​My name is Tessa Jol, I am a photographer, journalist, study advisor, holistic art teacher, travel & retreat expert, pr/media agent, visual artist and boeddhist based in Amsterdam. And I am the lucky mother of three daughters: Iris, Juna and Lima who sheer up my house with our sweet dog Zoë.

 

MEANINGFUL STORIES

Over the last 25 years I have captured meaningful stories (text & photography) for NGO’s and travel-, interior-, life style- and spiritual magazines. I have visited more then 35 countries and was fortunate to participate in many retreats at the most beautiful locations worldwide. I love to cover outdoor activities in nature, like hiking, cycling, sailing and skiing.

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Some people call me 'Mother with a Mission’, since I like to spread awareness via my work as a storyteller. Within my daily life I try to live in a mindful way from a Buddhist perspective. Yoga, sculpturing and golf are my ultimate mindful practices.

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There is no way to Happiness,

Happiness is the way!

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MATCHMAKER & STORY TELLING

By nature I am a connector, a matchmaker and a storyteller with the skills to find a unique angle to turn stories into actual publications. In my role as PR/Media Agent I connect NGO’s and idealistic organizations to media contacts, ensuring branding and publications within a variety of magazines. As a matchmaker I bring people and companies together whenever I feel a synergy could emerge.

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I studied Psychology and graduated in Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam, was trained to become editor-in-chief and worked for years as the coördinator for a Dutch Interior Magazine. In 1997 I decided to switch careers to photography and journalism, hoping to do more meaningful work this way. At the Photography Academy Amsterdam and at The London College of Printing I specialized in social-, travel- and lifestyle photography.

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STUDY ADVISOR & HOLISTIC ART TEACHER

I like to help other people, with a focus on children, since they are our future. With my work I hope to contribute to a better, healthier and more loving world. My motto: 'Good things come to those who make them happen.

 

Since 2023 I work as a Kieswijs study-advisor for upcoming students in the Netherlands, region Amsterdam. 

In 2022 I graduated as a Holistic Art Teacher for children and love to share my spiritual knowledge and retreat experiences with them in combination with intuitive drawing and painting.  

MINDFUL LIVING ART 

After many years of travel, whilst visiting spiritual retreats and meaningful projects, I filled my archive with so many beautiful pictures. I thought it would be great if more people could enjoy them. I selected photos which radiated an atmosphere of peace and tranquility for the ultimate meditation environment and created the Mindful Living Art Collection. Over the last years I have added many enchanting photos of all meaningful projects and created unique pieces of art.

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My motto:

'Good things come to those

who make them happen.

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