In the latest episode of 10DAYS TALKS, Myon and Monique sit down with Esther Goedegebuure, an inspiring author and former editor-in-chief of JAN Magazine. Esther shares her personal journey, from being one of the key founders of JAN Magazine in 2005 to navigating life changes when her children left home and her career took an unexpected turn. Hear how Esther redefined her identity beyond motherhood and her career, how these experiences shaped her as a person, how she came to writing her book ‘Moeders’ and what lies ahead.
In this podcast episode, Myon Veenendaal and Marinte Sopacua welcome Evelyn van Hasselt and Karlijn Visser. Together they form the editorial team of the online magazine ‘Holistik’ that they founded in 2016, without a publishing house. This makes Holistik a 100% independent and self-made platform. Together with Myon and Marinte, they talk about finding balance in working together, authenticity and why holism is a very practical approach to life.
This month’s guest is nutritionist, cookbook author and TV chef Sandra Ysbrandy. Together with Myon and Tony, she speaks about the importance of eating unprocessed food, how you can keep a healthy diet without spending hours in the kitchen and why it’s important to eat what the season brings you.
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Merle Dittrich is product developer / creative project manager at 10DAYS. She played a pivotal role in developing the 10DAYS fragrance line, launched in January of this year. Together with Myon, Tony and Monique, she talks about how the ingredients of the perfumes represent our founders, the collaboration with the perfume house in Grasse and her role as productional right hand of Barbara.
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Myon and Tony recently spoke with Fleur and Sven Romijn, owners of 10DAYS longtime wholesale partner Van Dort Mode. Together, they talk about fashion retail in current times, running a family business (Fleur and Romijn are third generation in charge), and the balancing act of how to attract a new consumer base, without losing your current loyal customers.
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Wing Pappot-Nguyen joins this month’s podcast. As retail manager, Wing is responsible for the 10DAYS concept stores in Amsterdam and Westfield Mall of the Netherlands.
Together with Myon and Monique, Wing talks about the importance of brand stores, her love for retail, the challenges of combining a family with a career and why 10DAYS recently opened an outlet store in Bataviastad.
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This month’s guest is Eva van de Ven. Eva works as an interior stylist (amongst others in the Dutch TV show ‘VT Wonen Weer Verliefd Op Je Huis’) and as set dresser. Next to this, she also partners with various brands to develop interior products.
In this episode, Myon, Tony and Eva talk about transformation. About how blind surrender and confidence helps to explore new phases in life (and in your home), and that the only certainty in life, is constant change.
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In this last podcast of the year, Barbara and Myon look back on 2023 and talk about the importance of dreaming big to reach future goals. And how sharing dreams can amplify business endeavors. One longtime dream already became reality. To find out what this is, listen to this new episode…
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Marinte Sopacua works as a business developer at 10DAYS. As member of the Dutch sales team, she is responsible for expanding our brand in regions where 10DAYS does not yet have a sufficient presence yet. Together with Myon and Tony, she talks about a changing retail landscape, the importance of long-lasting relationships with retailers and how shopping sprees with her grandmother formed the base of her interest in fashion.
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Episode 29: Rebuild yourself with Isa Hoes
In this podcast episode, Myon and Tony are joined by Dutch actress and writer Isa Hoes. Together they talk about Isa’s recent endeavors (including the launch of a new book) and one of 10DAYS’ favorite mantra’s: Rebuild yourself, every day in every way: What does it take to get out of your comfort zone and how do you implement self-development and self-love in your daily life, both in a spiritual way, as well as physically.
Both Myon and Barbara are big fans of the books written by spiritual novelist Hans Peter Roel, the guest in this podcast episode. Together they talk about his book 'The Fifth Dimension', how Hans Peter went from a corporate career to spiritual entrepreneur and the meaning of Ki energy.
Today's guest is Dutch pianist Iris Hond. Her love for the piano already started at a very early age in life and nowadays she plays the biggest concert halls with music she composed herself as well as work from others. Next to this she founded the Iris Hond Foundation, aiming to bring live music to those who have no or limited access to this (homeless- or imprisoned people, people who are sick etc).
Myon, Tony and Iris speak about the urge to follow your own path, the importance of music in anyone's life (Iris Hond Foundation) and why Iris decided to be a motivational speaker next to her work as concert pianist.
Episode 26: Identity with Marion Pauw
Our guest this episode is Marion Pauw, a novel writer and columnist for Dutch magazine JAN. Marion currently lives in Spain and recently published her thriller ‘Tijgerlelie’. Together with Myon, Marion talks about her motivation to write, group dynamics, the differences between natural leadership and bossy behavior and about living abroad.
In this episode Myon talks with Cynthia about how she prepares for a role and character she’s playing, what the importance of setting (and pushing) boundaries is and the joy of renovating a holiday home in France.
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Jolien started at 10DAYS as an intern and is now manager of the production department, leading a team in Amsterdam and overseeing all communication with our suppliers, mainly in Portugal. Jolien tells us what it takes to make each garment, what the difference is between garment dye and yarn dye, and she explains how her entrepreneurial background helps her in her job.
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Episode 20: Honouring women with Anouk Smulders
Dutch TV presenter Anouk Smulders joins us in this latest episode. Anouk worked as a model for international brands and presented TV shows such as Holland’s Next Top Model and Shownieuws.
Recently she founded the organization Grace & Us with the aim to celebrate and honor women. Grace & Us believes in the power of standing strong together and getting the best out of yourself in sincerity and openness.
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Episode 19: E-Commerce with Bart Vennen
Bart Vennen is since this year Head of E-Commerce at 10DAYS. Together with Myon Bart talks about moving from Antwerp to Amsterdam and the differences between the 2 cities, the importance of e-commerce for brands and what is more important: Relying on data of relying on gut feeling.
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Episode 18: Women in business met Petra Vos (Fatboy)
Petra Vos is CEO of Fatboy, a Dutch interior and outdoor furniture brand. Next to this she’s also a member of 10DAYS’ board of advisors. Theme of this episode is women in business.
Myon and Petra discuss how to turn organizations into brands, how Petra sees her role as advisor of 10DAYS and if there’s a difference in working ethos between men and women.
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Episode 17: About the meaning and purpose of manifesting with Susanne Danielson
Susanne is a life counselor, trainer, author and (co-)founder of Het Levenscollege and De Boom Met Vruchten. Together with Myon Veenendaal, Susanne talks about the meaning and purpose of manifesting and what role energy plays in our lives.
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Episode 16: Following your heart with Loes den Hollander
Loes den Hollander is een Nederlandse romanschrijver van (voornamelijk) literaire thrillers. Ze publiceerde haar eerste boek in 2006, op 56-jarige leeftijd, na een lange loopbaan in de zorg als directeur van een zorginstelling. In de jaren daarna heeft ze meer dan 30 boeken geschreven.
Loes, Myon en Barbara praten over het volgen van je hart ongeacht de leeftijd, hoe Loes begon met schrijven en de overeenkomsten tussen het schrijven van boeken en het ontwerpen van collecties.
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Episode 15: Reading Faces with Joyce van der Voort
Joyce van der Voort is a naturopathic therapist and facial science teacher. She studies the personality of a person based on facial and body features. Joyce, Myon and Barbara talk about what facial science entails and how there is a balance between all features and charactaristics read from the face.
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Episode 14: Work / Life balance met Jetske van den Elsen
Jetske van den Elsen is a TV presenter and has been on Dutch television for 25 years. Jetske, Myon & Barbara discuss their personal need to travel, having a career next to raising children, the art of planning and why Jetske was in the search for a new hobby.
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Episode 13: Freedom with Marianne Luning
In this episode our guest is Marianne Luning. She works as a senior stylist for the renowned Dutch magazine & online platform VT wonen. Next to this, she is also one of the interior stylists in the popular TV show 'VT Wonen | Weer verliefd op je huis’. Myon, Barbara and Marianne talk about experiencing the freedom to do what you like, moving from Amsterdam to the countryside and the importance of rituals in private life and when working.
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Episode 12: Imperfection with Tricja Cotterill
Fashion director Tricja Cotterrill works with various brands – including 10DAYS – on campaigns and photoshoots. She speaks to Myon about the authenticity of imperfection, the perks of travelling for work, and how she once opened an underground fashion store in Amsterdam.
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Episode 11: Wanderlust with Soleil Hulscher
Barbara and Myon speak to Dutch model Soleil Hulscher, who travels all over the world for her work, in this wanderlust-themed episode. One of the original faces of 10DAYS’ campaigns, she captures the bold spirit and freedom of the brand like no one else. Barbara and Myon recall their first meeting with her, and discuss what travelling brings them. They also reflect on the time they got tattoos in Australia.
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Episode 10: Authenticity with Caroline Tensen
TV presenter Caroline Tensen takes to the airwaves with Barbara and Myon. They discuss staying true to yourself, authenticity as a characteristic, and their mutual love of dogs.
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Episode 9: Entrepreneurship with Koen van Meersbergen
Koen van Meersbergen is the co-owner of hip Amsterdam-based menswear store ABOUT Lifestyle. Opened in 2015, the store fuses fashion with art and lifestyle. He talks about the fine line between selling products versus sharing knowledge about them, the luxury of stocking only what you like yourself, and experiencing freedom in entrepreneurship when not only guided by turnover.
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Episode 8: Synergy with Sabine Hoogenkamp
Sabine Hoogenkamp is founder of lifestyle boutique Mooi Ben Jij in Doetinchem, which is a long-time stockist of 10DAYS. In this episode, Barbara, Myon and Sabine talk about the synergy between brands and retailers, what makes a good partnership, what they learned from each other, and how brands can support good retail.
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Episode 7: Imperfection with Shiran Gort
Shiran Gort founded Four Leaves, a sustainable lifestyle brand which makes bed linen, towels and more, while giving back to Sri Lanka, his country of birth. Shiran has a special place in 10DAYS’ heart: together with Barbara and Myon, he created the brand’s new offshoot, 10D for HUMANS. The trio talk about their collaboration, his Sri Lankan heritage, and the beauty of imperfection.
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Episode 6: Family & Entrepreneurship with Pien Legters
Barbara and Myon welcome Pien Legters. Pien is the owner of lifestyle label Suite Paradise and, for almost a decade, played a key role in building the 10DAYS brand. Pien also happens to be Barbara’s sister, which is why the theme of today’s podcast is entrepreneurship through the filter of family.
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Episode 5: Authenticity with Liselore Chevalier
Photographer and frequent 10DAYS collaborator Liselore Chevalier discusses authenticity with Barbara and Myon in today’s episode. They talk about storytelling with photos, Liselore’s love for the 80s – including the decade’s swimsuit aesthetics – and how she became the inspiration for a special 10DAYS collection, 10DAYS x Liselore.
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Episode 4: Sustainability with Dieuwertje Damen
Dieuwertje Damen is a sustainability strategist and owner of Rainbow Collection, a creative impact agency that helps companies formulate and execute their sustainability goals. She talks to Barbara and Myon about how to start implementing sustainability strategies in companies, the importance of connecting to what you buy, and new business models that make it possible to grow as a company and still take good care of the environment.
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Episode 3: Women in business with Astrid van Gorp
How do female entrepreneurs differ from male entrepreneurs? What do women find important in running a business? What drives women to start their own business? These are some of the questions that Astrid van Gorp answers in today’s episode with Barbara and Myon. Astrid is the founder of Fashionxchange, an agency that organises fashion shows, photoshoots, and events for retailers. With more than 25 years of experience, she knows all about combining sales with creativity.
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Episode 2: Spiritual leadership with Sigrid Boelens
Barbara and Myon speak with Sigrid Boelens of Bureau Boel, which offers coaching and training for companies and individuals. They discuss spiritual leadership, how they got on their right path in life, who their biggest idols are and what that says about their own qualities.
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Episode 1: Freedom with 10DAYS CEO Marie-Jose Vermin
Freedom is at the heart of 10DAYS – and is the subject of today’s episode. Barbara and Myon talk to Marie-José Vermin, CEO of 10DAYS, about what it means to them – personally, professionally, and spiritually.
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Episode 0: Introduction with 10DAYS founders Barbara Hilbrink & Myon Veenendaal
In the first episode of 10DAYS Talks, Barbara and Myon discuss dreams, love, care, 14 years of 10DAYS, and why they created this series.