Meet The Founder of Delft MaMa!
Part 7 of a Series Over the last few months, our blog team has been sharing interviews with the coordinators of the various departments that… Read More »Meet The Founder of Delft MaMa!
Female empowerment
Meet Delft MaMa’s Vice Chairperson/HR Coordinator
Part 6 of a Series Each week in the coming months, our blog team will share an interview with the coordinators of the various departments… Read More »Meet Delft MaMa’s Vice Chairperson/HR Coordinator
Confidence for the Win!
Too often we focus on our mistakes or what could be done better. This is one of the reasons for low self-trust and confidence (especially amongst women). What we should be doing instead is seeing and celebrating the many many things we do well every single day! Recognizing successes from different sources is a powerful tool I’ve used for over a decade both with myself and my clients to increase confidence and foster the habit of positivity towards themselves and others. In this article I’ll share those sources with you!
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Dutch architecture: a women’s matter
One of the things that drove my attention when I came to live in the Netherlands was architecture. Quite different from my country, this place seems to reflect identity through the way houses are built. I learned about rijtjeshuis and bovenwoning (I live in one of these!). Architecture shapes a city, but who defines it? What are the stories behind those bricked walls that reproduce once and again? Reading about architecture in the Netherlands, brand-new research caught me. It was about women in Dutch architecture history.
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A story of MENTORING
Working on a project that helps individuals settle and, as we say, ‘land softly’ in a new city is challenging during these times. As coordinator… Read More »A story of MENTORING
JOIE YEN & THE CHAMELEON READER: AN EXPAT MOM REMAKING HER CAREER
“The sea is deep and the world is wide! How I long to sail!” said a tiny snail. She hitched a lift on a whale.… Read More »JOIE YEN & THE CHAMELEON READER: AN EXPAT MOM REMAKING HER CAREER
Pregnancy, birth and beyond: preparing yourself for birthing in the Netherlands
When, as an expat, you start to think about having a baby in the Netherlands, it is a good idea first to acquaint yourself with… Read More »Pregnancy, birth and beyond: preparing yourself for birthing in the Netherlands
Should I give birth at home or in a hospital? Unlike most countries, you have a choice in the Netherlands.
Birthing is a beautiful physical, emotional and spiritual journey. Delft MaMa Nina shares her birthing experiences and describes how being aware about the various options… Read More »Should I give birth at home or in a hospital? Unlike most countries, you have a choice in the Netherlands.
Nina Bogerd: The remaking of my professional career and life in the Netherlands
Or, how I walked away from the dissatisfaction of a career as a researcher and lecturer towards my dream career as a doula and childbirth… Read More »Nina Bogerd: The remaking of my professional career and life in the Netherlands