About Shannel
Meet the woman behind the words
Shannel Naicker
This is my mum's blog. She's not here to sugar-coat or play it safe. She's fiery, full of life, and tells stories the way only she can—raw, faith-filled, and real.
She was a clinical technology student once, then bravely walked away from it. She became a pastor's wife, a mother, a mentor. She taught me how to read and how to fight back with my voice. She's not soft-spoken, but she is full of love, loud joy, and wisdom that cuts through noise.
She's also current—she gets it. She's tuned in to the world around her and aims to never be out of touch. This space is for her stories—the ones that shaped her and shaped me too.
Her Story. Her Strength.
As her daughter, I've seen firsthand the power of her (loud) wisdom, and the strength she carries with such grace.
Faith & Leadership
As First Lady, she has held space for others, led with love, and served behind the scenes with humility. Spiritual strength is a core trait of our home.
Love & Motherhood
She mothered not just with her hands but with her heart. She taught me how to read, how to think, how to love deeply and live honestly. Everything I am began with her voice reading stories to me.
Bravery & Becoming
She walked away from clinical technology—a bold, taboo move—and carved her own path. That courage shaped how I see failure, identity, and the audacity to change your mind.
Books & Storytelling
She's a bookworm through and through. And now, she's writing her own. Through Table-Flipper Diaries, her stories are finding light, and her voice is finally being heard.