Co-parenting as a working mom my biggest challenge – Fae Fae

Limpopo-born DJ Faith Makubung, now affectionately known as DJ Fae Fae, is a mom to a beautiful boy who reminds her of herself.

DJ Fae Fae says her life story is a “crazy” one and she tells her story to inspire other young girls to rewrite theirs. 

Falling pregnant during her second year of studies at the University of Johannesburg, Faith had to adjust her plans. Motherhood did not make her abandon her life dreams. Instead, she wanted to model the kind of drive her son would need to display to have the life he dreams for himself. She appears on YFM’s Mix Capital on Saturdays between 10pm and 2am. 

DJ Fae Fae recently answered some of the big mom questions that give us a glimpse into her motherhood journey. 

Being a mom is… both a blessing and one of the biggest challenges and responsibilities I have ever had outside of being responsible for my own life. 

My advice to other moms would be… first you need to embrace your role as a mother the best way you can. Love your child unconditionally because they are an extension of who you are. Another thing is not to give up on the journey because it will never end. Always ask for help because it does take a village to raise a child. 

My favourite part about being a mom is… the fact I have a smaller male version of myself who has his own personality and reminds me of a younger me.

The biggest challenge is… co-parenting while working.

My success as a parent is measured by… my child’s happiness and his best interests being met no matter how hard things get in my life. 

The most important affirmation I say to my child is…you are special and surrounded by love. 

The most important behaviour/attitude I mirror for my child is… discipline and hard work. I want my son to understand nothing worthwhile in life comes easy and effortlessly. You have to work towards the future you want.  

My work-life balance as a working mom is… all about managing myself and my time effectively to ensure that I have the strength to give the best to my personal life, career and being a mother to my boy.