Welcome To Trin Tew
I would like to introduce myself and my new personal website and why I started this platform now. But before we get into that, I want you to think about your all-time favorite clothing company. Have it in mind? What is it? Luxury designer brand, athleisure wear company, or something modern with all the classics? I want you to ponder why you love that company so much. Maybe you've had excellent customer service from them, the quality is just unbeatable, the pricing is just right, they're easy to get to or order from, or maybe something else entirely. Now, I want you to think about what clothing companies would be considered competition to your favorite brand. Are they competitors because of style, price, quality? If the competition is so similar, why do you continue to choose your favorite brand over everyone else? If I had to guess, I'd say for the reasons you thought of before, plus they just have this... something extra. Something you can't quite put your finger on, but it makes you keep going back for more. Need new socks? You know where to go. A new outfit for your holiday in two weeks? There's no place else you'll shop. Because your favorite brand is your favorite for a reason you can't quite describe. They're special, they bring value to you, and you trust them. Now, with that in mind, I want to introduce myself. I will let you get to know me a little bit, "shop the aisles" if you will, and realize that I'm quickly becoming your new favorite brand. If you have any questions after this, feel free to make a comment or fill out my Contact Me form, where I will review your submission and get back to you as soon as I can. So without further adieu, ladies and gentlemen, I present: me.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Who am I and why did I start this website? My name is Trinity Tew; I come from a family of four in the southern USA who adopted no accent, wasn't raised on a farm, and never ate gizzards. I often confuse many people I meet about where I come from because of my even American tone, Scandinavian appearance, and travel experience- given my age. Growing up, my parents made it a priority to show my brother and I the world, expose us to different cultures, force us to find different perspectives, and develop a hunger for continual learning. Unlike many children, I don't particularly remember what I wanted to be when I grew up until I was around the age of fourteen. Until that point, I participated in ballet, tap, hip-hop, pageants, swimming, tennis, drama, art, and performance choir to varying degrees. I then found basketball. I played seven seasons in four years, with an additional six seasons between volleyball, track-and-field, and cross country. But I was going to be a professional basketball player. Then, at the age of fifteen, my medical journey really began to take off. Within a span of four months, I was given three chronic invisible illness diagnoses, was largely bedridden for the better part of two years, and got so behind in school that I had to transfer to an online academy. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and chronic migraines... the bane of my existence as an honors student and aspiring PRO ball player. I ended up finishing high school three months early, though, enjoying a much-needed five-month break before starting university. I then thought about becoming a travel nurse or maybe a dietician, but something in the medical field. Given my personal experiences, I thought that was a very wise choice. But when my advisor sat in front of a computer asking what I was majoring in during the orientation week, what did I say? Business. Out. Of. Left. Field. But, the school I decided on was strategic- it had many study abroad options, and I was finally in a place, medically, where I could comfortably travel during school. COVID-19 burst that bubble in the second semester. I tried to make lemonade, though. I was invited to an exclusive honors program specifically for the School of Business, inducted into two honors societies, founded the school's chapter of Toastmasters International, and finally earned my PADI Divemaster certification during the first summer. I gravitated towards marketing roles in the extracurriculars I joined and officially declared Global Marketing. COVID got worse, my brother fought (and beat) cancer, and I spent just as much time doing school online as I spent in the classroom. I eventually reached the point all of us did, that I needed to get out of that place. For me, that meant becoming a PADI Instructor in Honduras, very subtlety but assuredly deciding not to return to the US, and moving to Bonaire to continue teaching scuba while finishing university online. Again... I finished school early. For the first year and a few months on the island, I worked full-time, did school full-time, volunteered my Saturdays with the local program for school-aged kids to teach them various scuba courses, and somehow remained somewhat social. Unfortunately, I started to have flare-ups in migraines again and experienced chronic ear infections from constant diving. That led me to have a procedure on my ears for eustachian tube dysfunction- which ultimately helped with equalization, but not the infections. A year after that, my doctors suggested I try to come off of the medication I had been on for a third of my life to "see how my body reacts" and determine if I still need to be on them. *Skips over the five weeks of hell I endured from my body detoxing.* Combined with physical therapy, changing my diet to be healthier and more balanced, drinking way more water, almost completely cutting out alcohol, and sticking to a sleep routine, I started feeling better than I have in years. My headaches and migraines reduced significantly- down to pre-chronic migraine status. Then, it was time to try scuba diving again. Two dives ending in severe migraines took me back to the doctor for another procedure... this time on my sinuses. Eight weeks later, a freedive and scuba dive confirmed the procedure did not successfully fix my dive-related problems. I continue to intentionally choose a positive mental attitude (PMA; thanks, dad) with the realistic understanding that diving might be on a prolonged pause for me. I pivoted into a marketing role at the dive shop, where I am currently honing my skills, practicing all I learned in university, and learning new skills. That brings us to the "why." I have always considered myself a bit of a creative, a writer, a free-spirit even. This platform is an excellent way for me to succinctly bring together many aspects of my life for me to share with you. Enclosed on this website is information about who I am, blogs that allow me to freely voice my truth, extra resources for the curious person, my resume, and my marketing portfolio. The portfolio contains two sections. In the Social Media Management section, you can explore the content I've created on my social media accounts. This is another great way to get to know me, my style, and the creativity I bring to the table. The Corporate Marketing lets you dive into the exclusive and unique magic I create with other creators and brands. These projects are unique and approached appropriately, according to the situation. I believe the combination of content I offer here will showcase who I am and, if that speaks to you, will open many opportunities for us to work together. I recently realized that I began to sink too deeply into an adult mindset... I let fear hold me back. I'm choosing instead to say, "Why not?" "So what, what if? It could also be great." Hence, the birth of this site is very appropriately "spur of the moment" and in line with my evolving identity. If anything I've said scares you a little, that's good. Great adventures never happen in comfort.
2. Recap
So, the recap? I am Trinity Tew. I am everything that I am and everything I don't know yet. I am passionate, adventurous, creative, and have a strong drive to do good, be good, and live authentically. I may be biased, but getting to know me is important because I can bring value and deliberate chaos into your life like you never knew you needed. I will be the friend you need, whether that be on a personal or professional level. I will provide you with resources to make your life easier, send you notes to brighten your day, and create content that will blow your mind... in a good way. I urge you to dive deep into my website, learn everything you can, and then ask yourself, "What am I missing that Trinity can provide?" When you have the answer, pop over to my Contact Me form, fill it in, and wait for the magic to happen. I promise that if you give me the opportunity, I will deliver. I will pour my heart into whatever collaboration, inquiry, friendship, or strategic plan you ask of me. And if you're hesitant to hit that submit button, ask yourself why. Is it fear? I've been there. This website is an active and public way of me expelling my fear. I'm putting myself out there and declaring who I am and what I'm all about to the world. With that part taken care of, I'm just sitting here waiting patiently to hear from you. I want to help you. I want to build a productive relationship that will benefit us both. I want to make something with you that will change someone's whole world. Do you want to be a world changer? Let's do it together. Contact me, and let's chat and discuss how we can make the future better and brighter. This offer is just *tew* good to let pass you by ;)
Reminding myself of my power and grace.