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Empowerment and Intentional living
My thoughts on intentional, slow, powerful living and how to create space for creativity and community.


How I changed my life completely in less than a year
This is an old post, written in late 2021, but the content is still valid, so keep on reading! How I changed my life completely in less than a year ..including quitting my dayjob, starting a business and moving house. Exactly one year ago I sat by my desk in the office and my boss told me and the other two women in our team that the pandemic was spreading quickly and that we needed to work from home for a while. So, with very little preparations - we packed our laptops and sa
Madeleine Wideland
Oct 158 min read


Courage isn’t something you are, it’s something you do.
When I sent in my resignation, I felt physically ill. Once I was even about to withdraw it. But I didn’t, and today, two and a half years later, I can say with conviction that it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. THAT WAS A BRAVE ACT! I wasn't brave, I made a brave choice even though I was scared as hell!
Madeleine Wideland
Oct 128 min read


Who's standing in your way? (Maybe it's you?)
We have to dare to challenge ourselves and those around us. To be uncomfortable.To endure tension without rushing to smooth it over. And we need to practice courage. Read more about my view on what courage is in this post.
Madeleine Wideland
Oct 124 min read


Empowering change:The world needs female entrepreneurship
The world needs both female entrepreneurship and leadership. The world does not need women copying a masculine form for this. The world needs women to lead with all the qualities we are equipped with. For example, responsiveness, lack of prestige and the ability to create relationships. Holistic view, understanding and interest in others. Intelligence, emotional expression and heart.
Madeleine Wideland
Sep 299 min read
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