Take a moment with Holzweiler

Gitte Witt has been an actress for more than twenty years, and now she has her international breakthrough in Netflix’s The Woman in Cabin 10, next to Keira Knightley. But it’s a story from a road trip in California that I can’t stop thinking about, about a stranger and a very ordinary question that turned out not to be ordinary at all.

We talk about New York at nineteen, before smartphones, when being bored meant a book and some music. About Nora, a role so far from who she is that she could put herself aside for a few hours. About shaving her head on the first day of shooting, and how much of who we are lives in our hair. And about what happens when you are your own product, and have to find your worth from the inside.

That ordinary question, what do you do, first came up between us at a Holzweiler Christmas gathering last year, when I was on a break from work and asking myself who I am without Holzweiler. I keep coming back to it.. who are you, when nobody asks what you do?

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Recorded live in front of an audience at the Skøyen Design Festival.

Most people know Magne Furuholmen as one of the three behind a-ha. But he has lived two creative lives at once, music and visual art, side by side for as long as he can remember. We talk about how he actually creates, how he has balanced both all these years, and why he starts every project by asking what he should not do, not what he should do.

A slower conversation about building by taking away, making peace with not knowing, and staying curious enough to keep being a beginner.

In this episode:

• What really came first, the music or the art
• Why the ones who get really good are the ones who remove
• The fear that stops us from making something good
• Learning to love uncertainty
• How he takes a moment

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Everywhere I go, people tell me the same thing. They are busy. The calendar is full from morning to evening, and it feels like running on a hamster wheel that never stops. I lived like that for many years myself, convinced that busy was the only way to get anywhere. Then I stopped, and I can promise you.. it is another life.

In this episode I share the idea that has helped me the most, the 80/20 rule. About 80% of your results come from just 20% of what you do, and once you see it, you can't unsee it. Reading 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy finally made me practice it instead of just understand it. I talk about what I have taken out of my life, from checking email in every spare moment to saying yes to everything that lands on my plate, what happened when I suddenly had more time, and the guilt that still shows up. I also share why less but better has become my new mantra.

This is a slow conversation about success, freedom, and doing less.. better. If you have been wondering whether there is another way to live and work, I hope it gives you a little hope, and one question to take into your week. Is this my 20%, or is it just something to keep me looking busy?

Books mentioned: Essentialism by Greg McKeown, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

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This episode is with Veslemøy, the woman behind Nektar, one of my favourite restaurants in Oslo and the place behind our latest Holzweiler campaign.

I am a food person, deeply. Real ingredients, local producers, picking things yourself when you can. Veslemøy is one of the very few people who actually lives that all the way, not just talks about it. She even keeps her own bees in her own garden, and this year they gave her the earliest honey harvest she's ever had.

Every time you walk into Nektar you feel taken in with open arms, like you already belong there. Nektar is a family business, just like Holzweiler, and everyone who works there actually feels like family. Veslemøy does breathwork with her staff before every shift, and it shows: "Things don't go faster if you move faster.. the opposite happens."

We talk about how Nektar came to be, foraging her own garden for dinner, why an animal needs a good life to actually taste good, and what it took to build something entirely from love and passion instead of investors and loans.

I left this conversation so inspired by her. So let's take a moment with Veslemøy from Nektar.

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After almost a year of silence, I'm back.

I never really explained why the show went quiet. The easy story is that I got busy. The true one is that I wasn't okay. This first episode back is the honest version.. why I really stepped away, what a whole year of slowing down actually taught me, and the question I am still living my way into: is it possible to keep building real things from a slower, more honest place?

I share the moment a friend reframed my "burnout" as a sabbatical, and how it changed everything. The four things this pause taught me. And a small seed I want to leave you with, especially if some part of you is quietly wondering whether slowing down means you are falling behind.

We live in a world that applauds doing, doing, doing. More people are burnt out and tired than ever. This is my small offering in the other direction.. permission to do less, better, and to take your own life back.

So.. take a moment with me. ❤️

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In this inspiring conversation, host Susanne Holzweiler welcomes the adventurous mountaineer and outdoor ambassador Elisa Røtterud, who has swapped the world of fashion for snow-covered peaks and breathtaking summits. Elisa shares her 10 personal rules to live by — guiding principles that she believes can help anyone build better physical and mental health and live a more fulfilling life.

Together, they unpack each of these ten steps, discussing how Elisa applies them in extreme conditions high in the mountains — and how those same strategies can be translated into everyday routines. She opens up about the powerful self-talk she uses to keep herself going during tough climbs and how learning to bring that same energy into her daily life has been just as important as any summit.

The conversation dives into themes like biohacking, nutrition, breathing techniques, mental resilience, and practical wellness habits. Whether you’re conquering peaks or just navigating the ups and downs of everyday life, this episode offers tangible tools to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more grounded.

An energizing and empowering listen for anyone ready to level up their well-being — both on the mountain and at home.

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In this episode, host Susanne Holzweiler, founder of Holzweiler, sits down with one of Norway’s most recognizable stylists and TV personalities, Jan-Thomas. Known for his career as a hairdresser and makeup artist, Jan-Thomas shares the remarkable story of leaving Norway behind as a young man to spend 20 years in Los Angeles — chasing opportunities, learning resilience, and shaping the life he dreamed of.

Now back in Norway, he reflects on what has changed since those years abroad, both in society and in himself. With openness and warmth, Jan-Thomas talks about the importance of gratitude, how he has navigated challenges throughout his life, and why he believes “Janteloven” holds people back from realizing their true potential.

Together with Susanne, he explores how we can break free from limiting beliefs and embrace both individuality and community in a changing Norway.

This is a conversation about courage, transformation, and daring to live life on your own terms.

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In this episode, Susanne Holzweiler, co-founder of Holzweiler, talks with Bjørn Ekeberg, CEO of Recharge Health AS, about the science and innovation behind Recharge’s flagship product, the Flex Beam. Designed using NASA-developed technology, the Flex Beam is a groundbreaking wellness device aimed at supporting recovery, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing overall well-being.

Susanne shares her personal experience using the Flex Beam over several months and explains why she has been impressed with its effectiveness, highlighting how it integrates seamlessly into a modern lifestyle. Bjørn discusses the vision behind Recharge, the technology powering the product, and how it offers a new approach to personal health and recovery.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about cutting-edge wellness technology and practical ways to optimize recovery and daily performance.

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In this personal episode of Take a Moment, Susanne Holzweiler sits down with the love of her life, Tobias Tjørstad — co-adventurer in love, life, and business. What begins as a trip down memory lane through the early days of Holzweiler, scrappy showrooms and late-night steaming, unfolds into a raw and honest reflection on family, wellness, reinvention, and the bold decision to leave everything behind to start a new chapter in Spain.

They open up about nervous system regulation, personal health transformations, aura rings, and building a life you don’t need a vacation from. Take a moment, and join Susanne and Tobias in this loving conversation.

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