5 Early Mornings Mon. - Fri.: 04:00 - 06:00
Monique joined 5FM in April 2022.
She graduated with her BA Social Dynamics in 2016 and in the same year started working at MFM, a campus/community station in Stellenbosch until March 2020. Her time there included news reading, hosting various daytime shows as well leading the news team as the News Editor. During the same time, she secured a spot at PEP’s radio station, FeelGood FM where she stayed for 3 years.
What shows they present (and time)
5 Early morning (Monday to Friday 04:00 - 06:00)
Synopsis of the show
5 Early Mornings is the early, interactive wake-up up call for the #earlyriser – getting you up to speed and ahead of the curve while the sleepers are still snoozing away, playing you top tunes to set the tone for your day.
If you had to sum up yourself in 10 seconds, what would you say?
I like to live my life with an inquisitive mind, an open heart and with the possibility of a spontaneous dance party taking place at any moment.
What are your hobbies?
Yoga, reading, writing poetry, creating and editing video content.
Which causes are you really passionate about?
Mental health awareness, environmentalism and ending gender-based violence.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
The ability to take away people’s stress/anxiety (including my own) with a simple touch.
What’s your favourite thing about your 5FM gig?
The people I have met and am yet to meet.
Which things make the world (and people) awesome?
People's ability to create beautiful, inspiring things. Be it through art, speech, technology etc. The innocence of a newborn baby and watching them grow and learn. Animals and their loyalty. Nature in all its forms.