GirlGeek of the Week
August 2000

Susan Wilkins-Hubley became a geek and a parent at the same time. Immediately after her son was born she spent a year studying computers. She found a comfortable niche in that field. In later years, the Internet was born (along with two more babies) and Susan expanded her niche.

Delving into interactive media, Susan quickly developed a loyal Web community that is her passion to this day. Through trial and error, with kids in tow, she taught herself advanced Web development to make the Second Wives Club.com what it is today.

When did you first discover your love and/or obsession with computers and technology?

In 1990 after my first child was born.

How do you earn a living?

I earn a living maintaining and developing The Second Wives Club.com. The Second Wives Club.com is a WomensForum.com partner and shares in advertising revenue generated by banner impressions. I also develop and maintain a sewing community online.

Do you consider yourself a Geek?

I consider myself a geek in the making. Will we ever know it all?

What is your favorite Website?

Ha! Well of course it's my "baby" www.secondwivesclub.com

What do you do when you are not working?

When not working, I'm chasing four children and trying to convince my husband that I did do *some* housework and that the blackened mess in the oven will be really yummy after all.

What's your motto?

Take The High Road!

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

But of course, Julia Roberts!

What would be the title of your autobiography?

"The Life of A Second Wife - Living Well Is The Best Revenge"

Who is the person you most admire?

My husband Kevin.

When and where were you the happiest?

I think it would have been as a small child living in Cambridge, Ontario.

If you could have one super power what would it be?

I think it would be to have some sort of "instant script debugging system" that would travel through my keyboard with one stroke!