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.

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 Cindy Y. Huang:


How do you navigate the demands of responding to global emergencies while maintaining a sense of balance and connection in your personal life?

Little Steps HOME is a living archive of small, intentional changes that invite us closer to ourselves.

Self-soothing is not a luxury - it’s an act of self-respect. From the smallest breath in a tense moment to the gentle rhythm of a song that slows your heartbeat, these little steps remind us we can be both the source and the recipient of safety.

This summer’s Photojournalism course was a creative journey through stories, light, and humanity. With six extraordinary guest speakers - from photographers and colourists to directors and curators - students explored the many ways images can witness, challenge, and inspire. Here’s what we learned together …

„Mergaitė Jūra“ gimė iš įrašų prieš daugiau nei dešimtmetį – istorijų apie gyvenimą svetur, santykius, žmones ir ieškojimą, kur esi namuose. Šiandien ji grįžta – su nauju dizainu, pilna autoryste ir atvira širdimi. Atraskite knygą, kuri brendo kartu su manimi.

A gentle beginning to the Little Steps HOME series — exploring how breath can guide us into rest, quiet the mind, and bring us back to ourselves. [read more…]

On a birthday pilgrimage to Paris, I traveled light - no map, no expectations - only a readiness to listen. In the city’s flowing streets and quiet gardens, I discovered that the shifts within me ripple outward in ways unseen, waving connections of honesty, joy, and growth. This post reflects on the gentle yet powerful tides of change, the dance between solitude and belonging, and the deep yearning to awaken to our shared oneness.

Little Steps HOME is a living archive of small, intentional changes that invite us closer to ourselves. Through Health, Origin, Magic, and Evolution, we remember that healing and growth don’t always require grand gestures—they begin with little steps.

Life doesn’t always go as planned—but every challenge carries an invitation to grow. In this reflective piece, I explore how suffering can be optional when we meet it with intention, integrity, and gratitude. Read on to discover the quiet strength found in persistence—and why I’ve created a new set of offerings to support you through life’s deeper seasons.

I'm thrilled to announce that my photograph was published in The Words Faire. Check out the photo featured in “Only the Mad Are,” and explore how art can connect us all through shared experiences and emotions. [read more..]

The journey into the visual world of "Prohibition" has been eye-opening, not merely for the images we created, but for the inherent connections forged during the process. 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 Tamara Myles:

If you could embed one question into every leadership meeting across the globe, to inspire more intentional and impactful work, what would that question be — and why?

What does it mean to lead across cultures with empathy and integrity? This summer session I at CIEE, I explored that question while teaching Intercultural Communication and Leadership—alongside powerful guest sessions on psychological safety, creative mind mapping, personal leadership, and lived experiences of displacement. Here’s what I learned…

Visiting Paradiso today was more than a simple field trip - it reminded us that music venues are not just buildings; they are vessels of emotion, creativity, and community. Behind every light, every sound check, and every performance is a dedicated team and a rich heritage that keeps the spirit of music alive.

Some friendships aren’t loud or public—but they anchor us all the same. I reflect on grief, quiet connections, and the invisible threads that shape us.

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 asked one question to Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua:

Why are stories relevant in the workplace?

Today in Utrecht, we explored more than a city — we rediscovered wonder, connection, and the quiet magic of learning together. Grateful for the students who showed up with curiosity, for CIEE for making this possible, and for Tuaca’s steady support along the way.