Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Laura Mančauskaitė. Ji - kūrėja bei edukologė, gyvenanti Londone, Didžiojoje Britanijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Laura Mančauskaitė who is a creator and a creative as well as education specialist, currently living in London, the UK.

Seeing my photograph published in The Word’s Faire “The Feast” has been a very special moment for me. As a photographer, I’ve always aimed to capture moments that tell a story, evoke emotion, and share beauty with the world. And to have this opportunity to be seen in the copy of the publication is a very special experience.

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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 Réka Szentirmay:

What inspired you to choose setting up a publishing house over the self-publishing route for your book?

As I sat down to reflect on another year, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and wonder. A year has passed since I last reflected on the words of Anaïs Nin, "We don't see things as they are; we see them as we are." Today, I find myself contemplating another profound idea by Charles Horton Cooley: “I am not what I think I am, and I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think I am.” [read more..]

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 Renate Matroos:

In what ways do emerging technologies influence the landscape of entrepreneurship within the digital education sector, and what challenges and opportunities do they present?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Svetlana Zigel. Ji - įkvepianti moteris, dviejų vaikų mama, gyvenanti Leeds, Didžiojoje Britanijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Svetlana Zigel who is a very inspiring woman, a mother of two children who live in Leeds, the UK.

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 Heidi Clements:

How do you address societal pressures and stereotypes about ageing, especially as a woman in the public eye?

As a photographer, I often find myself in the privileged position of witnessing and immortalizing moments of significance in people's lives. But nothing quite prepared me for the honor of documenting my friend's doctoral defense in the grand Lutheran church of old Amsterdam. [read more…]

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s 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 Marjolein Hemker:

How do you prioritise personal development vs professional
development?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Eleną Lund. Ji - konsultantė, koučerė bei aktyvistė, kuri siuo metu gyvena Osle, Norvegijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Elena Lund who is a consultant, coach and activist who currently resides in Oslo, Norway.

In a world often clouded by political divisiveness and cultural complexities, events like the recent gathering organized by the John Adams Institute where I attended a discussion on "Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy" by Jennifer Carlson, followed by a captivating spoken word performance by Jackie Ashkin, serve as poignant reminders of the multifaceted nature of our society.

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Last night, amidst the warm glow of the Lili Centre in Luzern, surrounded by friends and colleagues, something truly special unfolded. It was the opening of Lina Petravičiūtė's solo exhibition, "Ringo 1986" – a deeply personal journey into the depths of pain, vulnerability, and healing.

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But I did. Through the rainy streets of Utrecht I followed my way into a cozy cafe to find my dear dear friend Jackie preparing for her premiere of “None of Us Are Enjoying This” crafted by her with collaborator Jędrzej Jędraszyk. To me it was not merely a performance but an invitation to pause, contemplate, and feel. [read more..]

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to Sandra Roberts:

Can you share your insights on the unique challenges and opportunities you've encountered while navigating bicultural communities in Amsterdam within the context of your role in event production?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Deimantę Matulę. Ji - veda privačias kūno ir judesio sesijas suaugusiems. Šiuo metu Deimantė gyvena Šveicarijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Deimante Matule who conducts private body and movement sessions for adults and is residing in Switzerland.

Some tips I collected while working as a photographer over the years to help you prepare for a photoshoot.

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Rasą Misiūnaitę. Ji - nesikrato veiklos ir užsiima darbais nuo kompiuteriu inžinerijos iki jogos. Šiuo metu Rasa gyvena Kopenhagoje, Danijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Rasa Misiūnaite - a person of many occupations from computer engineering to joga. She currently lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The magic truly happens in the "behind the scenes" moments. It's the connection forged with my subjects, the shared laughter, the whispered stories, and the unspoken bonds that become an integral part of the visual tale. These moments are the heartbeat of my artistry, the raw emotions that infuse life into every frame. […]

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Aušrinę Pudževytę. Ji - kūrybininkė bei kūrėja gyvenanti Amsterdam, Nyderlanduose.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Aušrine Pudževyte - a creative and a creator who is currently living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to St Abel:

How do you find your voice and continuously foster the process of self-development and authenticity?