Meet Vivienne Connolly

A Five Minute Interview with Vivienne Connolly

Top model Vivienne Connolly is the face of iMoo (Irish Mothers of Organic) from Glenisk. A fan of organic foods, she is mum to Ben (3) and the adorable 12 month old Katie who joined her on our shoot.

Q. How do you manage to juggle life as a busy mum of two young children with a successful career and find time for charity work like appearing on Charity You’re a Star?

A. Well firstly, I have help at home. And my husband Mark is a real hands-on father so that makes a big difference. I make sure that work fits around my family life rather than the other way around. As for charity events like You're a Star, it's important to give something back so I make a very conscious effort to find the time.

Q. How important is organic food for you and your family?

A. I would describe organic food as vitally important for me and my family and my preference is always to buy local. For example, for fruit and vegetables, I go to my local green grocers who has a great range of fresh organic produce.

Q. As a model, what’s the strangest job you ever had to do?

A. Well, I was once body painted from head to toe ...

Q. What’s your best beauty tip?

A.  Unfortunately, I don't think there are any miracles or short cuts. The old ones are the best: good nutrition, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep all pay off. As for a make-up must-have, my favourite is Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat.

Q. What would surprise people about you?

A. Sadly, you don’t get to keep the clothes when you're a model ;-) That always surprises people but the truth is it's just not wall-to-wall freebies! The other thing that comes as a surprise to some people is that I'm far more into the home life and family than all the parties, events and social engagements.

Q. What’s the secret to happiness?

A. I believe a simple life makes for happiness. Be true to yourself and look for happiness in your family and your relationships.

iMoo (Irish Mothers of Organic) is an interactive online community that offers advice, support and information on parenting the organic way. Created by mothers for mothers, iMoo reflects Glenisk’s vision for an Organic Ireland and aims to provoke discussion on our food, how it is produced and the way in which it impacts our health, our communities and the environment.   Contributors include internationally renowned US paediatrician Dr William Sears and child psychologist and presenter of RTE’s Families in Trouble, David Coleman. Find out more.