Wonder women on the move

And she wants other women to do the same.

A successful, professional woman, this Mayaro-born mother of two overcame serious illness, several years ago –an experience which, she said, caused her to reflect on her life and purpose.

“I came from the south-east of Trinidad, went to university, did post-graduate studies and taught English language as a foreign language for 21 years.

But having turned my life around from personal crisis, having been to hospital, getting sick and not knowing what would happen have made me put things in perspective,” she said.

During her ordeal, Timothy quickly realised that the things she acquired over the years paled in comparison to what she felt was of greater importance.

“I call it vanity and vexation of the spirit. I acquired, bought and sold. Then I realised in one moment that everything could be taken away from you and that what is really important, is relationships, connecting, growing.

“I think the discomfort and the pain that I felt helped me to realise that the time was right for me to not hide but to grow.” Now, Timothy is on a mission to encourage women to claim their place in society.

Tomorrow, Timothy will host her first major event, titled, Wonder Woman, A Charity Event for Entrepreneurial Women, at 4-6 Whitebark Circular, Pine Ridge Heights, Lopinot, Arouca.

The event is billed as an experience in self-actualisation but it is also about Timothy’s own journey of truth.

She said the event will address the anxieties confronting women with respect to several key areas – health, financial management, emotional stability and creating a functional work/life balance.

The women in attendance, she said, also will be encouraged to pamper themselves.

“A lot of the small businesses and salons have committed to send their make-up artistes, manicure and pedicure people and masseuse to come and just help us pamper the women on that day,” Timothy said.

Timothy regarded women were gifted, resourceful individuals.

“By our very nature, we (women) are creations of wonder but sometimes we wonder if we are heading in the right direction,” she said of the thinking behind the event.

“So, the idea is to bring women together who have businesses, side hustles, whatever it might be and then have these women showcase their talents, network, and at the same time, have an opportunity to give something. This Wonder Women event plays on who we are as women and what we can contribute.” Timothy said apart from the immense benefits to be derived from the various presentations, patrons also are being asked to contribute $25 which will go to two charities, Habitat for Humanity and the Sangre Grande-based Casa De Corazon.

“It is not a lot but it is a win-win situation because we give something and we learn from the series of lectures and presentations that we will have.

At the same time, we get to showcase our businesses.” Timothy said the response to Wonder Woman, thus far, has been encouraging.

“Many companies have gotten on board because they recognise that women are important to society,” she said.

“A lot of people have expressed interest and even those who are not actually coming have been just buying the tickets to support.

So, at least for me, it has been encouraging, if nothing else.” Timothy said the event will feature a mix of established and home-grown businesses “who believe in the cause.” She commended Glorious Bodies, Glorious Minds, Sasha Cosmetics, Arawak, Xtra Foods, Bryden PI, Hand Arnold and Kiss for sponsoring hampers and other donations.

Timothy said the event, which runs from 2pm to 5pm, will begin the conversation about the issues affecting women in the society.

“Most women have issues that need to be addressed and we know that three hours is not enough time to showcase our talents and deal with all of the issues. But at least it will start the process of awareness,” she said.

Timothy also said that from an individual perspective, all of the issues will not be dealt with immediately.

She said: “We can’t fix everything at once but on the journey you will have a lot of social pressure. And this is where you have to move away from living in the senses and start looking for something deeper by educating and re-training yourself.” She said women would then be able to reassert themselves and help to change the lives of others to confront the ills in society.

“This has been my own journey and that is why I want to help other women as well,” she said.

“I think the event is going to plant a seed because everything begins with a seed. I am very excited about the event because I know this is something that women need.” For more info: 762- 2959.