One question project: Cindy Y. Huang
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: The Art of Self-Soothing
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.
Witnessing the World Together
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“ - knyga, kuri brendo su manimi
„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.
Little Steps: The Breath
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…]
Beneath the Tides
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
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.
Suffering is Optional
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.
Celebrating the Journey: My Recent Publication with The Words Faire
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..]
Capturing the Essence of "Prohibition"
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: Tamara Myles
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?
Connection, Courage, and Complexity
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…
Paradiso: Behind the Stage
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.
Invisible Threads
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: Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua
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?
Finding U in Utrecht
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.
From Inner Critic to Inner Companion
What if your inner voice became your biggest cheerleader instead of your worst critic?
In this post, we explore the transformative power of positive self-talk, why it matters, and how to shift the inner narrative—one kind word at a time. [read more…]
Book recommendation: “Meaningful Work” by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
A few years ago, I had the chance to meet Wes Adams and later invite him to speak with my students. His insights left a lasting impact. When I learned he was working on a book about meaningful work, I knew it would be special. Now that Meaningful Work, co-authored with Tamara Myles, is here—I can say it’s everything I hoped for and more. This is a book for those who believe in leadership rooted in care, culture, and creative possibility. Read my full review and reflections on the blog.
One question project: Daphne Maierna
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?
Vague à l’Heart
Paris didn’t just welcome me back — it called me to listen. To the birdsong outside Jardin des Plantes, the quiet ache in forgotten names, the kindness in a stranger’s “Bonjour, madame.” I wandered, I lingered, I softened. In a city that moves fast, I learned to slow down. What I found wasn’t just Paris — it was parts of myself I’d left behind. [read more…]