OVERSEAS-based Guyanese Shameeza Ally, a financial advisor who has also been very active in her community, is readying herself to launch her new show called, “Get Real with Shameeza.” Ally, a mother of four who left Guyana in 2001, is now residing in New York and plans to conduct her first show in April.
Working in finance for the past 16 years has allowed her to connect with her community on a personal and professional level and as such, she has been looking for ways to give back to her community. “I saw a need to connect the people and bring them something that will enlighten them and give them a platform to voice their opinion,” she told the Buzz. The show will feature influential and inspiring people and businesses in the community and will be a platform for women’s rights and talents. “I am hoping this show will bring the community together during these difficult times. It can enlighten them and help them to be more open-minded about issues facing our community,” Ally said.

She is hoping that the show will allow for open discussions on the roles of women in society, will allow them to express their struggles, and will suggest ways how they can be supported and uplifted. Her goal is to have men and women open up about the struggles that prevent them from living their best life and to this end, she plans on inviting counsellors and therapists to assist. She will arrange women focus groups in the community a few times a month where persons can attend, have discussions and find ways to help and support each other. “My project, a woman’s foundation, will provide

personal care items like clothing and essentials necessary for women to restart their lives and take charge of their future. It will allow them to restore their confidence and go out in the world with new hope,” Ally said.

She believes that every woman is beautiful in her own way and sometimes just need to be reminded of it. “I want our new generation to live in a world where they can openly speak of their feelings and not be afraid of having to suppress their feelings because of what society thinks of them,” she said, adding, “It is crazy enough that we live in a world where we have to struggle so much; if we can be more open and care less about judgment, we can all have more successful and happy lives.”
Ally enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. “I love getting away with family and friends and spending quality time where we can explore and be adventurous.” She also enjoys reading and is currently on “Think like a Monk” by Jay Shetty.