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Women, Expectations, Theatre: WET, by Screw Productions

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 5, 2018 | All Photos, People and Stories

…ally. It’s all about sharing stories. Some are my own, others aren’t. It’s people who inspire me the most. I’m always fascinated by how people think, how they came to be, the choices they make, what drives them to get up every day and do their work. I’m especially drawn towards those with very different backgrounds and experiences from mine. I have come to realise that ever since I was a little girl all I wanted was to connect with people. And the…

How Can You Help Ukraine

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 5, 2022 | All Photos, Thoughts

…y homes and guesthouses. You can find here a list of NGOs and some amazing people who started their own campaigns. Maybe you can’t donate to all these people, but you can follow their efforts on social media. They are truly inspiring. Asociația Speranța pentru România – raising money to buy food and other necessities. They even cross the border, going to Chernivtsi in Ukraine to deliver these goods. Crucea Roșie Română (Red Cross Romania). Collect…

I Don’t Have One True Calling: Life As a Multipotentialite

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 1, 2021 | All Photos, Thoughts

…that variety can be useful if we know how to use it. If we would encourage people to work how is best for them, instead of forcing them into categories and pre-established “people templates”, it will be beneficial for everyone. But society is not there yet and I’m still learning how to make use of my multipotentialite qualities and design a life that can bring me professional satisfaction while also sustaining me financially. I know that I won’t b…

Bringing out the Spectacle in IT: Anton and Brian from Computer Drama

Posted by Dana Marin | Sep 10, 2018 | All Photos, People and Stories

…w life after an abusive marriage. Empathy allows us creators to understand people’s needs beyond the functional ones, and storytelling helps us create things people can connect with emotionally. That’s why I apply acting techniques to my design work: actors have been engaged in empathy & storytelling for thousands of years. So The Greatness Studio helps creators find their superpowers, so they can create things that give us all superpowers! What i…

Life in the Time of Coronavirus (2)

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 14, 2020 | All Photos, People and Stories

…nue to work to break the shame behind all mental illnesses. I like meeting people from various line of work, culture and background in my spare time. For me it is very important to talk to people and just reach out to them so we all feel connected. I like to read, paint and write as it has always calmed me. Staying close to nature has helped me heal. Living in The Netherlands has brought me closer to nature and made me fall in love with it all ove…

A Passion for Film: Interview with David Safarian

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 3, 2018 | All Photos, Culture and Events, People and Stories

…crisis, a blockade which we experienced in the beginning of the 90’s. Some people ask me if this is an autobiographical film, and my answer is, “No, it isn’t, but it’s quite a bit of my story, my family’s story.” And there are notions within that are relevant worldwide: people, love, mother, brother, cold, hot… they are the same all over the world. With its recollections of the late ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, it becomes a story of my generation. I…

Blogging for Money or for Fun?

Posted by Dana Marin | Sep 21, 2017 | All Photos, Thoughts

…Is my audience limited because of this? Very well, it means only the right people are coming here, people that have the same values and believe in the same things as I do. I was laughing with a friend recently because I came to the conclusion that I might be an old-fashioned blogger. I share my life with the public, but not to the extent that is required nowadays. My online presence doesn’t give the same satisfactory feeling people have from the r…

Life in the Time of Coronavirus (4)

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 21, 2020 | All Photos, People and Stories

…utting down on gas spending – now that gas is actually cheaper, sic! I see people when I go to the shop, I made some acquittances here; I see people passing by the alley, they always say hello, I say hello back, the dogs bark like crazy. Tips and tricks for people who have a hard time adjusting? Look within, work within, there’s so much stuff to do and you don’t even need to get out of the house. Life is so simple, don’t make it complicated. The f…

Eight Places in Amsterdam to Nourish Your Creativity

Posted by Dana Marin | Sep 25, 2022 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…or the creative community. You can join the meetings for listening to cool people talking and meeting other like-minded people. Participation is free. Requires being a morning person, so you can wake up and be able to socialise early in the morning 🙂 The talks are varied, from art to productivity, from branding to recruitment, all designed to spark creativity. You can sign-up to their newsletter to find out when the next event takes place and what…

New Year, New Hopes

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 2, 2022 | All Photos, Lifestyle

…he corporate world, if not worse, at times. I’ve got some direct hits from people I thought I would collaborate with, but I also met amazing people who were willing to exchange ideas and make something beautiful together. My skin grew thicker this year (although not as much as it needs to be). The entire year was a year of learning: from courses and from people, from my own actions and inactions. An important lesson for me this year was to trust m…