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Noah and Umi with their mum She goes on to say that there is a significant gap in terms of how information and resources are made available to the marginalised and less fortunate, and Bloom with Grace is aimed at giving access to information and resources wherever possible. “To facilitate this, we’ll be hosting entrepreneurship events for the next couple of months, which will provide mentorship, skills transfer, networking, community and value-add in terms of financial, legal and technological access to information and resources available to us. We also have partnered with a financial institution by hosting events that provide guidance in the areas of personal finance. This is for everyone, whether you are an entrepreneur or work a 9-to-5. Lastly, we will also be addressing the social and personal challenges we face as women in our society.” She adds that it is important to reach communities with whatever resources we have at our disposal, because of the shortage of access to some of the things mentioned. “Business is tough in general. I think a lot is being done to ensure inclusivity for women, but we are far from where we desire to be in terms of opportunities and gender equity, especially in male-dominated industries. I salute the women in 10 Get It Lowveld April 2023 the Lowveld and South Africa alike, who are breaking glass ceilings and cementing themselves in our society. They are making it that much easier for the next generation of women. It’s Trudy and Triumph lubisi important to remember that there’s no need to be apologetic about being in the spaces we find ourselves in. If you know you deserve to be there, then thrive in that area unapologetically. I think we also have to realise the opportunity that exists in working together as women. We need to stick together to ensure more women are in places of influence and decisionmaking in order to improve the conditions for other sisters in society. Ultimately, we all have to pull together to make our country better for the sake of the generations that come after us.” At home, Trudy is mum to two gorgeous children, Umi (2) and Noah (5), who she says are the absolute blessing and highlight of her life, and despite having a hectic schedule, she tries to spend as much time as possible with them. “They inspire me every day. The word of God encourages living a quiet life, and I’m very private when it comes to anything personal, especially family,” she says, “but on the other hand, life is busy. I am intentional about balancing out time with them so that they don’t feel the distance; I think intentionality is key in everything I do.” She adds that she isn’t convinced a 100% work-life balance really exists, but she does, however, firmly believe that you can thrive when you understand how to prioritise. “Not everything will be important every single time,” she says. “There’s a time to work and a time to play and a time to spend with family. It is important to be fully present in each one. That is how I manage to make it all work.” Inspired by women who do groundbreaking work, such as Emma Grede, those who are constantly trying to improve themselves, and the endless potential of this continent we call home, Trudy says she is also motivated by God, the ultimate creative. “I mean, just look at the world!” she laughs. “I love to have people around me who constantly help me to understand the importance of discipline, character and hard work.” Ultimately, Trudy is all about smashing those glass ceilings and being the best version of herself that she can, and doing it with style, elegance and a strong will to make life better. As she is so fond of saying, wherever you are planted, live with grace.
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