I had several mentors in my life. Someone who helps me on my way or someone who inspires me. But one person who is and always stays very special for me, is Shayan Richet. I encountered him when I was 18 years old and had no...
I worked at a consultancy desk for a while, when I saw that consultancy goes hand in hand with presentations. You come in as an Associate Consultant and have to present immediately. For your colleagues, potential customers, your executives. It is a pretty tall order....
In my vocal career I regularly ran into fear. I always thought someone else could sing better than me and was easily intimidated. It followed me for a long time. Everyone has a unique voice and mine is quite low. In some music styles my...
I doubted if I ever wanted to write something about it, but it's 17 years since I was in Big Brother 1, 1999. I was not always associated with it in a positive way, especially because of the music industry I was in. But I...
Vulnerable, without guidance and right from my heart. This song touches me, you too? LITTLE FLOWER (MA PETITE FLEUR) I have hidden Better than anywhere else In the garden of my heart A little flower This flower Prettier than a bouquet It secretly keeps All my childish dreams And the love of my parents And all these...
Miss Saigon 25th anniversary. It's been almost 20 years since I auditioned for this amazing musical. Out of 5.000 auditors, I was chosen for the cast. It was an audition that took place 2 years before we started rehearsing. It was my first musical and I...
I'm inspired! The event “ Inspiration 36 “ was in the Ziggo Dome yesterday, where 4 great speakers were given the floor and shared what they are doing and what makes them a success. Richard Branson, Bear Grylls, Anita Elberse and Al Gore. How did I get...