know what I want, and I like to take charge with compromise.

PIM: What was the most bizzare and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?

izabella: You must be tired, because you've been running through my mind all day!

PIM: Have you ever been or heard of South Africa. What was it like or what have you heard.You know we having the soccer World cup here in 2010

izabella: I have never been to South Africa but I would absolutely love to go there. I heard it is very warm and it is known the the "Rainbow Nation"

PIM:Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?

izabella: I absolutely love to dance salsa.

PIM: Fast Cars & Bikes? Which ones?Whats the most dangerous or daring thing that you have ever done?

izabella: Fast Cars! The most dangerous and daring thing that I have done in my mind, climbing grouse mountain. I decided to take a different route on purpose to see where it would lead. I came face to face with a black bear.

PIM: Favourite place to shop? Guess

Favourite restaurant,coffee shop? Starbucks

Have you ever eaten Indian Food? : Yes, I love coconut curry!

Favourite Perfume on a guy and for yourself? :Angel On a guy: Gio

Favourite clubbing and Hangout? Any where with good friends

Favourite Lingerie? .Comfys

Favourite Song? Anything Mariah CareyFavourite Movie? The Notebook

swoosh: What would you never leave home without at any given time?

izabella: My cell phone.

swoosh: Izabella for our readers Are you single. I know the answer,But wel ask it.Whilst we on the topic.How important is a guys dress sense to you.? So we can spruce up and impress someone like you lol?

izabella: No I am engaged, and fortunately I will marry my bestest best! The way a guy dresses is very important and I believe that it says a lot about them. Its all about the presentation...right ladies?

swoosh: Lastly Izabella if you had three wishes. What would they be.Would you care to share them with us?
izabella: 1) For everyone I love to be safe, healthy and happy

2) For there to be no wars in the world

3) To be sucessful

swoosh: Thanks Izabella.Its been an absolute pleasure and we wish you all the Best in the future. It was great meeting you.And We will definitely see more of you on Poetry in Motion?And good luck with your modelling career.

izabella: Thanks again for having me here!