Why Too Much Woman?
Sometimes a special connection begins with a chance encounter... ✨
Through PUTITON, I have had the privilege to meet extraordinary people. People who contribute something positive to this world in their own way, simply by being who they are and doing what they do.
One of them is Sandra Lagace, author, inspirer, and creator of the podcast How Come Too Much Woman?
Our first meeting took place during a networking event of PUTITON at the beautiful Suitehotel Pincoffs in Rotterdam.
There was immediate curiosity and recognition. After our meeting, there followed a video call in which Sandra further delved into my story, my work, and what drives me. 'I need to have you on my podcast...' those were her words. I couldn't help but laugh heartily because for once I was not labeled as too much... something that used to raise a few eyebrows because that's not how I see myself. I do a lot, can do a lot, but 'too much' is too much of a word in that context, if you understand what I mean... it undermines who I am.
And how special... in July I was then able to welcome her to my own Secret Garden, where she participated in my very first “One Day Getaway” in my own Secret Garden. A beautiful opportunity to get to know each other in a different way.
Last Friday it finally happened and I sat at the table with Sandra for the recording of her podcast 'Hoezo teveel vrouw?' I was amazed by the beautiful view of Rotterdam, the special bridges, and also by the warmth with which Sandra and her husband Cor welcomed me... it's vibrant with energy, color, art, and individuality. That always makes me very happy and brings a kind of feeling of home. Especially the delicious cappuccinos and then my guilty pleasures, the wonderful dark chocolate with strawberries... because that's what really gets me. But what was certainly nourishing for me were the beautiful deep conversations, even outside the podcast, with Sandra & Cor as a unit; it was very nice to experience and valuable about life in all its colors. Cor said, 'Ismène, you've lived 5 lives now...!' I have to smile at that remark because I am aware of it and just realized there are probably more than 5... but that needs more space, something like writing a book or so? That's how my brain works... I hear, see, feel, and then pop... something new comes up again.
During the podcast, we talked about being a woman, entrepreneurship, creativity, vulnerability, and my life as a multidisciplinary artist and multipotentialite. About the many roles we fulfill, but especially about the freedom to just be yourself. Sandra asked beautiful questions that had me oscillating between what I am allowed to be and what I have become, and what I can now pass on with all my experience in sincerity... I do wonder... what all did I share because it was a lot ☺️ but it could never be too much. At least not for Sandra...
As a beautiful memory, I also received her book How Can You Be Too Much of a Woman?, personally signed by her. How special to be able to see each other in all that makes us women.
The podcast will be online soon! And I look forward to sharing our conversation with you.
What started as a meeting during a networking event grew into a warm, personal connection. And that is exactly what valuable networking is about for me.
Seeing each other, wanting the best for each other, remaining curious, and discovering what can emerge together.
Thank you, dear Sandra, for your openness, interest, and the beautiful conversations. And thanks to Michael Maljers and the PUTITON team for creating a community where such connections can grow.
Are You On? Yes, I am! 🧡
Ismene
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