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The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenBest Of: Game-Changing Strategies Every Midlife Woman in Business NeedsThis Best Of episode is packed with the business strategies that will change everything for you as a midlife woman in business! I've pulled together the most impactful segments from five incredible guests who've mastered different aspects of building a successful business - and they're spilling all their secrets in one power-packed episode. Let’s go!Highlights:Grace Kraaijvanger: Why your "little idea" is actually your BIG idea - and the one thing you must do to bring any concept to life (hint: it's not what you think)Jen Kem: The 4-step personal br...
2025-07-0343 min
The Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerScream Your Dream with Cheldin Barlatt RumerEver wonder how to put yourself out there, be more visible, and confidently describe what you do? Then this episode on personal branding and authenticity is for you.
Grace Kraaijvanger, host of The Art of What’s Next, welcomes Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, the CEO and executive producer of 'This Is It Network' and the author of 'Scream Your Dream’ in an honest conversation about ‘bragging boldly’ and embracing the depth of our personal stories to connect with others.
Throughout the episode, Cheldin and Grace discuss the necessity of knowing oneself to effectively manage how one is percei...
2024-05-1441 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerThe Setback Cycle: How to Survive (and Even Thrive!) Life's Valleys with Amy ShoenthalIn this inspiring episode, host Grace Kraaijvanger sits down with Amy Shoenthal, author of "The Setback Cycle.”. They delve deep into the power of setbacks and how they can lead to profound personal and professional growth.
Amy shares her compelling personal journey, including the challenges she faced when returning to work after maternity leave, which reshaped her career trajectory from corporate roles to a rewarding path in freelance writing and public speaking, and ultimately her book.
Grace and Amy discuss the societal shift towards craving authentic, vulnerable storytelling and how Amy’s book has empowered female...
2024-05-0744 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerCreating New Paths: From Ballerina to Memoir with Gavin LarsenIn this episode, host Grace Kraaijvanger welcomes the accomplished ballet dancer and author, Gavin Larsen, to delve into the intricacies of a dancer's life and the transition from ballet to her writing.
Gavin shares candid insights from her memoir "Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life," revealing not only the disciplined beauty of ballet but also the universal parallels it holds to life's grand performance.
Whether you've danced onstage, you are writing a memoir or you’re simply you’re simply wanting to live your life like an artist, this conversation promis...
2024-04-3047 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerWhy We Should Live Like Artists with Grace KraaijvangerIn this profoundly moving solo episode brought to you from a live onstage event, host Grace Kraaijvanger shares personal anecdotes and experiences that have shaped her journey to creating a space of empowerment and community for women creating their next chapters.
This episode, laced with emotional transparency, vulnerability, and encouragement, highlights that each of us are on this earth for something beautiful that is uniquely ours to offer the world.
Grace offers inspiring insight on how our mix of talent, wisdom, heartbreak, and experience gives us the tools and passion to build businesses, make art, wri...
2024-04-2319 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerWhen You Don’t Know What to Do Next with Tara MohrJoin us on this inspiring episode as our host, Grace Kraaijvanger, sits down with her friend, Tara Mohr, the author of one of her favorite bestselling books, Playing Big. Together they dive deep into the art of embracing the unknown in both personal and professional lives, they shed light on the transformative power of creativity, the significance of using imagery and creative practices as guides when the path feels unclear, and a new way of looking at confidence.
Grace shares her personal journey to find new purpose after a profound loss, while Tara talks candidly about the evolution of her in...
2024-04-091h 00The Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerHow Loving Yourself Shows You What’s Next with Fashion Designer, Taylor JayIn this enriching episode, Grace sits down with the talented Taylor Jay, fashion designer and founder of the Taylor Jay Collection, a Bay Area-based line dedicated to bringing out women’s confidence in all the stages of our lives.
From the roots of boutique ownership, through the twists of a global pandemic, to the bloom of her own clothing line, Taylor shares how adversity shaped a brand that's more than fabric—it's a symbol of comfort and confidence for women.
Listen in as Taylor discusses overcoming challenges with resilience and creativity, the impact of intentional clothi...
2024-04-0138 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerHow Belonging and Community Gives You Vitality with Radha AgrawalToday we are taking you back to a live Hivery event, with the remarkable Radha Agrawal, Co-Founder of Daybreaker and bestselling author of 'Belong: Find Your People, Create Community & Live a More Connected Life' for an exhilarating conversation that delves into the essence of community building, our yearning to belong, and its profound impact on personal transformation.
Discover how Radha, a multi-talented entrepreneur, co-founder of the iconic Daybreaker, author, and DJ, ignites the spirit of belonging through her passion for creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Grace shares her early morning encounter with Radha's inspiring book, setting the st...
2024-03-2635 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerFinding your Unique Gift with Marie ForleoToday we are taking you back to a live Hivery event, (our 3rd annual Entrepreneur and Inspiration Lab in San Francisco) with our special keynote guest, the one-and-only Marie Forleo! Marie is a life coach, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur extraordinaire, and she shares her incredible journey of growth and entrepreneurship with us live on The Hivery stage.
Together, Grace and Marie delve into Marie’s inspiring journey of self-discovery, from her early days in publishing to the pivotal moment she found her calling as a life coach and how she parlayed that as an opportunity to impact mill...
2024-03-1830 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerThe Pursuit of Joy with Malcolm CampbellToday we are joined by Grace’s dear friend and longtime mentor, Malcolm Campbell, as they dive deep into a profound conversation about life's meaning, the pivotal role of creativity, and the pursuit of joy.
From Grace: Every month for almost a decade, I’ve been meeting my spiritual and creative life mentor, Malcolm Campbell for coffee. We go deep on our lives, our purpose, what it means to love yourself and others, and what inspires us to be the best we can be.
At 84 years young, I’ve learned so much from my dear f...
2024-03-121h 13The Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerThe Anti-Hustle Way to Grow Your Business and Creativity with Jadah SellnerToday, we welcome a transformative conversation that dives deep into redefining success and productivity with our host, Grace Kraaijvanger, and special guest, Jadah Sellner, the author of 'She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life.’
Together, they explore Jadah's anti-hustle approach to business and creativity. From the significance of retreats and supportive communities, to challenging the hustle culture and embracing a heart-centered work ethic. Listeners will learn the power of journaling, visioning, and more, as Jadah shares her personal journey, including two books and multiple successful businesses.
This episode is a tr...
2024-03-0447 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerCreative Flow and Compassionate Listening with World-Class Storyteller, Kelly CorriganIn this enlightening episode, our host, Grace, invites four time, best-selling author and world-renowned storyteller Kelly Corrigan to a heartfelt conversation exploring the impact of authentic communication and emotional honesty.
Kelly stresses the crucial role of active listening and genuine presence, sharing a personal anecdote of a powerful conversation with her daughter amidst the pandemic. The discussion delves into the fear of judgment when expressing feelings and the honor in being trusted to hold space for another's emotions.
Grace and Kelly connect on the influence of culture on self-worth and the tendency to compare oneself to...
2024-02-2752 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerCreating Your Life Brief with Bonnie WanToday we welcome the inspiring Bonnie Wan, the acclaimed author of 'The Life Brief' and a seasoned career strategist in advertising. Throughout this episode, Grace and Bonnie embark on a profound conversation about the quest for authentic living and how we can use the exploration and writing practices she’s developed to craft our lives in a way that’s truly aligned with who we are.
Bonnie delves into her personal journey of applying branding principles to her own life decisions, emphasizing the importance of clarity, purpose, and the transformative power of writing to unlock insigh...
2024-02-1943 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerThe Transformative Power of Rituals with Libby DeLanaToday we are joined by the remarkable Libby DeLana, a brilliant and brave woman that Grace met through the cold-dipping collective that Libby started in the Sausalito waters at sunrise. On that very first day in those icy waters, Grace’s shivers turned to awe as she encountered the vulnerable and powerfully honest leadership of Libby.
Libby translates life lessons into cold water and daily walks that have changed the lives of thousands. She’s an accomplished advertising professional, co-host of the ‘This Morning Walk' podcast, and the author of 'Do Walk: Navigate Earth, Mind, and Body, Step by...
2024-01-301h 07The Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerDear You with Grace KraaijvangerIn this special solo episode, host, Grace Kraaijvanger, shares a heartfelt letter she read at a live performance titled “Dear You.” In it, she acknowledges the unique potential and resilience that each of us as individuals offer this world and your unique ability to make a difference.
Grace wrote this letter because the truth is that there is no one on this earth with your mix of knowledge, wisdom, pain, grief, experiences, and heartfelt truth.
Grace gets deep with the inner-critic that lies within all of us and how we can start to shift our beliefs...
2024-01-3012 minThe Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerHow to Live a Committed Life with Lynne TwistToday we are joined by the wisdom of Lynne Twist, a global visionary dedicated to addressing critical global issues. With over 40 years of commitment to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger, empowering the status of women and girls, and advocating for social justice and environmental sustainability, Lynne brings a wealth of experience.
The author of "The Soul of Money" and "Living a Committed Life," Lynne shares profound insights on commitment, purpose, and making a meaningful impact in the world. From her work with Mother Teresa to navigating the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, and as the Co...
2024-01-301h 00The Art of What’s Next with Grace KraaijvangerTrailer | The Art of What’s NextWelcome to the Art of What's Next. I'm your host, Grace Kraaijvanger.
In this show, we're diving into the ways we seek meaning, purpose, and guidance on what to do next, especially when it feels muddy, or unclear.
In each episode, I aim to be your friend, your sister, your mentor, your confidant, and your fellow truth seeker, sharing insights, tools and mindset shifts that have helped both me and my guests find our way when we didn't know what to do next.
It's not your passion, or your calling, or your wisdom, or...
2024-01-1001 min
Lead with Love: Creativity, Business & Life with Jadah Sellner"Surprising Book Publishing Insights From My Literary Agent "Have you ever thought about writing a book? During my sold-out book release party with my dear friend and client Grace Kraaijvanger, founder of The Hivery, she asked the room, "How many people want to write a book?" 75% of the people in the room raised their hands. If you want insight into how the publishing process works, you're in for a treat because today I talk to my literary agent, David Fugate, who shares advice about what it takes to publish a book. David Fugate is the President & Founder of LaunchBooks Literary Agency at launchbooks.co...
2022-11-181h 05
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenThe Importance of Mentorship and Community with Grace KraaijvangerWomen-led community spaces are the vehicle for bringing women together, elevating their voices, and encouraging everyone involved to take their work to the next level. This week, episode 78 of The Jen Marples Show is about the importance of mentorship and community!In this episode of The Jen Marples Show, my guest Grace Kraaijvanger shares the importance of finding what you’re passionate about and recreating that feeling in everything you do and actionable steps you can take right now to become the woman that supports and encourages other women to become their best self. Some of the ta...
2022-09-151h 00
SparkNew Model of Community and InspirationGrace Kraaijvanger, founder of The Hivery (featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Elle and other media outlets), focuses on fashioning space, where the creative and collaborative process can be cultivated. She layers in empowerment, community and inspiration to this evolving experience.
2020-02-2756 min
The Radically Loved PodcastEpisode 270| Building a Hivery, and Creating a Hub for Powerful Women. with Grace KraaijvangerGrace is a sought after speaker, visionary entrepreneur, artist, and community-maker. She coaches individuals and organizations on how to build communities and spaces that are centered on kindness, creativity, and connection. https://www.thehivery.com/ STUDY WITH ROSIE Mentorship Program for 6 months (12.2.2019) https://www.radicallyloved.com/mentorship UPCOMING RETREATS BALI (JAN. 2020): radicallyloved.com/bali SCOTLAND (MAY 2020): https://www.radicallyloved.com/retreat-scotland
2019-11-2938 min
Ballet to BusinessGrace Kraaijvanger - Founder of The Hivery - 010Co-Working Spaces as we know them today, originated in non other than San Francisco in 2005. With that being said, it's no surprise that the energy was buzzing around the city for this new way of entrepreneurs to work independently but not be isolated at home while doing so. However, it wasn't until Grace Kraaijvanger was fulfilling a marketing job alone from home, that she realized she was missing that creative community she experienced as a dancer. So, she went out to find one. It wasn't until she went looking into other co-working spaces in the...
2019-09-2458 min
Becoming You PodcastFinding Your Hive with Grace KraaijvangerThis episode is EXTRA special because it's our 50th episode, Becoming You Podcast is 5 months old and we just celebrated 55k downloads!! And I couldn't think of a better guest than the woman you're about to have the pleasure of hearing from! I was invited to a women's leadership and inspiration lunch last month at the Hivery, a drool worthy and inspiring co-working space just north of the San Fran golden gate bridge. I realized I'd seen photos of the Hivery, which has been featured in Forbes, Elle, Entrepreneur Magazine, US Today, SF CHronicle and more…...months ag...
2019-09-1542 minLead with Love: Creativity, Business & Life with Jadah Sellner"Exploring Your Next Chapter" with Grace KraaijvangerIf you've surrendered to the calling of your life's work and you're seeking to create your next chapter, then episode 129 of the Lead with Love podcast will really speak to you. I get cozy with Grace Kraaijvanger, speaker, business mentor, and the founder of The Hivery, a co-working space and community where women can create, express themselves and receive authentic support as they change careers, start businesses, or take time off to pursue a passion. The Hivery was awarded "Best Office Space in the U.S. and Canada" by Wayfair, Inc. in 2017, and Grace and...
2018-09-1256 min
Meant For YouThe Hivery Founder Grace Kraaijvanger On Redefining How We Work + Support One AnotherGrace Kraaijvanger is the founder of The Hivery, a women's co-working space located in Mill Valley, California. But, as good as she is at creating a delightful environment for her members, her goals go beyond simply offering a beautiful space. The Hivery, Grace says, aims to be a community and movement of women supporting one another. In today's episode, Grace shares how her career in professional dance and marketing roles merged with her desire to build community, and led to her idea for The Hivery. We also discuss how a powerful, personal loss changed Grace, and how we feel loss ca...
2017-12-3031 min