Jane Linley-Thomas talks about her Liberty Radio Award nomination

As funny as it sounds, I hate talking about myself. I love being in front of the mic, but when it comes to topics about me, I shy away from it. 

I love talk radio and enjoy the moments I do get to dig deeper into topics. 

Read: See East Coast Radio's nominations for Liberty Radio Awards 2018

I was so delighted to be nominated for the Best Documentary and Best Podcast of the year category for my time spent Vanessa Goosen, who spent time in a Thai jail for being caught with drugs. Meeting her was one of the most humbling experiences of my life. I want to dedicate my life to being a portal for people to share their experiences and stories with me. 

The time spent with Vanessa was extremely humbling, and I was so moved by her story.

Bring on tomorrow evening. I am so excited about the awards, and just being nominated in these two categories, I feel like I have won already. Big love to Thilo from The Timeless Closet and Kathrin Kidger. Jo'burg, I'm coming for you.

Here are the categories and nominations that we received as a station:

1. Darren Maule for Breakfast Presenter  

2. Bongani Mtolo for Afternoon Drive Presenter  

3. East Coast Drive with Bongani and Mags for Afternoon Drive Show 

4. East Coast Breakfast for their 30 second CV project

5. Jane Linley-Thomas for Documentary and Podcast for my #GetReal With Vanessa Goosen series

6. East Coast Breakfast's Water Well for Promotions Stunt/Event

7. Station Imaging (This is the sound that helps identify us as a radio station to listeners)

In case you didn't hear it, take a listen to the full 10-part podcast series of #GetReal with Vanessa Goosen below: