Winter was never meant to be rushed through. For most of human history, it was a season of rest, gathering, and conservation - a rhythm shaped by darkness, cold, and biological need. I decided to reflect on wintering as a human tradition and explore what modern life has forgotten about slowing down, conserving energy, and allowing the year to exhale.

What does it really mean to live authentically - not only in our careers, but in life as a whole?
Following a recent LT Big Brother community gathering in Amsterdam, I reflects on authenticity as a lived practice, shaped by courage, discomfort, mentoring, and the power of community. A gentle invitation to listen inward, stay curious, and walk your path with more awareness and connection.

Rest is often treated as something we must earn - postponed until everything else is done. But science and lived experience tell a different story. In this post I explore rest as a biological need and a daily practice, showing how small pauses, gentle awareness, and micro-moments of slowing down can restore our nervous system. A reminder that rest doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful -sometimes, little steps are enough to bring us HOME.

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. It is created to inspire and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we may already know. This time, I ask one question to Céline Lerebourg :


What practices help you balance your own vision with the voices of the artists and communities you work with?

What does it really mean to be seen as an entrepreneur - without losing yourself in the process?
In this personal reflection, I explore the tension between visibility and silence, self-exposure and self-protection, and how learning to be seen can become an act of trust rather than performance.

What happens when snow disrupts daily life - and we choose to observe instead of rush past it?
While the Netherlands slowed under unusual winter conditions, I leaned into both lived observation and psychological research to explore how snow mirrors our human resistance to change - and what becomes possible when we pause, reflect, and soften our need for control.

This fall, a small group of five students embarked on a transformative semester that unfolded through deep conversations, powerful guest contributions, and meaningful encounters across Amsterdam. From exploring mind mapping and personal leadership to visiting Framer Framed’s Lawan! exhibition, ReRoll Works, the Amsterdam Archives, and Hortus Botanicus, the experience became a rich journey of connection - to ideas, to history, to nature, and to one another. Discover the full reflection in this post.

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. It is created to inspire and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we may already know. This time, I ask one question to Veronica Guguian :


What unique marketing approach or perspective do you bring that resonates with clients, and how can someone interested in elevating their brand experience that firsthand with you?

Earlier this week, the LT Big Brother NL community gathered at Koepelcafé in Amsterdam for an intimate meetup on communication. No agenda, just open conversations, reflection, and connection. Discover how different communication styles shape our relationships and the power of truly listening.

What does it mean to confront sadness - not as an enemy, but as a messenger? After witnessing Confronting Depression, a performance by theatre maker Gina-Alina Pațilea, I found myself rethinking how we relate to grief and healing. Her raw honesty and artistic courage opened a space where pain became dialogue, and vulnerability became strength.
Read on to explore how art can help us meet our own humanity - with compassion, not fear.

An evening of reflection, laughter, and leadership over pizza! 🍕

The Lithuanian professionals of LT Big Brother Netherlands gathered in Amsterdam to explore personal leadership through the Leadership Pizza tool - discovering that true leadership begins with awareness, connection, and a mindful presence.

Teaching is never a one-way journey. In my time with the students of OCB Block I at CIEE Amsterdam, I discovered - once again - that every classroom is a living dialogue. Through inspiring guest speakers like Tuaca Kelly, Olena, and Kerry, and a powerful visit to Framer Framed exhibition, we explored how learning emerges from awareness, emotion, and courageous conversation.

Read the full reflection on how teaching becomes a mirror for growth, empathy, and consciousness. → [Read More]

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. It is created to inspire and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we may already know. This time, I ask one question to Tuaca Kelly:


What practices or rituals help you stay connected to your authentic voice - creatively, spiritually, or emotionally?

Exploring the invisible threads that connect us across continents, this piece reflects on diaspora, human encounters, and the quiet magic of staying authentic while navigating the unknown. [read more…]

Celebrating the work of my dear friend Agnė Kavaliauskienė, who continues to inspire with her dedication to the Lithuanian diaspora. Her recent presentation reminded me how powerful it is when passion meets purpose - building bridges between people abroad and the life of our country. Read more about Agnė’s inspiring journey and why her work matters so deeply.

On September 18th, we gathered in Amsterdam for an inspiring evening of mentorship, connection, and conversation with author Rasa Sagė. The event highlighted the power of shared stories, professional growth, and the importance of community among the Lithuanian diaspora.

The STRIVE Cards is the result of nearly three years of exploration, testing, and creation. Born alongside the STRIVE Cards Methodology Book, it’s a companion designed to support growth, self-discovery, and transformation. Discover the journey behind STRIVE - and how it can inspire yours.

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Aušrą Vitkutę. Ji - pasaulinės korporacijos finansų vadovė, gyvenanti Amsterdame, Nyderlanduose.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Aušra Vitkutė, who is Senior Finance Global Manager in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

What began as a simple comfort in the winter has become a daily ritual of care. A cup of spiced tea - has taught me that self-soothing can be as simple as pausing to brew warmth. This is more than a drink; it’s a practice of presence, a reminder that the ordinary can be made sacred. Learn the recipe I love!

This summer’s Photojournalism course took us far beyond the classroom. From the Amsterdam Archives to Hortus Botanicus, Framer Framed, World Press Photo, and the International Institute of Social History, each space offered its own lessons and perspectives. Together, we discovered how place itself can shape the way we see, learn, and tell stories.