During most of my teens and twenties, I took life—and myself—way too seriously. I was a sensitive soul growing up in a fear-based environment, where following the rules and fitting in mattered more than asking questions or following your own rhythm.

I learned early how to be the “good girl,” how to blend in, how to keep things safe and predictable. But underneath, I was always drawn to something more alive.

I struggled with anxiety and faced my fair share of hard moments. And yet, I always felt a quiet nudge: there has to be another way. After university, one of the bravest things I did was step into the unknown and leave behind pretty much everything that felt familiar.

Now, at 32, as a solo mom who’s lived, worked, and wandered all over the world (and survived a few questionable relationships), I can honestly say I’m happy. Life isn’t perfect—but it’s lighter. Freer. Lightness is often mistaken for shallowness, but to me, it means carrying depth with ease. Reconnecting with my playful, creative self has been an absolute game changer.

Over the past decade, I’ve explored many creative paths—editorial photography, travel journalism, content creation, painting, podcasting. Alongside that, I’ve also dug deep into neuroscience, brain rewiring, relationship dynamics, and attachment styles—learning a lot along the way.

To thrive—in work, relationships, and daily life—I believe we need to follow our intuition, face our fears, build resilience, express our creativity, and never lose our curiosity. We also need simple tools that move us out of overthinking and into doing. Into living.

Over the years, I’ve built a solid toolbox of playful mind explorations and creative challenges that helped me do just that. Sharing them with you is what this project is all about—through coaching, writing, and art.

I believe the answers are already within you—but having a flexible framework, a nudge in the right direction, or someone who really gets it can make all the difference.

Whether you book a private coaching session, join an event, or read my work, you’ll find a welcoming space that invites all of you in. Everything I create is rooted in a deep belief in the power of play, soul, human connection, and creative expression.

Looking forward to connecting,

Stefanie

PS. I was born and raised in the Netherlands but have lived abroad for the past eight years. These days, I call Indonesia home—though I’m often in Europe, too. Want to see how I bring creativity and play into everyday life? Come find me on Instagram or LinkedIn.