Hello, I’m Emily

I’m fascinated by the human experience.

Since childhood I have asked questions about human existence and observed interactions and behaviour in myself and others. Since then I have been practicing the reflection of my own thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

This interest brought me to study philosophy - a science that looks at questions from fundamental to seemingly banal. In my understanding, the purpose of philosophy is only fulfilled by the practical application of its findings. I love that the lens of philosophy can be focused on anything and in doing so one gains insight by seeing from other perspectives. Philosophy taught me that there is never one simple answer but that life is far more complex than any dualistic idea we have of it. To me, this is a reason to get excited, to be curious and explore.

Apart from philosophy, I became interested in holistic nutrition and health as a teen. Maybe because this fundamental aspect of life has become a topic of concern in our supposedly advanced western world. There is a lack of clarity and a lot of ideology around the search for “the perfect nutrition”. I believe that the only correct answer can be found by looking into individual goals, wishes, conditions and possibilities.

Education

M.A. Philosophy programme

University of Cologne

Cologne, Germany

since Apr 2023


Holistic Health Coaching programme

Akademie der Naturheilkunde, Switzerland

online

since Jan 2023


B.A. Philosophy, Arts & Social Entrepreneurship

Alanus University of Arts & Social Sciences

Alfter, Germany

Sep 2018 - Feb 2022


Baccalaureate / Abitur

Rudolf-Steiner-School Hamburg-Bergstedt

Hamburg, Germany

2017

Work experience

Co-Founder & Coach

Purpose Retreats

since Dec 2020


Junior Academic Manager

Academy for international Education (AiB)

Coordination of academic study abroad programmes for students of Texas A&M University and US participants of the CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange)

Bonn, Germany

Jan - Dec 2022


Student worker

Institute for Education & Social Innovation (ibugi)

Projects: Symposium “Steiner Studies”; ibugi talks

Bonn, Germany

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Further experiences

Participation

Best Economy Forum

Bozen, Italy

2019


Exploration

Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Jamaica

South America & Caribbean

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018


Course on Health & Well-Being in Finnish Nature

Turku Åbo Summer School

Turku, Finland

2023




Singer

Muted Music Ensemble

Hamburg, Germany

2016 - 2017

Annual participation

Friends of Padhar Germany e.V.

Padhar, India

2002 - 2017

Volunteer, planting trees

Bergwaldprojekt e.V.

Menden, Germany

2022