God is a DJ Silent Disco The Hague

Earlier this month, I attended the God is a DJ Silent Disco in The Hague, The Netherlands. I love going out on dancing. However as a neurodivergent, I can easily get overwhelmed and overstimulated. This was a fantastic experience though, where more elements of choice were brought into the disco experience. https://youtu.be/GcFEtmvoYbg?si=Mu-3Myx48kbdKhfl Event text... On … Continue reading God is a DJ Silent Disco The Hague

The Power of Perspective Panel @ TSH The Hague

This was an amazing event I attended last week @ The Social Hub in The Hague. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to simply listen to what life is like for others, and indeed look at how limitations can be changed to possibilities. My main takeaways: There is incredible value in taking the time … Continue reading The Power of Perspective Panel @ TSH The Hague

THE HAGUE APPEAL FOR MOTHER EARTH: AMAZONIA FILM AND PANEL DISCUSSION

On 20 November 2024, I attended this event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. ----- Event text.... On the occasion of COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan) and after Brussels and London in June, the Planète Amazone team is bringing together an exceptional panel and invites you to come and meet them to discuss and discover for … Continue reading THE HAGUE APPEAL FOR MOTHER EARTH: AMAZONIA FILM AND PANEL DISCUSSION

2024 Volunteer The Hague Mix and Match Fair (November)

This event is held twice per year. I participated in the one earlier this year - you can spot me in this video! https://youtu.be/LpjtK_qHQRI?si=fDIKbUKYwKiok-Ko Here are the details of the upcoming one....  Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 Time: 11:00 – 15:30 (workshops start from 10:30 and end at 16:00) Location: The Social Hub The Hague - Hoefkade 9, 2526 BN … Continue reading 2024 Volunteer The Hague Mix and Match Fair (November)

2024 DigiQuest Amsterdam – Neurodiversity, AI & The Future of Work

Workshop: Neurodiversity, AI & The Future of Work Below is the text about our session. Whether you are neurodivergent, neurotypical or not sure, come and explore how we can better understand each other and create a more neuro-inclusive future. This session will cover some basics about neurodiversity and briefly explore representation, identity and the impact … Continue reading 2024 DigiQuest Amsterdam – Neurodiversity, AI & The Future of Work

Wine Cheese and AI (November 2024)

On Tuesday 12 November I attended another great Wine, Cheese and AI event in The Hague, organised by Fiona Passantino. Event promo text: “AI Sentience”: What is it, how does it happen, how do we know it’s happening, and when? A panel conversation at the dividing line between Human and AI consciousness to understand the … Continue reading Wine Cheese and AI (November 2024)

2024 ImpactFest The Hague

Welcome to ImpactFest! ImpactFest was created in 2016 to bring together ImpactCity’s ecosystem of purpose-driven organisations from all corners of the world. ImpactFest provides a platform to present oneself, where investors pitch for entrepreneurs and where entrepreneurs and experts exchange experiences to scale together. In the past years, ImpactFest has become the leading impact event … Continue reading 2024 ImpactFest The Hague

The Hague University Toastmasters Open House

📣 Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Open House! 📣 🗓When: Thursday, November 14th📍Where: Speakers’ Corner (at the Hague University of Applied Sciences)🕖Time: 19:00 Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just curious to see what Toastmasters is all about, this is the perfect opportunity! We’ll be hosting an impromptu Table Topics contest where … Continue reading The Hague University Toastmasters Open House

2024 Society 5.0 Festival Amsterdam

9 & 10 October | The Social Hub Amsterdam City Amidst rapid technologisation, polarisation, the climate crisis, and burnout, it can be easy to sink into apathy and despair. But now is the time to gather and find agency, to do something: We need to transform society's social fabric. How? By listening, nurturing, and repairing our … Continue reading 2024 Society 5.0 Festival Amsterdam

Music, disability and diversity @ THUAS

On Monday October 2024, I learned a lot from attending this very interesting and inspiring talk at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Below is the event text, as well as my own photos and notes. ----- John Kelly - Music, Disability, Diversity and The Need for Positive Social Change! Join us for a session where we … Continue reading Music, disability and diversity @ THUAS

2024 Diversity Week @ THUAS

From 30 September to 4 October,  De Haagse Hogeschool/The Hague University of Applied Sciences will celebrate Diversity Week. During this week, diversity in all its forms is highlighted – from cultural background and gender to neurodiversity and sexual orientation – as it is what brings us together and strengthens us. The week’s programme is dedicated … Continue reading 2024 Diversity Week @ THUAS

West African Cooking Workshop – A Taste of Community in The Hague

On Saturday 28th September, I had a fabulous experience of attending this West African Cooking Workshop. Organised by Ebere, who I know via Rise & Lead, this was fully booked and a great success. Held at the recently opened KiCo in The Hague. Below is the promotional text which I shared on TheHagueOnLine: Feeling isolated … Continue reading West African Cooking Workshop – A Taste of Community in The Hague

Female Ventures Delft (September 2024)

Female Ventures team Delft/The Hague is excited to host monthly networking drinks every third Thursday of the month in Delft or The Hague! An approachable way to meet and build new connections. This time we also include a special value add interactive session on “The Power of Self-Motivation: Navigating Professional Challenges With a Resilient Mindset” for you. … Continue reading Female Ventures Delft (September 2024)

Zestee Tech Tools: Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?

For more than 10 years now, I've been an enthusiastic LinkedIn user, and now teacher/trainer. During that whole time, I've only ever used the free version. I've taken a look at the Premium option a few times in the past, but didn't find the features very interesting. Trying again to see if anything has changed. … Continue reading Zestee Tech Tools: Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?

2024 Rise & Lead: Introduction to Neurodiversity at Work

I am thrilled to be presenting at the Rise and Lead Women Summit in hashtag#TheHague tomorrow. Jonathan Evans 🟥 and I will give a breakout session : Introduction to Neurodiversity (at work).I'm really glad that Ebere Akadiri and her team have expanded their already very successful summit to include even more aspects of #diversity and … Continue reading 2024 Rise & Lead: Introduction to Neurodiversity at Work