Curiosity evokes change. I help people and organizations find, create and share their own stories. Through collaborative and purpose-driven storytelling Let’s Explore Publishers and the collaborative partners generate awareness, evoke change and/or inspire others to share their stories as well. I believe in a world in which people are open-minded and sincerely curious about what others have to say, learn from the stories of others and strive to live an inspired and inspiring life.—Let’s Explore Magazine started as an online platform where I published stories about inspiring people, places, projects and ideas. These stories were submitted by international storytellers, bloggers and photographers or created by myself. In 2015 I successfully kickstarted the printed magazine, which simultaneously launched my company Let’s Explore Publishers. I now create and publish a 176-page, when-ready, quality-first magazine in collaboration with storytellers from across the globe, sharing stories that explore themes like Belonging, Crossroads, Perseverance and Empowerment.Responsibilities:• developing and implementing (mostly) online strategies for creating and maintaining brand awareness; • coaching international contributors in crafting their submissions through brainstorming sessions and conversations; • growing online presence and engaging with stakeholders in order to expand & commit the community;• project management regarding submitted stories, (theme) launches and (sales) campaigns;• development and execution of campaigns for the launch of themes, issues & partnership possibilities;• raising funds to keep the magazine ad-free, through partnerships and freelance design- & consultancy projects;• art direction, design, pre-press and distribution fulfilment of printed magazine.

On a mission is to dignify the reception of ALL human beings in Europe and across the globe, who are being forced from their home, regardless of background, religion and race.𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧:• amplifying the voices of refugee camp residents;• raising awareness regarding our unique #CampToCampUS philosophy, to change the status quo in the NGO world;• growing our Movement, by connecting with people and organizations who would like to help us with our mission;• and last but not least, shine a light on the refugee/migration situation in Europe and beyond.#NarrativeChange #PurposeDrivenStorytelling #BeTheChange

With Decade of Action, our aim is to flip our system 180 degrees: the end goal is to get to a system that is in balance with our planet's resources. One that works with nature, instead of killing it. That chooses life instead of death.The three most effective tipping points for systems change have been identified: Re-Generation, Re-Connection and Re-Growth. Collaborations have been started between the best scientists and indigenous leaders, social entrepreneurs, youngsters and creatives. We need a new system if we want to motivate people to leave the old one. And we need creative culture to shape that future, to tell the stories and help develop the new paradigms.Our mission is to make ourselves redundant within 10 years. Within that time frame, we will have to get to the desired and needed systems change; a change in values, norms, policy and behaviour. 10 years of campaigning and mobilizing; connecting people, touching their hearts, changing, uniting. 10 years of coming together in unity and a balanced life with our planet.

As media and communication specialist, we guide urban professionals through the complex world of city living, urban development and real estate. Digital, circular and integrated trends require new networks, other forms of coöperation and even more specific expertise. We keep urbanists informed through our own trade media and organize various knowledge-based events. In addition, we give organizations, products or projects the right platform by developing creative marketing communication strategies with appropriate communication tools.Responsible for• developing new titles, and custom publications for external clients, such as Velopa, Vitens, ProRail, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management;• creating conceptual and strategic plans for real estate projects and implementing them in a corresponding visual narrative;• directing external photographers & illustrators, editing delivered images, quality control over design and visual language of various publications;• art direction and design of all magazines, yearbooks, books for external clients and marketing communication material for events that belong to each brand house.

As Editorial Designer for ELBA\REC (formerly Elba Media), I was involved in developing the visual concepts and (editorial) design of its trade magazines, the associated yearbooks, and the communication surrounding the conferences and events.Elba Media is the largest publishing house in the Netherlands specialized in area development and spatial planning. We publish the trade magazines Bedrijventerrein (about economic working landscapes), Stedelijk Interieur (about public space), Vitale Stad (about urban renewal and vitality) and Water, Wonen & Ruimte (about area development on and near the water). Since March 2012, the magazines Maatschappelijk Vastgoed en Infra have been added to our portfolio. Within these fields, we also organize a number of conferences and events around these titles to bring our different target groups together.

Content marketing agency that creates relevant content for B2B and B2C customers and uses the best possible media to generate (media) attention. Because marketing investments are most profitable if you have excellent content. Depending on the message, this can be done through content marketing, pr & online marketing, branded partnerships, video marketing, content design and marketing strategies, or all of the above.Responsibilities for clients such as ONVZ, de fietsersbond, Houthoff Buruma, CxO Media and ElbaMedia:• developing and creating magazines in collaboration with the in-house editorial board or external client. Dedicated to the task of initial concepts, to design and final pre-press delivery;• developing conceptual strategies and designs for new magazine titles;• creating and pitching communication campaigns;• maintaining customer contact and taking care of the communication needs of the client within the brand’s mission.