Ravensmead resident Peadon Smith is making waves everywhere he goes.
He is currently giving shoppers feel good vibes on Pep Radio, while making everyone reach for a cuppa with his Instagram Live videos, where he chats to celebs on his show, Spill the Tea with P.
He is currently working for Pep-Feelgood FM from Monday to Sunday, and is also a data capturer for a logistics company.
Peadon’s journey started in 2016 when he studied marketing at Boland College.
“In the first month of studying in Stellies a friend approached me and advised me that the campus radio station is taking students in. I applied and fell out the first training round, applied a second time and made it!
“After working at MFM for just over a year I started studying drama and had to leave due to logistics and the industry being so tough.
“I sent emails to various radio stations for more than two years.
“In 2020, filled with confidence, I again approached a few radio stations, but kept receiving “we regret to inform you” emails and this inspired me to start my own show on IG, called Spill The Tea with P.
“The show started during lockdown and saw some fun, insightful, heartwarming and special moments with the who’s who of our colourful nation.”
In 2020, he had 72 successful shows and interviewed people such as Belinda Davids, Suga, Tracey Lange, Chad Saaiman, Leigh-Anne Williams, Loukmaan Adams and Jamie-Lee Domburg.
He is now back with a second season and says his goal is to present his show on TV.
“This year, the names are bigger,” he says.
“The show takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm, and this year I’m giving the audience a chance to have their say and participate.”
Follow him on @Iamthe_peadonsmith on Instagram to join his 1400 followers.
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