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Suyin's vrijdag-gedachten

Ik heb tussen 27 maart 2018 en 26 december 2025 op vrijdag 405 blogartikelen geschreven.

Voordat het weekend begon, deelde ik mijn gedachten van vrijdag; ik schreef over dingen die me raakten, dingen die ik had geleerd, mensen die ik had ontmoet, uitdagingen waar ik voor stond, kansen die ik zag, en dromen die ik onder woorden probeerde te brengen.

In 2026 heb ik deze droom naar een hoger niveau getild en mijn talkshowQuintessential Conversations Suyin Aerts’ opgezet. Je kunt de show beluisteren en bekijken via je favoriete podcastplatform en YouTube.

Meer over de talkshow

What if hope begins with showing up?

As this year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about the world we live in. A world that feels more fragmented than ever. We see conflict, inequality, fear, and fatigue, and yet, we also see sparks of hope. People still dare to dream, still dare to speak up, still dare to show […]

Dec 26 2025

Is doing nothing the hardest thing to do?

As the year slowly comes to an end, I find myself reflecting, not on how much I’ve achieved, but on how much I’ve balanced. And as a former ballet dancer I know how important balance is. This year 2025 has been a year full of movement, travel, and change. New projects, new conversations, new chapters, […]

Dec 19 2025

What happens when we stop being curious?

I’ve always believed that curiosity is the beginning of everything, every idea, every innovation, every meaningful conversation starts with someone being curious enough to challenge what we already know or do. It’s the small spark that lights the fire of progress. But sometimes, I wonder if we’re at risk of losing it. In a world […]

Dec 12 2025

How much discipline does passion need?

I love passion, not a coincidence, that is also the first question I asked the people I interviewed for my book. We often celebrate passion, that spark, that fire that makes people chase their dreams. But the longer I observe, the more I realise: passion alone isn’t enough. Passion might start the journey, but it’s […]

Dec 5 2025

What if letting go is the most loving thing we can do?

Letting go, two simple words that sound peaceful, almost poetic. But in real life, they can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff, trusting the wind will catch you. These past months, I’ve been watching both of my daughters take their own leaps. One is across the ocean, studying at university and training […]

Nov 28 2025

Will artificial intelligence make us more human?

As I am almost at the end of my course on Artificial Intelligence, I can’t help but feel both excited and slightly unsettled. AI is everywhere, in how we work, communicate, and even make decisions. It’s fascinating, powerful, and at times a little intimidating. But the more I learn about it, the more I find […]

Nov 21 2025

Can we ever be truly safe in a digital world?

In a world where almost everything is connected, the word safety has taken on a new meaning. As a moderator, I recently found myself once again diving into the fascinating and sometimes frightening world of cybersecurity. I’ve heard experts talk about ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and the fragility of our online systems. But what struck me […]

Nov 14 2025

Can Europe still afford its own ideals?

Some weeks ago, I moderated an event that left me thinking deeply, perhaps more than any session in a long time. One keynote in particular, by Peter De Keyzer, struck a chord. He spoke about how Europe, despite its ideals and ambitions, is slowly making itself vulnerable.Too many rules. Labour prices that are too high. […]

Nov 7 2025