What does it mean to carry Lithuania within you while building a life abroad?

Since 2021, Positive Stories has documented conversations and portraits of Lithuanian women in the diaspora — highlighting resilience, leadership, creativity, and the evolving meaning of home. This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, focuses on women connected to the Netherlands and opens on March 8 - International Women’s Day - in the spirit of both global solidarity and Lithuania’s March 11 Independence Day. An invitation to listen, to witness, and to celebrate the strength of Lithuanian women beyond borders.

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 Betty Guadagno:


What’s one thing you hope people remember after hearing your story?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. I created it 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 Daphne Maierna:

Can you share your journey in understanding the impact of color on storytelling and how it has influenced your approach as a coach to creatives?

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. I created it 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 Nina Berman:

How do you balance the journalistic responsibility of documenting reality with the artistic instinct to tell a compelling story?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Sandra Stanionytę. Sandra - kūrėja, menininkė bei verslo, jungiančio meną ir edukaciją savininkė. Ji šiuo metu gyvena 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 Sandra Stanionyte. She is a creator and artist who also owns a business combining art and education. Sandra currently lives in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. I created it 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 Tracy Metz:

Based on your own experience, how would you advise someone to navigate seemingly very different cultures - American and Dutch?!

Join me as I celebrate 18 transformative years on LinkedIn, reflecting on the power of speaking up, the importance of visibility, and the strength found in vulnerability.

Experience Lina Petravičiūtė’s courageous journey with Ringo 1986, where each piece boldly reveals her resilience and the power of owning her story.

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. I created it 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 Bahghi:

How do you navigate the pressures of social media while maintaining creativity, finding your unique voice to inspire others, and sustaining your creative flow?

At the BASE conference, STRIVE Cards made their debut and I am reflecting on this powerful workshop. I’m grateful to everyone who joined in, explored new perspectives, and shared their insights. Dive into my reflections on the incredible connections we built and the transformative power of STRIVE Cards in action.

One Question Project is here to illuminate the amazing women and their experiences. I created it 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 Shenin Lebrun:

What do you consider to be the most important qualities of an effective leader, and how do you cultivate those qualities in yourself and in the teams you lead?

It's all about the gardens—literal and emotional—that we tend to. Last year, I discovered Lietuvos Vizionieres by Elena, whose writing about emotions and mental health captivated me. After a serendipitous social media exchange, we met for coffee and formed a meaningful connection. Inspired by her work under the name "Elenas Garden of Emotions," I envisioned a photoshoot in her actual garden, bringing her writing to life. Last month, we made that happen, capturing the essence of both her spirit and her serene surroundings. I’m excited to share some of those beautiful moments.

Yesterday was an inspiring day as I joined friends, and supporters to celebrate an incredible milestone in my friend Reka’s life. After over a decade of hard work, passion, and perseverance, Reka has not only published her long-awaited book but also established her own publishing company, Yellow Stairs Publishing. It was an unforgettable moment, marking the culmination of her creative journey and the beginning of a new chapter.

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