MEET OUR EXPERTS
Meet the inspiring women from our community, who bring you expert insights in our three key areas: Business, Career, and Wellbeing. A one-stop hub where you can find all the guidance, advice, and inspiration you need – all from women who’ve been there, and are ready to share their wisdom.
The BUSINESS EXPERTS
Stephanie Ward
Founder Firefly CoachingStephanie Ward, a Business and Marketing Mentor and is passionate about igniting your small business success. She’s an American citizen (an ‘Okie’) who has lived in the Netherlands since 1999. After years in the non-profit and corporate world (business development, sales, marketing, management and consulting), she started this business in 2002 to support small business owners to make a prosperous living doing what they love.
She loves connecting cool people, creating ideas, & sharing resources. She’s a professionally trained coach thanks to training at Coach Inc. and has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Communication both from the University of Oklahoma.
The WELLBEING EXPERTS
Anna Wallace-Scott
Founder Holistic MidlifeAnna is a holistic midlife coach and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the wellness field. As a science-based educator, she offers tailored support to both individuals and organizations.
Anna’s mission is to raise awareness about menopause and empower women to navigate their midlife health journey with confidence.
Holistic Midlife provides a comprehensive range of coaching and consultancy services tailored to support women during their midlife journey. Our services help women navigate the challenges and joys of this stage with confidence and resilience, promoting overall well-being and personal growth.
Gabriela Encina
Expat CounsellingMeet Gabriela Encina, a licensed psychologist, EMCC-certified coach, and unapologetic champion of expat mental health. For over two decades, I’ve been helping expats—especially women—navigate the messy, beautiful, and sometimes downright overwhelming reality of living abroad. Whether it’s building confidence, managing stress, or strengthening relationships, my work revolves around helping my clients feel grounded and capable, no matter where they’ve planted their roots.
My own expat story started when I moved from Chile to Europe. On paper, it seemed exciting and adventurous, but the reality? It was lonely, confusing, and full of challenges I didn’t see coming. I craved support and resources that simply weren’t there. That’s when I decided to not just survive my own journey but to carve a career out of helping others not feel as lost as I once did. Every struggle I faced as an expat is now a stepping stone in how I guide my clients.
Michi Primus
Founder Michi Primus YogaMeet Sleep & Neuro Performance Coach Michi, who is on a mission to transform restless nights into productive, energized days. Michi specializes in helping busy entrepreneurs fix their sleep issues and elevate their performance, so they can thrive in both business and life without sacrificing their health.
In addition to coaching, Michi leads yoga classes, offers personal training, and hosts events like Yoga & Hike in Sintra, blending mindfulness and movement for a full wellness experience in nature.
Michi’s work has been featured in NIT.pt, and she continues to create valuable content for entrepreneurs who want to succeed without burning out.
If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, Michi is here to guide you every step of the way!
Camille Baekelandt
Founder UrPharmaCamille is a pharmacist and skincare expert, as well as the founder of UrPharma, a company dedicated to distributing clean, high-quality skincare brands across the MENA region.
With a deep commitment to education, Camille focuses on sharing knowledge and expertise with both professionals and consumers through workshops and training, helping them make informed choices about skincare products that prioritize health and sustainability.
Ingun Bol-de Bock
Founder Female Wave of ChangeIngun is the founder of Female Wave of Change (2016), an NGO that is with all her activities focused on guiding women to step into their authentic feminine leadership and lead change. Right now, we are represented in about 40 countries in different parts of the world.
When she turned 60 in 2019, she knew it was time to work on a project that she had been thinking about for 10 years to work with the over50 generation.
She is a connector, build bridges between people and organisations, am passionate about DEIB (esp include age in this perspective), intergenerational behaviour, am a trainer, mentor, speaker and author.