Femininity: The quality of being female; womanliness. Feminism: The advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. – Oxford Dictionary ” My notions of femininity and feminism have always existed in the interstices between race and class. Growing up in rural California in the 80s, and like so many of […]
On October 9th, I’m hosting a fundraiser for The Malala Foundation. I am bringing you 6 coaches (including myself) who are all donating their time to create a memorable, enriching, and fun day to celebrate the mother-daughter bond. The project is in partnership with our beautiful location, The Hoxton Amsterdam. If you are lucky enough […]
I have been photographic women for over half a decade. I can now say that I have heard every excuse you can imagine for women not to step in front of the camera. I’m not good enough I don’t look good on camera I need to lose weight before you take photos of me I […]
Portraits for me, speak about self- love and loving your body. So many women struggle with their image, as we are judged on impossible standards of appearance. This insecurity is passed from generation to generation. This is why it is so important to teach your daughter to love herself now, the way she […]
I have been in a celebratory mode lately. Summer is here, flowers are in bloom, sun shines high. Me and my husbands’ 5 years anniversary happened, and we celebrated it in style. My husbands’ birthday happens to be at the same time, we had a double anniversary. Holidays are near. Being in this mood, I […]
Last week I had the crew from NL Supervrouwen TV documenting my team and I for their Me-Time Program. They sent over a gorgeous woman, Sonya Dias, to participate in the Glamour Experience and then share her thoughts about it. This initiative belongs to Wendy Broersen – she is starting a new online TV program where she talks about women entrepreneurs and their […]
Every year I go back home to visit my parents, at least once or twice. It is my get-away from day to day life. I enjoy going back to a safe place where everything feels familiar. In a way it’s like returning back to the past. It’s a moment of reflection and deeper […]
I’ve been fascinated lately with the trend in the media, photographs of stylish seniors, documenting their mature, chic and fabulous personalities. It has been a secret desire of mine to photograph someone 50+ & Fabulous. I was already imagining how I would style it and photograph it and not too long after, my wish came true […]
Since Holland is in Holiday mode today, I thought I would take a day off from my newsletter too! I am all about celebrations and time off and feel they are an important aspect in my life. With this said, I want to thank you for being here and give you a moment to catchup with […]
This beginning of spring was all about introspection for me. I had countless of hours of editing in my studio, so lots of time for reflection. Questions like “How did I get here ?”, “Why am I doing this ?” ran through my head. 3 weeks into editing and one energy reading later, I realised my payoff […]