Liezel van der Westhuizen is a well-loved media personality in the South African radio and television media space, but she is currently changing the game like no one has ever done before.
Liezel is a global motivational speaker and corporate coach, specialising in personal branding and speaker training. Last year Liezel became the first African sighted female to cycle with a blind athlete across the Himalayas on a tandem bicycle. She has also gone on to completed a number of tough sporting events including Ironman Triathlons, Dusi Canoe Marathons and Midmar mile.
But beyond sports and radio, Liezel is fondly known to friends and fans alike as ‘The Giraffe’, a moniker she has also worked into the name of her personal vlog, Giraffe in the City. What many people may not know, is that the nickname was originally meant to be an insult.
Which is why there was no better person to chat to when it came down to finding 7 online websites that people should visit during the lockdown, to not only educate oneself, but also inspire and motivate during this time.
Here are 7 online websites Liezel van der Westhuizen recommends visiting during this lockdown:
1. The Giraffe Brand
Why Liezel recommends it:
Anybody seeking an incredibly valuable offer to build & develop their Personal Brand, needs to take a look at the learning opportunities which The Giraffe Brand offers. There are tips, words of wisdom, and industry insights being offered during this time, which Global Branding Specialist Liezel Van Der Westhuizen ( yep, I'm sticking my neck out for my brand - as you can learn to too) will be gifting to any website visitors keen on being productive.
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Why Liezel recommends it:
It is an incredible platform for personalised discovery. It shuffles around websites from around the world, for you to "stumbleupon."
3.
Why Liezel recommends it:
It comes with a 3-month free membership during this time, and anybody signing up can have access to some of thee most iconic, and never-before-seen curated fashion content since Vogue became the 'Fashion Bible'.
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Why Liezel recommends it:
It's some of thee most harmless fun, testing your general knowledge, or figuring out what pizza you are, and if your style or age is predictable. The whole family can get in on the action, designing houses, or even planning a perfect wedding.
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5. NASA, Guggenheim, Louvre, Vatican Museum etc.
Why Liezel recommends it:
The above are just some of the museums & art galleries which offer virtual walks through their spaces and collections. Now, your body may be locked down, but your eyes can explore the world...so cool!
Just google the various museums and galleries for the various links.
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Why Liezel recommends it:
I couldn't endorse just one website for anybody wanting free e-books for themselves,their children, those seeking professional growth, or for any other reason.Global digital media platform Mashable really came through with a carefully curated list of sites you can access around the world (including the acclaimed volunteer effort Project Gutenberg), where one can download intricate plots, verified facts, wild fantasies, and more.
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Why Liezel recommends it:
It features São Paulo street art from Brazil, fine art from the White House, and even the finest art from the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar.
One thing is for sure, if we were stuck on a deserted island and could pick any celebrity to join us on our survival mission, or if we were on a game show and had to pick one celebrity to help us answer that 'Million Dollar Question', we'd definitely be picking Liezel "superwoman" van der Westhuizen!
