Tyler Perry on being Successful

Achieving success in adversity through grit and hardwork is the story of Tyler Perry. Perry was born in Louisiana on 13 September 1969, and was named Emmitt Perry, Jr. In his childhood, Perry was physically abused by his father and to escape the beatings he had once tried to commit suicide. 16 year old Perry changed his name to... Read More »

Blog: Let’s paint the desert

An impressive Spiritual dance act opened the Amsterdam Fashion Week 2012. Sjaak Hullekes had the honor to fill in the 1st show with his men’s collection “Gemstone” AW2013. Tiny boxer shorts and muscled male models caught our attention. But the attention quickly returned. “Well made men’s clothing” is the middle name of Sjaak. All his clothes are handmade... Read More »

Nido Qubein: The pain of Changing...

Life is lived best when you set yourself with a goal! Nido Qubein came to the United States as a teenager with no knowledge of English, no contacts and only $50 in his pocket. Today he is a successful businessman and award-winning motivational speaker. How did he do it? Learn from Nido how to achieve success and significance... Read More »

Power Music:India.Arie’s trip to...

A very inspiring musical documentary on India.Arie’s visit to Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. India Arie’s one of my all time favourite artists, so I’m definitely biased in India’s favor. And so will you, after watching this. Check the videos below for India.Arie’s Brazilian Journey. Love, Damani var conveythis_src = "nl";translation Read More »

AwesomeSexyEcoGreen: Fighting the Flu...

It’s winter, it has been for a while now. But last week i found myself suffering from a cold!!! I was like: Hold up, wait a minute!!! I do not get sick, but obviously had to accept the fact that I had a cold. True to form, I went to my BFF called internet, which I trust more... Read More »

Mona Scott-Young’s Mogul Mind

If you watch “Love and Hip Hop,” you’ll recognise the face of Mona Scott-Young. She’s a mastermind!! Check out what she has to say about her work, her career and the Hip Hop/music industry.  She’s definitely a rolemodel for anyone trying to do something in the music industry, whether it’s in the spotlight or behind the scenes. Watch... Read More »

Blog: Ordered Chaos

The music paused, a voice recorder repeated: “Please hold the line. . .” The models stopped walking, what brought them to some of the funniest movements. And after five seconds the music restarted, the models walked further. Yeah, about Bas Kosters… What can I say? He is an AMAZING performer. He started his own show “1, 2, tree”... Read More »

The Other Side: How to meditate

This is one of the things that worked for Steve Jobs, so when I saw this video I knew that class was in session!!! So if you’ve always tried to meditate, thought the meditation in yoga class was to long, go back to basics with this meditation. It’s very simple, and you can build on it very easily.... Read More »

One To Watch: Peter and Kerry

These are actually two to watch, the very talented Peter lyons and Kerry Leatham, also known as Peter and Kerry. Like a lot of things from London, this duo is amazing, it’s the kind of music that just mesmerizes me. Check it out for yourself in the videos below and be sure to follow them on twitter to... Read More »

Michael Jackson: Bad World Tour (Japan,...

Dear Michael, You have always been a part of my life! Inspiring me with your positivity. No matter what people said about you, I had your back. I understanded you, I felt your pain and I enjoyed your passion. You are one of the people who made me look at myself and activated my spirit to be a part of the bigger... Read More »

Spoken Word: ‘I Am’ a piece...

I AM YOU! I Am refers to the leaders of today who recognize the struggles of past leaders and victims whose shoulders we stand on. The muffled voices in the front portion are a metaphor to the oppressed voices of the past and present. Love Life!!! Mara Michels var conveythis_src = "nl";translation Read More »

The Drive of Nasir Jones (Documentary)

How driven are you to achieve your goals? Do you have the fighting spirit, are you inspired and motivated? And ready to work extremely hard? In the Vh1 documentary Driven you see a portrait of the life, the struggles and success of the Hip Hop artist Nas. One thing is for sure; when you put your mind to... Read More »

Seane Corn’s words (and breaths)...

This woman just connects with my heart, soul, my entire being!!! Seane Corn is a yoga instructor and spiritual activist. Check out her wise words below, and also some breathing exercises to help centre yourself. Love, Damani var conveythis_src = "nl";translation Read More »

Dance: Waacking!

People who know me, know that I absolutely love waacking, to avoid misunderstandings I’ll tell you that waacking is a dance. Waacking originated in gay clubs, but crossed over to a broader audience. Like vogueing( which was popularized by Madonna) it’s very dramatic and fashion-based, but waacking started out very 3-D, while vogueing was more about 2-D posing.... Read More »

Words of wisdom: Change the way you...

I just love the way this man works. In this video Wayne Dyer tells a story that seems weirds at first, but it’s actually a really enlighting analogy of how our minds tend to work!! Enjoy Love, Damani var conveythis_src = "nl";translation Read More »

Blog: Meisje-Meisje

Ik ben geen meisje-meisje. Punt. En dat vind ik soms jammer. Ik zou zo graag een meisje-meisje zijn. Zo een die gered wordt door, tegen draken vechtende, prinsen. Zo een die lief lacht en dat de wereld voor haar buigt. Oh wat lijkt me dat soms makkelijk. Knipper met je ogen en er gaan deuren voor je open.... Read More »

Jam Session: Bilal ‘Tainted...

Bilal, for me is a musical Einstein for who you have to open your mind to understand. I saw him a few years ago live at the North Sea Jazz festival in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, but at that time I wasn’t ready or  my mind wasn’t that open. But now being a bit older and wiser I appreciate his talent.... Read More »

Apolo Ohno’s: Sports Secrets to...

Growing up, I wasn’t really passionate about health and fitness, but my crush on Apolo was one of the reason I started paying attention to sports. . .which eventually led to me getting fittter! So thank you Apolo. But Apolo’s not just cute! He’s also an eight-time Olympic medalist in speed skating!! Check out the videos to know... Read More »

Holiday Destination: In love with...

To give you guys an idea of my home country, I’ve found a inspiring video to share with you. I’ll be here for 17 days, but already know that I don’t want to leave. For nature lovers, our territory with its meandering rivers, large rapids and extensive flora and fauna, a paradise on earth. Our country has many... Read More »

Power Music: ‘Life is Good’...

Wake up in the mornin! And I give thanks and praise, Open up the gift called a brand new day. This life is fantastic it’s easy, it’s hard, it’s intense, it’s young, And on and on and on! Love Life!!! Mara Michels var conveythis_src = "nl";translation Read More »