Q&A with Wida Tausif

Wida Tausif recently won the Victorian Afghan Association Network's Refugee Award, and shared her story of battling discrimination through her books. (Stewart Chambers: 416548_03)

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I’m a baker, and sometimes I come up with the most unique and unusual cake designs. I also write songs and poetry and quotes. Many of works have been published both in Australia and overseas.

What do you love the most about your job?

I love building children’s self-esteem and confidence. My relationship with the families is the core aspect of my job, as I believe parents are a child’s first teacher.

If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

I would be a wolf. “A wolf’s strength lies not only in its powerful presence but in its unyielding spirit and the unwavering loyalty to its pack.”

What was your most memorable moment?

When I got married to the man of my dreams.

What were you like as a kid?

I was creative and a dreamer. I dreamed big and imagined myself accomplishing many things as an adult.

What event, past or present, would you like to witness?

I would love to witness the first moon landing in 1969. Watching humanity take its first steps on the lunar surface would be an awe-inspiring and monumental moment in history.

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Leonardo da Vinci – To discuss his incredible inventions and artistic masterpieces.

Marie Curie – To learn about her groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

Maya Angelou – To be inspired by her poetry and wisdom.

Albert Einstein – To explore his revolutionary ideas in physics.

Jane Austen – To talk about her timeless novels and the society she lived in.

Nelson Mandela – To hear about his journey and insights on leadership and resilience.

What three words would your friends use to describe you?

Creative, ambitious, and never give up.

What would you do on your perfect ‘day off’?

Long road trips with loud music