Interviews
Unveiling the success stories…
The Netherlands has awed me with its brilliant flavor of cultural mix, people mix, and aspiration mix. Under the same beautiful sky, people of different nationalities breathe and each of them weaves a unique fabric of life.
This led me to interview some amazing people whose stories I intend to share with you. This blog section is dedicated to all those who shaped their careers independently in this foreign land. They are the ones who stand as role models and are leading an exemplary life that I want to showcase in my writings.
They are the ones who reinstill the fact that SOME THINGS may not work but SOMETHING will definitely work.
I realized today’s optimism comes from a tough past
But…
My interviewees didn’t just aim for success, they ensured it….
Interview with Asha Pradeep
Asha is the owner of APSphere and AshaPradeep Photography People were astounding me with their talent and passion. So much inspiration was around me and I was perplexed who to follow!
Cherry Heung- Owner Cherry Travel Tours
Being an HR person, I always loved interacting with new people, but those interactions were mainly to get them jobs. This time it was a different endeavor.
Meet Madelein Smit, CIO of EVBox
Dreams… easy to see but difficult to achieve but there are people who have the persistence to make it happen. Madelein Smit is one of the few women who I’ve known since 2015 and she has never stopped amazing me..
Candid talks on Dutch integration with the dynamic Mehras
Today on my blog, I am happy to introduce a vibrant couple who has made a mark in the Netherlands. Through them, I intend to remind the aspiring expats that life in the Netherlands is all about colouring yourself in the Dutch colours.
From Faith to Fortune – Mr. Baljit Singh
In the European landscape where questioning the divine is as commonplace as cobblestone streets, I stumbled upon a narrative that defied skepticism. Meet Baljit Singh, a Sikh entrepreneur thriving amidst the paradox of doubt and faith. Our paths crossed within the hallowed halls of our shared place of worship. A saga of three triumphant businesses was revealed to me- all orchestrated by a man who believes in a higher power.
Celebrating King’s Day with Mayor of Amstelveen Mr. Tjapko Poppens and his wife Ms. Evelien Poppens
It was April 30th, 2011 when my family and I first experienced the charm of the Queens day in the Netherlands. The Netherlands was embraced in the orange color in all its possibilities. All these years I have been on the receiving end, enjoying events hosted across the Netherlands for this specia
Vyjayanthi Iyer, CEO, Navras Academy
It was India’s Republic Day celebrations in the Netherlands. The event was organized by Indians settled in this country. My son was also performing in a group cultural dance. So, I happened to be a part of the program and got to meet so many Indians under one roof. The interesting part of the Netherlands is that the Dutch don’t mind celebrating your traditions with you.
Jane Stephenson -Coach Counsellor
Happiness, success, and satisfaction come to those who understand the meaning of it and have the capability to chase it. This is what I learned in an interview with Jane Stephenson. As she went into flashback sharing her expat story, she opened gates to her past starting from 1987.
Jaqueline Maria Costa De Menezes- Actress and Teacher
I met Jaqueline for the first time in the international school where my boys studied. She had a typical Brazilian accent. As a teacher, she seemed just perfect. She was wonderful with the kids. She had a charm that nobody could ignore.