Mélanie Freymond

Our first Alexa K Woman Interview is with professional journalist and presenter -Mélanie Freymond. Mélanie is a Swiss TV host who is passionate about travels and new experiences. She is also the Swiss-French Brand Ambassador for Alexa K.

-Describe yourself using 4 words.
Daring, independent, sensitive, positive
 
What makes you an Alexa K Woman? How would you define yourself?
Well, I think it's a mix of the characteristics mentioned above, plus I guess I could add confident. Being a strong woman and at the same time, never forget our soft and caring side.[G1] 
 
What three items would you never leave home without?
Chapstick, sunglasses and portable phone! (-:
 
How do you define your personal style?
I would say easy going, but always smart and classy.

What woman/women do you admire, or who inspires you? (Still alive or not)
Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn for their natural class and beauty, empathy and intelligence. They managed their ways so smoothly in difficult worlds, which inspires my respect. [G2]  [G3] 

Mélanie Freymond Photo credit: Jo Simoes Make up: Vera Pimentao

How did you get into your career?
I have always dreamt of working in television, already as a child. I believed in my dream and did everything I could to go towards this goal. Even when people told me it wasn’t possible, I kept on believing and working hard to reach my objectives. It’s a matter of faith and self-confidence[and of course, never giving up.
 
What is one thing that most people would be surprised to know about you?
I have been a flight attendant for Swissair when I was 20 years old.
 
What new ventures/events/plans are you looking forward to for the rest of this year?
I am looking forward to shooting a new program for the Christmas period for RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse). It’s gonna be a quiz show which will be broadcasted every day during the holiday season. And afterward, I'm very much looking forward to leaving for a 2 weeks vacation to Miami and Belize with my lover. [G2] 
 
What is your favorite quote or what is a statement/mantra you try to live by?
“Live in the moment”