EVENT DETAILS
On Thursday, 10 April, 2025 the fourth edition of The Self-Made Talks x Studio Anneloes will take place, and we can’t wait to welcome you there.
This event is all about one thing: learning how to enter any room as the most powerful version of yourself. You’ll gain the tools, insights, and mindset shifts you need to shine – whether you’re giving a presentation, leading a meeting, or taking the next step in your career. It’s going to be an inspiring and impactful afternoon where we’ll explore together how you can shine with confidence in any situation. We’re excited – and we hope you are too!
This event is for women who want to elevate their careers, exude confidence, and own every room they walk into. Are you ready to step into your power?
The Self-Made Talks x Studio Anneloes: OWN THE ROOM
🔹 The ultimate event for female professionals is here again! Surround yourself with ambitious women and an abundance of inspiration at our HQ in Amsterdam. We have put together an incredible line-up featuring three powerful speakers and exclusive workshops. Anneloes van de Heijden and Anke de Jong will take the stage to share their stories and inspire the audience
🔹 Confidence. Impact. Presence. This fourth edition of The Self-Made Talks celebrates the theme “Own the Room” in different ways throughout the programme. This event is all about one thing: learning how to enter any room as the most powerful version of yourself. On April 10, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and mindset shifts you need to shine—whether you’re giving a presentation, leading a meeting, or taking the next big step in your career.
🔹 Expect an afternoon filled with inspiration and actionable tools to help you grow—whether you’re an entrepreneur, an employee, or simply someone who wants to do more with your talents.
Get ready for an event that will elevate your confidence, presence, and impact.
AGENDA
The event will take place 13:00 – 18:00, starting with inspirational talks, followed by workshops and networking. Alongside the talks, you can attend one of three exclusive workshops. And of course, after the event, there will be a networking drinks session, where you can connect with other inspiring women.
13:00 – Walk-in
13:30 – Opening by Emilie Sobels
13:40 – Interview with Anke de Jong
14:25 – Break
14:55 – Keynote by Janneke ten Heugten
15:40 – Workshop by Anneloes van der Heijden
16:35 – Session “Own the Room” by Pauline Pater
16:55 – Networking drinks
17:55 – Closing and end
LOCATION
LANGUAGE
This workshop will be conducted in Dutch. Professional working proficiency of the Dutch language is required for participation.
REGISTRATION
Be quick and secure your spot! A ticket costs €25.
And here’s the cherry on top: after the event, you’ll receive €50 in store credit for our webshop!
🛍️ Bonus: You will leave the event not only feeling inspired, but also with a nicely filled goodie bag!
THE LINE-UP
✨ Anke de Jong
Anke started as an intern at JAN Magazine and worked her way up to become the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE. With a sharp eye for trends, talent, and strategy, Anke has paved her own path in the fashion and media industry.
Anke will be interviewed by Charissa Promes-De Jong. Together, they’ll dive into Anke’s career journey and discuss the choices, challenges, and lessons along the way. Expect a conversation about seizing opportunities, continuous growth, and making your voice heard in a changing world.
✨ Janneke van Heugten will share her insights on claiming your expert status. A publicity expert and director of the media platform Vaker in de Media shares her insights on how to claim your expert status in the media. Because when you share your opinion with solid reasoning and at the right moment, it’s not just your visibility that grows – your impact does too. She’ll show you how—through the right timing and a strong message—you can not only gain visibility but also make a real impact. Whether you’re building your own business or aiming for growth within an organisation, this is how you position yourself and truly take your place.
✨ Anneloes van der Heijden
The founder and creative director of Studio Anneloes, Anneloes van de Heijden will lead a power dressing workshop, because how you feel and present yourself makes all the difference.
✨ Pauline Pater will close the event with powerful insights on how to “own the room”—in a way that feels authentic to you.
ABOUT SELF-MADE TALKS X STUDIO ANNELOES
This edition of the event is organised as an exclusive partnership between The Self-Made Summit and Studio Anneloes in the Netherlands.
Studio Anneloes is proud to collaborate with The Self-Made Summit, founded by Emilie Sobels and Stephanie Knoors. With inspiring keynotes, workshops, and power-up panels, The Self-Made Summit brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and top female leaders from various industries each year.
The Self-Made Talks and Studio Anneloes share the same mission: to empower ambitious women in their growth and development so they can stand fully in their power. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from previous editions, we proudly continue this inspiring journey.
PRIVACY AND IMAGE RIGHTS
We’d like to inform you that during our physical events some photography and recordings may be taken and therefore may contain your image. Please notify us at the start of an event if you prefer not to be featured and we will seat you accordingly.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this website is for inspiration and general reference only. While LaMatu aims to keep details accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee their completeness or correctness. LaMatu is not responsible for any changes, updates, or cancellations related to this event. LaMatu disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or decisions made based on this information. For the most current details, please refer to the official event organisers.
