Woman Crush Wednesday

Woman Crush Wednesday

by Marlies Dekkers
Some women can inspire me in such a way that you can maybe even call it a little crush. Want to know which ladies have this effect on me? Follow my #WomanCrushWednesdays on Twitter.

All women are amazing to me, but some women are as mind-blowing, that they have the ability to inspire others. My #WomanCrushWednesdays is dedicated to these ladies. Despite a variety of obstacles they reached insane levels of success. Whether it be in business, in science, in sports, in music, in art or in worldwide leadership. These women are all examples of the modern day feminist; strong and independent women who step up as role models, demanding the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.

My WomanCrush this week..

Hedy Lamarr, the stunning actress and inventor. Her “trail-blazing development of a technology has become a key component of wireless data systems. If it wasn’t for Hedy, we wouldn’t have Wi-Fi.

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Building bridges

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Building bridges

by marlies|dekkers

From the Erasmus Bridge and the Mercedes-Benz Museum to Qatar’s metro network; Ben van Berkel’s iconic landmarks bring people together in rapturous beauty, again and again. I talked with the Dutch architect and educator about sensuality, ‘healthy’ buildings and the remarkable parallels between our designs.

More than a feeling

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More than a feeling

by marlies|dekkers

Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”

Keto curious?

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Keto curious?

by marlies|dekkers

The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.

Super (skin) food

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Super (skin) food

by marlies|dekkers

‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.