March 2024 marked a milestone, and what a milestone it was: I was featured in the Commitment issue of LINDA.MEIDEN. My very first magazine shoot for POOWELZ. What an incredible experience! ✨
A dream come true
When I started POOWELZ, I had one big dream: a post on LINDA.MEIDEN's social media. Yes, really, just a simple post on Facebook or Instagram. Because a real photoshoot for the magazine, I didn't even dare hope for that. So I started building a portfolio through my Instagram. Creating beautiful images that represent my mission, and who knows... one day I might even approach LINDA.MEIDEN. In October, I launched POOWELZ, and in December, I was in Curaçao with my mother. A truly dream location for creating content. On one of my last days there, I suddenly received an email from LINDA.MEIDEN. I used to have a subscription, so I immediately thought: advertising. Still, I clicked on it. And then? A scream. A dance of joy. Because what was in that email surpassed everything. LINDA.MEIDEN had approached me! For an article in their magazine, complete with a photoshoot, stylist, and makeup artist. Manifesting... does it really work?
POOWELZ was born from something profound, with one clear mission: to break taboos, inspire self-confidence, and show that you can shine with a stoma. This shoot felt like exactly that. I also thought the styling, makeup, and photography were absolutely amazing.
Of course, I made a daily vlog with behind-the-scenes footage! You can find the video on my Instagram and TikTok . Check out my social media for the full vlog.
Thanks to the fantastic team at LINDA.MEIDEN and everyone who supports POOWELZ. Your feedback always gives me so much energy to keep going.
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Until the next milestone! 💙