At first glance, my life flows along nicely, from one thing I enjoy to the next. Growing up in a loving family, studying dance from age 10 to 13, followed by a fantastic year at Waldorf school, only to eventually move on to a pre-university education (Atheneum), which I completed with fits and starts.

Outside of school, I’ve always surrounded myself with friends, dance lessons, and (babysitting) jobs. I finally chose to study Applied Psychology – and through the ‘Geluksroute’ with Marike, working as a (career/student) coach at various organizations – I continued on my path until now.

In addition, my interests in spirituality and women’s work grew through various courses, year-long training programs, festivals, and wonderful women’s circles that I’m fortunate to be a part of.
And in that flow from one enjoyable thing to the next, I’ve often bumping heads with myself.

Looking back, it’s often about: how do I dare to truly choose myself? Since July 2023, I’ve been a mother of twins. This transition to motherhood has given me even more courage to choose what truly fulfills me (and my family). And every year, I say a wholehearted “YES” to this beautiful Circle of Resilience.

I’m a creative, conscious entrepreneur and collaborate extensively with other entrepreneurs to bring beautiful coaching programs, retreats, workshops, podcasts, and other heart-felt projects like this Circle of Resilience to the world. I also create personalized blends with essential oils and “ritual boxes” to empower your personal intention or theme.

What makes resilience important to me?

At various points in my life I was confronted with this fact: there is no life without moments of fear, sorrow, pain and longing. Seeing the pain of the people I work with, as well as the pain of my loved ones, and my own moments of pain and discomfort. However, those moments also made me see how much resilience there is in us as humans, and how it can create space for joy and laughter.

For me, resilience is about allowing this and being able to take the next step. The raw edges (however thick they sometimes can be) are part of it. And the harder we push that away, the harder it will come back to us. When we allow it, we create space. Space to choose how to proceed. What is my response to this situation? How do I want to be known?
And maybe even: can I also appreciate and love myself with everything that comes up in these moments?

For me, resilience is the ultimate recognition that life is a learning process that never ends, as long as we have the courage to live life fully.