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Lidewij Wiersma

Lidewij Wiersma

Bracciano, Italy

Lidewij Wiersma is a veterinary specialist with a PhD in emerging coronaviruses. She is the CEO of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation and consults for the United Nations.

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As an introverted veterinarian with a PhD in emerging coronaviruses, Lidewij's friends sometimes jokingly ask whether she had any involvement in the release of COVID-19. To be clear, she did not but it is undeniable that some good things came out of COVID-19 for her, including her renewed interest in writing. Writing about gender issues might not seem the most obvious topic for someone with her background; she is not a gender specialist by any stretch of the imagination. However, she does have some experience with being a female (about 38 years), being in the workplace (about 13 years), being in leadership positions (about 4 years) and being a working mother (about 2 years). From this experience she can only conclude that we can, and must, do better if we want a more balanced workforce. Lidewij's contribution to this process is by writing and, hopefully, by leading by example. The veterinary profession is young and female. She writes for them and for everyone else who starts out juggling frantically and barely keeping all balls in the air.

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Chantal Korteweg

Chantal was originally trained as a lawyer and therefore feels strongly about social justice. She currently works as the Director Inclusive Banking at Dutch bank ABN AMRO and initiated the Fempower Your Growth partnership, a Dutch Financial Sector initiative, connecting the worlds of bankers and female entrepreneurs. She has been appointed as the Dutch Women's Representative 2023 and will provide a statement to the UN General Assembly in 2023.

Trained as a lawyer, Chantal feels strongly about social justice. She is a strategic executor and contributes to making our world a better, inclusive and sustainable place. She is a proud mother of a son and daughter and has become an all-round professional as an attorney-at-law, a development banker, and now she is the director for Inclusive Banking at ABN AMRO. She grew up in England and the Netherlands, sparking her love for travel, culture, and different perspectives. She enjoys getting the best out of herself and others and always wants to learn. She initiated the Fempower Your Growth program, a Dutch Financial Sector initiative, connecting the worlds of bankers and female entrepreneurs. She pays it forward by being a mentor and an advisory board member. She has been appointed as the Women’s Representative for the Netherlands in 2023.

Tessel van Willigen

Tessel is a management trainee at Hieroo Amsterdam where she works on different social projects to create positive impact in the region. She has a Master Human Geography and is specialised in International Development Studies. As a connector, Tessel excels in bringing together different cultures, disciplines, and points of view. Tessel interned for Incredible impact, a company founded with the aim to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs and female leaders in service of a better world.

Tessel is continuously in search of new insights, has a passion to learn and does not shy away from challenging situations. As part of her bachelor’s degree, she spent one semester studying at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. There she found her strength as a connector: bringing together different cultures, disciplines and points of view, to make a positive difference. Tessel couples her strong analytical mind with an enthusiastic and hands-on mentality to create positive impact. She was an intern at Incredible Impact, a company founded with the aim to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs and female leaders in service of a better world.

Marijn Wiersma

Marijn is the founder of Incredible Impact and currently works as Director of Partnership and Innovation at the 2X Collaborative. She is the co-author of the book “Banking for a Better World,” and is an expert on diversity & financial inclusion. As a visionary, multi-linguist, and free thinker, she is creative, curious, and innovative. She’s lived on three continents, worked in over 35 countries, and is a mother of four.

As a corporate anthropologist, Marijn likes to inspire people with her vision: unlocking potential of women in service of a better world. She is an ESG and gender expert, executive coach, has co-authored the book ‘Banking for a Better World’, loves storytelling, organized TEDxLeiden and Future of Finance events, facilitated female leadership programs, and has made a docuseries on female rolemodels in the financial sector. Her twenty plus years of sustainable development experience led her to Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. As the founder of my company Incredible Impact and of Zambia’s first private nursing school, I know what it takes to do good and make money. Her husband, their four children and Marijn have lived on three continents.

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Ballast Books

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  • Jenni Chamberlain
    on Dec. 1, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

    This really resonates with me, looking forward to reading, learning and improving, not only myself but our society! Thank you for taking the time to action this initiative!

  • Robert Vos
    on Dec. 1, 2022, 9:56 a.m.

    Great! Lots of success! Make sure that your book will be read by male leaders. They are the ones who have got to change. Women are already good as they are. SOSystem!
    Grtz Robert Vos

  • Sonja Vinken
    on Dec. 1, 2022, 2:38 p.m.

    Succes!

    Ik hoop de eerste 5 snel kwijt te raken en er meer te bestellen

    Groet
    Sonja Vinken

  • Sana Kapadia
    on Dec. 1, 2022, 3:40 p.m.

    Congrats to you all and so excited for this to come out! Well done all,
    Sana

  • Jen Braswell
    on Dec. 1, 2022, 7:12 p.m.

    Can’t wait to receive my copies!!
    Here’s to a speedy fundraise 💪
    Jen

  • Suzan Bos
    on Dec. 2, 2022, 8:05 a.m.

    Succes met de crowdfunding! Ik kijk uit naar het boek. En Tess: SU-PER TROTS op jou!
    Suzan

  • Petra Agthe
    on Dec. 2, 2022, 8:23 a.m.

    Well done for getting the book out and I am looking forward to reading it!

    • Anonymous
      on Dec. 10, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

      Thank you Petra, can’t wait to work with you on this and other topics!!

      • Anonymous
        on Dec. 11, 2022, 1:48 p.m.

        Very happy to hear this☺️ I am looking forward to it as well- there is a lot of work to do!

  • Suzanne Biegel
    on Dec. 2, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

    Happy to support. Great to get 2 copies and e-book, and donate the rest of any proceeds to XOCO.

    • Marijn Wiersma
      on Dec. 12, 2022, 5:57 a.m.

      Thanks Suzanne for always being suppoetive and generous and recognizing that proceeds go to Xoco

  • Peter Van Mierlo
    on Dec. 5, 2022, 2:28 p.m.

    Succes met het einde vh proces, heb goede hetinneringen aan het begin 😉

    • Marijn Wiersma
      on Dec. 12, 2022, 6:01 a.m.

      Dank voor je genereuze bijdrage en ons gesprek in Kaapstad heeft imderdaad dit proces in gang gezet

  • Ton Korteweg
    on Dec. 5, 2022, 4:21 p.m.

    Succes with the last steps to complete the book and the preparations to get it published.
    Look forward to the advices and suggestions of the three authors.

  • Jessica Robinson
    on Dec. 6, 2022, 9:23 a.m.

    Very much looking forward to reading this! Well done on getting it out there

    • Marijn Wiersma
      on Dec. 12, 2022, 6:02 a.m.

      Thanks dear Jessica - we’ve learned from the best!

  • Michelle Espinach
    on Dec. 7, 2022, 2:11 p.m.

    Excited and hoping you finish soon!

    All my best, greetings from sunny Costa Rica!

    Michelle

    • Marijn Wiersma
      on Dec. 12, 2022, 6:03 a.m.

      Gracias Michelle for your always generous support and belief in the books i am co- authoring!!

  • Nina Strus
    on Dec. 10, 2022, 5:08 a.m.

    Lidewij amazing, congratulations!
    I very much look forward to reading it, just pre-ordered!
    Best wishes
    Nina

    • Anonymous
      on Dec. 10, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

      Thank you so much 😊 I hope you enjoy it! ❤️

  • Karla Icaza
    on Dec. 13, 2022, 9:09 p.m.

    Best wishes on the book publishing, I’m sure it will be a jewel

  • Mohni Kesarlal
    on Dec. 15, 2022, 4:47 p.m.

    Heel veel succes en kijk enorm uit naar jullie boek🍀🫶🏽

  • Azra Zyada
    on Dec. 16, 2022, 7:31 a.m.

    Dear Dr Wiersma, I am very excited to be receiving your book. As an animal lover myself, I have often found great joy in observing our species in their unnatural environment, so I very much look forward to reading your observations!

  • Maya Kobalia
    on Dec. 16, 2022, 5:33 p.m.

    Dear Lidewij,
    Thank you! Soooo much looking forward to it!
    Love and warm regards from Tbilisi/Georgia <3
    Maya

  • Matthias Qasim
    on Dec. 23, 2022, 1:58 p.m.

    Kijk ernaar uit om het te lezen, groetjes Matthias Qasim

  • Egbe Osifo-Dawodu
    on Dec. 29, 2022, 12:29 p.m.

    Good Luck!! Such an interesting topic - hope you make it to publishing.
    Best
    E

    Saw this on the open doors platform
    .

  • Barbara Martin
    on Dec. 29, 2022, 7:05 p.m.

    I am so excited for you! And for me and the friends I’ll give the other copies to!

  • Johanna Baily
    on Dec. 29, 2022, 7:37 p.m.

    Inspiring, my friend
    Xxx
    The sisterhood is something special!

  • giovanni lenguito
    on Dec. 29, 2022, 9:54 p.m.

    we want a very nice dedica:
    Clarisse and Giovanni

    the other 4 are for
    Ange Soubirous
    Delphine and PJ
    Bella
    Julie and Sam

  • Jean-Marc Rams
    on Dec. 29, 2022, 10:02 p.m.

    Hy Lidewij
    Looking forward to reading you
    Grand Schmarc

  • Manon Swaving
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 7:48 a.m.

    Thank you for writing this book and getting this important message out there. Wishing you lots of fun in the proces. Much love, Manon

  • Liza Glesener
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 9:08 a.m.

    Hiya, hope you get to the 500 and I’m looking forward to reading it! How are you? Let’s chat one of these days - I’m still on maternal leave and am available almost anytime 🙂 Muah! Liza

  • Malti Bhojwani
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 9:27 a.m.

    Congratulations Lidewij, I had the privilege of meeting Marlijn and am super excited to experience the shift that this book is going to bring!
    Happy New Year!
    Malti

  • Kiki Horstmeier
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

    Ben heeeeeel benieuwd!
    Wens jou en je familie een gelukkig, mooi en boekverkoopvol 2023!
    Nieuw jaars groet,
    Kiki

  • Sigrid Deters
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 10:28 a.m.

    hi liedewij 3 besteld, 1 voor mezelluf 2 voor vriendinnen. ik hoop dat t lukt

  • Joanne Taylor
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 12:10 p.m.

    Can’t wait to have the signed copy when you’re all famous!

  • Romain Diaz
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 1:36 p.m.

    All the very best to you and Marijn in this important work

  • tara collier
    on Dec. 30, 2022, 2:14 p.m.

    can't wait to receive my copy and its so lovely that some proceeds will go to XOCO!

  • Reinet Maas
    on Dec. 31, 2022, 8:26 a.m.

    Heel cool initiatief!!!
    En veel zin om het boek te lezen!!

  • Marius van der Ploeg
    on Dec. 31, 2022, 8:48 a.m.

    We hebben 5 boeken besteld. Hopelijk lukt het vandaag nog om de 500 vol te krijgen.
    Lieve groet
    Jacqueline en Marius

  • Lidewij Wiersma
    on Dec. 31, 2022, 9:42 a.m.

    on behalf of Harmen Holtrop / Loyens & Loeff thank you!

  • Paul Crone
    on Dec. 31, 2022, 10:25 a.m.

    Ben heel benieuwd Sisters Wiersma en co 👊🏻

  • Raya Papp
    on Dec. 31, 2022, 2:25 p.m.

    Can't wait to read this. Thank you for sharing your deep insights and experience. Raya

  • Annelies Hermens
    on Aug. 30, 2024, 7:16 a.m.

    Ha Lidewij, boek is besteld, ik ga een exemplaar aan mijn jonge buurvrouwen geven, die er hopelijk veel inspiratie uit gaan halen! Succes met de volgende boeken, Annelies