Daniëlle Smissaert has always been enjoying life and finding joy in connecting people. Organizing fundraising events, supporting different charities, and even managing her our charity Stichting Enlight, all of that on top of her corporate job.  Unfortunately, she got sick and after many exams and tests, she has been diagnosed with chronic heart disease.  A young person with an invisible disability suddenly falling into the category "At Risk" during the current pandemic. This has however not stopped her, quite the opposite. Daniëlle is active within the Stichting VluchtelingenWerk - the Dutch refugee foundation and she also manages the social media of impact platform Coronahelpers.nl matching those in need of help and those who can help, getting a lot of energy out of being able to help other people at risk who might not have the same network as she does.  Daniëlle is also planning a big charity fundraiser gala with Hartstichting foundation to raise awareness for young professionals who are chronically ill. 

She continues practicing yoga and meditation, believing that the year 2020 might be one of awakening, helping us to realize that no man is an island and we need each other to be happy.  “The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is.” In this episode Daniëlle talks to Andrea about her disease, what has changed for her after the diagnosis, and what makes her happy. She talks about her activities that keep her busy these days and also her plans, including a big gala event with the goal to raise awareness for chronic heart disease. What are her views on spirituality, the purpose of life and what are the values that will remain with us after the pandemic is gone? Tune in to find out and to get inspired with us.