Zoë Brown, the well-known radio personality and TV host, has recently traded the Mother City for Australia. She moved there recently with her husband, Robbie Anderson. We spoke to Zoë about her move and what she’ll miss most about South Africa.
How are you feeling leaving your friends and family behind in South Africa to start this new adventure with your hubby?
It’s tough for those staying behind. Both my husband and I are so excited for this new chapter in our lives. Even though it happened really fast, we both know what we’ve sacrificed but also what is to come. It was tough saying goodbye, but with travel and technology, it won’t be such a daunting experience as our friends and family are a flight or call away.
Will you be taking a hiatus from media, or will you still be working?
For now, I’m taking a hiatus until I’m allowed to work (my Visa is different from my husband’s). As for what I’ll be doing next, I don’t know. It’s not everyday someone gets the opportunity to start over or change direction in their career – and I’m hoping to take full advantage of this unique situation.
What about South Africa are you going to miss most?
I’ve been fortunate to travel to many places, and there really is no place like SA. I’ll miss the beautiful landscape and people, the South African sense of humour and my mom’s cooking!
What’s one thing you’re taking with you that you could never leave behind?
Our fur babies! Even though they have a long journey ahead, and it costs a fortune to take them abroad, I could never leave them behind.
Do you and your hubby have a bucket list of things you’d like to experience in Australia?
Yes, and thanks to Instagram, my algorithm has been brilliant in suggesting really cool things to do in and around Sydney. We would love to visit Blue Mountains – I hear it’s incredible!
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Do you have any words of inspiration for couples who are currently in the same situation as you and your hubby?
To quote my father-in-law: “You’ll regret every decision you make. So do it any way. You’ll have regret not going and you’ll have regret going. It’s always easier to come back than it is to go.”
